Evan Brodierated5.0
1 year ago
Having lived in the city all our lives and spoiled by the likes of Astoria and Jackson Heights, Queens, as well as all the Indian food I've had at my old job near Edison, NJ, my wife and I were pleasantly shocked with the warm and fuzzies from not only amazingly delicious Indian food, but the cozy, warm atmosphere of what felt like an intimate living room setting.
Our waiter (perhaps the owner?) was very welcoming, and what really shocked us was how much extra food we were just given, without asking for anything. The menu prices are market prices that reflect rising food costs everywhere, but it immediately became clear to us of the owner's generosity. We were given five samosas instead of three, and were given garlic naan without ordering it. When I asked to order a mango lassi to go, it was just given to us, even after I insisted on paying for it. These free things aside, all I can say is that we now happily have a go-to Indian comfort place to lean on to satisfy our cravings.
Don't let the four or five tables fool you for a minute. This one-year-old restaurant is modest yet graceful in appearance, yet has a kitchen powerhouse that knocks the much larger House of India completely off the map, as well as the over-the-top fancy Crown of India near Port Jefferson. The chicken tikka masala, bainghan barta and saag paneer were not heavy at all, and the spices were not watered down at all! When I asked for medium spicy, I got medium spicy and not mild--another huge plus for me! The garlic naan was amazing, and the small kheer (rice pudding) that was on the house topped everything off perfectly. Get their mango lassi - you will not regret it!!
We wait with anticipation for more dishes to be added to the menu over time! :)