3.3 stars. Clean no-frills restaurant. Simple menu. Fair prices. Chicken Tikka Masala was average. Sauce was thinner than I was hoping for. Naan with cheese and spices was good. All-in for lunch was about $21.
Vegan Restaurant
Taste of India
· $$$$ · norman · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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3.3 stars. Clean no-frills restaurant. Simple menu. Fair prices. Chicken Tikka Masala was average. Sauce was thinner than I was hoping for. Naan with cheese and spices was good. All-in for lunch was about $21.
I usually try to steer away from leaving negative reviews on restaurants. But I could not let this go. Last night was the first night that I have had this restaurant. I ordered it on DoorDash. I got the chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and chicken pakora. The pakora and the chicken tikka masala were quite spicy. I don't mind spice if I am expecting it. But on the DoorDash menu it did not indicate that either of those dishes would be spicy, nor did it give me the option to choose a spice level. Which was unusual to me because other Indian restaurants I've been to give you that option. Aside from being spicy the food was bland. The only flavor was spice. The basmati rice was also quite dry. I'm willing to admit they could have had an off night last night. But I am quite disheartened that that was my first experience. Based on the reviews I was expecting to have a stellar meal and instead was quite disappointed. It makes me sad because there were quite a few things on their menu that I was also interested in trying, but as a result of my experience I will not be going back. I feel as if I wasted my money. I was let down to the point that I was not able to finish the food I ordered. I'm sad that I did not get to experience the great food that so many others have been able to enjoy.
I usually try to steer away from leaving negative reviews on restaurants. But I could not let this go. Last night was the first night that I have had this restaurant. I ordered it on DoorDash. I got the chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and chicken pakora. The pakora and the chicken tikka masala were quite spicy. I don't mind spice if I am expecting it. But on the DoorDash menu it did not indicate that either of those dishes would be spicy, nor did it give me the option to choose a spice level. Which was unusual to me because other Indian restaurants I've been to give you that option. Aside from being spicy the food was bland. The only flavor was spice. The basmati rice was also quite dry. I'm willing to admit they could have had an off night last night. But I am quite disheartened that that was my first experience. Based on the reviews I was expecting to have a stellar meal and instead was quite disappointed. It makes me sad because there were quite a few things on their menu that I was also interested in trying, but as a result of my experience I will not be going back. I feel as if I wasted my money. I was let down to the point that I was not able to finish the food I ordered. I'm sad that I did not get to experience the great food that so many others have been able to enjoy.
Taste of India is a hidden gem. The interior is clean and modern. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are good and the menu is scattered with specials. The food, that is where they shine the most. I had the lunch special with Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and Tandoori Chicken. I also added Samosas. Everything was wonderful and fresh. I will be back.