Market Cafe
10950 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen
(804) 934-0144
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Amazing Chicken 65 and Naan! A family favorite!
Food: 5
My fav local spot to hang out at. Reminds me of home!
Worst food and worst staff behavior VERY RUDE.I wanted to have nice South Indian breakfast &. I visited from long way around 10:30am Tuesday morning and asked for breakfast ,Thay said not available now ,what is the point opening restaurant 9:30 am in morning . Then I asked him what u have available right now he said thali but u have to wait 10 more minutes . I waited there and went inside and ordered non veg thali asked him the price first he said 12:99 I said ok. Then he said 16:99 $ then I’m asking about the price he is saying if u want to order u can otherwise leave .
Is this the way you behave with customers and food also not great very bad and worst curd rice worst .Please don’t go and not recommend at all . I’m telling to management please look into this otherwise u will loose customers . Thanks
First time, was recommended from a friend. I loved the food. Perfect spice and the chai is so creamy !
Incredible flavors!!! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic. So good. Easy online ordering direct to them or order at the desk. Never had anything bad there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Market Cafe, the best in town for swai fish grill , goat roast , shrimp fry & veg biryani ! The swai grilled fish is soft and smoky with great spices, shrimp fry is crispy and full of garlic-chili flavor, veg biryani has fluffy rice with fresh veggies and nice taste. Goat roast is so juicy and flavorful, like home cooking.
Lots of space inside to eat without feeling crowded, and outdoor dining is fun with lights and fresh air—perfect for warm nights. Try it soon—you won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hands down the best goat biriyani in town
I thought I'd try this place in the back of a filling station that specialises in Indian food. I ordered chicken biryani. It was overly spicy. I know traditional biryani spices include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and garlic and it should be milder. If it could bring tears to my eyes (no I didn't eat the hot pepper), there are some I know whose taste buds would be sent into orbit. Aside from that, they gave me the boniest part of the chicken which yielded a thimbleful of meat. The service here is almost nil. I couldn't even find a knife. I'll sure come back here next time I have a cold. The food here will clear your sinuses.
The Natu Kodi Biryani is absolutely excellent! The flavors are rich and authentic, with just the right balance of spice that makes every bite memorable. The chicken is cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and infused with the masala. The spice level is bold and fiery, exactly what I was expecting and hoping for from a proper Andhra-style biryani. The aroma itself is mouthwatering, and the taste delivers even more. If you enjoy real, spicy, flavorful biryani, this dish is a must-try. Highly satisfying and worth every bite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We absolutely love Market Cafe Indian Restaurant! Today we went with our Pickleball team for breakfast, and it was simply outstanding. The food was fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic — every dish was damn yummy and loved by all of us.
What makes this place even more special is the people behind it. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They go out of their way to make sure we’re taken care of and that we always have the best experience. Their support for our Pickleball group made us feel like family.
Market Cafe is hands down the best go-to place for Indian food in town. We’ll definitely be coming back for more — both for the amazing food and the amazing people. Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited Market Café and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing compared to what it used to be. Prices have gone up significantly, yet the customer service has declined. The way orders are taken feels rushed and unfriendly—almost like being told to “just take it and go.”
Both the front counter and back staff came across as rude and dismissive, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like leaving as quickly as possible. Good food and fair prices mean little without a positive customer experience, and sadly, this is no longer the Market Café I once appreciated.
At this point, I don’t see myself returning.
I cannot say enough great things about this place. Our usual go to’s have been Lemon and White Tiger. This place is AMAZING and will be where we dine for Indian food from now on.
We got the chicken tiki masala which was SO flavorful. Came with peppers and onions, which a lot of establishments don’t include. Perfect amount of spice.
The basmati rice, hands down, best rice I’ve ever had. Enriched with flavor and just sooo good.
Finally, garlic naan, perfection.
Thanks to our friends, Naveen and Stacy for the recommendation! We can’t wait to go back! See you soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food , We usually as a team prefer Market Cafe , very friendly people and food is awesome. Best is chicken biryani out of the world. Sai grilled fish is the best. Try out if you like good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food specially paneer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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