What a great hole-in the wall restaurant. This place is attached to an Indian grocery store, so it gets busy. The place is not as fancy as the dining area looks like in the picture, but it is quaint. The food does not taste like...'restaurant' quality, instead it tastes more like a home cooked meal (like mom makes). Can't stand the spice, or the strong smells of Indian cooking? Then this is not the place for you.
The menu offers a good selection of snacks and meals, at very reasonable prices. I ordered a Buffet plate (w/ meat), and it was enough food to serve a family for 4 very comfortable for $12. The meal included: four (8oz) cups of meats/or veggi dishes, two types of rice, a chapatti (tortilla), a small container of yogurt (Indian style), a mango custard, and some spice to put on top of the meal. It lasted me several days. The spice was great!
This place seems to be a local hang-out for men (Middle Eastern/Indian) to unwind, and enjoy some chai and a meal. The few times I went there (for chai), I only saw a few women and families.
Looking to do some grocery shopping? You can find the unique spices, veggies, rice, and flour popular in the local region. Plus, a few misc. items. Its not a full blown grocery store!
I would recommend this place, so next time you are in Irving, TX and want to know what Indian food 'should' taste like --- try this hole in the wall. The staff is friendly. The seating area is small and can get tight, and there is NO table service.
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