It’s equally important to choose a restaurant that does not burn a hole in your pocket. Indian restaurants are available for all wallet sizes. Decide whether you want to north Indian flavours which are usually quite rich in spices and flavours and includes popular Indian dishes like butter chicken or work out if you want something more from Southern India. Pick a restaurant that not only has the best ambiance but also amazing food and services.
It’s such a popular type of food
Many people are interested in exploring Indian food, but they don’t know where to begin. If you’re not familiar with the cuisine, an Indian restaurant menu can be overwhelming. Whenever I meet someone who feels this way, I take them to a good, reputable Indian restaurant and walk them through the experience.
The great thing about Indian cuisine is there is something that everyone will like — grilled ‘tandoori’ meats and kebabs that give a whole new meaning to the word “BBQ”; plenty of vegetarian dishes like creamy tomato curries with as many as nine vegetables; and the tastiest vegan options you’ll find in any cuisine from cumin roasted potatoes to pan-fried okra. Tandoori chicken with a side of steamed basmati rice is basically ‘chicken and rice’ — every single cuisine in the world from Italian to French to Mexican to Chinese has some variation of ‘chicken and rice.’ You can order the heat level of Indian dishes as hot, mild, or something in between. So folks, ordering doesn’t have to be intimidating – you just need to know what to look for.
Be realistic about how spicy you are able to eat the food
Indian food can be spicy, but not all Indian dishes are spicy. If you’re not fond of spicy things, pay close attention to the heat legends. Indian menus would usually put legends indicating the heat level of a dish to help you navigate away from your version of hellfire. It’s also important to address that consuming incredibly spicy food doesn’t equate to your self-worth.
Be weary of eating extremely spicy food
Eating extremely spicy food is not a testament to how strong you are. If you love spice, go for it. But if you’re weak to spice, don’t hurt yourself to prove a useless point. For people who like spicy food or not, try the Tandoori King Prawns. They have the perfect amount of spice to make your tastebuds happy. For spice fiends who like their food extra, extra hot, try the Naga Chicken and get the Mango Lassi on standby.
The best food will be sourced from India
If you want to get a true taste for India then you need to find restaurants that have sourced their recipes and ingredients from the homes and streets of India. How else would you expect to get the real deal? The best restaurants will incorporate an array of different dishes from the varying regions. After all, India is bigger than the whole of Western Europe, thus the food eaten differs from region to region. A good restaurant will reflect this. And your side dishes should encompass a lot more than naan bread and poppadoms. In fact, what you should actually be looking for is chapatti, Dahi Puri, Pau Bhaji, raita, and other tangy savouries that are actually eaten on the real streets of India.
Overall – what you need to know
Indian food is joyful to eat. It helps people connect with others while opening a new world of flavour. Don’t be afraid to explore and share it. If you need a little help, you can always ask the restaurant staff. Ask them about the restaurant’s speciality and their recommendations, then start there.
