As always this place has the most authentic and delicious food around. Prices are so reasonable and…read moreyou get good portions. The service is always outstanding. The owner doesn't miss a beat taking care of customers. And always pleasant and funny. We ordered Paneer Pakora with sauce; garlic naan, lamb and chicken. We almost ate everything but brought the rest home because it was so much. You feel like you are in India. Love this ambiance and simple decor. I can't wait to be back.

My order was simple: chicken tikka masala mild, garlic naan, and raita. I have no idea why the…read moreraita and chicken tikka masala were so sweet. Far too much honey or sugar added, so much so that it ruined both dishes. For a $40 meal all I enjoyed was the naan. I won't eat here again.

Staying in New London Marina awaiting boating repairs. this place is within walking distance and…read morehighly recommend on Yelp. with good reason. First the waiter extremely helpful, using menu and photos to explain each dish. The food itself was very tasty especially the cauliflower appetizer. we had several dishes that I wish I could remember the names of . all were delicious! Pretty interior, nice music, great vibe.

The food here makes my husband very happy…read more This is a really cute restaurant that almost has an apartment vibe. We were seated in nook. The waiter was really nice, really personable. I got the dish with the roti mixed in. And my husband got something on a smoking sizzling plate. And it was delicious. Many years ago we had a meal here and sat in their outdoor area. Maybe we will make it back on a few years.

Very nice store and restaurant! Best Indian food between DC & LA! Very friendly and good service!read more

I got a mango lassi ($5) , lamb ($31), and the chili garlic naan($5). The mango lassi was good!…read moreThe naan and lamb chops came out in about 20 mins. The lamb chop were very tender and the sauce was quite good! The naan was very solid and tasted great dipping it with the lamb sauce. Spice level was just right. Staff were friendly and the inside was clean. Overall this place is a solid Indian restaurant within the area! Food(50%): 8.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10

The food was delicious. It's a very small space with few staff and we waited quite a while for our…read moremeal, but it was worth it.

I got a chance to try this restaurant only recently even though I have been hearing about the place…read morefor many years. It's a family owned place where the husband and wife duo manage everything. The food tastes like authentic Gujarati home cooked food. As the word Shakhahari (Hindi) denotes, it's a vegetarian plate (no egg as well as most vegetarians don't eat egg in India). I like the place and the food and recommend it to anyone who wants to try vegetarian Indian food.

A Taste of India in Mystic, CT was a place I genuinely wanted to love. My family and I are huge…read morefans of South Asian food, and if you've read any of my past reviews, you know we frequent Indian and Pakistani restaurants often. Because of that, our bar is admittedly set pretty high--which may have influenced how we felt about this visit. Overall, the experience was average. This is a family-owned restaurant, and there were definite bright spots. The chicken momos were outstanding and easily the highlight of the meal. They were flavorful, well-cooked, and something I'd actually come back for. Unfortunately, the rest of the dishes didn't quite meet the same standard. We ordered the Chilli Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice, Chicken Vindaloo, and Chicken Biryani. While the portion sizes were generous--and we appreciated the complimentary garlic naan--the food itself was overly salty and lacked depth of flavor. On a positive note, they also included a free dessert: Gulab Jamun, which was very good and a nice touch to end the meal. Service-wise, the generosity with portions and extras was appreciated, but flavor is ultimately what matters most, and that's where the meal fell short for us. If you're in the Mystic area and craving Indian food, A Taste of India may be worth a stop, especially for the momos. That said, there are likely stronger options not too far away. Overall rating: 3.25 out of 5

Don't let this small restaurant full you. The size has nothing on the magnificent flavors…read more This family owned restaurant is just like walking to your friend's kitchen. The food was amazing. We had a hard time stopping myself from eating any more. I was doing my little happy hum. We had several naan bread; paneer tikki masala; Chicken Bhuma masala and gulag yamun. We definitely will come back or even order to go. This is a little gem. Only suggestion is for the owners to have some Indian music as background.

Best decision I made all week was to decide to go for dinner at Himilaya Cafe. From the outside it…read morehas always looked underwhelming. No social media presence, website and its cash only. The reason is because they put all their focus into making amazing homemade Indian cuisine. I felt cozy sitting in there and they are truly hospitable, as if you were in their home. I cannot wait to go back

Service was attentive and friendly, decor beautiful, new zealand white wine lovely. Food fantastic…read more We also tried garlic naan--exactly as described in other reviews. Chana masala nicely done with some kick. I consider myself a samosa expert and we loved them! I would now feel comfortable trying any thing on the menu. Happy to find not just because of the food but also the comfortable and creative vibe. We are visiting and staying next door at the blue pier inn. Very content to go next door for an excellent dinner out after a challenging couple of work days.

My wife and I were craving Indian food and this restaurant was highly rated. The high ratings were…read morewell deserved. The owners are from Bangladesh, and they are quick to point out that this is not an East Indian restaurant but a fusion restaurant (I have never been clear on what a fusion restaurant is other than expanded menu). There were a number of dishes normally seen on menu from an Indian restaurant but no Nan bread. Instead they have paratha which if found I liked more The food was excellent. Previous cautions regarding wait time for food correct as I think every thing is freshly made rather than scooped up from last weeks offering. The ambience was modest (think small town diner rather than five star Michelin restaurant). I am more interested in quality of food. They do have a nice outdoor space. They caution regarding how hot you order food. My wife ordered it at 1/10 and was good. I have the Fireman's bowl and I think that is a 3 or 4 out of 10. I asked to have an order of Dal for take out at the heat that the chef usually eat it at. After signing a consent form and waiver (joking) she gave me an order of dal at 8/10. I tried it at this heat and yes, probably should have a glass of milk or some yogurt to cut the heat. I will try a 10/10 next time. All I all an excellent experience and one to be repeated.

Looks like they are CLOSED ...gone out of business. Tried to go 1 week ago and not open; no notice…read moreon the door. Today I noticed the outdoor patio is gone and signs removed from the door.

Another amazing dinner at The Curry Queen last night. I have a hard time remembering all the names,…read morebut we had an appetizer of vegetables fried in chick pea coating (Podolak?). It was sumptuous and delicious. For dinner, we had the garlic nan, which is always great, Vindaloo with shrimp, and Chettinad with Chicken. All amazing. The food is always freshly prepared, quiet, comfortable ambience, and excellent service. The owner/Cook, Nalini, pours her heart and soul into her grandmother's traditional recipes that have been passed down to her. A wonderful. Interesting person as well. Some history: I have eaten at probably 3 Indian restaurants in my life before discovering The Curry Queen. None of them caught my interest - I just didn't get it. But I like Thai curry, so we stumbled into the Curry Queen several years ago. OMG, the combination of spices is so interesting and tasty, the meat is lean, the menu is broad and varied, and vegetarian dishes are endless and delicious (I'm not vegetarian). It is a consistently wonderful experience. Shocking to find this in Old Saybrook. CT! The closest thing I've found to this level is an Indian restaurant in Northern Wales two years ago. If you're in CT, don't miss a chance to try The Curry Queen!

We just had a fantastic meal at Curry Queen including a delightful conversation with the owner!…read more We loved her traditional curry, the lamb as great as were the shrimp, roti, and raita.