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| - When you decide to go out to a restaurant to enjoy a nice meal, you're looking for more than food quality. You're looking for a place with a nice atmosphere, you're looking for friendly and honest staff, and of course, you're looking for delicious food that'll leave you radiantly plump for a good price. On Thursday evening I was absolutely starving and decided to grab a bite to eat in the Junction. I had heard of Magic Oven before but never had the chance to dine there. As I pulled up to the parking lot I saw the sign outside that read "$5 House Wine" and I knew I had come to the right place.
The server who greeted me was delightful, she got me a big bottle of water and menu's right away. I was impressed with the selection of drinks and their paired prices, very affordable! The food menu was equally as splendid, and when my eyes glazed over the "Three appetizers for $11" option, I nearly began to weep (Three! For $11!). I ordered the Beets in Lemon, Veggie Samosas, and Rustic Potato Fries, right away. I then ordered the Tandoori Chicken Pasta because, gluttony.
The appetizers came out together on an endearing plate adorned with garnish. Everything smelled amazing and the portions were bigger than I had anticipated. The Beet Salad was by far my favorite (although note that I am biased and love beet everything). I can honestly say out of all of the beet salads I've eaten in various restaurants in my life, Magic Oven nailed it. It was cold, and refreshing, and perfectly boiled, with a hint of lemon. I enjoyed every bite. The Veggie Samosas really surprised me, as an avid carnivore I never give much chance to anything labeled "veggie" but boy am I glad I did. They were absolutely scrumptious, and the sauce they came with was magnificent (honestly I would have drank it with a straw had I not been in public, it's that good). The Rustic Potato Fries were hot and delicious and perfectly tender on the inside. I didn't think I would make it to the Tandoori Chicken, but when it arrived it's aroma beckoned me and I just couldn't say no. It was warm and saucey and smelled like heaven. The chicken was perfect, not dry at all. The pasta was great, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy. Since I ordered with my hungry eyes, I was way too full to consume everything in one sitting. However the server sweetly packaged all my leftovers (and even gave me another samosa sauce, that angel) and I left very full and very satisfied. I loved everything about Magic Oven and will definitely return!
PS If you log in to Yelp, they give you a complimentary dessert! Huge surprise: it was delicious.
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