If you are an adventurous person, break away from your burger, shakes and fries regimen and take a bite out out of some food that will rock your taste buds.
India is a trip that I would love to take, and a cultural experience I would love to have, but being a college student, let's just say my bank account has seen better days.
I like Indian food because it is packed full of flavor, color and a lot of vegetables. But beware, if you have stomach problems or are wary of a little spiciness, maybe we should just take baby steps.
One of the first Indian restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of visiting was the Kamal Palace Cuisine of India, located just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Cal State University Long Beach at 6374 East Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90803-4877 [(562) 493-0255]
Photo by Valerie GrahamThe best time to get to the Kamal Palace is around 11:30am for the beginning of the lunch buffet. What I like most about Indian food is that they incorporate a lot of vegetables in their food. (I'm not a big fan of meat....which is what makes Indian food great for me). The lunch buffet is inexpensive and is served with free tandoori naan and garlic naan, which for soem folks is the Indian equivalent to biscuits, breadsticks or rolls.
There is a condiment bar with Indian sauces and fresh fruit, as well as tasty Indian desserts. When you are done with your meal, the restaurant provides a bowl filled with candied fennel seeds to freshen your breath and cleanse your palet. (a small spoonfull is all you need)
See reviews here.
When your ready to take your pallet for Indian food to the next level you can try Natraj Cuisine of India located just over the bridge of the Marina on 2nd Street.
There is a condiment bar with Indian sauces and fresh fruit, as well as tasty Indian desserts. When you are done with your meal, the restaurant provides a bowl filled with candied fennel seeds to freshen your breath and cleanse your palet. (a small spoonfull is all you need)
See reviews here.
When your ready to take your pallet for Indian food to the next level you can try Natraj Cuisine of India located just over the bridge of the Marina on 2nd Street.
5262 East 2nd Street Long Beach, CA 90803-5330 [ (562) 930-0930 ]
See reviews here.
I think that an even better place to experience the culture and cuisine of India is to visit Little India. Lucky for us residents in SoCal, this gem of an area is tucked right in the city of Artesia (California) located on a stretch of Pioneer Boulevard.
When I want a quick Indian food fix, I have no shame in visiting the frozen food aisles of my local Trader Joe's or grocery store. My favorite frozen dishes have come from Amy's Kitchen, and just about anything from Trader Joe's.
So if your strapped for cash like me and just want to enjoy some fantastic curry chicken or chana masala, take a chance on these great restaurants and meals.
See reviews here.
I think that an even better place to experience the culture and cuisine of India is to visit Little India. Lucky for us residents in SoCal, this gem of an area is tucked right in the city of Artesia (California) located on a stretch of Pioneer Boulevard.
When I want a quick Indian food fix, I have no shame in visiting the frozen food aisles of my local Trader Joe's or grocery store. My favorite frozen dishes have come from Amy's Kitchen, and just about anything from Trader Joe's.
So if your strapped for cash like me and just want to enjoy some fantastic curry chicken or chana masala, take a chance on these great restaurants and meals.
YUM! I love Indian food!
ReplyDeleteGood blog, overall. I was expecting the last entry to be the summary we discussed in class, but realized that you posted it a few days back, which is fine.
ReplyDeleteThe blog is a good mix of current news events and info about Indian media. I didn't count two entries, which were cut and pasted from somewhere else, but luckily you had 18 entries total.
Please remember to always cite your sources, or link to them...
Good, overall.
Grade: 160 (out of 200).
Sounds good. Thank you for an awesome semester Professor Reis!!! I enjoyed your class and all of the information you provided. Having you as an instructor truly made me feel like I was getting my money's worth from my education! Hope you have fun and safe trips this summer! (I know you MUST be traveling to some far off land!! haha)
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