The Best Lunch Buffet in Waltham: Fresh Dosas, North & South Indian, Tue–Fri
Waltham's best-value lunch is hiding on Moody Street. Peppino's lunch buffet runs Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM — fresh dosas cooked to your table, curries, sides, and dessert.
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The best-kept secret of weekday Waltham is the lunch buffet at Peppino's Dosa. It runs Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM, and unlike most Indian buffets — where everything sits under a heat lamp — our dosas are made to order and brought to your table, hot and crisp.
What's included
- Fresh dosas, made to order — masala or plain, served with sambar and chutney.
- North Indian curries — rotating daily: butter chicken, chana masala, dal makhani, paneer tikka masala.
- South Indian classics — sambar, rasam, coconut chutney, idli, vada.
- Rice, breads, salads, raita — plus daily vegetable sabzi.
- Dessert — gulab jamun or seasonal Indian sweet.
Hours & price
Tuesday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM. Dine-in only (the buffet is not offered for online orders or delivery). Ask the host at the door — no reservations needed for the buffet, but big groups can call ahead.
Who it's for
Waltham office lunches, Brandeis and Bentley students on a study break, families with kids who want to try a bit of everything, and anyone who's ever wanted to build their own dosa-plus-curry combo without having to commit to a single entrée on the menu.
Getting there
434 Moody Street, Waltham — a two-minute walk from the commuter rail, five minutes from Brandeis, ten minutes from Bentley. See the full menu or call the restaurant with questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM. Dine-in only — the buffet is not available for online ordering or delivery.
Yes. Fresh dosas are cooked to order and delivered directly to your table as part of the buffet — you're not limited to the steam-table line.
Absolutely. More than half of the buffet spread is vegetarian, with clear labels for vegan and gluten-free options. Ask a server about Jain modifications.
Come Taste It for Yourself
434 Moody Street, Waltham MA. Fresh dosas, thalis, and North Indian curries served every day.
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