If I'm in the university area and it's lunch time, the first place that comes to mind is Passage to India. I'm so in love with this place that I invent excuses to make the drive up here.
Let me start off by saying I am a huge fan of Indian food and this place does not disappoint. I try to avoid buffets, but this place has an amazing buffet that I just can't resist. The restaurant has a nice quiet atmosphere and is well maintained. The staff is awesome, really polite and attentive.
The food is ridiculous. The curries are flavorful and there is a wide variety. Usually there are 4-5 veggie based curries and 2 chicken based curries. There's nothing quite like mixing delicious chicken tikka masala with jasmine rice and rolling it up in garlic naan. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Not to mention the tandoori chicken that's always on point.
The best part of all, it's affordable. The lunch buffet is only 7-8 dollars! Passage to India is my go to place and if you're a fan of Indian food I suggest you check it out too