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| - This is a welcome addition to Aspinwall's little downtown scene. We came for the buffet, which is only offered during lunch time. It's not the largest buffet in town but has enough variety to offer enough for everyone and is priced right ($9.95). The buffet is about the size of Prince of India's (downtown on 5th) with similar selections.
Vegetarians will be happy to see several options for them on the buffet (vegetable samosas, pakoras, potato curry, mixed vegetables in cream sauce, aloo phalia, and a small American salad section) along side the usual chicken-based dishes (tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken curry, malai kebabs, tandoori chicken). Everything tasted fine for my white-boy palate but perhaps just a little too mild, as buffets often do to accommodate everyone.
The restaurant is new (and therefore quite clean) so there were only two other parties seated in the dining area but our host was friendly and attentive to all. The tables all have elegant tablecloths and the atmosphere is slightly upscale but we weren't the only ones there in jeans and a sweater. The place is casual enough for that.
If I had my choice, I would choose All India (N Craig St) and their buffet every time. However, I live within walking distance of this new place and will be happy to patronize them regularly. They have an extensive dinner menu and deliver as well.
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