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| - I'm a huge fan of Indian food. But too often I find dishes that are tamed in spices or heat to accommodate the lighter palate of many Americans. This place does not fit that mold!
I decided to grab some take out and ordered chicken vindaloo, chicken masala and naan. The guy who took my phone order said the food would be ready in 45 minutes. What? Did I hear that correctly? I asked him to repeat It and again, he said 45 minutes. Yikes! I was hangry and wanted food much sooner so I asked if there's any way It could be expedited and he said ok, 30 minutes. *** sighs *** Guess I'll have to wait.
I get there in less than 20 minutes and figure I'd just wait around and maybe they'll speed It up if I ask really really really nicely. But not to worry, my food was done and waiting for me. Thank goodness!
I take my food home, the whole time smelling the delicious scent of spices through the bag, salivating at the lips.
I can't get home soon enough!
I take my first bite of the vindaloo and whoa - it is SPICY! I asked for very spicy cause that's how I roll and the dish did NOT disappoint! There were big chunks of chicken thighs which is much better than white meat which in my opinion, is too dry. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and absorbed all the delicious sauce. So good.
The chicken masala was even better. Now I'm usually a vindaloo kind of girl but the masala was so good, I think I may have converted. It was rich from the cream used but was not lacking the flavor punch expected from Indian cuisine. Again, large chunks of chicken thighs - you get your money's worth!
Before I left, I noticed there was a buffet but there weren't many options. Not sure if the lunch spread is any better but if the dishes I ordered was any indication, what they lack in buffet options, they must make up for in flavor. Cant wait to go back and try some other menu items.
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