Best of India — Restaurant in Saint Louis Park

SUMMARY: This has become our favorite restaurant because of the exceptional food. We travel almost an hour to get to it, we make a point of coming every week. The service and the ambience are relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended.

FULL REVUEW: This has become our favorite restaurant because of the quality of the food, the spices and flavors. I believe they grow their own organic vegetables, and the chef uses special spices that add a nuance I have not encountered at other Indian restaurants. This is why we travel an hour to get to a strip mall restaurant.

So if you are looking for exceptional food, I recommend them warmly. As for ambiance, the location is very ordinary, and while the decor is lovely, this is not why you come here. The person who welcomes you and takes your orders reflects the feel of the place perfectly--he is as exceptional as the food, and makes your visit as close to perfect as he can manage. I would recommend using caution when you specify the level of spiciness--what is taken for mild here will be called medium elsewhere, and medium is off the charts. I think that spiciness may be experienced differently by the Indian palate (I am descendant from Northern Europeans).

Our favorite dishes are: Fried paneer--cheese cubes fried in batter and served with quintessential Indian sauces--which the chef makes himself instead of "opening the bottle especially" as happens in most restaurants; Chicken Tikka masala--their tomato creamy sauce is truly heavenly; Lamb korma (or sometimes we feel like a vegetarian option and we order paneer korma)--their korma sauce is made with ground cashews (while many Indian restaurants use the cheaper option of peanuts or almond paste); Alo Gobi (cauliflower, and potato dish, which I like for its simplicity, in contrast with the richer dishes above mentioned(; Matter paneer (paneer cheese cubes in a mild tomato sauce with peas--with a tomato sauce that differs from the other variants of tomato sauces: Korma and Tikka Masala); garlic naan and butter naan--best eaten immediately (never as delicious when you warm it up at home).

I am taking the time to share my thoughts in detail (rare for me), because I think this restaurant is equally rare--and I hope you will enjoy their food as...

On October 16th I placed a pick up order with Best of India. Within 10 minutes of ordering I was called by Best of India and told the wait time was longer then what was indicated because my order was “so small”. $33.75 of food. I said to forget it I was in a time crunch and I would like to cancel the order. He said “you have to cancel the order with Grub Hub.” I told him I have no way of the canceling the order and to never mind I was already charged, transaction pending, and I don’t want to be out $33.75 so I will do the new pick up time that they informed me of though not indicated when I ordered. He said, “no I’ll cancel the order on this end. You won’t be charged.” Well I was charged and the order not canceled. Now I’m having to chase my money to get a refund back from Grub Hub. (Grub Hub’s customer service has been a breath of fresh air compared to what I received from the restaurant) So disappointed in this restaurant as this is the second time I’ve had a problem ordering on line through Grub Hub with them. Their method of online ordering mind you through their website. The first time my order was never received causing me to wait at the restaurant for 45 minutes as they never “received my online order” though I had email confirmation the order was accepted and a pick up time given. The online ordering system needs to be better or go back to orders by phone only. I would gather that their have been multiple issues with this restaurant and complaints as I can’t believe I am the only one. It’s really too bad as I was a weekly customer for the lunch buffet...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Best of India, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment we stepped inside, the restaurant exuded a warm and inviting ambiance, setting the stage for an enjoyable culinary journey.

One of the highlights of our visit was the impeccable service we received. The owner and manager personally greeted us and took the time to guide us through the menu, making recommendations based on our preferences. Their attentive and friendly nature made us feel welcomed and ensured that we had a memorable dining experience.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show—the food. Best of India truly lived up to its name by delivering a culinary adventure that showcased the best flavors of Indian cuisine. We indulged in a variety of dishes, including chicken curry, shrimp curry, and an assortment of appetizers. The chicken curry boasted tender and succulent pieces of chicken bathed in a rich and aromatic sauce that left us craving for more. The shrimp curry was equally delightful, with plump and juicy shrimp immersed in a harmonious blend of spices. The appetizers were a treat for the taste buds, perfectly complementing the main course with their crispy textures and tantalizing flavors.

What pleasantly surprised us was the affordability of the dining experience. Despite the high quality of the food and service, the prices were reasonable, making it a fantastic value for money. Best of India managed to strike a balance between quality and affordability, which is commendable....