This was a staple for many over the years they have moved to Mansfield center on route 195 and are…read morejust a good as before.

Wing Express: A Personal History In April 2001, I had my…read morefirst ever bite of Indian food. It happened at the urging of my eighth-grade girlfriend, in one of Wing Express' hard orange booths. Back then, the cuisine was an exotic unknown to me. I wish I could say the experience was revelatory, but I didn't even know enough to mix the styrofoam cup full of spicy vegetables with the second cup full of fragrant basmati rice. I ate them one at a time, then reported to her it was too spicy and that the consistency was sludge. I think she dodged a bullet when we broke up a month later. In the intervening quarter century, I became a vegetarian and fell gratefully into the arms of a cuisine that always guaranteed me a raft of options; went off to college and learned to love the uncomplicated boldness of the takeout spot near campus; moved to Arkansas for my first job and gratefully devoured any "ethnic" food I could get when I came back to Connecticut on breaks; became the urbane New Yorker I'd always secretly wanted to be and lived through the city's golden age of fancy Indian that is still blossoming today; got to gorge myself on the real thing when in Delhi last winter for the wedding of a lifelong friend. Three new Indian spots have risen in Storrs in the time it's taken me to transform into my Platonic conception of myself. And each time I try one and then return to Wing Express, I'm convinced they got it right the first time. It's the best malai kofta I've had anywhere. My favorite aloo gobi. The only place I know that sells aloo mataar. It still feels new like it did when I tried it for the first time, still feels like a privilege the way it did when I'd eat it on breaks from being a school teacher rural Arkansas, still feels simple and authentic the way it does when I compare it to the best I've had in New York. Sometimes the past doesn't die or even change; its significance grows as you evolve. The older I get, the happier I am that Wing Express is still here.

This restaurant has authentic Indian cuisine. Reviews written before 2025 are meaningless because…read morethe business changed hands over the years. The recent rave reviews reflect the current ownership. Most of their business is take out or delivery, but they do have a dining room. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. The food is fabulous!

We've been thinking of going to dune here for the longest time but managed to get there finally…read more The food was excellent served in good portions and very authentic, the service was attentive and although the ambience is basic, the place makes it up in the quality of the food served. Can't wait to try it out again in the near future.

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.

My favorite Indian spot!! You really need to know where this place is to find it... but when you…read moredo!!! The restaurant itself is small, only about 6 tables - but that's because most of their business is to-go and delivery orders (non-stop). But we live close so don't mind eating in. Family operated so front-of-house is the wife, back of house the husband. So friendly and attentive will answer any questions you may have. Food is delicious!! And well-priced. You always feel like you got plenty of food for the cost. Curries are never to oily, chicken is always tender and so flavorful. Highly highly recommend!!!!

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!!

I'm back! The restaurant is located at 171B Spencer St. in Manchester. It right across the mall…read morefrom an Indian food market called Patel Foods so no excuse for not having ingredients in stock! There la only five tables here so space is limited. There not a lot if decor either. The music is authentic and they play Indian MTV. The immediately start you out either a beer pitcher of water. For my drink, I'm having a Limca (you just grab it out of the cooler). Limca is an Indian multinational brand of lemon- and lime-flavoured carbonated soft drink made primarily in India and certain parts of the U.S. It contains 60 calories per 150ml can. The formula does not include fruit, relying instead on artificial flavours. In an interview in 2008, Ramesh Chauhan of Parle Bisleri revealed that he had approached the owners of Duke's Lemonade, requesting them to share the formula for the drink with the promise not to make it in India, which was turned down. Chauhan decided to come up with his own formula, which he launched under the Limca brand in 1977. In 1992, when the Indian government allowed Coca-Cola to return for operations, at the same time as it admitted Pepsi for the first time, Coca-Cola bought local soft-drink (soda) brands, from Parle Bisleri owner Ramesh Chauhan including Limca, Thums Up (a cola-like drink), Maaza (a mango-juice based drink), Citra (a clear lemon-lime drink), and Gold Spot (orange flavour). Prior to 1988, the original formula of Limca contained brominated vegetable oil (BVO). After worldwide reports of ill effects of BVO, its use in soft drinks was banned in India. As a result of this ban, the formula for Limca was changed. This is good (artificially flavored or not). For my soup, I'm having the Chicken Hot and Sour (spicy). This is a popular Indo-Chinese soup made with mixed vegetables, mushrooms, soy sauce, herbs and spices. It has a balanced taste that is spicy, tangy and hot. The soup is usually thickened lightly and flavored with ingredients like ginger, garlic, vinegar and pepper. This is good! It's not too salty. It's hot and spicy. Lots of chicken too (it's small chunks and at the bottom). Ceramic plates and metal silverware. That's a good sign! For my appetizer, I'm having the Chicken Makai Kebabs. Otherwise known as Reshmi kebab, this is [technically] a Pakistani dish of boneless chicken marinated in spices, cream, and cashew paste, and then grilled in a tandoor. The name "reshmi" translates to "silk" and describes the kebab's tender, silky texture. Some recipes use ground chicken and cream cheese to achieve this silky texture, creating a "seekh" kebab instead of a "boti" kebab. Indians make it a lot too. This is a LOT to eat! It's steaming hot! It takes a while to cook so be patient. The spices are defining unusual. I like the Indian version of cole slaw too as a side dish except they use of onion. It's crunchy. Yummy! There is a new place opening up across the mall called Sakura Haven. The new venue plans to feature an anime theme with cosplay, a live DJ, karaoke, and other themed entertainment events. Signs were recently installed at their new space. Sakura Haven has been operating as a pop-up at various bar around Connecticut. The new venue is their first physical location. For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Madras. Chicken Madras is a flavorful, spicy, and tangy Indian curry originating from the southern region of India and the city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras. The dish features chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce made with a unique blend of Madras curry powder, which is a mixture of South Indian herbs and spices. The curry is known for its heat, which comes from chili peppers or paprika, and its tangy, citrusy notes. I'm told they use coconut here. You can add naan but I don't eat a lot of bread. This is steaming hot! I love this sauce! It's not very spicy but I like it! What a great meal here!

Food was very good Tasty and delicious…read moreThey asked your spice preference so for me that is always a plus It shows your food is made to order The mango lassie was thick and chilled and the service was polite and welcoming

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 food was okay, the portions not that good. The flavor was kinda bland, but chicken 65 crispyread more

There was a decent selection of options during the lunch buffet. They had my favorite saag and I…read moreliked that it didn't come with any paneer. (Sorry, but I pick out the paneer. lol). The descriptions and spice level were super helpful. I think the restaurant tried too hard to appeal to American taste buds that many of the items seemed bland. Don't get me wrong, I like mild but there was little taste. Complimentary naan was warm and fluffy.

The weekend buffet is my favorite. Not only do we get to sample new things, but the sautéed…read morevegetables are wonderful. Lots of items to choose from whether you order from the menu or go for lunch and indulge in the buffet.