Indian Lunch Buffet Edmonton at Madhuban North

Most Indian restaurants that run a buffet stop at 2 p.m. Madhuban North runs lunch and dinner both, seven days a week, with the same kitchen and the same rotating spread each time. Food arrives hot on both runs. No heat-lamp shortcuts. That's a deliberate choice, and it's the reason regulars in Klarvatten and Castle Downs make a specific trip rather than settling for what's nearby.

Why a north Edmonton lunch buffet is harder to find than you think

The north Edmonton dining scene has grown steadily, but one gap has stayed stubborn: a sit-down Indian lunch buffet that actually runs the way a buffet should, with dishes refilled rather than stirred, naan made fresh rather than pulled from a stack, and nothing that tastes like it was cooked hours before service. Most north-side Indian spots either skip the buffet format entirely or wind down by early afternoon. The ones that do run one tend to thin out the spread by 1 p.m.

Madhuban fills that gap at 16745 91 St NW, Edmonton, AB. The kitchen team came from Namaste India, one of the city's most respected Indian restaurants, and they brought their standards north. You see it in the sauce texture, in how the curries hold together from first plate to last, and in the front-of-house habit of checking that each dish is actually right for you, not just whether your glass needs a refill. One business traveller who stopped in for dinner noted the food had "no floating oils and fats." That's a technical detail, not a throwaway line. It means the sauces were built properly and nobody shortened the simmer.

For anyone in Clareview, Castle Downs, or Klarvatten who's been driving further south for a proper Indian buffet, the drive to 91 Street is shorter. Check out why Madhuban became north Edmonton's go-to Indian restaurant for the fuller story on how this kitchen earned its reputation.

What's on Madhuban's midday spread

The buffet rotates, but four dishes show up consistently enough to plan around.

Butter Chicken is always there: tender chicken in a rich, tomato-forward sauce that isn't over-sweetened. That last part matters more than it sounds. Many kitchens reach for sugar when the tomatoes weren't cooked long enough. This one doesn't need the shortcut. The sauce coats properly and holds its balance right to the bottom of the serving tray.

Goat Curry draws its own following. Diners who tried it on the buffet the first time order it specifically on every visit after. The goat is cooked until genuinely soft, in a bold spice base that doesn't fade with batch cooking. Fish Pakora rounds out the appetizer rotation: fresh fish hand-dipped in spiced chickpea batter and fried to a crispy finish. It holds up on the tray rather than going limp five minutes after it comes out, which tells you something about how it was made.

Tandoori Chicken appears regularly, marinated overnight in yogurt and Kashmiri spices and cooked in a traditional tandoor. One customer who described themselves as a long-time Indian food enthusiast called the tandoori here "done right" after years of eating it across Canada. Beyond those four, the spread typically includes lentil dishes, chickpea curry, and rotating vegetable preparations. Naan is fresh when you ask for it. The kitchen actively encourages you to ask. For a broader look at what the kitchen does on a regular dinner menu, see our full breakdown of the Madhuban buffet experience.

Buffet pricing: under $20 per person, kids under 5 eat free

The buffet costs under $20 per person. Two people eat well for under $50 total, with unlimited servings throughout. One regular who'd been through most of the city's Indian buffets put it plainly: "possibly the best buffet value in all Edmonton." The restaurant's 4.6-star rating across 585-plus reviews suggests that's not an outlier opinion.

Children under 5 eat free when dining with an adult. For families in northeast Edmonton, Klarvatten, or Clareview, that changes the math on a weeknight dinner considerably. You're not saving the buffet for a special occasion; you're going on a Wednesday because it makes sense. The dining room has both tables and booths, the seating is comfortable, and the atmosphere is relaxed. It's a family-run restaurant in practice, not just in description. Staff notice when a dish isn't right. That's increasingly rare at this price.

If you want to confirm what's running on a specific day, calling ahead at 825-400-9093 takes about thirty seconds. The team can tell you what's running.

Hours and how to find us on 91 St NW

Madhuban Fine Indian Cuisine (North) is at 16745 91 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 2X4, in a strip mall near a gas station on the northeast side of the city. Worth knowing before your first visit so you don't drive past it. Look for the strip mall, not a standalone building.

Hours are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Sunday through Saturday, same hours every day. Both the lunch and dinner buffets fall within those hours, so you're not locked into a narrow midday window. Coming from Klarvatten or Lago Lindo, 91 Street is a straight shot. From Clareview or Brintnell, the same. Order pickup ahead at www.madhubanrestaurant.online, or call 825-400-9093 for reservations and catering inquiries. The buffet is dine-in only.

Order from our nearest location

• Madhuban Fine Indian Cuisine (North) — 16745 91 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 2X4 · 825-400-9093
• Madhuban Fine Indian Cuisine (West) — 9995 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 6H4 · (780) 444-2554

Frequently Asked Questions

What's typically on Madhuban's Indian lunch buffet?

The buffet rotates but consistently features Butter Chicken, Goat Curry, Fish Pakora, and Tandoori Chicken alongside lentil dishes, chickpea curries, and vegetable preparations. Fresh naan is available on request. The spread is the same quality at lunch and dinner. No thinned-down midday version.

How much does the lunch buffet cost at Madhuban North?

Under $20 per person. Two people eat well for under $50 with unlimited servings. Children under 5 eat free when dining with an adult.

What are Madhuban's hours for the lunch and dinner buffet?

Madhuban North is open seven days a week, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Both the lunch and dinner buffets are available within those hours. Call 825-400-9093 or visit www.madhubanrestaurant.online for details.