I was running errands in South Sacramento today and was looking for an affordable lunch that wasn't fast food. The reviews online were so polarized, which made me a little skeptical, but I love Indian food and decided to give this place a try.I think if you live or work in South Sac, you might already know about this gem. It was about 12:30pm on a Monday and there was a constant stream of customers getting a take-away lunch. The wait was never very long and the fresh food is visible so you can consider your options as you wait. I saw that the prices were a little higher than some pictures from last year, but that isn't surprising given inflation and I still thought they were very fair. I went with a number 2, which comes with rice, dal, yogurt, aloo tikki, and I chose roti and aloo gobi as my vegetable of the day. I also had to try a samosa and, because prices were low and it was heating up outside, a mango lassi. $10 and change--not bad.The woman behind the counter was very kind and patient as I made my selections. When I asked her if I could dine in, she indicated a sign I had missed that said "take out only" but was kind enough to still allow me to eat at a table. She really didn't have to, but I really, really, REALLY appreciated not having to eat in my car. Since it didn't seem like they had staff to handle the dining room, I tried to be very neat and cleaned the table when I was done. Be advised that you may not be able to eat in, so plan accordingly. Now to the food: everything was fresh, flavorful, and and portions were very generous for the price. In fact, I couldn't finish all of the food--a fantastic value for money. The samosa is really a standout and such a bargain at only $0.85!! Completely stuffed with a delicious potato mixture that was NOT dry as I sometimes find at other restaurants and the pastry was hot and flakey. I wish I could have had room for two and even more room to try at least one of their beautiful desserts under the counter--they all looked mouthwatering. Really, this is a 4 star restaurant, but I found the staff to be so accommodating and generous in the face of so many reviews stating otherwise that it warranted a 5th star in my eyes. The vibe I got was going to my friend's house after school and her Indian mom preparing a plate for me. I'll be back!
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