If I didn't go back for the food, I'd go back for the tea. The kheer (rice pudding) for dessert was just sweet enough and I loved the saffron and rose water taste. I was impressed by the raita because the texture of the yogurt was thicker than most other raitas I've tried and it had bigger cucumber slices. We just kept saying, 'Wow.' Both dishes were mild which was great because while we love flavor and food with spices, I can deal without the spicy. I'll be honest-I'm not an eggplant person, but this dish was so incredibly flavorful and the eggplant was so crunchy and delicious so I couldn't help but bask in the greatness.

My friend and I ordered the Eggplant Masala, Chicken Korma, butter naan, and raita.

The fact that everything was bottled or canned during COVID immediately put us at ease. My initial impression was happy based on the fact that they brought out bottled waters and canned Coca Colas (a must when eating Indian food). This restaurant serves incredible, flavorful food. Little did I know, just how right they were. When I first called this restaurant to confirm they were open during COVID, I was met with a recording that referred to themselves as the best Indian restaurant in the Pioneer Valley. I really can't wait to go back and try other dishes and combinations :)ġ0/10. Also I love the many vegan options, which Indian food is always reliable for. Insanely good overall! Great value and you really get a ton of bang for your buck. We were stuffed and couldn't even finish all of it (as much as we wanted to) but it was so good. It was so much food!! When I picked the bag up I almost dropped it because I didn't expect it to be so heavy haha. Both boxes also had fluffy basmati rice and a bunch of naan bread wrapped in foil. She was a bit wary of not knowing what dishes came in the box, but at $8 for rice, 2 dishes, and bread it was worth the risk.Īnd the risk payed off! I got a delicious mushroom masala (with the perfect amount of heat) and a spiced Indian cabbage dish for the two vegan dishes, and she got what we think was chicken tikka masala and saag paneer. Omg best Indian food I've had on a trip like ever!! We ordered the lunch box special, one vegan for me and one chicken for my mom.

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