When it comes to Indian restaurants in Lincoln, The Oven's two locations (Haymarket, 70th and Pioneers) get all the love. The praise isn't undeserved. The Oven has great food, good service, and pleasant atmosphere.
But The Oven isn't the only player in town. Yesterday for lunch I went to
Taj Mahal (west of 56th and Old Cheney, behind Racquet Club) for the first time. I've lived mere blocks away for seven years, yet it's so easy to forget about (or be ignorant of completely) because it's tucked away in a shopping center and it doesn't get much buzz. I've been missing out. The food was excellent and I look forward to going back. Note that Taj Mahal has an extensive array of vegetarian and vegan options, in addition to its meatier fare. That's good not only for the veg crowd, but for folks with various allergies or food intolerances as well.
Sher E Punjab (17th and Q) is another strip mall resident that waits quietly for folks to notice it. It's tiny and unassuming, but I have yet to have an inadequate meal there.
There is also Tandoor in Williamsburg near 35th and Old Cheney. I've never been to Tandoor so I can't say much about it. But check out the reviews online -- there's near-universal praise for the food. That's good enough to get me in the door in the near future.
Am I missing any other Indian restaurants in Lincoln? Which is your favorite?