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| Spinach Stuffed Naan and Mixed Appetizer |
"Welcome to our real nice Family Restaurant," the website reads. Well, ghee, thanks. It was the last place I thought my friend'd pick for her 30-somethingth birthday festivities, but we didn't question it as we loaded into a couple of cars and hauled way out West.
The atmosphere, while "real nice" indeed, was also "generic strip mall," and I was turned off the music was turned off. Still, you don't see purple cloth napkins every day.
The Mixed Appetizer for four ($13.95) was an assortment of scrumptious fried things, although the coating of flour was much thicker and doughy than I'm used to on pakoras. The Malai Shish Kebab -- pieces of seasoned rolled lamb my dining buddies affectionately referred to as "butt holes" -- were the highlight of the first course.
Our minds might have been in the gutter, but our taste buds weren't. The Spinach Stuffed Naan ($3.95), akin to a chemical-free Lean Pocket, was adored by all. I was a hero for spontaneously requesting a side of Maah Dal ($4.25), a creamy and beany delight.
A few friends weren't in love with their biryani and tilapia dishes enough to marry them, but not every entree can be a winner. Make the trek here for Indian that isn't hyped up, like some other places in town. With lower expectations, you won't be disappointed.
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| Maah Dal -- As with most bean dishes, it's the beauty on the inside that counts. |
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| Mulligatawny (served with entree, or $3.00) -- I found it rather limey. |
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| Tilapia, and more importantly, mint chutney |
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| Chicken Vindaloo ($14.50) exactly what it should be -- piquant, rich sauce, but not too thick. MAD PROPS for the chicken not being overcooked into the consistency of a baseball mitt. |
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| Malai Shish Kebab detail |
