Sankranti Spices Up Mornings and Lunch with Bountiful Buffets
Scattered, smothered and covered and fast-food burgers are miles away from the breakfast and lunch buffets at Sankranti. Instead of downhome diner delights, guests are transported to another world with the bountiful breakfast and lunch buffets showcasing authentic cuisine from northern and southern India. Imagine crispy, golden brown and cloud-like poori, a traditional deep-fried bread; tangy speckled dosa crepes slathered with rich and flavorful chutneys; and savory idli, light and tender steamed rice cakes served with aromatic sambar, flavored with tomato, tamarind and warm, toasted spices.
The Atlanta metropolitan area is ranked in the top 10 cities in the U.S. for Indian population according to the Pew Research Center. As a result, the popularity of Indian food is exploding across the region. Sankranti is leading the way with dishes made from the best ingredients and in alignment with best practices for ayurvedic health and wellness.
Healthy or not, moms and dads know how hard it can be to please everyone at any meal. “The best part about our buffet is that there is something for everyone and every diet,” says owner Kavitha Nimmagadda. “Expanding into breakfast and lunch buffets was a logical next step for guests to explore a variety of traditional regional Indian cuisines. We have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and more. There’s literally something for everyone—including picky eaters.”
Sankranti (pronounced sum-kraanthi), which translates to “positive change” in Sanskrit, is named after a harvest festival celebrated across India. The family-friendly restaurant has been redefining the dining experience by celebrating India’s rich culture through a menu of mouthwatering dishes and exceptional service. This theme follows through at the lavish breakfast and lunch buffets. In addition to poori, dosa and idli, guests can follow their bliss with dishes including:
Vada – also known as “Indian donuts” are a deep-fried savory snack made with lentils, spices and herbs
Poha – a skillet-fried flattened rice made with onions, spices and herbs.
Upma – a comfort food classic made of creamy semolina porridge studded with vegetables
Pongal – a South Indian dish made with rice, split yellow mung dal, silky ghee, cumin, ginger, pepper and curry leaves.
Kesari – brightly colored sweet semolina breakfast pudding flavored with saffron, spices and topped with nuts
On weekdays Tuesday-Friday, the lunch buffet is $14.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 6-12 and $5.95 for children 3-5. On Saturday and Sunday, prices are $19.95 for adults, $13.95 for children 6-12 and $6.95 for children 3-5. The breakfast buffet is $14.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 6-12 and $7.95 for children 3-5. For guests wanting to enjoy Sankranti’s buffets at home, the restaurant offers to-go options. Any three items from the breakfast buffet are $11.95, and lunch is priced at $8.99 per pound. Sankranti’s breakfast buffet runs Friday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m., and the lunch buffet is served Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 12-3 p.m.
About Sankranti
Sankranti is an Indian fine dining restaurant and banquet hall located at 2000 Ray Moss Connector in Johns Creek, Georgia. The name Sankranti (pronounced sum-kraanthi) translates to “positive change” in Sanskrit and is derived from the traditional three-day Indian harvest festival that shares its name. Each January during Sankranti, family, friends and neighbors gather to enjoy abundant meals and spend quality time together, much like Thanksgiving in the United States. The restaurant strives to bring the same ambiance to its guests. For more information, visit sankrantirestaurants.com.