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Your A-List: Best Indian Restaurant
This post comes from my wonderful co-worker Deborah Sengupta Stith.
Taking the title of Best Indian Restaurant with 37 percent of the vote, the food at the Clay Pit, self-described as contemporary Indian cuisine, is somewhat less traditional (and spicy) than some of the restaurants on this list, but flavorful and well-executed nonetheless. The menu boasts lamb, goat and fish specialties, a wide selection of curry dishes and ample options for vegetarians and vegans. They also, naturally, have a full menu of items prepared in the tandoor, a traditional Indian Clay Pit. In the evening the restaurant emphasizes fine dining and as such dinner entrees are presented on the menu with wine pairings and the evening meal will set you back a few dollars. For the frugal gourmet, the daily lunch buffet is a steal, with entrees, sides, salad, naan and dessert running $7.50 on the weekdays and $8.50 on the weekends. The best deal of the day, however is happy hour (in the bar area only) from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. There you can nosh away at tasty half-price appetizers while sipping on mango-infused cocktails. Post-workday nirvana.
Others receiving votes
- Bombay Express, 26 percent
- Star of India, 6 percent
- Taj Palace, 4 percent
- Madras Pavilion, 4 percent
- Bombay Bistro, 4 percent
- Bombay Grill, 3 percent
- Sarovar, 3 percent
- Swad, 2 percent
- Indian Palace, 2 percent
- Masala Wok, 2 percent
- India Kitchen, 2 percent
- Shalimar, 2 percent
- Chola, 2 percent
- Tandoori Palace, < 1 percent
- Curry in a Hurry, < 1 percent
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By James Oliver
August 18, 2010 12:40 PM | Link to this
I am actually surprised Taj palace got only 4% of the votes. For combination of ambiance and good taste, I would rate it much higher. It wont probably beat Clay Pit because of location, but it is definitely up there. I visit Taj Palace every week for dinner and its been a treat.
www.tajpalaceaustin.com