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Nov 27
I'm orginally from Toronto and have eaten a ton of curry. Toronto is quite the mecca for samosas, pakoras, roti filled with curry and of course curries in general.
On their samosas and pakoras. Hands down I think these are the best I have ever eaten. Full of veggie goodness and the spices are perfect. Out of 5 I would definitely give them a 4. I'm assuming that if I ever eat anything good enough to be considered a 5 I'll probably pass out on the spot.
As for the curries, I'm vegetarian, so I have only eaten the Saag and the mixed vegetable curry. They are very good. I'm not crazy about the "baby carrots" and I am assuming some frozen vegetables, but aside from that I'm giving it a 3.5 out of 5. It's good stuff and the quantity is right for the price.
On their samosas and pakoras. Hands down I think these are the best I have ever eaten. Full of veggie goodness and the spices are perfect. Out of 5 I would definitely give them a 4. I'm assuming that if I ever eat anything good enough to be considered a 5 I'll probably pass out on the spot.
As for the curries, I'm vegetarian, so I have only eaten the Saag and the mixed vegetable curry. They are very good. I'm not crazy about the "baby carrots" and I am assuming some frozen vegetables, but aside from that I'm giving it a 3.5 out of 5. It's good stuff and the quantity is right for the price.
Apr 13
Yesterday was the second time I had been here...in two weeks. I haven't had a chance to try any of their actual curries as we were just picking up snacks. The snacks were great though!
I was with two girlfriends and we each got pakoras, bread pakora (bread with a curry-veggie filling dipped in chickpea batter and fried) as well as a samosa. I also picked up a container of their home made mango chutney which is excellent (sweet, not too spicy).
I shared the snack with BF and he and I both agreed that the samosas were excellent and possibly the best we've had in Ottawa. Pakoras were good and bread pakora was really delicious (well, it IS fried) and unique.
I will definitely be back to sample some more of their menu. Thanks to Captain Caper for throwing out the idea of getting take out for the Elmdale House Tavern - genius.
I was with two girlfriends and we each got pakoras, bread pakora (bread with a curry-veggie filling dipped in chickpea batter and fried) as well as a samosa. I also picked up a container of their home made mango chutney which is excellent (sweet, not too spicy).
I shared the snack with BF and he and I both agreed that the samosas were excellent and possibly the best we've had in Ottawa. Pakoras were good and bread pakora was really delicious (well, it IS fried) and unique.
I will definitely be back to sample some more of their menu. Thanks to Captain Caper for throwing out the idea of getting take out for the Elmdale House Tavern - genius.
2007 May 2
Excellent!
I stopped by during my lunch break and picked up a chicken curry. The plain basmati rice was so good I was tempted to eat it without mixing in the curry... and the curry was good. Not too spicy but spicy enough, and very tasty. Mmm...
I stopped by during my lunch break and picked up a chicken curry. The plain basmati rice was so good I was tempted to eat it without mixing in the curry... and the curry was good. Not too spicy but spicy enough, and very tasty. Mmm...
2006 Oct 25
My bad....I actually meant the Indian Restaurant on the Byward market...it's right beside Irving Rivers. The name confusion came from the sign outside that says "Curry Express". I have eaten at Indian Express several times and enjoy the food there. Unfortunately, last week I was staying at a place without internet access and didn't have time to correct my mistake...
To recap ... the place to avoid in on the Byward Market right beside Irving Rivers, I am not sure if there is an entry for it. Apologies to the people at Indian Express and anyone who was misled by my previous review.
To recap ... the place to avoid in on the Byward Market right beside Irving Rivers, I am not sure if there is an entry for it. Apologies to the people at Indian Express and anyone who was misled by my previous review.
2006 Oct 24
I like the place myself. It's clean, bright and friendly. Their sweets are great and they're made locally, not brought in from Toronto like most places around town. Try the channa choley (chickpea curry) with rice... a little salty, but alot of food for $4.
2006 Oct 18
One word people....DON'T.
No matter how pressed for time or hungry you are, there are plenty of other places where you can get crappy food quickly. I had the Butter Chicken....lukewarm, flavourless and the rice had that "chewed" look that it gets when it's been overcooked or cooked with too much liquid.
The interac machine also has a tip feature which asks which percentage you'd like to tip, or an amount, implying tips are expected, even though much of their business is take out.
Life's too short to eat crappy food...walk up the street to the Bottega and get a sandwich instead.
No matter how pressed for time or hungry you are, there are plenty of other places where you can get crappy food quickly. I had the Butter Chicken....lukewarm, flavourless and the rice had that "chewed" look that it gets when it's been overcooked or cooked with too much liquid.
The interac machine also has a tip feature which asks which percentage you'd like to tip, or an amount, implying tips are expected, even though much of their business is take out.
Life's too short to eat crappy food...walk up the street to the Bottega and get a sandwich instead.
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2007 Nov 19
I know... the place (Indian Express) looks like a hole in the wall.... but oh what Murgh Makhani !!
I've had this dish in about 6 resto's in Ottawa and two in England, and this is the BEST rendition I ever came across. The creamiest, most almond packed, orangiest, lip smacken', curry I ever unleashed on my tongue. Not a hot spicy one, more of a blend of subtle flavours.
OK, OK, the occasional (small) piece of chicken grissle can (and will) turn up, but a small price to pay for all that goodness. They use both white and dark chicken meat and enough 35% cream to harden every artery in even the most healtiest body. I refuse to look at my bathroom scale a day or two after feasting on this stuff.
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Anybody in OttawaFoodie-land know of a better Murgh Makhani in Ottawa ? Please share.
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