Come here for delicious comfort food in a beautiful setting with kind staff who treat you like family. Vimala is a wonderful chef with a big heart who takes care of her guests. Plenty of vegetarian options too!
Vegan Restaurant
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
· $$$$ · chapelHill · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Come here for delicious comfort food in a beautiful setting with kind staff who treat you like family. Vimala is a wonderful chef with a big heart who takes care of her guests. Plenty of vegetarian options too!
All 3 stars are for the service. We visited Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe for lunch during our trip to Chapel Hill on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn’t busy at all. The food was quite underwhelming if you’re used to Indian food. The pakoras were the only saving grace with the right amount of spice and the decent chutneys to go along. The Mysore Masala dosa, while being quite crispy, left much to be desired because of the bland potatoes filling inside. The Appam with Chicken Curry was a let-down with the chicken curry tasting quite gummy and bland. The chai was sadly the worst, and we couldn’t drink it after one sip. To their credit, they didn’t add the chai to the bill after we told them about it. Their other food items are your traditional South Indian fare such as Kerala beef, Madhu Vada, Dosas and more. They also serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Our server was kind and polite and regularly checked in on us. Seating is available both inside and outside. Restrooms are available inside. Parking nearby is street parking and an inexpensive parking lot. We paid close to 60 dollars for the meal and left somewhat disappointed.
All 3 stars are for the service. We visited Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe for lunch during our trip to Chapel Hill on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn’t busy at all. The food was quite underwhelming if you’re used to Indian food. The pakoras were the only saving grace with the right amount of spice and the decent chutneys to go along. The Mysore Masala dosa, while being quite crispy, left much to be desired because of the bland potatoes filling inside. The Appam with Chicken Curry was a let-down with the chicken curry tasting quite gummy and bland. The chai was sadly the worst, and we couldn’t drink it after one sip. To their credit, they didn’t add the chai to the bill after we told them about it. Their other food items are your traditional South Indian fare such as Kerala beef, Madhu Vada, Dosas and more. They also serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Our server was kind and polite and regularly checked in on us. Seating is available both inside and outside. Restrooms are available inside. Parking nearby is street parking and an inexpensive parking lot. We paid close to 60 dollars for the meal and left somewhat disappointed.
My meal last Friday at Vimala’s was incredible. My friends and I all had different meals but the same wonderful experience. The staff are warm and kind and offered great recommendations, and even struggled to really define their favorites. The owner herself was seen bustling back and forth helping cook, clear tables, and talk with customers. She took the time to get to know my friends and I and even brought us ice cream on the house. The chicken shawarma I ate was massive, enough for 2-3 people and left me dreaming until I could have my left overs. The chicken was extremely tender and so flavorful, even a few days later in the microwave. Only thing missing at home was the warm experience.