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| - Really enjoyed visiting Amber. Their lunch buffet was flavorful, with a great mix of things I wanted (expected) to see, such as chicken tikka masala and lamb curry, with items new to me. The spice level was enough to provide a little heat and good taste, but nothing too powerful.
The three buffet bars are arranged with one containing salad, sauces, and desserts; a second for vegetarian dishes; and a third for the meat items, with an additional platter of grilled fish (tasty!). The meat variety was one beef dish, one lamb, and most everything else was chicken. Plus, there were two kinds of rice, regular and one with veggies, as well as a chicken biryani. Everything was helpfully labeled, a plus for someone like me who doesn't eat a lot of different Indian dishes. As well, they brought bread (plain naan) to our table while we were visiting the buffet.
My favorite item were the little samosas. By making them smaller than the fist-sized served most places, they were easy to fit into a buffet plate, and they were the tastiest I've ever had, with creamy potato and pea filling. I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed the paneer masala; normally, I prefer the chicken version, but the cheese and sauce were so yummy!
The service was friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. The decor is standard, nothing special, but the chairs were comfy. The biggest problem, which they were already addressing by the time we left, was that the rug in the entryway was blocking the door from fully closing, so the room got pretty cold. It's an easy fix.
I'm curious to come back and see how much the choices vary from visit to visit. Many of the items here I felt were standards, the kinds of things visitors expect to see from an Indian restaurant, so I'm wondering how many dishes are swapped out. Price was reasonable, under $12 (with drinking water) for a very filling lunch. You can also order ala carte at lunch; dinner is ala carte only. According to their menu, all meats are halal.
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