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BENGAL COAST
The Centrum, Cedar Springs at Welborn (214-521-8600)
Open Sun–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–11.
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Dallas
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(From September 2008) Done in the warm hues of a spice market, this upscale addition to the Turtle Creek neighborhood offers dishes that celebrate what it calls “the other Asia”—India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Basically it’s a “best of” sampling geared to the Western palate. A platter of crisp samosas included one with chicken, arugula, and garam masala; a Thai-inspired version with lobster, kaffir lime, and curry; and one with pork and red chile. Indonesian short ribs blended tender beef and vegetables with lemongrass and coriander—stew with a different point of view. Bar. |
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CHUTNEY
5435 N. Mesa (915-587-7788)
Lunch Tue–Sun 11–2:30. Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30–9:30. Closed Mon.
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El Paso
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(From August 2009) Excellent service makes up for the stark decor in this new Indian restaurant. Samosas, stuffed with potatoes and peas and served with a variety of chutneys, make a fine appetizer. As for entrées, the chicken, goat, and lamb curries are tender and nicely spiced, and the chicken tikka masala, in a creamy tomato sauce, is very good. BYOB. |
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CUISINE OF INDIA
1212 Nasa Pkwy, Nassau Bay (281-333-4343)
Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Sat & Sun noon-2:30. Dinner 7 days 5-10.
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Galveston
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(From December 2009) A spiffy location and that familiar spicy aroma combined to ready us for a tour of India. It was hard to choose from the likes of ginger-garlic lamb, tandoori shrimp, and goat in a traditional Nepalese sauce, but we finally opted for chicken biryani and silky saag paneer—not exactly cutting-edge but tasty and prepared with care. Bar. |
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INDIA PALACE
3021 34th (806-799-6772)
Open 7 days 11:30–2:30 & 5:30–10.
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Lubbock
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(From October 2008) A humble location in a run-down strip center obscures the rich flavors and hospitality that await within. Crispy pappadums, pillowy samosas, and savory pakoras began our tasty journey to North India. Yogurt marinade imparted a pleasing tang to the moist tandoori chicken, and a spiced lamb and rice dish wowed us. We think the curry is transcendent. The vanilla-cardamom ice cream, served with mango or ground pistachios, proved the perfect finale. |
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INDIKA
516 Westheimer Rd (713-524-2170)
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–2:30. Dinner Tue–Sat 6–10:30. Brunch Sun 11–3. Closed Mon.
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Houston
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(From December 2009) Rain or shine, this tangerine-walled Montrose room is always inviting. Curious about the buffet offered for Sunday brunch, we were delighted with our first plate from the chaat table: puri with corn and mint and samosas oozing yogurt and tart tamarind chutney, perfect to nibble while sipping Kashmir Royales (lychee, lime, and sparkling wine). Fresh-from-the-kitchen salmon with green masala sauce and chicken cooked with black pepper and ginger almost filled us up but didn’t keep us from the apple-fig tart, touched with ginger. Bar. |
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LA INDIA TASTING ROOM CAFE
1520 Marcella Ave (956-723-3772)
Open Mon–Fri 11–4, Sat 9–noon. Closed Sun.
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Laredo
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(From December 2008) Tucked in an unassuming storefront, this homey cafe has been spearheading the border’s spice trade for more than seventy years. Chicken salad was aromatic with curry and fresh fruit, while the grilled chicken was redolent of mesquite. And when there’s a chill in the air (someday), nothing dispatches it quite like the house hot chocolate. |
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MAHARAJA
5130 80th St. (806-687-9500)
Lunch Mon–Fri 11–2:30, Sat & Sun 11:30–3. Dinner Sun–Thur 5:30–10, Fri & Sat 5:30–10:30.
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Lubbock
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(From September 2009) We breathed in the heady aroma of masala as we settled in a quiet dining room with cool tile floors and colorful depictions of long-ago Indian royalty. The hush ended with our exclamations of gustatory glee over the crispy spinach pakora, the potato-and-pea samosa, and the pillowy idli with sambar. Sauces were creamy and expertly seasoned to bring out the flavors of slow-cooked goat curry, malai kofta (dumplings of vegetables, nuts, and cheese), and chicken korma (in a coriander-rich yogurt sauce). Bar. |
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MELA
4987 NW Loop 410, between Callaghan and Evers (210-682-1234)
Open Sun–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–10:30 (buffet 7 days 11–3)
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San Antonio
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(From November 2009) Among Indian restaurants, Mela goes its own way. First, there’s the cool, modern atmosphere. Then there’s the variety of the menu. Where else can you find Indian spiced crab cakes or goat karahi? Biryani, an old Persian dish of rice flavored with saffron, ginger, nuts, and spices, can be boosted with shrimp, lamb, chicken, or goat to make an exquisite (and very mild) main course, while lamb karahi is accented with tomato and ginger. The mixed appetizer “for two” really takes care of three or four, with some to tote home. Bar. |
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MOGUL
2416 Bay Area Blvd (281-480-3097)
Lunch Mon–Fri 11–2, Sat & Sun noon–3. Dinner Mon–Sat 5–10. Cash only.
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Galveston
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(From November 2009) Exotic aromas and shimmering mirrors put us in the mood for the impressive array of Indian dishes here: tandoori chicken, moist and richly seasoned; chicken bir-yani with juicy chunks of meat; golden dal; and sensuously creamy saag paneer. And the apple dumplings in saffron sauce brought the meal to an elegant close. Bar. |
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ROTI GRILL
4438 McKinney Ave (214-521-3655)
Open 7 days 11-10.
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Dallas
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(From June 2009) Our fair city has relatively few Indian restaurants (they tend to be farther north, in the Mid-Cities), but this centrally located shotgun space on McKinney is a cut above the norm. We went with the decidedly Texan-sounding Two Step, in which your choice of meat or vegetable and sauce (like cilantro curry or creamy tomato) comes with steaming basmati rice and a warm pillow of garlic naan. An India Pale Ale can help put out the fire of dishes that range from medium to extra hot (read: lethal). Beer & wine. |
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