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A few thoughts on the Indian portion...

In article <13587@gazette.bcm.tmc.edu>, rchafetz@cephalo.neusc.bcm.tmc.edu (Ross S. Chafetz) writes:
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|> Usual disclaimer
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|> *     Inexpensive ($6 or under per person)
|> **    Moderate ($6 to $14)
|> ***   Expensive ($15 to $25)
|> ****  Very Expensive ($25 and up)
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|> Indian
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|> Anand Bhavan * (6662 SW Fwy at Hillcroft)  What normal Indian people eat
|> - authentic home cooking
|>

Rajah and Khoori Noor (sp) are much better, particularly the combination plates...
Rajah is at Hillcroft and Harwin;  Khoori Noor is on Bissonnet, across Westwood Mall... 

|> Bombay Grill  ** (3640 Hillcroft)  Good and very cozy;don't be misled
|> by the exterior
|> 

This was the latest of Mickey Kapoor's Indian restaurants which he has either owned or managed,
It is now defunct, replaced by Akbar, which may also be defunct and is good.

|> Bombay Palace **  (3901 Westheimer at Weslayan)  Best Indian in town.
|> Their all you can eat lunch buffet is vared and outstanding
|> 

Three stars here...

Agreed. The buffet is expensive, but better than any place in town by far...they have
apparently had the same chefs and cooks for some time now...

|> India's (5704  Richmond W of Chimmey Rock)  Large selection of curries
|> and tandoori.  Don't make the mistake of saying to the waiter, The
|> hotter the food, the better the tip.  They seek to please!
|> 

This rates ten stars (in terms of expense)!

This restaurant has declined greatly in terms of service and food. It's too expensive. One of the
maitre'd's also works at Bombay Palace and likes it much more there...however, speaking of heat, the
Vindaloos are still some of the best in town...

|> Natray ** (2047  Marshall at Alabama)  As spicy as you like, with the
|> airy atmosphere
|>

I believe that this heah has been defunct for a LONG time (three years or so) unless they reopened
it VERY recently...the food was variable. Speaking of airy, the back door was always open when I went
there, because I would come out of the bathroom and find myself in the parking lot...
 
|> Shiva * (2514 Times Blvd. in Ric Village)  Beautiful setting, more
|> tuned to western tastes as Indian cuisine goes.
|> 

Probably more like two to three stars here...

Western, as in British. Same family had Natraj (look at the backs of the chairs). I've been very
unimpressed with everything here except the setting, which really is beautiful...

|> Taj Mahal ** (8328  Gulf Fwy (I-45 S) at Bellfort)  Sitar Music and
|> food are authentic, with a good reputation in the Indian population
|> here.
|>

One to two stars here, I think...

I don't know what authentic means in this case, but the vegetarian dishes have been quite good.
I've seen lots of Indians here, too. You can't beat it money-wise... 

Another entry:

Tandoor Palace *** (SW Freeway at Hillcroft)  This place is finally
getting its bearings. Still too expensive, but the food has been quite
good lately. Nice decor. I've heard that it might fold, though. If not,
it could rival Bombay Palace before long if it continues to improve...

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|> Ross Chafetz

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