India Bistro, a good place for dinner.

I liked this place. But Gastro-Fanatics already know that. When I go to an Indian style restaurant I don't just concentrate on the curry, which is excellent here btw, I try to look at the whole package; as with any good review.

The wife and I took an unscheduled stop for dinner here, after a trip to the drug's store. We picked up our package of coffee sent from home. I think I mentioned that my wife is originally from Malaysia, the coffee is to die fo... but I digress. In any case we stopped for dinner at India Bistro.

There are basically three main elements to good Indian curry: butter (ghee), chillies (pepper), and cumin. The remaining spices round out the dish and are only limited by imagination. Chef Kamal Mroke serves up a great pot of curry. We had the lamb Karahi, fish goa and the basmati rice (rice pulao) with mixed veggies. We had enough left for breakfast the next day, aong with the naan we ordered to go, and it was great.

The fish was done with a coconut curry sauce. Now this is more usual in South East Asia dishes, but works very well in a curry. I am not a big fan of tomato based curries, great the next day too.

The atmosphere of this restaurant is tasteful, casual, with a hint of India. Some small Indian restaurants have a tendency to overdo the ciche, the decor will not distract from your meal or conversation. Definitely stop by this place on your way home from the pharmacy.

Bon appetite,

Curry Bob


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