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| - Like many reviewers, we ended up at Madras Masala because Banjara's was closed. We were cold and hungry, but our disappointment quickly turned to REJOICING.
None of us were familiar with Southern Indian food and I scratched my head when I saw what appeared to be a light brown leather hand bag sitting on a diner's plate. The waiter explained that it was a DOSA and that it was their restaurant's specialty.
Our waiters (we had two) were amazing. They patiently explained various dishes and made recommendations that would suit the needs of everyone from my step father who loves extremely spicy hot food to my 14 yr old who can't handle anything hotter than yellow mustard. They recommended a variation of the Masala potato onion dosa (the one that arrives cut into pieces) and we were BLOWN AWAY! The taste, the texture, and just the sheer fun of eating a dosa made it an amazing culinary experience. We quickly devoured it and asked for them to recommend another one. which they did, and which was equally delicious.
We also ordered the chicken curry (flavorful and tender) the sag paneer (even though it wasn't on the menu, I said I loved spinach and they kindly accommodated me) two variety rices (cilantromint and tamarind) both of which were light, fragrant and generous in portion), a chef's special (whose name escapes me) made up of pieces of bread and chicken tossed together (the flavor was great, but the texture and presentation reminded me a little too much of leftover Thanksgiving stuffing), garlic naan (chewy and yummy), and a spicy shrimp dish that had some serious kick, but was never overpowering.
I feel we just barely dipped our toes in the waters of Southern Indian cooking and can't wait to return to Madras Masala and dive in for more.
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