I grew up in a proverbial "meat & potatoes" household where a spice rack would have been a waste of space. After all, who needed anything more than salt & pepper? Needless to say my culinary tastes have broadened a lot since moving to Lehigh Valley.
Last Friday, I met with Sushil and Ramesh Sharma (they recently opened Satya Indian Cuisine just over the free bridge in Phillipsburg, NJ). I mentioned to them that I honestly don't have much experience with Indian food and their extensive menus almost confuse me. Ramesh seemed shocked at my admission until I said it took awhile for me to decipher Chinese cuisine too. Then he understood what I meant.
As I was crossing back into PA, Don called stating he was in South Side Bethlehem and I should meet him for dinner. Coincidently, he suggested Nawab Indian Restaurant (pictured above). We usually eat there before catching an act at Godfrey Daniels. It's been rated the #1 Indian Restaurant in Lehigh Valley for at least 10 years. It's also a B.Y.O.B. restaurant with a Wine & Spirits shop right across the street - how convenient!
I'm a fan of lamb dishes, so I decided on their Lamb Saag: "tender morsels of lamb cooked with freshly minced spiced spinach." I actually think I've ordered this dish before and once again enjoyed it.
With all the options available in Indian Cuisine, what should I try next?
easy- you need to hit up spice india off macarthur road for a lunch buffet. you will fall in love with everything they offer-
Posted by: josh | November 18, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Great idea, Josh! I've been meaning to get their for the buffet, that way I can try a little bit of everything. I heard it's great.
Posted by: Nancy | November 18, 2009 at 02:16 PM
I get the shrimp nigrisi from nawab at least once a month. w/ a side order of their naan, it's soo good!
Posted by: Lehigh Student | November 18, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Thanks for the suggestion "Lehigh Student". I'll be sure to try your favorite dish next time...I love shrimp. We did have an order of garlic naan and you're right, it is good. As a mom of a college student myself, I'm glad you're enjoying some good food at least once a month!
Posted by: Nancy | November 18, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Unfortunately I've tried Spice India and I still loved Nawab a lot more!! There's a reason they are always winning Best of the Valley. I just recently saw them on channel 69 Wfmz too. The owner is a real nice man. I just moved from Philly, and Nawab definitely beats all the restaurants there.
Posted by: Sarah Kheti | December 25, 2009 at 07:20 PM