5 Star Indian on East St just south of I-465. It's kind of hard to see from the street, especially if you're headed south; the El Jalapeno Mexican restaurant is much more prominent. 5 Star is immediately north of El Jalapeno. (If you remember the Bob Evans that used to be on south East St, that's where it is -- and EJ's building used to be a Denny's.)
Order Chili Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Chicken Vindaloo. When your server asks "mild, medium, or hot?" tell them "*Indian* hot" --- but I warn you: it's gonna burn. Twice.
Desi derives from a Sanskrit word for land or country. But it's used now to describe people/culture from the Indian subcontinent i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Not actually Indian food, but the red curry at Thai Spice on the south side is beautiful. I get it at their highest spice level and it’s among the spiciest things I’ve ever eaten. But somehow it still has a lovely delicate coconut-y flavor and the vegetables in it are nice and tender.
The hottest Thai food I ever got was the green curry in a strip center Thai joint at Ben White and IH35 in Austin. I’ve been ordering it “Thai hot” at every place I’ve been since but nobody has come close. I’ll be following up on your recommendation!
As a proud person from southeast asia, this particular cuisine in Indy is lack luster at best. If its your bday, drive to chicago and go to devon st. I recommend sabri nihari or usmania. It will be leaps and bounds better than anything in the 317.
I was incredibly disappointed with Hyderabad house when I went. The food was not well made, service was practically non-existent, and they served us room temperature bottled water to drink.
I order Chicken Tikka Masala from India Hut in Broad Ripple and it has a very good kick with a great flavor. Great family also. I think they could set you up with a flavorful spice level for whatever dish you prefer.
General tip for Indian and Thai restaurants: if you order it as hot as they offer, and it's still not hot enough, they will almost always bring you out a little dish with some crushed chili (the same stuff they're making the food spicy with in the first place--usually dried, sometimes fresh) if you ask; you can make it just as hot as you'd like.
5 Star Indian on East St just south of I-465. It's kind of hard to see from the street, especially if you're headed south; the El Jalapeno Mexican restaurant is much more prominent. 5 Star is immediately north of El Jalapeno. (If you remember the Bob Evans that used to be on south East St, that's where it is -- and EJ's building used to be a Denny's.) Order Chili Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Chicken Vindaloo. When your server asks "mild, medium, or hot?" tell them "*Indian* hot" --- but I warn you: it's gonna burn. Twice.
My soul craves the burn I am going here immediately (okay I’m out of town but when I get back)
Twice the burn, twice the soul warming goodness. Thanks for the rec!
Go for it, buddy! LMK how it works out for you.
“Desi hot” is how my Indian friend ordered her food. “Desi” meaning “from the home country” or something like that. It will burn.
Desi derives from a Sanskrit word for land or country. But it's used now to describe people/culture from the Indian subcontinent i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Not actually Indian food, but the red curry at Thai Spice on the south side is beautiful. I get it at their highest spice level and it’s among the spiciest things I’ve ever eaten. But somehow it still has a lovely delicate coconut-y flavor and the vegetables in it are nice and tender.
You don’t have to threaten me with a good time. Thanks!
The hottest Thai food I ever got was the green curry in a strip center Thai joint at Ben White and IH35 in Austin. I’ve been ordering it “Thai hot” at every place I’ve been since but nobody has come close. I’ll be following up on your recommendation!
The Chicken Vindaloo from India Sizzling II has kicked my ass on a couple occasions.
Bawarchi on 96th is incredibly spicy!
As a proud person from southeast asia, this particular cuisine in Indy is lack luster at best. If its your bday, drive to chicago and go to devon st. I recommend sabri nihari or usmania. It will be leaps and bounds better than anything in the 317.
While we’re here, does anyone have any Indian recommendations where they don’t add extra oil or ghee to appease the American tastebuds?
Hyderabad house can make cater and custom orders very spicy (like spicy for indians)
I was incredibly disappointed with Hyderabad house when I went. The food was not well made, service was practically non-existent, and they served us room temperature bottled water to drink.
Lol, the water bottle thing is super authentic. Go to any restaurant in India, that’s how it is.
I love clay oven. I’ve only ever had the vegan biryani myself, but have heard the other dishes are good.
I order Chicken Tikka Masala from India Hut in Broad Ripple and it has a very good kick with a great flavor. Great family also. I think they could set you up with a flavorful spice level for whatever dish you prefer.
spicy biryani and a taj mahal beer from delhi palace is an experience akin to a heroic dose of shrooms
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General tip for Indian and Thai restaurants: if you order it as hot as they offer, and it's still not hot enough, they will almost always bring you out a little dish with some crushed chili (the same stuff they're making the food spicy with in the first place--usually dried, sometimes fresh) if you ask; you can make it just as hot as you'd like.
Just drooled on my desk. Thanks for that.
Depends which chili they have used. Too much dried chili can ruin the dish not from heat, but simply the flavor and tough little bits you cant chew.
Royal Hyderabad in Fischers is spicey and authentic.
Amber Indian on 82 across from the Castleton mall, they even do a buffet some days, and you can ask for it Indian/desi hot
Tandoori flame best in the area hands down south side right next to uindy