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Food- 4/5. I'm not an Indian food guru by all means, but have tried a few downtown places (259 Host, Aroma, Little India, etc) that I feel pretty satisfied with the presentation and flavors of the food here. We are vegetarian, so can't comment on their animal proteins. We ordered sev poori (vegetarian) as the appetizer and it was delicious! Crispy and airy on the outside and dusted with chickpea noodles (has no taste, reminds me of dry Mr. Noodles ramen). Gooey mash potato and sweet chutney on the inside.
For mains, we've ordered the okra dish before and that was kind of bland and boring tbh - would not recommend. However, the dal makhani (lentils and beans stew) and bhartha (spicy indian eggplant) that we ordered tonight were quite tasty, not too spicy or salty. In fact, I asked for medium spice level for the bhartha, but it only had a super subtle hint of spicy-ness that even my spicy-adverse partner could barely detect. I recommend the bhartha if you're looking for something without the caloric cream and cheeses and simply want to incorporate more veggies into your diet. The dal makhani was tasty too, but too runny imo. Had the viscosity of soup; wish it had been thicker.
Just a positive note about the plain naan here- the lightest naan I've ever experienced at an Indian restaurant and that is a good thing. at least from a health standpoint! Slightly burnt from the oven, but no taste-able or visible trace of butter, so assuming none added? Unlike usual naan, which is super greasy/buttery and dense, the naan at Bindia is thin and dry, almost like a pita. If you desire heavier naan, order the garlic or butter naan.
Value- 1/5. Small mains, but pretty filling, especially if you order something with paneer (cheese) or meat. Mains are at least $15, so makes Bindia one of the most expensive Indian restaurants downtown. You must order sauces (i.e. mango chutney) and carbs (naan, whole wheat roti, rice) on the side separately if you desire.
Service- 4/5. Frequent water refills, friendly, professional. A bit slow to get the bill, but no big.
Venue- 4/5. Quiet, small. Located right beside the St. Lawrence market, so very close to the Financial District. Perfect for dates or business lunches or dinners. The interior is classy enough to dress up a bit if you want to.
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