I was blessed to have the morning off from work today due to low census, but I will be going in at…read more1PM as the census will start to rise. Anyways, got Indian food today since my cravings for Indian food wasn't satisfied yesterday.
COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. None of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are no hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses.
COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination.
While I was grabbing my food from this establishment today, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal.
Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is small and it does get full quickly during peak business hours. Street parking can easily be found too if the lot is full. Each parking spot is pretty wide.
Their menus haven't been updated, so the prices are inaccurate in my pics. Sorry. Also, apparently, they don't serve momos anymore, which made me very sad. Also, their 2 item lunch combos are now $13.99.
Food: I ordered their 2 item lunch combos that came with plain rice, yogurt or rice pudding, and naan. You can also upgrade your regular naan to garlic naan for .75¢. I chose to get two chickens (chicken curry and chicken tikka masala) with plain rice, rice pudding, and upgraded garlic naan.
The chicken curry was a flavorful dish made with chicken and a spiced sauce, with regional variations using ingredients like coconut milk, yogurt, tomatoes, and various spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The chicken itself was very juicy, tender, and flavorful.
The chicken tikka masala is a popular curried dish made with boneless chicken, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs. This dish is savory, creamy, and just the right amount of spice. Again, the chicken was cooked to perfection. Soft, tender, and delicious.
The plain rice was served hot and fluffy. It readily absorbs the flavors of my two chicken orders.
The fragrant and rich rice pudding is classic Indian rice pudding made with rice, sugar, milk and flavored with cardamom, nuts and touch of rose water. Since it was served iced cold, I found this very refreshing in this summer's heat.
The garlic naan is a soft, leavened Indian flatbread made with all-purpose flour, yeast, and yogurt, flavored with minced garlic and traditionally brushed with garlic-infused butter. The naan itself was tender with a crackling, thin, and crisp crust. Totally worth the .75¢ upgrade.
Establishment: This establishment is both a supermarket and restaurant. The supermarket is packed with lots of delicious imported Indian snacks and goodies. It's decently priced. On the other side of the supermarket is the restaurant. The restaurant itself is clean, neat, tidy, and organized. The vibes are chill.
Staff: The staff here are very fast, friendly, and welcoming. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.