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| - Really I think I would have given this place 3.5 stars if I could. I have been wanting to try this place, but I was deterred by the fact that so many reviewers commented on the high prices. So, when I saw that there was a Groupon, I quickly snatched it up.
Now, I haven't had much Indian in Calgary, but I have spent considerable time in Southern Asia and I make it a point to have North/South Indian or Sri Lankan food whenever I can. So, please note that my review is based on my general experiences - this might be stellar considering the other options in Calgary; I just don't know yet.
Ok, so caveats aside - the Glory of India is a solid example Indian food. There is a comprehensive menu (to include vegetarian dishes) and a nice diversity of styles (it's not all butter chicken and garlic naan.) However, the flavor could have been more robust and complex. The pakora, for instance, were quite tasty but I feel like they might have been half regular flour and half chick pea flour because I just didn't feel the chick pea taste. Anyway, this isn't to say that the place is bad - quite the contrary, the food is delicious. It's just if you're looking for super authentic Indian food, you'll come up a bit disappointed.
However, if you're looking for a good dinner that can satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians or if you're looking for something new to try, Glory of India is your place. I would say, though, that the prices are kind of steep, so buyer beware.
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