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| - I'm here to chime in and sing the praises of the lunch buffet. Swagat is a very attractive and large space in a corner mall. There are three separate dining rooms and one which would well serve a larger group of 20 or so at one very long table. Think family or business gatherings. The main dining area is very well-appointed, clean and appealing. Even in a self-serve mode, there are many servers eager to get you comfortable and ready for that East Indian smorgasbord. And what a smorgasbord it is. Soups, entrees and desserts, numbering at least 20 choices. Curried lamb, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori chicken, fried fish, and many takes on vegetables potatoes and rice. Freshness and flavor jumps out of every bite. Meats are tender. And there's not enough room on one's plate to try everything in one trip. The thing I appreciated the most beyond the food was the understated hospitality. No-one rushing you or slamming down your bill on the table. The gracious and efficient staff politely clears the old plates when you finish, and when you are ready, you just head to the cashier. My lunch companion and I had lots of time to chat, catch up on news, and to savor the delectable buffet. On a weekday, the place was about 90% full, and I am guessing the majority were there for the buffet. A great value, too, at $11.95. The Madison Magazine "Best of Madison" award is well-deserved. With food quality, service and ambiance, it's an unbeatable formula.
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