Indian Restaurants in the Twin Cities

If I had to choose one cuisine in the world to survive on for the rest of my days, it would be Indian. Incredible spice blends, creamy sauces and non, curries, crisp bread, and best of all, copious vegetarian options.

My goal is to eat at every Indian restaurant in the Twin Cities metro area. Propose one, and let's go! Afghani, Sri Lankan, or other neighbors are perhaps welcome, but optional to my goal.

For references to Indian restaurants, see Citysearch's Indian category or City Pages (a sample search).

Indian restaurants I've not been to

Ashok. (Used to be Kaveri. 9818 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420. 952-746-7500.)
Sahib's Gateway to India, known for its Sunday brunch. 4022 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights; (612) 782-9678 Hours: Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner menu 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. City pages review.
Chutney Indian Bistro (New Brighton). 2321 Palmer Dr, New Brighton, MN. (651) 633-6224
India Palace. 2570 Cleveland Avenue N., Roseville, (651) 631-1222. City pages says Reader's Choice "Best Indian".
Flavors of India. 6421 Lyndale Ave S Richfield MN 55423-1405. Phone# (612) 866-7686. This is not a restaurant, it's a grocery store, but they have some stuff you can eat there. Recommended by Michelle Johnson.

Restaurants I've not been to with some Indian food, but not Indian

Sapor Cafe and Bar, 428 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN. (612) 375-1971. "World", a little Indian.

Indian restaurants I've been to

Bombay Bar & Grill. 50 E Travelers Trail, Burnsville (952) 895-9100. This is now a Mexican restaurant called 'Cancun'.
India Express, in Eden Prairie. Last went April 22, 2001.
Jewel of India
Passage to India (near Calhoun square, on Lake near Girard)
Madras Palace. 1260 Town Centre Dr, Eagan. (651) 688-8686. Last visited March 7, 2001.
Moghals (now defunct)
New Delhi Bar And Restaurant. 1400 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612.813.0000. Got a great review in the City Pages. Last visited fall 2002.
Ruchi India Kitchen. 8120 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park (952) 938-8888. Last visited December, 2000.
Natraj at Emersen and Lake, where the Moghals used to be. Last visited May 2003.
Tandoor
Taste of India (Maplewood)
Taste of India (Saint Louis Park). Last visited 3/16/2001.
Udupi

I should also check this link for Indian restaurants.

Restaurants I've been to with some Indian food, but not Indian

SriLanka Restaurant. 3226 W Lake St Calhoun Village Mall, Minneapolis (612) 926-0110. Good stuff, posh.

Other restaurants I might want to go to

Beluchi's. A chain of Indian restaurants in New York recommended by Michelle Johnson.
La Belle Vie. Heard great things about this place.
La Hacienda. Has pupusas.
El Norteno. Friend says it has good flan.

Other restaurants I've been to

Birchwood Café. 3311 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis. (612) 722-4474. City pages says "Best vegetarian."
The Modern. Heard good, cheap, not foo-foo. In nordeast.
Cafe Wyrd replacement.

Last updated August 23, 2002. For source material for the picture, see this web site.