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    Desi Kitchen

    3.5 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Rebecca S.

    Desi Kitchen is a great addition to downtown Hallowell and we're all very excited that they're finally open! That being said, they're still figuring things out, so we should be patient with them in these first few weeks. I was disappointed that they were out of vegetable samosas but they suggested a plain samosa, which was... interesting. It was basically one potato samosa cut open and squished onto a plate of chickpeas, with some yogurt based dressing on it. I'd never had anything like it and it sort of tasted like potato salad. Not bad... but... not what I was expecting. We liked their garlic naan. The Lamb Daal was not my favorite but my son wanted to try it and it was pretty good. My friends ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Palak and those dishes were both admittedly better than mine, they both tasted amazing! The rice was somewhat bland compared to typical basmati which in my experience is usually more aromatic and flavorful. The mango lassi was good but I hope they eventually transition from plastic cup to glass for people who are eating in the restaurant. I was impressed, however, that the water was served in wine glasses, which felt classy! The server was very attentive considering how insanely busy the tiny restaurant was. She was clearly swamped but she kept her cool and we were very impressed. We knew it wasn't her fault that it took over an hour to get our food. Thankfully, the long wait was worth it. Not only that, we ended up with leftovers... And they don't use styrofoam!!! They have those black and clear plastic reusable containers. Much better in my opinion because they're reusable and recyclable as well. Great choice! Overall I'm very happy with this place and their food and I really can't wait to go back. I recommend you try this tiny new addition to the downtown Hallowell restaurant scene!

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    Love, love, love Desi's Kitchen. They are not shy with the spice. This is a must try place if you're looking for a taste of the Punjab.

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    Very rude guy at counter and food is disgusting. Better off getting a jar of grocery store curry sauce and dumping it on plain rice.

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    2 years ago

    The worst place I have ever been to, brought me expired soda, the service was terrible, not recommending to anyone

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    Excellent curry. I would recommend for take out. The service, waitress was so horrible. I will never return to sit in again.

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    This was wonderful. Authentic menu offerings, polite and attentive staff, flavorful food and clean.

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    7 years ago

    The chicken shawarma was amazing and the flavors were unreal. You can tell the cooking comes from the heart.

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    Super slow service. Overwhelmed clueless staff. Food was a mess, not what we ordered, and not good either.

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    Crown Fried Chicken - Crispy and delicious! Great flavor!!!

    Crown Fried Chicken

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    Oakdale

    This review is for the chicken and the service - takeout…read more Deliciously crispy juicy *slightly wonderfully greasy...fried chicken!! The batter also had a wonderful peppery flavor to it. We loved every single bit and piece of chicken. My entire family including a 2 and 4 year old were gnawing away happily on their chicken drumsticks!! We weren't sure how the pieces would be, so we ordered a 35 piece bucket..LOL, it was actually the size of a full catering tray! LOL On the way home I kept kicking myself that I ordered way too much. All I can say after a few bites, I was so excited to have days of leftovers!! Heat the leftovers in an air fryer and it's as good as new. We can't wait to try it again...but it will be a while...maybe in a month? I will feel like fried chicken again! LOL The mac and cheese was ok - it was batch mac which means the noodles are not al dente, over cooked for my taste. The french fries were nice shoe string fries with sprinkling of seasoning. Not sure what, but it was tasty. We also got a nice salad they happily customized to not have onion. We were greeted immediately upon entry and it was a bit snowy so he allowed me and my sister out the side door where we parked, So nice and kind!! The place inside was simple cafeteria style set up. I will definitely buy chicken again for takeout.

    So dirty, the guy was on the phone the entire time, even when he took my order. The Gyro I ordered…read morewas not edible, the chicken was died pinkish orange and it tasted so bad I couldn't even eat one bite. 17$ down the drain. I can't believe anyone would eat here.

    Desi Kitchen - indpak - Updated May 2026

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