Generally speaking, I’m no fan of restaurant buffets. I didn’t complain much when the Covid-19 pandemic banished the buffet.
But I hear a lot of people complaining about the near-demise of the Indian buffet.
Why the difference? I wonder if it’s about unfamiliarity with Indian cuisine, coupled with just a touch of fear that you’re going to get something unfamiliar and possibly as hot as the hinges of Hades.
Indian food is exciting and interesting, but Indian menus can feel scary. They usually offer hundreds of choices, in categories that aren’t entirely clear to the uninitiated. What’s a dal? A biryani? A chaat? A naan?
It takes a while to learn all this, but an attractive Indian buffet full of fascinating things makes it easy to try a lot of small bites.
We’re here to help! Today let’s talk about a virtual buffet of Indian dishes I’ve enjoyed at popular local eateries. Try ‘em! I think you’ll like ‘em!