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Filled with spicy and traditional Indian specialties, House of India in Huntington is sure to get you out of the take out blues and add a little zip to your tastebuds.
And, if you are a vegetarian, it's a great place to get your fill of veggie dishes that will keep. you coming back for more such as mix vegetable curry or Aloo Gobhi, a mix of cauliflower, potatoes and green peas cooked with herbs and spice.
A glance at the menu, which is available for take-out and delivery, provides everything from the usual chicken kebab to the more exotic Murgh Curry, a yummy mix of boneless chicken cooked in spice flavor curry sauce.
For the brave of hot, there's also plenty to get your eyes watering and forehead dripping with such selections as Tandoori shrimp which features jumbo shrimp flavored with ajwain, ginger, garlic and barbequed in a charcoal oven.
A real fave, of course, is the homemade bread such as garlic nan cooked, a leavened bread, baked in tandoor with garlic butter or Onion Kulcha, a specialty of North India, a nan bread stuffed with onion and spices.
The service is wonderful, and a quick glance at Yelp will confirm that all the servers are very knowledgeable regarding the menu and can guide those new to Indian cuisine in the right direction.
In addition to the above, there are plenty of lamb and chicken choices, as well as tidbits that a whole table can sample and share.
The restaurant used to be open for lunch, their hours currently are listed from 3:to 8:30 p.m. daily, until 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Delivery is available until 8:30 p.m. daily.
The prices tend to run on the high side, with many in the $20 range, but there are some budget savers as well.
To view the menu, or order online, visit its website here.
The restaurant is located at 256 Main St. Huntington. To order, call 631-271-0059.
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