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?
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When we go out for Indian, it is nearly always to Tandoor. I like going to the Oven too, but I would say that it is my family’s choice less than 5% of the time. I look forward to trying Taj Mahal. Thanks for the tip.
That pretty much covers Lincoln as far as Indian food goes. The Oven gets tons of good words…but Taj Mhal and Sher E Punjab are excellent. I have seen some negative reviews of gift cards…seems the machine is always out of order that they use for the gift cards…more than once I have heard this said.
however…if you get to Omaha…Mother India on Leavenworth Street is awesome also. I have had to flee there for a really spicy Chicken Vindaloo. If it make me have the hick-ups then it is just about right. Still not sure why some spicy foods do that to me!
forgot to mention…yes the Mother India restaurant looks pretty run down. But does not change the fact that the food is top notch. This is high end food served out of basically a Dleons in Lincoln. Sometimes we get the idea in our heads that good food must be surrounded by a high dollar building and decorating. This high end dining throws that idea right out the window… It comes out looking like you are dining at a high end restaurant in a building that may scare some folks away. Got over the outside appearance and you are in for a very special treat!
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