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| - On one random late Saturday afternoon we spotted this place as we walked by and realized that we were in dire need of a serious Indian food fix. Too bad it didn't satisfy our palettes, as I really wanted to like this place given how friendly the manager/owner was and how I felt like I was helping the owner out by providing what appeared to be much-needed business (the place was empty). We picked some dishes off their menu that sounded good for impromptu take-out, so obviously I can only comment on the quality of the food, not the service.
Their best dish was the rice. Now, that might seem like a bit of an insult, but seriously, that rice--which consisted of a blend of seasonings and some other little food stuffs--was wonderful. I'd *almost* go back there for that alone. The rest of it (chicken korma, naan, pakoras) was just "meh", but the palak paneer had an unusual, sickly sweet flavour that was not what I usually expect from the dish.
The other concern I had with the food was how quickly our take-out was ready; we were told to come back in 10 minutes after we had placed the order. Seriously? I know fast service is great, but it is a bit disconcerting to know that your food is pretty much already prepared and is waiting to be reheated. So I dunno, maybe I've been watching Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares too much lately, but this is generally a sign of not so great food. And with our recent experience at Jodhpore Club, I'd have to agree.
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