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| - I was determined not to like this place. The location is the former location of my favorite Indian restaurant, Delhi Darbar. I was an extremely sad panda when Delhi Darbar moved to the other side of the city, and I could no longer go there 1-3 times a week like I usually did. Then, to add insult to injury, this new place wasn't open on Sundays which is when I most liked to frequent Delhi Darbar. BOOOO.
Then yesterday happened. I was out of food, recovering from the flu and too tired/lazy to go food shopping and then make something to eat. I was in the area. I wanted Indian food. I walked inside and was greeted by a friendly waitress with a warm smile on her face.
Pros: Food was delicious. Their Bharta Eggplant was awesomesauce. Sooo many Indian restaurants in the city get that dish all wrong and sour. Probably because they use canned eggplant. Not this place! Would totally recommend that, and the Chana Masala... even the Bhindi Masala. I really liked that even though I hate okra with a passion. And the pakora was light and crispy without being greasy :D Hooray!
Cons: Usually, with Indian buffets, the food is divided in sections so that the veg-friendly dishes are in one spot, and the meat dishes are in another. Here, the food is all kind of mixed up. I was so used to the old layout, that I almost put a ladleful of beef curry on my plate. My companion said the kheer could have used more cardamom and pistachios, because it tasted just like regular rice pudding. Also, the decor could use some jazzing up. The walls are kind of a gross, boring brown. Lastly, when I put some of the Mukhwas in my mouth while paying for lunch it tasted like lavender perfume. Like someone had sprayed some cleaner all over the counter when wiping it, and got it all over the Mukhwas tray. Blergh. Still, forgivable.
All in all, I was won over and I am no longer mad at you, Tandoori Palace. I will recommend you to all my friends.
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