Out in the Mission, a plethora of appetizing restaurants present an oftentimes-difficult decision to make- where to eat. One easy choice is Udupi, an always-busy Indian restaurant located on 21st and Mission.

A favorite among carnivores and herbivores alike, Udupi Palace serves an exclusively vegetarian menu of South Indian cuisine that can make anyone easily forget their love of meat. This nine-year old restaurant offers mouthwatering, meat-free options such as spicy Samosas, Tamarind Rice, fresh baked Aloo Paratha (bread stuffed with spices and potatoes), Mango Lassi, and Kulfi (Indian ice cream).

GetWize: Swing by Udupi for the Special Lunch Buffet any time from Monday through Friday, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to get a delicious and inexpensive ($7.95) sampling of their best menu items: Uthappam/ Dosa, Vegetable Curries, Sambar, Chapati, Rasam, Poriyal, and a variety of desserts. If you’re too busy to drop in during the week, stop in on Saturday or Sunday during the same time to try the buffet for just a dollar more.