It was great! It's a family owned restaurant, and a hidden gem on Brandon Blvd. It happens to be in the same strip mall as Marco's Pizza. I was surprised when my husband suggested we try it. We have both recently acquired a taste for Indian curry. It's a strange thing (especially for me) because I never really liked curry until a couple of years ago. I started with Thai, and now I'm loving Indian curry. Who knew?
We arrived for lunch on a Friday. We were warmly greeted by a gentleman who I believe is the owner (or a family member). It's a small sit-down restaurant that does a lot of takeout orders. It's clean and inviting. The music is very pleasant and upbeat. Kait was our server, and she was sweet and knowledgeable when asking about the spice levels. We played it safe by ordering the chicken tikka masala. It's really the only curry that we know we like. I asked for medium spice, and he went for the hot spice. Only because he wanted to gauge the difference between "hot" and "Indian hot" (which is the highest spice level).
It took a while for the food to come out of the kitchen. I don't mind as long as the food is good, and it most certainly was. I tried the rose lassi while we were waiting. I'm definitely in love with this drink. I'd get it again and again. I'm so glad I read other reviews about it. It really was the perfect yogurt drink to have with spicy curry; to tone down the spice. The garlic naan came out at the same time as the tikka masala. I think it's supposed to be that way as it's usually a side to a meal and not necessarily an appetizer. Either way, it worked out very well. Everything was delicious! The medium was medium, and the hot was hot. It was perfect for both of us. My husband could have used a little more spice, but I thought his preparation was very hot. I'm not sure I could have tolerated that level of spice. It all kind of creeps up on you as you're eating it. The sauce had a nice creamy tomato base. There was a lot of lean white meat chicken that was very tender. It was enough for 2 big meals. We took home the rest of it. As you know, it's even better the next day as the spices blend together. Honestly, I can't wait to go back and try more of their cuisine.
Everything was great, and totally worth the wait. The prices are reasonable. They also give a military discount, so make sure you ask. We will be returning very soon. I want to try the balti baingan and coconut rice next time. The salted lassi has also piqued my curiosity. I may even pop in sooner just for a...
Read moreSo I was coming from the hospital walking in the heat bow feeling good.As I go in to order my food I was greeted by 2 ladies who taking my order.One of them seem mentally delayed so I overlooked that but other ones was fine.I was ordering my food the two ladies who was taking my order laughing in my face kept looking at me.So I said hey can you guys stop laughing and looking at me so they responded sorry but we aren't.So I proceeded to order my food as I look away from them ,I see on corner of my eye the other one tap the other one and look at me quick start laughing.I look back at them , they looked away but still giggling.I got upset said your know I am not feeling good this unethical I will be writing a review.I left came back in see. Guy who was the manager I told him hey they was being disrespectful I was like I'm write review online because how they treated me.The guy (Owner ) Didn't hear me out, no apology or anything just stated I don't care go ahead I don't care. So as I Left I seen mice run behind hole / opening in wall towards the kitchen .Long story short it was good thing I didn't eat here after seeing that very unsanitary environment as well as poor customer service and very...
Read moreLove coming here with my family for Indian food. Every dish we order is consistent and always delicious. We ordered vegetable biryani, shrimp curry, baingan bharta, gobhi manchurian, and naan bread. The portions are generous and expect to take home leftovers, My favorite is the baingan bharta and whenever we go they remind us this is one of their best selling dishes. I get the hot spice, but most will probably be better off with medium, adds a bite to the dishes without burning the roof of your mouth. The service is always so great and they are very helpful at making suggestions.
Love coming here with my family for Indian food. Every dish we order is consistent and always delicious. We ordered vegetable biryani, shrimp curry, baingan bharta, gobhi manchurian, and naan bread. The portions are generous and expect to take home leftovers, My favorite is the baingan bharta and whenever we go they remind us this is one of their best selling dishes. I get the hot spice, but most will probably be better off with medium, adds a bite to the dishes without burning the roof of your mouth. The service is always so great and they are very helpful at making...
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