Arusuvai Chettinad: Authentic South Indian Cuisine in North Brunswick, NJ

Extraordinary is the word....King fish fry was the ultimate. Excellent hospitality by Krish.. Highly recommended..Thali was too good

Finally! After a long search for authentic Karnataka-style dosas in NJ, we came across Arusuvai. Their Benne Dose is a perfect tribute to Vidyarthi Bhavan, crispy on the outside and slightly fluffy on the inside, just like it’s supposed to be. It has that reddish-brown hue and is full of flavor. It's a bit pricey, but honestly worth it if you’ve been hunting for a real Karnataka dosa in NJ! Great find for a nostalgic meal! Tried a few other appetizers, chats, roti and curries during other visits, all tasted good. Weekends are buffet only which has plenty of vegetarian variety, plus live counters for some dishes like idli, dumplings etc. It does get crowded then. Waiters are prompt and cordial.

We recently ordered catering from Arusuvai and had a truly wonderful experience. From start to finish, everything was handled so well — the packaging was neat and thoughtfully done, the delivery was perfectly on time, and most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered Sadya items, and every single dish tasted homely, authentic, and full of flavor. You could really feel the care and quality in the cooking. All our guests loved it. Highly recommend — reliable service and genuinely great food. Will definitely be ordering again!

We visited this place for the first time without any expectations. This place really exceeded my expectations. Firstly the staff were friendly , courteous and respectful. Service was very good and fast. Food was tastier, it can be more spicy. We ordered goat sukka and flakes parota. They both are super tasty and food was great. I recommend for a BYOB with some spicy and tasty appetisers. I recommend this place.

I most often get disappointed when I eat in South Indian (Tamil) restaurants in the US simply because I know how food is supposed to taste, having grown up with that all my life. That said, Arusuvai was one of the few restaurants that did not let me down. My parents loved the food, and I was impressed with the taste and quality, as well as the authenticity. We had ordered Briyani, Parotta, and Mutton Curry for lunch, and had also ordered Crab Masala for to go. They all tasted very good, especially the crab. Food might seem a little on the pricey side but I think it is definitely worth it. Staff were friendly and Service was fast enough but we did visit pretty on the tail end of the lunch rush, so not sure how the service will be when they are packed. Decor was pretty much standard South Indian restaurant style.

We visited Arusuvai after 4yrs, it was horrible back then so we were hesitant to come today. But glad we tried it was really fresh and tasty. The staffs are also very friendly and caring. Everything came out quick less oil and really great taste. It will be our favorite spot here on, give a visit if you really love South Indian cusine and we ordered only non veg items. We got ginger chilly calamari, chicken manchurion, crab soup, crab masala Chettinad and Malabar parotta.

We recently visited this restaurant for their Saturday buffet, and the experience was exceptional. The food was truly outstanding. As someone from South India, I genuinely felt as though I was dining back in my hometown. The buffet offered an impressive variety of dishes, and each item was prepared to perfection. Everything we tried was flavorful and authentic, making it difficult to decide what to sample next—nothing could be overlooked. I highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates authentic South Indian cuisine.

Tried their buffet for the first time, took me back to restaurants in India. Delicious food, and every single dish was a hit