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Even though their menus are almost identical, everything is just different, and not in good ways. It's like one of those stock mirror-universe sci-fi themes where things are almost the same but not quite.
We tried figuring out what exactly was wrong, and here's what we came up with:
- Food - the proteins (and especially the chicken), aren't cooked the right way - proteins are nowhere near as tender and moist as they should be - there've been times where they've been downright dry and chewy (criminal!). Also, they occasionally make the one mistake that we absolutely HATE with Indian food - the sauces/gravies are too thin & watery! At the end of an Indian meal, the bottom of your plate or takeout box shouldn't be wet
- Wait time - ironically, the fact that they aren't low-and-slowing the meat the way they should be above, the time it takes for you to get your food is LONGER than at Ghandi - how does that happen? They're nowhere near as busy, either.
- Service - granted, Ghandi isn't the bastion of great service, but at Mother India, it's somehow both ineffective and snooty (why, because it's a sit-down restaurant instead of a hole-in-the-wall?)
- Atmosphere - depressing. Dark and empty, and badly designed with a long narrow entrance/counter as soon as you get in. Don't even like waiting inside for takeout.
To be fair, their samosas are still pretty awesome and are the same price ($1.50 per) as Ghandi. We've gotten into the habit of ordering our rice and roti curries at across-the-street Glory of India, and making a quick pitstop at Mother India for their samosas.
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