The food is good and very budget friendly. The best item was the mango mousse. The worst part was the service. One waiter behaved very rudely and condescendingly when I asked simple questions. Another time, we asked for hand tissue paper and the waiter said he'll bring some but didn't provide anything.

Food quality and flavor was good. Service was excellent. However the seating and arrangements were a bit clumsy. Tables were very close to one another and i would say they had 6 chairs squeezed in instead of 4. Service was prompt. Pavbhaji and vada pac were very delicious. Heard they have a great lunch buffet.

The only complaint I have is the seating -- the booth is not exactly comfortable. But the quality/variety of food ... I have been to several Indian buffet places, this is one of the few that I would like to visit often.

Here's a review incorporating all the details you provided: "Mantra in Mountain View offers a fantastic weekend buffet brunch that's an absolute steal at $24.99! We were blown away by the variety and quality of the food. The starter selection alone was impressive, with delicious papdi-chaat, perfectly grilled chicken wings, and succulent chicken tandoori. A fresh salad and fruit bar complemented the appetizers nicely. What truly sets Mantra apart is its extensive spread of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. As non-veg enthusiasts, we were in heaven! The goat meat was a standout, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. While the shrimp masala wasn't our favorite, the murgi mughlai and chicken biryani were absolutely yummy – definitely highlights of the meal. They even have a live dosa station, complete with sambhar, which is a unique and welcome addition. We did notice the absence of some classic dishes like makhani daal and paneer masala, though the paneer methi masala was a good alternative. Adding those traditional dishes, along with sag paneer, would elevate the buffet even further. The baingan and other veg options were plentiful and tasty. The dessert selection was simply divine. The gulaab jamun and moong daal halwa were the best we’ve had in a long time! The jackfruit kheer was decent, but those two desserts stole the show. And let's not forget the incredible bread basket, featuring a great variety of fresh breads. To top it all off, the flavorful chai was the perfect ending to our sumptuous meal. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Best Indian Buffett in the Bay Area. While the food is tasty, the amount of spices are so balanced. No heartburn afterwards and that is the biggest problem with Indian cuisine. The variety of dishes offered are very delicious. Naans are the best. I highly recommend this place.