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Bhojan Xpress is located in a very busy strip mall in downtown Bellevue, so be prepared to fight for a parking spot with the Facing East, Boiling Point, and other tenant customers! Lucky for me, it was a short walk from my office, and I checked out this spot at lunch. You order at the counter, and the staff will prepare your meal from the pre-cooked curry dishes on display. The food goes in a high quality microwaveable plastic tupperwear container and the signage around the spot indicates it’s popular for takeout and delivery. There are only a few small tables inside and two tables outside, so I would not recommend going in a large group. I felt like the inside felt too stuffy, so I sat outside by the parking lot. The food itself was good. They don’t ask for level of spice, but I found the saag paneer to have a bit of a bite to it and the butter chicken to be extremely mild. With most curry dishes, I expect more sauce than meat, but there were only a few small pieces of chicken in my scoop, so that was disappointing. The saag paneer was okay but pretty liquidy. I enjoyed the garlic naan on the side with these dishes. Good lunch spot for quick Indian food, and they have a 10% discount for Yelp check-ins.

Curry Pizza House – Fremont – Menu with Prices – 39070 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

Being a huge fan of pizza I see it as a duty to try as many different types and restaurants I can. However, I have often been left unsatisfied by Indian fusion pizzas (such as curry pizzas). I thought maybe they just aren’t for me, then came Curry Pizza House a buck to the trend. It is not only the best curry pizza I’ve had, but it is also among some of the best pizza I’ve had overall. I’ve been quite a few times and the staff is usually quick to take your order. However, they aren’t very quick to clean the tables after guests leave. Once you order, expect a reasonable 15-minute wait for your food. My personal favorite is the Chilli Paneer pizza, it has a great balance of spice, paneer, and veggies. The fresh cilantro really ads depth to the flavor of the pizza. I’ve also had the Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, and Achari Gobhi. However, none are as good as the Chili Paneer, though they are worth a try. The prices are decent, considering you get a whole heap of toppings, a large pizza will feed about 3 people. Overall, Curry Pizza House is a standout restaurant among both Indian cuisine and pizza. It is a must try for everyone, I would definitely recommend you try it.

Kab American bar and Grill – Menu with Prices – 502 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte

Do not go here for Indian food!! It is horrible. The Saag Paneer was soupy and electric green, as though they used food coloring! And not a drop of spinach to be found in it. The chicken tikka masala was meh… Again, the sauce was watery and lacked flavor The curry was just okay. Spices not well developed at ALL. And here’s the dirtiest little trick: they add large chunks of raw green peppers and onions to the dish, obviously to take up space on the plate so that they don’t have to put as much chicken on it!! Come on. I’ve never, in 20 years of eating Indian food, seen peppers and ilonions in Chicken Tikka Masala! With them being almost totally raw, it’s obvious it is not cooked into the sauce as in, part of the dish’s flavoring!! Seriously underwhelming. Frankly, disappointing. They need a better chef. It’s terrible.

Roxie’s Tacos – Menu with Prices – 1135 Broadway, Boulder

Excellent and unique fusion of Indian and Mexican! Yes, I know how weird that sounds, but it works. I arrived about fifteen miniutes after Roxie’s opened. The young man at the counter asked me if I had been there before and I told him I had not. He enthusiastically explained the menu, and then recommended that since it was my first visit I should try the tacos since I could sample all the different flavors. I tried the red curry chicken taco and the saag taco, as well as an iced chai. I really enjoyed the red curry. It was a perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors and the tortillas balanced it out perfectly. The saag was just okay. It was exactly what it sounded like. If you put some saag on a tortilla with fix-ins and ate it, you would have Roxie’s saag taco. I probably wouldn’t have ordered the saag option had it not been for the recommendation of the employee, but I asked him what was good, and I’m always down for a new culinary adventure. The chai was super-spicy, but it was very good nevertheless. I will most definitely make a return trip to Roxie’s Tacos if I’m on University Hill in Boulder, to try some of their other offerings. However, I probably wouldn’t make a trip to the Hill just for the restaurant.

Vinny?s Greek and Indian Grill – Menu with Prices – 110 Southside Square, Huntsville

So the way I do reviews is that I go into every restaurant as it being 5 stars and it can go down but also they can earn their way back up. I was in DT HSV taking pictures one night and saw Vinny’s. I came a few weeks later with my family. We walked into the place and it seemed very high class however it was 6pm and nobody else was in there (besides the staff). The service was obviously quick. The menu was more Indian than Greek (which is fine, just pointing it out). We ordered samosas and spanakopita. The pastry on the spanakopita was undercooked and we had to send it back. The samosas were only minis which was extremely disappointing. They also are most likely frozen ready-made samosas. The “sauces” in the middle of the dishes are definitely not traditional Indian (or Indian for that matter) nor Greek to my knowledge. It was marinara sauce… The spanakopita came back, cooked decently this time. Soon after, the food came. We ordered chicken tikka masala and paneer tikka masala. The “naan” and rice were “free”(food was overpriced). The naan was really some sort of whole wheat flatbread and not actual naan. Our paneer(cheese cube, completely vegetarian) tikka masala was SUPPOSED to be vegetarian but there was a decent amount of chicken in there. The paneer was not very good and was not restaurant style. The tikka masala (sauce) was decent but tasted very typical among Indian households. The food was also way overpriced, nearly $10 for apps and $15 for entree. In summary Frozen samosas Marinara sauce Undercooked spanakopita Naan? Chicken in paneer Average to slightly below average food Overpriced Not coming back

Everest Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 6401 SE 14th St, Des Moines

None of us had ever been to Everest before. Of course it’s proximity to Romantix meant that Nova knew exactly where it was because she is a frequent visitor to that establishment. Nova decided at some point during the day that she wanted Indian. Me on the other hand had been craving papusa’s so of course she got her way. We were joined by our son and his woman. I am so proud of my of our future daughter in law. When we first met her (and she is way outta my son’s league) she was your typical, leary of any food other then meat and potatoes. Since then she has expanded her culinary taste buds exponentially and isn’t afraid to try almost anything. Everest is Nepali and Indian cuisine and with a lunch buffet Tues – Sun 11-3 and dinner from 5 – 10 also Tues – Sun. They are closed on Mondays. Why are all the Indian restaurants in Des Moines closed on Monday? We got there somewhere around 8:45 give or take and were the only people there. It was Saturday night. Traditionally I try to go as late as possible to avoid the crowds because I’m not a peoplely person. The kid who waited on us though was awesome. We ordered the paneer pakora as an appetizer. The garlic naan, onion klucha naan and the paneer naan because we are all naan addicts. We also got 2 orders of the chicken curry, the chicken vindaloo and the chicken tandoori (boneless). Always, ALWAYS get chicken on the bone because #1 chickens have bones and #2 if you order it on the bone your gonna get the dark meat which everyone knows is so much better. When the main dishes started to arrive, our server asked us if we wanted to “guess” what it was he was bringing. We all enjoyed this and I got it wrong but it was fun none the less. Only one, small, kinda, what the hell moment. We all love curry, love it and the spawn asked if we could get just a small bowl of curry sauce to dip the naan in. Unfortunately the answer was no but that didn’t deter from the meal. The chicken tandoori was a spicy bastard. Spicier then I have ever had before. I don’t recall chicken tandoori being really spicy at, plus it was white meat which in my mind detracted from the dish. Good though overall. The chicken vindaloo was loaded with chicken and was probably the sauciest of the group. The chicken curry was good but could of used a bit more sauce in everyone’s opinion. The good far outweighed the not so good and we all decided that we wanted to come back for the buffet where we can load up on all the sauce we wanted. A good experience in a very enjoyable setting on the south side. You may want to stop reading here. Ok, you’ve been warned. Indian food is like draino for my colon. You know that green lemon lime crap they have you drink before a colonoscopy? Indian food has the same effect on me. It’s so delicious going in though that is it is worth the pain of it’s later evacuation. You only live once. Eat Indian.

Aangan India Bistro – Menu with Prices – 7520 High Cross Blvd, Columbus

We have been fans of the Singh’s Indian cuisine for the last decade. We just recently found that they have started a new venture with the Aangan Bistro. We were delighted to find the opportunity to visit for the first time yesterday. It was good to see them again and we like the elegant atmosphere of the new restaurant. We were nicely greeted and the service was friendly and attentive. We both decided to sample their weekend buffet. I always love the Samosa Chat station that they feature on the weekends. We both thought the green chili fritters on the appetizer bar were a winner. They also have been very good about having a nice variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian selections which vary but yesterday included Punjab Khadi, Malai Kofta, Chana Masala and more with of course their wonderful Saag Paneer and Aloo Gobi. The salad bar was well stocked with choices and sauces such as Raita and mango chutney. Non-vegetarian selections included their basmati chicken rice, chicken curry, murgh makhani, chicken bundi (which we had not tried before – we loved it! It is a great addition), and their tender goat curry. They also offer naans and bhatura for bread choices. Now for the sweet stuff! We LOVE their jalebi! They have Kheer and fresh fruit. And what could be better than their tender warm gulab jamuns with some mango ice cream! Not bad for $13 dollars for weekend lunch! Next time it’s LAMB KORMA! Yum!

Rasoi IV Authentic Indian Cuisine – Menu with Prices – 1437 Sam’s Dr #124, Chesapeake

We ate at Rasoi in Jersey City in August when we were visiting NYC. Then, came home and realized there’s one in Chesapeake! We couldn’t believe it. Very exciting. The decor is nice. Modern Indian with touches of sleek industrial vibes. Nice space. Adequate service. The young man was pleasant but away in the back a lot and there was this constant beeping coming from the bar area right next to our table that would go on for more than 5 minutes at times until he returned. It was annoying. Even my in-laws who were visiting from India, who usually aren’t bothered by such things, kept asking us what is that noise/alarm? We didn’t know…maybe that’s how they set their phones? We ordered 3 veg dishes and a house chicken dish. The gravies were amazing. Delicious. Full bodied and perfectly nuanced with flavors yet robust without being over spiced or too robust. We were 4 adults. The Sham Saveri was amazing. However, it had only 3 tiny spinach paneer dumplings in a big bowl of sauce, which was really strange. We had to eat a bowl of sauce with rice- delicious sauce but what happened to the dumplings? The chicken was our biggest letdown. Again, the korma gravy was delicious. The chicken was so dry and over cooked, it was squeaky. The dal makani and saag paneer, garlic naan also delicious. A lot of very high notes with a few unusual and disappointing low notes, which is why I gave 4 stars. That doesn’t mean we won’t be back. We absolutely will to try more and to try some items again. A great addition to the Indian food offerings in the area.

Taj Mahal Cuisine of India – Menu with Prices – 3939 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

The best Indian food I have had in the USA. I (born and brought up in India, so I know authentic Indian food when I taste it) just moved to CR from California, and didn’t actually have any hope of finding good Indian food. But color me surprised to find the best Indian food I have had in the US. Only 2 words to describe the taste at this restaurant: Authentic and Delicious. I have been to a lot of Indian restaurants in the USA, but they all tone down not only the spice but also the flavor. But not here at Tajmahal! I was so happy to taste the authentic Indian taste in each and every item. The food isn’t too spicy but still ensures to be very flavorful, which is the sign of a really good Chef. The first bite that I took of the mutter paneer, took my tastebuds back to India. The food is just bursting with flavor and aroma . The goat curry was almost exactly the way my mom makes it in India. The chicken tandoor was very well cooked and the flavor went all the way to the bone. Most Indian restaurants (in the USA) won’t have south Indian cuisine, but I was delighted to find Dosa (sort of a crepe with spiced potato filling ) an authentic South Indian dish. The vegetarian dishes like chana masala and mutter paneer were 10/10. The mango lassi was brilliant, the perfect amount of mango, milk and sugar. Desserts: the mango ice cream was awesome and the gulab jamun were pretty good aswell. I have been there only a couple of times and that too for a buffet. I can only imagine how much more tasty the food would be when you order it off the menu and can ask them to make it according to your taste and choice. Pros: Great Food. Great service. Indian grocery store is right besides the restaurant. Cons: Ambiance of the place isn’t bad but it could be much better. I have also visited “Taste of India”, which has a much better ambiance (good food as well), but is no where near in terms of the REAL taste of India which you get at Tajmahal. I definitely plan to be a regular at this place and would suggest everyone to try the food at this small restaurant with a big heart !

Cafe de Khan – Menu with Prices – 6400 Millcreek Dr #13, Mississauga

Craving some Pakistani food while in Toronto & this Canadian off shoot of the original was highly recommended by friends. They were trying out a new ordering system utilizing tablets, which is something unique in my experience for Desi restaurants & it worked really well. You could order at leisure & customize each dish based on preference. The food; we ordered the Bihari boti, chicken karhai, nihari, seekh kebabs & saag paneer. The only thing that was less than stellar was the saag but then if you’re looking for vegetarian options, Pakistani restaurants aren’t really the places to go. The meat dishes as expected, were all excellent, the naans & parathas were fresh and the service was great. I know Mississauga has a wealth of Pakistani restaurants and I’m sure this one is right up there.

Star of India – Menu with Prices – 4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix

This review is just based on their lunch buffet – This is another place I would give a 3.5 stars if I could!! but Yelp hates nuance or something, so confident that this will not damage them too much given a very solid 4 star average overall, I’ll designate it as a 3. The restaurant is good! The food is good, the service is good, it’s clean and it smells great, and I liked that the buffet – uniquely among similar buffets hereabouts – had solid porcelain plates with little sections, like a northern thali. The buffet had two rices (basmati with just like, cumin, and then pulao), several chicken dishes, spinach, a mixed veg curry, chana masala (which I haven’t seen at a lot of Indian buffets around here?), shahi paneer, and samosas, as well as two deserts (kheer and gulab jamun). Naan (plain or garlic) is brought to the table. The spice level is pretty low overall – not bland food remotely, just mild. The food overall was really good, especially the naan, which was nice and flavorful and crisp. The samosas were a bit crunchy? Like the outside dough wasn’t as softly fried as I’m used to, but the inside was still delicious, and the inside of the restaurant – which is a bit smaller than I expected from the outside – is nice. This one is a bit out of my way, but if I lived closer, I would probably make it a staple of my restaurant going, and I would not warn anyone away.

Ashiana Indian Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 10960 S Eastern Ave #107, Henderson

+ LOCATION/PARKING: Ashiana North Indian Cuisine is located on Eastern Avenue just north of the entrance to near Anthem. Located in the Shell gas station plaza sharing the same parking lot with Smile Shop Dental, Sugar Cookie, Zen Coffee Bar, Osaka, etc. This is a mom & pop store kinda hidden in a mall where there has been a lot of different businesses and it is not very visible from the street, but i hope they will get business from word of mouth, they deserve it. + SETTING/AMBIENCE [5/5]: The first thing I noticed when I walked in the door was the homey atmosphere and genuine care from everyone. The decor is very welcoming and the people so pleasant! + SERVICE [5/5]: I came into the restaurant during the weekday. With a staff of one… He was attentive and made sure we had a pleasurable experience. Our waitress was quick with suggestions and helped us navigate the ample menu. + DRINK(s)//FOOD(s) [5/5]: Ashiana’s flavorful food has already attracted a local following. Most people who are used to Indian food often are reminded of South Indian curries spicy… However, North Indian curry has more masala in it. And it has a base of onion, garlic and ginger that is stronger! That’s something to consider when ordering anything. The ownership group is mostly from the Punjab province, and the focus on traditional, homestyle dishes from their native region. I personally ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. This rich and creamy flavor some Chicken tikka rivals any Indian restaurant! With aromatic golden chicken pieces swimming in an incredible curry sauce, this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is one of the best you will try! + OVERALL [5/5]: I would come back over and over again…

Turmeric Indian Cuisine – Menu with Prices – 153 Regent St, Salt Lake City

I discovered ‘Turmeric Indian Cuisine’ via YELP!! YAY FOR YELP!!!! One if those yelp elite events that I missed….(Sad Face! :() But… Indian food gods were like ….Girl!! No worries we will be opening another location downtown which is like 400ft from my work place….And I was like THANK YOU INDIAN FOOD GODS!!!! NAHH…I didn’t even know they were gonna open one in downtown. I just happen to see the “Coming soon” sign while I was going to ice cream at the last course (Btw best ice cream …EVER!) So this was my first time there. So I figure I’ll order what I always was order when judging a GOOD INDIAN SPOT, And That is BIRYANI. In my humble opinion if the biryani is good every other dish just maybe close to BOMB. ? I have had MANY VARIATIONS of biryani, but none of them beats moms. Biryani is THE STAPLE FOODS of india. It is one of many dishes that is readily available ALMOST EVERYWHERE. What is biryani?? I am glad you asked… It is the FOOD OF INDIAN GODSSS!!! LOL It is a rice dish, it is a celebration on your tongue, all that is great about indian curry flavors with or without meat. Most likely eaten with ‘Raita’ savory yogurt sauce. (feel free to ask me more about the sauce ? ) Anyways…. So i order the ‘Chicken Vijayawada Biryani’ (no worries it’s difficult for me to pronounce it as well lol ) it was delicious. The spices were on point and chicken was tender and tasty. Raw onions and lemon just adds more taste to the dish. It came with ‘Raita’ and some funky looking yellow sauce that I didn’t care for. I was impressed at the portion. Most indian resturants are quite stingy with their portions. But this portion serves me well, lunch and dinner!!! I know most people who aren’t familiar with indian dishes are likely to stick with very few indian dishes like butter chicken, tikka masala and naan …But I encourage you to try other dishes, we have MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM … Definitely going back and trying other delicacies & will be back with an update. ?