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camper4lyfeHad Indian for the first time today.
I was stopped in the hall by someone in my group, and he asked if I was interested. Feeling adventerous, I gave in to the curiosity, and said I was game. Met at the same bat time, same bat station.
After a short drive in a very uncomfortable place (yes, the back of a VW), we arrived at Tandoor's. They're located in the plaza across from Southtown on Jefferson (in the corner near the Chinese buffet). Upon first inspection, the 'help wanted' sign on the door was slightly unnerving considering they've only been open for a week. The dining room was spotless, and the large table (sat 8 people) that we were seated at had a lazy susan. VERY convenient.
Tandoors IS a buffet, so my nervousness was eased slightly. My apprehension was lessened more by the signs that were placed above the various items of food. Not only did these signs give the name of the food (can't for the life of me remember any of them), but they also gave the description of said food. Very nice for a newbie to the Indian fare.
Now, with this being my first time having Indian, I don't have much to compare it to, but I was not dissapointed in the food. Most of it had a slight burn to it, which to me, was just the right amount. It let you know that it was there, but not enough for you to dread your next bite. A lady that use to work with my mom is Indian, and from what I've heard, Indian is VERY spicy, so I do know that this food was toned down a LOT.
I can now say I've had Indian food, though I'm not in a BIG rush to have it again, I could eat it again. I'm still partial to the Americanized Chinese that abounds the area.
I was stopped in the hall by someone in my group, and he asked if I was interested. Feeling adventerous, I gave in to the curiosity, and said I was game. Met at the same bat time, same bat station.
After a short drive in a very uncomfortable place (yes, the back of a VW), we arrived at Tandoor's. They're located in the plaza across from Southtown on Jefferson (in the corner near the Chinese buffet). Upon first inspection, the 'help wanted' sign on the door was slightly unnerving considering they've only been open for a week. The dining room was spotless, and the large table (sat 8 people) that we were seated at had a lazy susan. VERY convenient.
Tandoors IS a buffet, so my nervousness was eased slightly. My apprehension was lessened more by the signs that were placed above the various items of food. Not only did these signs give the name of the food (can't for the life of me remember any of them), but they also gave the description of said food. Very nice for a newbie to the Indian fare.
Now, with this being my first time having Indian, I don't have much to compare it to, but I was not dissapointed in the food. Most of it had a slight burn to it, which to me, was just the right amount. It let you know that it was there, but not enough for you to dread your next bite. A lady that use to work with my mom is Indian, and from what I've heard, Indian is VERY spicy, so I do know that this food was toned down a LOT.
I can now say I've had Indian food, though I'm not in a BIG rush to have it again, I could eat it again. I'm still partial to the Americanized Chinese that abounds the area.
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Date: 2004-12-17 12:00 pm (UTC)also see Raj Mahal on Monroe ave near Meigs. pricier, but amazing food.
at some point, i'll steer you towards Dim Sum, which i really think you'd love.
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Date: 2004-12-17 12:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-17 12:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-17 12:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-17 12:50 pm (UTC)it's ok. i'm gathering materials for a dinner party.
the turkey nearly killed me. but then again, it's almost as big as i am!
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Date: 2004-12-17 01:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-17 04:13 pm (UTC)Good for you trying some new foods too. I like Indian sometimes, but I have to drive to Ithaca to get it. I had good Indian food in London with my friends from Holland. They order it extra spicy though so you have to be careful. I think that's the kind of food most English people like based on the number of restaurants. Engish food is pretty bland.
On a side note that isn't PC. I think the Chinese will eat anything that moves. They actually fed me Sea Cow. Which I later found out was Manatee. Yes, that's right, I ate a protected if not endangered species. :(
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Date: 2004-12-17 06:51 pm (UTC)Hell, there's one culture that feasts on rats. They were overrun by the, so they killed them and ate them.
There was talk today about going for vietnamese for lunch next week, maybe.
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Date: 2004-12-18 05:06 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-18 07:15 am (UTC)I've never had Vietnamese either, but life's boring without trying new things.