Every time I eat at Haldi Masala, I fall in love with it a little bit more. At most Indian restaurants, the lunch buffet consists mostly of the standard boneless meat cubes or vegetable pieces topped with a decent sauce. Usually, this is enough to satisfy your cravings for Indian food but still leaves much to be desired in terms of flavor and imagination. Haldi Masala elevates the Indian restaurant experience to a completely new level.
The buffet offerings are unlike any other Indian buffet that I've ever been to. I am not an Indian food expert but the flavors that came out in each dish tasted so much of authenticity that I felt like I was sitting down for a homecooked family meal. At the buffet, there are selections for those who crave the standard dishes like Chicken and Paneer Masala and also those who dare to venture into seafood territory with dishes like Crab Curry and Shrimp Masala. In particular, the Chicken Biriyani seems to be a crowd favorite with most drumsticks disappearing soon after a new batch is prepared. Haldi Masala is also friendly to both vegetarians and meat lovers - the available options for each are almost equal. On top of that, the waiters are very attentive and will bring every table fresh batches of naan as they come out.
Overall, Haldi Masala is a restaurant that is unpretentious and deeply devoted to their culture, their food, and their patrons. They are a fine addition to the Madison restaurant scene and I would highly recommend that you stop by for their buffet at the very least.