Nikki's Chaat Cafe - South Lake Tahoe

My friends and I visited this restaurant on a Saturday after a hike near Lake Tahoe. They were offering a buffet at the time. When I inquired about vegan options, a staff member kindly walked me through each dish that was vegan and even consulted with the chef for some he was unsure about. I was really impressed by his attention to detail! The majority of the dishes were delicious, with the samosas standing out as a highlight. The crust was perfectly flaky, not too hard, and the fillings were incredibly flavorful. Since it was a buffet, I ended up having about 5 samosas. The only downside was the roasted okra, which seemed to be overdone. Towards the end of our meal, the chef came out personally to speak with us and gather our feedback on the food. It turns out she runs the restaurant with her husband, who also works as a waiter. We had a fantastic conversation, and I made sure to mention the issue with the okra. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would love to visit again next time we're in the Tahoe area.

Great place, good food, excellent staff.Their menu has asterisk for vegan dishes

The restaurant offers clearly indicated vegan choices, and can also modify some vegetarian dishes to be fully vegan. The dishes are packed with flavor, although they are quite spicy. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

Loved this place! Service was great, and the food was tasty!

I was tempted by the buffet at this restaurant, but ultimately decided to order gobi manchurian off the menu. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We definitely plan on coming back.