I had no idea where to eat on this bustling high street. There were a number of kabob places that all looked the same.
Moti had some guys out front cooking up fried items, but it did seem they had a decent indoor area as well, and I felt like having a sit-down lunch.
Inside, there's a giant counter filled with Indian sweets, and a dining area with seating for 30+ (and I would find out - an additional upstairs area with even more seats). The scene is very casual... no tablecloths nor ornate settings.
I walked up to the counter and ordered. The owner(?) was super friendly and jovial, proclaiming the authenticity of his Punjab food. I knew exactly what I wanted, chicken curry (6.50), and was invited to sit. I did look over the rest of the menu and it was giant... everything from 3.00 tikka rolls to about 100 other dishes, with only a few over 10.00. There was a constant stream of locals, mostly families, enjoying the fare.
My curry arrived and it was a nice sized portion and bursting with flavor. Not greasy and not thin. In fact, the sauce was hearty and the chicken nicely cooked. It also was hotly spiced, but not overwhelming. Thankfully they had delivered a pitcher of water to help wash things down. That reminds me... I don't think they sell booze and don't know their policy about BYO.
Overall, even though it's a no-frills place, I liked the staff and the food. It's not a place for a formal/special meal, but it works just fine if you want some good Indian grub nicely priced. read more