Sunday, August 26, 2007

Taste of India



Everything I had was good here and I plan to go again. Samosas are my favoite thing to order, perhaps my favorite food ever, and these did not disappoint. Crispy, flaky shells with tender potato insides and the twin sauces accompanying were good if somewhat standard. Even better though, at this particular restaurant, is the naan. I ordered garlic naan and was very pleased to chew on the hunks of garlicky goodness, not burnt or tough or limp like other Indian establishments but fresh, hot and flavorful. The only dish that I could have lived without was the Palak Masala Paneer, frankly I've had better. The paneer, a mild cheese, was not as fantastic as I've had before, and the creamed spinach that is palak was a bit too creamed and one dimensional in flavor for me. Not bad, just not great. The service and atmosphere were both pleasant and unassuming, I am eager to go again and delve deeper into their extensive menu and see what tastes of India wait to be discovered.

15 comments:

Kathleen Rietz said...

God help me once again, for I am dying a slow and mouthwatering death while visiting your blog. Why do I do this to myself? It is like a bittersweet addiction each time I visit. If I am ever out your way, YOU AND I are going to DINNER!

Andrea said...

those samosas looks delicious! they're a fave of mine too! there are only like 2 good indian restaurants in abq., but another one is opening up 2 1/2 blocks from our house so i'm stoked!

great photos as always!

get zapped said...

Taste of India is pretty good. Maybe try Cedars down the road. But, I've found the Eastside has really good Indian Cuisine. Samosas are a fav of mine, too! Is it lunch time again? ;)

John Eaton said...

Lovely postage, Eli.

It's hard to beat a good plate of naan.

John

Roam2Rome said...

Oh my goodness this looks good Eli!!!

Fortunately for me, the San Francisco Bay has a lot of amazing Indian food, I hope I can find this dish :)

Unknown said...

Ahhhh ... looking at this posting makes me hungry!! :P

aeneadellaluna said...

hum.. yummylicious

Eric Vanucci said...

First of all I´m brazillian, and thanks a lot for visiting my illustration blog! Man, your pictures are showing tha you are an artist too! They make me hungry! Very cool!

Kathleen Rietz said...

W'zup in Seattle?? No posts lately! I need my fix!

Unknown said...

From an italian that like good cook....
thanks for your blog....

bye

Anonymous said...

im so hungry this looks delicious!!!! good work i love food photograph find it very interesting!!! nice!

SteamyKitchen said...

ooooohhhh...i miss Indian food. The only thing we have here is watered down bland Indian buffet.

Eli said...

I'm miss it too steamy! I was looking at my own blog for the first time in a long while and it's making me hungry, I guess now I know how it feels...

DINTOONS said...

hahaha you make my mouth water!! i'm going out to get some samosas and chaat... for dinner!!! dont stop your delicious descriptions my friend!! :)

aeneadellaluna said...

hum..nan...I'm hungry now!