The area surrounding the Berlin, CT Home Depot plaza is developing an unusual culinary niche. There…read moreare not one, but two, sets of businesses with both a World Cuisine food market, and a separate but related restaurant in the same plaza. First there was the Tindahan City Filipino Market and its separate restaurant in the plaza they share with a Domino's. Now, in the plaza with the Super Cuts, there is an "India Foods Market" (which has been around for a while), and a separate "India Foods Restaurant" (which seems to be a few weeks old). India Foods Restaurant seems to focus on street foods such as Dosas, Chaats, Puris and Samosas. I did not notice any meat dishes, or certain entrees that have become familiar in many Indian restaurants in America. No tikka masala, korma or saag, etc. You order at the Counter. There is a small dining section. I elected to dine in. The dining room was more functional than nice. I asked for a recommendation, and the person who helped me recommended the Chole Bhatura. I didn't know what that was, but I went with it. About 10 minutes later, they brought two disposable plates. One had a large compartment of saucy chick peas, a small section of red onion and lime, and a couple chili peppers for additional heat as desired. The second plate had two large Bhatura. If you've had Puri (made with white flour), you'll know what I mean when I say Bhatura (which is made with fermented flour) looks similar to Puri. If you're not familiar with Puri, think of Bhatura as similar to puffed up, fresh out of the oven pita. However, Bhatura is cooked in oil and is lighter. They were good and looked cool. The chickpeas had good texture. The sauce was pretty good. Kind of a golden brown, with earthy mildly spicy seasoning. The red onions, chilis and lime allowed for a bit of customization. I tore the Bhatura, and used the pieces to soak up the sauce, or to make a chickpea and onion taco. A fun way to eat. I enjoyed the Chole Bhatura. I will likely return to explore more of the menu when I need a quick bite. Four Stars

We love the food here, very authentic. My son is a picky eater, but he loves the naan bread…read more Definitely recommend and will come back to try other dishes

Used to be better, but the food quality has declined, especially with the buffet. The mandi is…read morestill very good, and the biryani is good at times. Overall, a decent experience with good service and ambiance.

The food here is amazing! Everything is super delicious and flavorful and made to order! The…read moreworkers are especially attentive to all your needs. If something is not to your satisfaction, they make sure to correct the issue immediately. I really appreciated how the workers here are willing to give you whatever you need. Their banquet hall is also a hit! I would definitely recommend if you are throwing an event.

very very good restaurant the chicken Kadai was spicy…read moredelicious staff was very friendly one of the top India restaurant i have eaten at i have been to many

My daughter loves Namaste India, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the lamb, goat, and…read morechicken dishes. While the chicken and lamb were flavorful and well-prepared, I was particularly looking forward to the goat. Unfortunately, the goat dish was a letdown--mostly bones with very little meat, which made it less enjoyable than I had hoped. On a positive note, the sides complemented the main dishes nicely, adding some balance to the meal. However, the experience left me wishing for more consistency in the quality of the dishes, especially given how much I was looking forward to trying the goat. Overall, Namaste India has potential, but there's definitely room for improvement. Cheers

This is officially our go-to spot when we want a full-on punch of real Indian flavor. As someone…read morefrom South India, it is rare to find food that actually tastes like home--but this place nails it. The kind of food that makes you pause mid-bite and just nod. The space is small and simple--people are here for one reason only: serious, no-nonsense deliciousness. Alex, Siva, and the team are fantastic--super welcoming and always happy to guide you. They even offer two spice styles (American and Indian), each with mild, medium, and spicy. Choose wisely... or bravely. The usual dishes like tikka masala are great, but the real magic is in the South Indian menu. If you are not sure what to order, just ask--they will not steer you wrong. We have also started ordering catering for parties, and let me tell you--nothing validates food like a room full of very judgmental Indian relatives going back for seconds and thirds. At our last event, the quiet "this is really good" nods said everything. We ordered chicken Chettinad, salmon curry, aloo gobi, goat biryani, and garlic naan--every single dish was outstanding. The only tragedy? Not enough leftovers for the next day. And do not skip the filter coffee. One sip, eyes closed, and you are instantly transported home, even if it's for a little while. Moringa team--keep doing exactly what you are doing. Love it!!

Tandoori chicken was really dry, wasn't a fan. Might have been just sitting a while. Poori was…read moregood, came with a white curry like sauce. Not my favorite spot in the area but definitely not bad, just wouldn't recommend that dish. Good size portions

We met our friends for lunch today at the Dosa Hut. We all ordered a different dosa. Three of the…read morefour came to the table, but mine was not among them. A few minutes later, our waiter brought out my Paper Masala Dosa. It was so big, he brought it out on two plates! I hope you can get an idea of the size of it in the photo. Delicious dosas and attentive service.

What a hidden gem! Dosa Hut looks very unassuming from the outside, but the food is amazing…read more The inside is not exactly cozy, but it's comfortable enough. To eat, the three of us split two mains and an appetizer. It was plenty of food for the three of us and we even had leftovers. To start, we ordered the rava idly, semolina and lentil patties. The patties themselves didn't have a ton of flavor but they were perfect for soaking up the two dipping sauces it came with, one a creamy coconut and one more of a spicy, curry-type sauce. Both of the sauces were delicious and flavorful. For mains, we ordered the chole bhatura, a chickpea curry with a puffy fried bread (maybe poori?), and paneer pondicherry dosa, a kind of dosa wrap with spicy potato and paneer). They were both delicious but I think the dosa was my favorite. The crispy dosa with the rich filling just worked so well. I don't know if I'll ever be in the area again but if I am I would love to come back!

Servers were very friendly, if a little slow. But good came out quickly. The Nool Parotta was a…read morespecial. Maybe a little greasy. But still good. Very large servings of both. They lose a star for having only canned sodas. They seemed to have a bar so fountain beverages should have been available.

The Chicken 65 is absolutely amazing! I didn't expect the chicken to be so crispy, and that's…read moreexactly how I love it! I ordered a side of rice and it was the perfect combination to go with my chicken. Definitely going to have to try other food from this place. I ordered takeout but the inside of the restaurant definitely looks like it's a vibe to eat at. Ordered through Doordash and they wasted no time, food came out fast.

Got the SAAG PANEER and the MANGO LASSI and was blown away. Love this place and today I decided to…read moreswitch up my normal order and try something different. The Saag Paneer was spicy and delicious and the Mango Lassi was sweet and flavorful! Perfect pair!! Highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't already!! I normally get delivery but have done pick up before and always wanted to dine in because of how beautiful and cozy the inside is!

The food was mostly good, the service was decent, and the ambiance was like a time capsule,…read moretransporting one to a bygone era. I tried the gobi manchurian, garlic naan, malai kofta and vegetable jalfrezi. The malai kofta and jalfrezi came with basmati rice. The gobi manchurian and the malai kofta were excellent. The jalfrezi was overly oily and salty - do not recommend. The server was efficient, though not super friendly. The ambiance was elegant, but reminded me of Indian restaurants in the US from the 80s - plenty of South Asian brick a brac of dubious quality, white tablecloths, and generic Bollywood instrumental music. I haven't tried enough Indian restaurants in the area to be able to tell if there are better ones in the area. I would however recommend getting a mix of heavy and light dishes instead of exclusively heavy ones.

I'm back! It's probably been a decade. The restaurant is located on 1119 Silas Deane Highway in…read moreWethersfield, CT. The sister restaurant is located on 575 Talcottville Rd. in Vernon, CT. They start you out with a cold ice water. For my first drink, I'm having the Old Fashioned made with Four Roses Bourbon, simple syrup, a dash of bitters (2-3 for me) and garnished with an orange and a Maraschino cherry. This isn't bad. It's balanced pretty well. It could be a bit more chilled. I would recommend stirring it with a bar spoon. For an appetizer, I am trying the Sabjiplatter which is an assortment of vegetable fritters including eggplant (Bhujia's), potato, onion, spinach and cauliflower which come with tamarind and mint sauces. This is good! I love those sauces! For our second appetizer, we are having the Utsav Kebab Platter made with a blend of Tandoori kebabs, chicken tikka, chicken malai, kalmi kebab and shrimp tikka. These are good! Dip them in the sauces. They can be a bit dry. For out next appetizer, we are having the Papadum With Chutney which is toasted lentils crispy and flattened with onion chutney, tamarin and mint sauce. I love that onion chutney! For my soup, I'm having the Thakkali Rasam. This is a spicy South Indian hot and sour thin soup made with garlic, tamarind, herbs and spices. It's hot, spicy, tastes a little oily and has a few dried red pepper flosters. I love it! For my salad, I'm having the Garden Salad made with fresh cut rounds of cucumber, carrots, onions, tomato, and carrot served with Olive oil and Chat Masala. This thing is huge! I love the dressing! For my entree, I'm having the Goat Mamsun Koora which is goat meat n bone cooked on roasted coconut peanut masala with hot chilies, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. This is delicious! It's quite couch too!!For my second drink, I'm having a Proper Manhattan made with High West Double Rye, equal parts sweet and dry vermouth, a dash of bitters and garnished with a cherry. Very good! It's served in a martini glass! This is well balanced and chilled! What a great meal here!

"There's a party going on right here A celebration to last…read morethroughout the years" (Kool and the Gang) What is the English translation of the word Utsav? Would you believe "celebration, or joyous occasion"? Well, I can probably declare that celebration is the right word to describe one of the best lunch specials I've found in months. Now brace yourself, and remove all breakables from the room, when I tell you that you can get a seven course Indian feast of a lunch for just $15. Utsav has 22 lunch specials priced in tiers -$15 for vegetable or chicken, $18 for seafood, and $20 for lamb. You'll find Utsav in the Wethersfield shopping center on the Silas Deane Hwy. All of those lunch specials start with a lightly dressed refreshing salad of greens, shredded carrots, seeded half cucumber slices, and sliced red onions. Now let me tell you about the remaining six courses. Your lunch comes out on a serving tray with lots of bowls - one each for your entrée, Basmati rice, eggplant with zucchini, spinach with potato, rice kheer for dessert (a rice pudding with raisins and nuts), and a separate plate with 3 wedges of Naan bread. I wanted to try something different for my entrée, and since I didn't think I ever had Khorma before, I ordered Chicken Khorma prepared very spicy. Korma is an Indian curry cooked in a yogurt sauce with nuts and spices. There was a good amount of tender chicken cubes, and that spicy curry was wonderful. Same with the rice, bread, and the vegetables, although I did prefer the spinach with potato over the eggplant with zucchini. There was so much rice and bread that I took half of those portions home for another day. I loved everything about Utsav, from the décor to the continental professional service to the broad menu, to those incredible Lunch Specials. Five Stars for sure.