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SUTRA
7200 Bishop
(972-398-9339)
Open Lunch Tue-Sat 11-2:30, Dinner Tue-Sun 5-10. Closed Mon.
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Plano
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(From November 2011) Hypnotic music and exotic cuisine help make up for the rather bland room that houses the new eatery from chef Vijay Sadhu, formerly of Samar. Plump, pyramid-shaped samosas with a side of chaat garbanzo make a filling appetizer to share, leaving just enough room for marinated lamb biryani with delicate basmati rice and a cool raita that tames the heat of the dish (a brilliant side effect of any cultured dairy product). “Persian Fairy Floss,” a tiny dab of a cotton candy–like confection, graced cardamom panna cotta with orange blossom–peach caramel sauce. Bar. |
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TARKA INDIAN KITCHEN
5207 Brodie Ln
(512-892-2008)
Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10.
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Austin
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(From December 2010) A longtime favorite for classic Indian fare, the Clay Pit hit on something special when it rolled out this fast-casual concept. Though tucked away in a South Austin strip center, the bright and cheerful eatery offers tender kebabs of chicken and minced lamb with citrus-y tamarind-yogurt chutney and lets you pick and choose your favorite style of curry—like tart and tangy vindaloo or rich and gingery coconut—to pair with your choice of meat or vegetable. A playful and healthy kids’ menu makes this place perfect for a family-friendly night out. Beer & wine. |
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TAZ INDIAN CUISINE
2416 S. Texas Ave
(979-696-6560)
Lunch 7 days 11–3. Dinner Sun–Thur 5–9:30, Fri & Sat 5–10
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College Station
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(From July 2011) Indian restaurants have come and gone here over the years. But College Station has never seen anything like Taz. With a seven-page, multi-region menu—vegetarian options, tandoori and biryani dishes, breads (12), curries (42), rice plates, seafood—making a decision can be excruciating. Thank goodness for the First Time Special. For $15, you get a plentiful sampling, beginning with soup (we chose tamarind); continuing with mixed vegetable pakoras, a yogurt-based vegetable korma, and a flavorful chicken tikka masala; and ending with a sticky-sweet ball of gulab jamun (like a little doughnut) for dessert. Taz’s lunchtime buffet—offering different dishes each day—is often crowded, so get there early. |
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VERANDA INDIAN CUISINE
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3310 Troup Hwy (Texas Hwy 110), Tyler
(903-593-3600)
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–2:30, Sat & Sun 11:30–3. Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30–9:30. Closed Mon.
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Tyler
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(From May 2012) Only in East Texas would you find an Indian restaurant as the in-house dining spot in a hotel. Catering mostly to the UT Tyler crowd, Veranda boasts an impressive if small daily buffet, but a more extensive menu is worth exploring in the evening. The chicken tikka masala, with its savory tomato and cream sauce, is a favorite, and the tandoori shrimp, marinated in a sauce of yogurt, ginger, paprika, and garlic, are to die for. Our dining companion declared the goat biryani his new go-to dish. No one is in a hurry at Veranda, so it’s best not to stop by if you are. |
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