I have lived in Phoenix for 5 years and have not been able to find a truly great Indian restaurant until now. It has been disappointing because I so love the flavors, textures, and smells of Indian cuisine.
I'm by no means an Indian cuisine expert. I know what I like. I liked Marigold Maison because of:
1) the smell when we walked in
2) the naan. Crispy on the outside, tender and chewy in the inside. Much of the naan I've sampled in Phoenix has disappointed. This naan was .
3) the chicken tikka masala was delicious. Velvety, rich sauce with proper spices and flavor. The chicken itself was moist and tender.
We also had a lamb saag dish that wasn't as good as I've had before. The saag ended up tasting almost a tad bitter. Flavor just wasn't as developed as other places I've tried.