Kinara Urban Eatery — Restaurant in Sturgeon Bay

We were roaming around Door County on a Sunday in April and there wasn't much for dinner options. We both love Indian food, so we thought we'd give this place a whirl. It's located inside a gas station, so that might be a deterrent for many folks, but I strongly recommend bypassing the gas pumps and the shelves of convenience store food and making your way to the food counter in back. This food is the real deal. We grabbed the dal and rice with an order of naan and headed back to our inn to eat. This is, hands down, the best dal I've ever eaten. Just the right amount of spice and so flavorful.

The menu offers lots of options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The coolers feature a full spread of take-out and, when the food counter is open, there are many other options. It's traditional Indian and really, really wonderful at that. If I lived in Sturgeon Bay, I would eat...

The curries are pre-made and in the fridge. Our food was made fresh but the flavors were just okay. My wife ordered a "bowl" with chicken. The fries were good and there were plenty of them, but the salad was disappointingly small. It needed some additional lettuce and veggies, especially for $12.99. This place is in a gas station and what I would call "a hole in a wall", which I don't mind if the food is spectacular. I gave a four for service because it was not explained to grab a drink from the gas station fridge and pay up front at the gas station counter. A little better explanation about the food would have been...

I live in Denver and go to Indian restaurants regularly. The Chicken curry here was as good as any curry I've had and at a great price. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and flavor - it immediately made me want to come back for more.

They are located in a gas station which doesn't bother me but i could see that being a turn off for some. There is some limited indoor seating available.

Definitely a hidden gem and the only place to get Indian food in Door County. I will certainly be frequenting this place many times...