I'm back yet again. This is the nearest Indian food restaurant to my workplace. There aren't many…read morein the area anymore. It is located at 171B Spencer St in Manchester. The dining area here is REAL small (like 6-7 tables). The music is authentic. They play Indian music videos and shows on the TV screen. For my drink, I'm having a Thums Up Abhishek. Thums Up is India's leading homegrown cola brand, known for its bold, intense, slightly spicy flavor profile and strong carbonation. Originally launched by Parle in 1977 after Coca-Cola exited the country, the brand was later acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in 1993, where it eventually grew to become a multi-billion-dollar market leader. Cricketer Abhishek Sharma stars in Thums Up's "Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hai" 2026 campaign alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. The high-energy campaign highlights explosive play and features limited-edition player cans. This tastes like a less sugary Coke. It's only 10 grams. For my first item, I'm having the Chicken Hot and Sour Soup. Indian hot and sour soup is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is an "Indianized" version of the traditional Chinese soup, known for its vibrant red color and a distinct balance of spicy, sour, and savory flavors. There's a lot that goes (or can go) into this. That's why it's $7. This is a good-sized portion (between a cup and a bowl). It's piping hot too. It's quite good! It's extra spicy (per my request) and not super salty. It's not as thick as the Chinese version. I like it! This is good! It's pretty spicy too! They give you an entire bottle of ice water. Next up, I'm getting a Sambar (off menu). Sambar is a South Indian lentil and vegetable stew, known for its tangy, savory, and spicy flavor. It is made with toor dal (pigeon peas), a variety of vegetables, tamarind broth, and a special spice blend called sambar powder. Sambar is a staple in South Indian cuisine and is commonly served with idli, dosa, vada, or steamed rice. They normally served it with a dosa or rice but I declined it. Damn! This is hot and yummy! It's like a soup. Not so spicy. For my main meal, I'm having the Lamb Pasanda. Pasanda is a rich, mild, and creamy South Asian curry made with yogurt, cream, and ground nuts like almonds or cashews. Originating from the royal Mughal courts, its name comes from the word pasandemeaning "favourite". It is similar to a korma but features a distinctive nutty flavor and a slightly tangy yogurt depth. It tasted similar to Jamaican (chicken) curry. What a great meal here!

Went here last night with some friends, everyone there was so sweet and welcoming! The food is…read moredelicious!

Before covid, Joy and I used to make the trip to Vernon to dine at Utsav. I posted a review back in…read more2016. Once covid hit, we didn't go out to eat anymore. Since covid restrictions lifted, we've resumed dining out but somehow forgot about Utsav. We remembered yesterday and last night we finally returned. I am very pleased to report that Utsav is still as great as ever! The food is still exceptionally good and the service is still excellent. We were the last couple left in the restaurant and rather than try to hurry us out, one of the owners and chef, Thankachan Joseph a/k/a Joe, came out of the kitchen and joined us in engaging conversation about Indian cuisine and his restaurant. It truly was a most enjoyable dining experience! If you haven't dined at Utsav or if you just haven't gone recently, you owe it to yourself to go and enjoy delicious Indian cuisine, in delightfully colorful surroundings with excellent service. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even get to meet and talk with Joe.

We tried Utsav a few months ago for carry-out. Got to the restaurant at the appointed time, then…read morewaited an additional 25 minutes for my food. I wasn't thrilled but decided to give them another chance. This time dine-in. Service was good, food was decent, but I thought the prices on the menu were a bit high for a small place with minimum ambiance in a strip mall in Vernon. What really shocked me was that the prices on my bill were not the same as the prices on the menu. Entrees were $1.50 more and sides were $1.00 higher. No mention of it on the menu, by the server, or posted anywhere in the restaurant. Not huge differences - 6 to 15% increases, but I feel a bit ripped off to be shown one price and charged another. I know the restaurant reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice. I reserve the right to go somewhere else.

Just had an order of the paneer tikka masala again, which is my favorite go-to here. I tried cheese…read morenan for the first time and it was delicious, as well as the kheer for the first time, which was so good I will definitely be getting it again. It tastes similar to marzipan and has cashews in it that have been softened either from being cooked with the rice pudding or possibly just from soaking. I wasn't expecting the kheer to be as tasty as it was, but it is definitely a new favorite South Asian dessert.

It had been a bit since I visited Fatima's. Not sure what happened but got a big surprise with the…read moreprice increase. About a $4 increase on items. Then the portion sized changed as well. Really. You do one or the other but not both. I haven't seen prices in the whole foods distribution increase that much to warrant that size of price increase. And yes I do follow distribution pricing. Well I guess it was too good to last. Until I see a review that makes me believe they lowered the price or went back to old portion size I won't be back. Sometimes it is better to absorb purchase price a make a bit less than do what you did. I wish you well.

Today I have visited for lunch buffed with my family. Food was excellent and good Indian vibes…read moreservice was cool it's busy but the way they handle the crowded.and ambiance was very rich and they talk to the customers very polite. We are have that we see good Indian food in CT. Thanks Pepers

I add this to my earlier, disastrous review. I just want to…read moresay, the manager finally called back after several days. He apologized about the rotten food, said it was busy and that he hates to lose a customer. To appease me, he promised to send a $50 credit for my next order. He sounded so sincere, I accepted the offer, Well, I'm ashamed to say I was fooled. I got no credit. And Peppers has permanently lost a customer, as if they care. Not recommended. Not a bit

BEST! 5- Food Truck?…read moreRestaurants are on notice ... this food truck is out to take your business. The food here bridges the gap between "restaurant" and "home" Indian food. Bold flavors that also allow subtle aromatics to shine! No wonder the people in line came from Worcester, MA to Manchester, CT just for this food. Beats 90% of the Indian fare in CT. And I only say 90% to reserve for others I haven't yet tried.

**Mayabazaar: Creative Concept, Underwhelming Execution**…read more You can't miss the Mayabazaar food truck when you spot it--the exterior is a creative mashup of Indian cinema meets Marvel, with Bollywood and Tollywood actors' faces photoshopped onto the Avengers. It's quirky, fun, and definitely gets your attention. We went in with high hopes and hungry stomachs. Here's where we might have gone wrong: Mayabazaar apparently specializes in South Indian food, but we decided to venture into their Indo-Chinese offerings instead. We ordered chicken fried rice, chicken Hakka noodles, chicken lollypop, and--staying closer to their wheelhouse--South Indian thagubothu chicken. The verdict? Everything was just...meh. Nothing had that standout flavor or quality that would make you think, "I need to drive out of my way for this." We were two families, seven people total, and we sampled what felt like a rainbow of preparations from their menu. The food wasn't bad, per se, but it wasn't memorable either. None of us have made the trip back. Hartford County already has a crowded field of Indian restaurants, each claiming authenticity and trying to carve out their niche. Mayabazaar has real potential--the creative branding shows they're thinking outside the box. But potential only goes so far. The execution needs to match the concept. Maybe we should have stuck with their South Indian specialties instead of the Indo-Chinese route. But when a restaurant offers a diverse menu, everything on it should be worth ordering. For now, Mayabazaar remains just another option in an already saturated market.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This spot is mainly for take out. But they have a table for dine in service. We sat and were given…read morebottles of water with the meal to start. I wanted everything on the menu but stuck to paneer because I can't get enough of it. We shared two different paneer dishes with naan and rice. Portions were huge and everything was incredible. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcomed even in such a small space. We have been back for take out a few times since and loved everything we got. Next up I plan to order catering!

The Mutton Chukka was the star of the meal--so delicious! If you like spice, be sure to request it…read more The biryani and butter chicken were also really flavorful. While the Tandoori Chicken was soft, I found it a bit bland and wish I'd asked for the spicy version. They are mainly set up for takeout and catering (it's a busy spot for pickups!) with just a single table for dining in

YUMMY! You all not be disappointed. Spices on point. If you say Makeit spicy, they will!…read moreFlavors on point every time. You won't be disappointed!!

Amazing food! I was just passing through and was in search of some Indian food. Was not…read moredisappointed! Flavors were on point, roti was tasty. Would definitely come again!

Aylin did a fantastic job, hospitality 10/10, service 10/10, food 10/10, met the owners, amazing…read morepeople. highley recommend

Everything was excellent enjoyed everything Food service cleanliness ambiance see you againread more

Great dosa and very nice staff. Delicious sambar with chutneys that taste very fresh! Would…read morerecommend the coconut chutney in particular! Definitely checkout this place for some authentic and delicious dosa!

Their fried fish 65 is great!! Green chilli chicken in appetisers is also great...and they can…read morereally turn up the heat. So be careful if you are going to say "make it spicy!" lol!! It's byob...so great if you want to have your choice of drinks with hot n spicy appetisers. Dosas and other Indian fare is the usual. Hope they can maintain the consistency.

I'm sick today so I decided to do a little takeout. I'm in the mood for Indian food. This…read morerestaurant is located at 1250 Burnside Ave in East Hartford at the former Marco Polo's. I'm starting it out with sambar. Sambar is a flavorful, lentil-based stew that's a cornerstone of South Indian cuisine. It's typically made with pigeon pea lentils (toor dal), tamarind, vegetables, and a fragrant spice blend known as sambar powder. The dish is often tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Sambar is known for its rich, aromatic flavors and diverse variations across different regions. This is a bit spicy and very salty but I one it! Next up, I'm having a [vegetarian] samosa. A samosa is a crispy, fried pastry that originated in the Middle East and is popular in South Asian and West Asian cuisine. The savory snack is made with a pastry-like crust and can be filled with spiced potatoes, peas, onions, meat, or fish. The filling can be spicy or sweet, and the shape varies by region, sometimes triangular, crescent, or cone-shaped. It is often served with a couple sauces. These are good! The light green one is called a green chutney. Green chutney is the most common sauce served with samosas, which is made with a combination of cilantro and mint. Other options include mango chutney, tamarind chutney, tomato chutney, or raita, which is a yogurt-based sauce. This can be a bit spicy. The brown one is a tamarind sauce. Tamarind sauce, often used in Thai and Indian cuisines, is a condiment made from the pulp of the tamarind fruit, known for its unique tangy, sweet, and slightly sour flavor profile. This is less spicy and very tasty. For my appetizer, I'm having the Baby Corn Pepper Fry. These are battered baby corns that ate stir fried. It is quite good and nicely garnished. For my entree, I'm having the Gongura Chicken Kabab tandoor. Gongura, also known as sorrel or roselle, is a leafy green vegetable with a tangy flavor, commonly used in South Indian cuisine, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, to make chutneys, pickles, and curries. It's boneless, well seasoned and mixed in with purple onions and green bell peppers. Be sure to add the lemon! This is fantastic! Easy to eat and very light. For dessert, I'm the Carrot Halwa. Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajar halwa, is a beloved North Indian dessert of grated carrots cooked down into a pudding-like consistency with milk, sugar, cardamom, and sometimes ghee. The word gajar means "carrot" in Hindi, and halwa refers to the porridge-like texture. This sweet treat is often made during the winter months when red carrots are plentiful, and can be served warm or cold as a snack or dessert. This is a low cholesterol, delicious dessert! I love these guys!

Godavari has consistently delicious food! I ordered my usual dal tadka with garlic naan. Our server…read morewas the only one for the whole restaurant I think on a Friday night so he was overworked. Service was a bit slow due to this but he was friendly and got everything right. There was a South Indian Bollywood movie playing on the big screen tv. It was so colorful and fun that it distracted me from the conversation every once in a while. We ordered a cauliflower appetizer which was incredible! We also ordered a yogurt dessert but the consistency was odd. My Indian friend said it wasn't prepared quite correctly but still ate it all!