4 /5 Jane C: I brought my parents here to try Indian food for the first time, and I was nervous for two reasons - (1) my parents are conservative eaters and I was afraid they wouldnt like it, and (2) I myself had never eaten at this restaurant before. Either way, I was afraid they wouldnt have a good meal. But I held my breath and hoped that the reviews Id read beforehand were accurate.
For the most part, they were.
The garlic naan was incredible. My parents went silent when they first tried it, then quietly maneuvered the basket toward themselves while leaving rice for the rest of us. The chana masala and chicken tikka masala were also spot on - rich, saucy, and flavorful. Our salmon tandoori announced its own arrival to our table as big chunks of delicate meat on a sizzling platter. The larger pieces werent completely cooked through, but we just let them sit on the hot flatware for a minute or two more.
Spice babies, beware. We requested mild as the spice level for all our orders because medications have changed my moms sensitivity to spice. Even then, the heat crept invisibly onto her palate. "I dont know where its coming from," she said, fanning her mouth. Even as a spice lover, I could detect there a thrum of baseline spice in most of our meals.
You might want to temper the spice the way we did - by ordering a mango lassi. Ive yet to meet a mango lassi I didnt like, Punjabs included. Here, they include a drizzle of something jammy along the sides of the glass. I didnt think it necessary (the lassi by itself is already fantastic!), but great for those who like their drinks sweet and photogenic.
Inside, the restaurant space feels like what Id call upscale casual. Its nice - in fact, its a lot nicer than a lot of Indian restaurants Ive been in. But its not the kind of nice that makes you feel like you cant grab a meal here in your sweatpants.
Theres no dedicated parking lot, but there are a good number of spots along the nearby side streets (just pay attention to street signs that designate no parking days and times).
