INDIAN/PAKISTANI
Aashiana
118
Jay St., Schenectady, 370-3664. An assortment of Indian/Pakistani
cuisine, with both meat and vegetarian dishes available;
a specialty is chicken tikka masala. Takeout available;
banquet facilities for 88 people; on- and off-premises catering.
No alcohol. Serving 11-9 Mon-Fri, with a $8.95 dinner buffet
5-8:30 Thu-Sat, noon-10 Sat; $5.99 lunch buffet 11-2 Mon-Fri.
Closed Sun. Reservations accepted. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
Back
to the top.
Biryani
638
Loudon Road, Latham, 782-1510. You’ll find lots of traditional
Indian/Pakistani cuisine here, including lamb curry, chicken
curry, rice dishes and tandoori chicken. On/off-premises
catering, takeout and delivery available. Serving 11-10
Tue-Sun. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
Back
to the top.
Curry House
1112
Madison Ave., Albany, 438-2265. This Northern Indian restaurant
features a large selection of appetizers, curries, shish
kebabs, tandoori entrées and Indian breads. Lunch buffet
daily. Off-premises catering and takeout available. Serving
11:30-10 Tue-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri, noon-11 Sat, noon-10 Sun.
Closed Mon. AE, D, DC, MC, V $
Back
to the top.
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
1
Central Ave., Albany, 449-5577. At the epicenter of Albany’s
Indian-restaurant neighborhood, serving Northern Indian
food and offering a weekday $5.95 lunch buffet from 11:30
to 2:30. Serving 11:30-10:30 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri-Sat,
noon-10 Sun. AE, DC, MC, V. $
Back
to the top.
Little India
423
Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-4151. Standard Indian fare,
including curries and other stews, Tandoori dishes and a
wide array of vegetarian items. Indian beer available. Serving
lunch 11:30-2:30 Mon-Sat, dinner 5-9 Mon-Thu, 5-10:30 Fri-Sat,
5-9:30 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Back
to the top.
Shalimar Restaurant
35
Central Ave., Albany, 434-0890; 405 Fulton St., Troy, 273-8744.
Inexpensive, spicy Indian fare to eat in or take out. Serving
a variety of vegetarian, meat and chicken dishes, fresh-baked
tandoori bread and other stuffed breads. Lunch buffet 11:30-2
Mon-Fri. No alcohol; catering available. Serving 11:30-10
Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri, noon-11 Sat, noon-10 Sun. Reservations
not accepted. AE, D, DC, MC, V, traveler’s checks. $
Back
to the top.
Sitar
1929
Central Ave., Colonie, 456-6670. A variety of chicken, lamb,
shrimp and vegetable dishes and always-sizzling tandoori
ovens. “Sun Room” dining area open on weekends and for special
parties. Full bar; catering and banquet facilities. Serving
lunch 11:30-2 Mon-Fri; dinner 5-10 Mon-Sat, 5-9 Sun; buffet
noon-3 Sun. Reservations suggested. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
Back
to the top.
Columns
& Opinions
