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| - Last night was my first time ever having Indian Food. I had always wanted to try it, but I never had the opportunity. Before I begin, let me just say that not all Indian food has curry in it, contrary to popular belief. That's like saying all Japanese eat sushi or RAW sushi, and that's also not entirely true. Anyway, they start you off with papadum, which is a seasoned crispy tortilla that they serve with chutney. If you've never had chutney, the best way I can describe it is to think of it as a spicy pesto, with a subtle hint of mint. For the appetizer, we had samosas (you can get it with chicken or vegetables, we opted for the vegetables), basically an Indian egg roll. The dipping sauce they serve it with reminded me of funnel cake. So delicious! My entree was the chicken tikka masala. They give you a choice of spice-level of one to fifteen. I opted for an eight, only because I've never had Indian food before (as I mentioned) and I didn't want it too hot for my first time nor did I want it bland. An eight was just right. And I'm amazed how rich their food is. I will definitely be going back!
Oh, if you're curious, my fiancé had bhindi masala, which was equally good. His dish had some curry in it, mine did not. :) The people who work there are friendly, but don't expect to hold a conversation with most of them. They know enough English to ask for your order, if they can get you anything else, and that's about it. But they are very nice people. It's nice to go into a restaurant like this one and see other Indians eating AND working there. As I said, I will definitely go back!
I forgot about the dessert!! They give you this dish that has something that looks like a donut hole that's in rice pudding. It wasn't too sweet - it was just right for what was for dinner. If you haven't tried this place yet, you're definitely missing out! And don't be afraid of the spices. If you stick with the middle and work your way up (8 or more), you'll be fine. :)
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