Review: Gandhi Restaurant on Bedford

After a few orders, I'm ready to give a formal thumbs up to Gandhi, the new Indian restaurant on Bedford Avenue (between Parkside and Clarkson).

Over the course of three orders I've had the mulligatawny, vegetable samosa, chana saag, motor paneer, shrimp tandoori, chicken dumapakht and garlic nan. While the naan is only so-so, and I haven't had the opportunity to order anything really spicy because of my mild-spice-preferred dining companions, I've been very happy with everything.

The tandoori shrimp comes on a bed of spinach (not exactly saag, though I can't describe it any better than that), which is nice. The bread covering on the "dumapakht" was actually tastier than the nan, so that may be something to think about for bread options. The chana saag is very good as well.

I can't say I've made a decision about which of our local Indian joints is better but I can say I'm glad we have another good option.

Comments

[Edward Astor]

I've got to say that Gandhi is hands down better than the one on Flatbush. The spicing is zestier and more nuanced while the meats are fresher (they're also halal if that's important to you). The coriander sauce (the green one) is arguably the best in NYC.

I don't know whether to admire your bravery for trying to review an Indian (Bangladeshi actually) restaurant with spice averse companions, or deplore your review methodology for the same reason -- it's kinda along the lines of going to a gunfight with a knife, or trying to write a review with one hand tied behind your back. If you like to experience a fuller range of spice than is usually available in Indian restaurants catering to preferences similar to your companions' this is a great, convenient option.

[Charles Star]

Now that's a comment, Edward. Thanks for handling the laboring oar on the spicy side of the menu.