LOVED this place! I've been anxiously awaiting to try it since I saw it going in a few months ago. I was not disappointed!!
I am kinda picky about Indian food, and often drive out into the 'burbs for really authentic fare, and through my 15 years in the city I've tried pretty much every Indian place that has been reviewed well, and plenty that haven't looking for stuff that makes my mouth sing. Downtown it's Lahore Tikka House or nothing...but now I have Butter Chicken Roti!!
I had the saag chana roti & was really pleasantly surprised to see that they make each roti bread to order. The flatten the dough and fry it up - it's so fresh and tasty!
I really enjoy spicy food, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the medium spice was a great level of heat. Warmed the mouth, added depth, and even built up on you as you ate. By the end my nose and eyes were running, it was perfect! It's great that they let you choose your level of spice, because I find most downtown Indian places are too bland since they are servicing so many tender North American palates. Usually a let down for folks like me. But not here!
The spices were complex and well-incorporated. It was hot (even after a 45 minute trek home in the cold November rain), HUGE, and sooo tasty!
I'm trying to cut back on my grain consumption for health reasons, and was sad thinking I could no longer have Indian food since I usually eat it with copious helpings of rice and naan, but having Butter Chicken Roti as a lower-starch alternative is FANTASTIC!
My boyfriend had a bite and was jealous since he'd eaten earlier. Right away he said we'd have to go back this weekend so he could have a whole one all to himself.
I'm really looking forward to trying their signature Butter Chicken Roti next time!