Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 14:21     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:The health dept reviews are always really crappy for indian restaurants so I stay away.


Me, too. Yuck.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 14:14     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
The health dept reviews are always really crappy for indian restaurants so I stay away.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 12:39     Subject: Re:First time at Indian restaurant
I think papadum are a bit bitter and not necessarily good for beginners. Naan is much more beginner-friendly. It comes plain or with garlic or onion.

I agree with everything else here. I'm getting hungry.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 12:10     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Chicken tikka is one of the safest in terms of flavor. You might want to start there if you aren't too sure of spicy food, etc.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 12:07     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Samosas
Rogan josh
Butter chicken
Naan
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 11:09     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Paneer tikka masala or chicken tikka masala. Or butter chicken. Garlic naan. And you must get samosas!!! I never met a person who doesn't love samosas. Enjoy OP!


Gah... How could I forget samosas! Yes OP.. you need samosas.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 10:29     Subject: Re:First time at Indian restaurant
Some places serve thali plates, which be like a sampler plate of various dishes.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 10:27     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Paneer tikka masala or chicken tikka masala. Or butter chicken. Garlic naan. And you must get samosas!!! I never met a person who doesn't love samosas. Enjoy OP!
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 10:26     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Aloo gobi is always my favourite ( cauliflower and potatoes). Plain biryani rice is super tasty. And I totally second the saag. Saag paneer (spinach and paneer, which is a fresh cheese) is delicious.

For people who don't usually eat Indian, paneer, butter chicken, and a mild curry are the safest bets. Naan is a must. Papadums are another type of flatbread made with chickpeas, is delicious as well.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 10:25     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Many Indian places do a lunch buffet. That might be a good way to try a few things and get a feel for what you like. If that's not an option, some places offer a thali plate-which is usually rice with small servings of 4 or 5 different dishes.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 10:18     Subject: Re:First time at Indian restaurant
Butter chicken or chicken makhani
If you are vegetarian, something like mutter paneer or aloo makhani


Agree with this. Also saag paneer.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 09:30     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Chicken biryani (chicken & rice), dishes with saag (spinach). Tandoori chicken. Chole (chickpeas). Daal (lentils)

And get some naan.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 09:21     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
It's all good!
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 09:16     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Butter chicken or chicken makhani
If you are vegetarian, something like mutter paneer or aloo makhani
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2014 09:14     Subject: First time at Indian restaurant
Never had indian food but a new place just opened and I'm intrigued by the great reviews. What's a good first dish to try??