Ajanta

"Ate here for the first time based on a strong recommendation from a friend and was really disappointed unfortunately. It tasted as bad as it looked. Chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, rice, and samosas were all pretty bland and borderline inedible… candidly there are tastier Trader Joe’s microwave meals. Maybe I ordered the wrong dishes? There are much better options down the street."

"I was in the neighborhood so I stopped by for lunch. I had Salad and Tandoori Salmon. The salad was organic, it was light and delicious and not laden with too much ranch or fat. The tandoor salmon was really moist, delicious and served sizzling. Tandoori salmon came with basmati rice and aloo palak saag. That saag was light yet flavorful. Overall a very nice meal. I think it is a must try if you are in the area."

"The service here was amazing. Our server Prab went above and beyond for a great anniversary atmosphere. He went out of his way to bring out a candle and flowers. Plus this was one of the best Mango lassi’s I have ever had! Most definitely recommend!"

"I don't eat Indian food often, but really enjoyed both dishes ordered: the mixed Tandoori platter and the Chicken Pistachio Korma. I ordered both of these as very mild spice level and there was no spice, but was warned the low medium spice may be a bit spicy. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet with only 2 other tables filled. Serving sizes were good (these two dishes were shared among 2 people and we finished them without being stuffed or hungry). Prices were a tad high as the total bill including tax and tip, and one drink (Salty Lassi) was $70. The staff was very attentive and friendly."

"The maitre d' was quite helpful in understanding the various dishes. We were there on a Friday night but still got plenty of attention from the maitre d' and the rest of the wait staff. The restaurant was not too noisy, so conversations were easy to understand. We started with the papadam which came with a mint-cilantro sauce. We also split an appetizer of tandoori scallops. The papadam was very fresh and crispy but a little too salty. The scallops were under cooked (as usual, but we had asked that they be cooked more towards "medium"). The sauce accompanying the scallops was very bland, having almost no taste at all. We got a glass of the Edelzwicker wine, which is a not-too-sweet blend of riesling, gewurz and pinot gris. That is a good complement to the spicy entrees. Our main entrees were Chicken Tikka Masala & the Chicken Biriyani. We had asked for a mild version of the biriyani but it was still pretty peppery. The raita helped lower the spice heat though. The chicken tikka masala was milder but the chicken itself was a little bit dry. The plain naan was very fresh and was a good way to get the last bits of the masala sauce."