Bombay Cafe is nestled off Andrews Avenue and Oakland Park Boulevard. I wandered in one day while running an errand. Good Indian restaurants are few and far between. I recently reviewed one of my favorite Indian restaurants, Udipi Cafe, located in West Sunrise. Unlike the vegan Udipi, Bombay Cafe has a full menu including meat for the caniverous types. I have been on an Indian kick lately, and been looking at the different cuisines of India and the regional specialties of areas. I have found that Indian food, has exciting flavors, scintillating spices, and a hearty punch. My biggest problem is trying to get people to give it a whirl.
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The goat in the vindaloo was impressively tender, and for a dish that is typically one of the hottest on the menu, it actually didn't make eyes water or noses sniffle. The good meat quality carried through the low calorie chicken tikka masala slow cooker and the lamb madras curry as well. Both were also was nice and creamy, and none were oppressively spicy (in fact, I think the Cowboy would have liked it if the at least vindaloo were more so). When our tastebuds did need a little cooling down, we had sides of plain, butter, garlic and cheese naan bread, and coconut and saffron rice to do the trick. Of the naans, I found the butter sort of damp and floppy. Better were the garlic and the cheese. Both rice dishes were good, but I the saffron was a better match for the dishes we'd chosen.
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The downside of the Star of India is that it isn't fast. Many have gone there and waited for 45 minutes for their dishes. This may be due to a smaller staff or to the extensive preparation that goes into the food. Either way, unless you are coming for the lunch buffet, plan to spend a bit of time out of your evening.
Another plus is that since there are many food kiosks, one can choose from a variety of dishes that is available. Though there are not very many such food courts, the one (2nd floor) at DLF Mall, Saket is a foodie's delight. With food brands like Dominos, McDonalds, Haldiram's, Subway etc, two food kiosks are attracting people to its counter: slow cooker chicken tikka masala Town and Orient 8.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan and add cardamoms, chopped garlic and allow them to heat till they get brown. Then add, tomato puree, sugar, 1 teaspoon of chilly powder, salt, almond paste, garam masala and mix them all well. Heat the mixture for few minutes till it gives out an aromatic smell, then add the pieces of chicken tikkas and mix them well. Allow them to heat for 15 minutes at low flame and continue to stir the mixture for some time. Serve the dish with hot chapaatis or naans and enjoy the most popular dish with friends and family.
But sure to check the outside marquee. For more than seven years now, Khyber Grill's Mickey Kapoor has been using his marquee to taunt the neighboring Pappadeaux's. When the seafood restaurant wrote, "Hiring today 3 to 5," Kapoor replied, "My, You Do Start Them Young!" When Pappadeaux posted, "Happy Hour 4 to 6," Khyber responded, "DWI 8 to 12." When the establishment bragged, "Our Softshelled Crabs Will Reach Out and Grab You," Kapoor fired back, "Pervert!" People in Houston have been known to drive out of their way just to see what the restaurateur will come up with next, and so far the targets of Kapoor's barbs have taken them all in good stride.