India Kitchen
Indian Kitchen features an inexpensive and casual dining experience featuring both Northern and Southern Indian specialties. The menu has choices to fit any palate from mild to very very spicy, and from curry to tandoori dishes. Every lunch hour features a buffet of more than 20 items for just $8.95 (as of 2009), and there is a full dinner menu as well. All menu selections are also available for carry out and catering.
394 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester, CT
(860)533-9695
www.indiakitchen.us
Taste of India
Taste of India is located in the West Hartford neighborhood. It is considered a local institution known for its exotic flavors of both Southern and Northern cuisine. The food here is authentic and is never made with curry powder, but with a delicate blend of warm spices that are freshly prepared every day. Even the house yogurt and cheeses are made from scratch. All entrees are, as of 2009, priced in the $10-15 range and include traditional lamb, chicken, seafood, and beef selections, roasted dishes prepared in a clay tandoori oven, and varieties of Indian breads. Come for the lunch buffet, hold a casual banquet, or relax at the bar after dinner. Taste of India's staff also provides catering services for almost any occasion.
139 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT
(860) 561-2221
www.4yourbiz.com/tasteofindia/index.htm
Masala Bar and Restaurant
For another casual dinning experience, Masala Bar and Restaurant is a trendy and relaxed environment featuring a full bar, lunch buffet, catering, or take out. As of 2009, the average price of drinks runs about $7 with their house specialty being the pomegranate martini. The menu features both vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes, including: Malai Kabab, Murg Makhani chicken, and Lucknowi Boti labab. Most entrees, as of 2009, cost between $9 and $15.
392 Main Street
Manchester, CT
(860) 882-0900
Article Written By Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in cell biology from Auburn University, and a Master of Science degree in city planning from the University of California at Berkeley. She has two years of research on sustainable, community planning, and has worked for local governments in San Pablo, California and Hampton, Virginia.
