Tom Smith

Ive been here several times over the past 10 years or so for the lunch buffet. Its not a fancy place, and the spice levels are low because it's a buffet, but it's decent and one of the few buffets left. I would've given it 4 stars in the past, but today was different. After eating half my food, i bit into the chicken Tikki Masala (which seemed to be using chunks of Tandoori chicken like butter chicken uses) and it felt mushy on my tongue. Thought maybe it was flour or something, but spit it out and the chicken looked totally raw. Took it over to the guy who seemed like the manager, as I didn't want to be "that guy" making a scene. They took my plate back and somewhat apologized, asking me if I wanted a clean plate. At that point I had lost my appetite. So I went up to the register. I figured they'd say "oh, no charge", but nope, they took my money, and apologized again.

The money really isn't an issue, as I can afford to pay and wasn't looking for a free meal. But I can't imagine any restaurant charging someone after they just got served mushy raw chicken (which was impossible to notice until it was already in my mouth being chewed). Disgusting. No way I'll ever be back. Stomach rumbling now. Praying not to become violently ill for Christmas.