I made an impromptu stop at Nandini on my way home from work. I love Indian food, I've eaten it all over our great state of Arizona for years. And by far this was my best experience "having a random curry." The waiter was incredibly gracious, as though he were inviting me into his home for a meal. He was attentive without being overbearing or hovering, always encouraging me to take my time and relax. Genuinely friendly!
The spice scale is spot on accurate, I take medium and it was medium! Eyes a little watery, sinuses cleared medium! But even through the burn all the spices were alive and flavorful. Mango and mint chutney with papadam start the meal, unlike most Indian joints they didn't offer complete meals and entrees didn't automatically come with rice. Which was nice because the portions are healthy size on their own- my eyes were bigger than my stomach! I'm a sucker for naan and the garlic naan was not only a beautiful piece of food but delicious and light texture- not doughy! I had vegetable soup to start and Aloo Gobi as my main dish. The cauliflower and potato were perfectly cooked, not mushy! So much food! I should have brought a friend!
I needed a take home box! Which is a problem because I ride a motorcycle. After finding the first box didn't fit in my bag the waiter brought me an array of bowls!! SERVICE. Twenty dollars later (two people could have eaten this meal and been perfectly satisfied.) I am a happy camper with my leftovers and a handful of anise seed.
I just found my dinner spot! It may not be super posh and fancifully decorated but the service and food make this one to add to your hit list for sure.