Tabla Bar & Grill
Tabla specializes in authentic Indian food along with fusion drinks. A wide selection of curries, appetizers and entrees grace Tabla's menu. Off-the-menu, patrons can enjoy dishes like murgh rizzala (chicken cooked with assorted green herbs), achari murgh (a Rajput delicacy),kesari murgh(boneless chicken breast stuffed with cheese), Konkan fish curry, lamb phal, among others. Tabla offers an innovative line of desserts like the chocolate samosa (chocolate macroon stuffed samosa served with vanilla ice cream) and toffee pudding. The atmosphere is kid and family friendly. Tabla offers a lunch buffet daily. As of late 2009, the average food price is $15.
Tabla Bar & Grill
5827 Caravan Ct.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 248-9400
tablabar.com/
Passage to India
Right in the middle of theme parks on International Drive in Orlando, Passage of India serves a wide array of Indian dishes in an ethnic decor. "Florida Trends Magazine," "Pioneer Press" and "Vegetarian Times" magazines have featured and recognized Passage to India's food in their publications, according to the restaurant's website. Menu highlights are chicken paneer balti, lamb banjara (lamb cooked in pounded spices), shrimp Madras, assorted relishes and an array of Indian breads.
Passage to India
5532 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 351-3456
passagetoindiarestaurant-orlando.com/
New Punjab
Noted for its distinct taste and use of spices and butter, Punjabi food is popular in India. New Punjab has been serving the Orlando area since 1988 and offers traditional dishes. Patrons can enjoy aaloo palak (potatoes cooked with spinach), Dal Makhni (creamed black lentils seasoned with fresh ground spices) and matar methi malai (green peas cooked with fenugreek in a creamy sauce) in a casual dining atmosphere. As of late 2009, dinner entrees cost from $14 to $20.
New Punjab
7451 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 352-7887/(407)363-1008
punjabindianrestaurant.com/
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