Dancing Ganesha
The chefs at Dancing Ganesha pride themselves on adding innovation to traditional Indian dishes and serving the best of contemporary Indian food. Each dish is prepared to order. The lunch buffet features salads, fresh fruit, soups, tandoori chicken, biryanis, naans, appetizers, along with sautéed cabbage and turnips, stuffed okra and grilled eggplant. Diners can enjoy customized delicacies cooked in ethnic gravies like the chicken neelgiri korma or shrimp pappas for dinner. The restaurant provides a full bar and happy "Karma" hour is available daily. The ambience is contemporary and upscale. As of late 2009, the average price of a dish is $15.
Dancing Ganesha
1100 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 338-1877
dancingganesharestaurant.com
Bombay Bistro
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Bombay Bistro serves custom-cooked North Indian dishes on slow heat with no preservatives. The husband-and-wife team behind this restaurant believe in personalized and quality service, according to the restaurant website. Guests can enjoy their food in a comfortable dining environment. The lunch buffet, available weekdays features dishes including shammi kabab, shrimp porial, achar paneer tikka and beef vindaloo. The weekend buffet offers a wider selection of dishes. Halal meat is served on request. As of late 2009, the average cost of dinner for one at Bombay Bistro is $30 and under. (At the same location is its sister company, Bombay Bistro South Indian, which features treats from southern India).
Bombay Bistro
820 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 312-2800
bombaybistromn.com
Namaste Café
For a completely different experience, visit the Namaste Café which offers an upscale dining ambience and a diverse menu. Patrons can enjoy several dishes generally not found in other Indian restuarants like mamacha (dumplings filled with ground lamb, bison, chicken or tofu); green soybeans (boiled edamame mixed with fresh scallions, ginger, garlic and mustard oil); stir-fried noodles; and rice-wine-battered mushrooms. Namaste Café offers lunch boxes that come with a curry of the day, vegetables, beans, condiments and dessert. There is a daily happy hour. As of late 2009, entrees run between $10 and $15.
Namaste Café
2512 Hennepin Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 827-2496
namastechai.com
