OKAY.
heres the deal.
open the door. walk past the chipped, slightly greasy, laminate red booths, (table and chairs both), order a damn thali and a bottle of water for less than ten bucks.
go sit and wait. talk about stuff. feel comforted by all the indian folk eating there.
get up and get your order. put it on the matching red cafeteria tray. grab a napkin or two, maybe a styrofoam cup for your water if you want, sit down, eat and shut up.
(actually, there is no italian mobster shouting in your ear there, but the decor and set up is as simple as it gets.)
and dont think that one thali isnt enough. when youre done get up and try one of the fluorescent looking desserts if you dare.
if not, take a stroll outside, digest your food and pick up some other local goodies in little india.
great food. great prices.