Bombay Bites, Castleton, Indianapolis, IN

Crud. They’re closed already (8/29/2010). It was nice while it lasted.

From their flyer:

Bombay Bites
NOW OPEN, Home Style – Fresh Made

Indian Vegetarian Fast Food Carry-out.

6693 EAST 82ND ST, CASTLETON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250.

Located in Castleton Village Plaza (82nd & 1-69 – Exit 1)

By Railway Tracks on 82nd St. – Next to Skyline Chili

Web: www.indybombaybites.com
Email: indybombaybites@gmail.com

Phone: 317.585.1000 * Fax: 317.585.1002

Hours:
Monday to Saturday – 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday – 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM

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Popular Gujarati Snacks:
Dhokla, Bhajiyas, Batata Vadas, Dahivadas, Kachori,
Samosas, Bhel, Gota, Fulvadi, Handvo, Batata Poha, etc.

Subzi:
Aloo Gobi, Aloo Chole, Aloo Gobi Mutter,
Aloo Palak Chana, Baingan Bharta, etc.

Breads:
Wheat Rotis, Bhakris, Parathas, Bajra
Rotlas, Rava Menda Puri, Thepla, Puri, etc.

Rice:
Pulav, Basmati Rice, Khichadi, etc.

Sweets:
Carrot Halva, Fruit salad, Mohanthal,
Churma Ladoo, Doodhi Halva, Gulab Jamun, etc.

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Daily orders taken for fresh-cooked wheat chappatis, rotalas, subjis, etc.
Place your order by email, fax or calling in.

Bakery, pies, cakes, ice cream, desserts, Fortville IN.

Drat. They’re closed, as of April 2011. The heavy storm damaged their building, and due to the economic loss, they’re not going to be able to re-open.

“A Taste of Paradise” is a friend’s bakery and ice-cream parlor in Fortville, near Indianapolis, IN.

Check out the samples pages on their web site. Wow.

Caribbean Cravings, a Puerto Rican cafe

(Closed, in late 2010.)

is the only Puerto Rican restaurant in Indianapolis at the moment.
4632 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 897-4241
Tue-Fri 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Malone’s Catering, Indianapolis, IN

Check out my friends at Malone’s Catering, 5005 W. Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Phone: 317-484-4600

I went to one of their tasting events and I was impressed with both the food and the facility (Indy West Conference Center). All the entrees were good (lemon chicken, chicken marsala, roast pork loin, fried chicken, prime rib). The prime rib was excellent, but my favorite was the lemon chicken. The veggies were high quality and well seasoned too.

Everything really was high quality. These people know what they’re doing.

The Tamale Place is HOT!

The Tamale Place, 5242 Rockville Rd., in Indianapolis is GREAT! YUM! Great prices too.

Upcoming African Restaurants: Dekontee Spot, Taste of Africa.

I discovered these in August 2009, but they’re not open yet.

Dekontee Spot, 3037 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN.
(Closed in 2010.)

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Taste of Africa, 3345 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, IN. Phone: 317-291-9100.
(Closed in 2010.)

King Buffet, Chinese restaurant, Muncie, IN.

King Buffet, Chinese Buffet restaurant
1515 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304.
Phone: 765-587-0166
THUMBS UP!

Cleanliness: Better than average. Very clean dining area, and very clean men’s room.

Ambience: Better than average.  A little showy, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was a Barbie(tm) doll house.  I did like the pheasant painting on the table-top.   They have both booths and tables.  They also have a couple of private dining areas in the back for large groups.  There is no extra charge for the private dining area. It’s included in the meal price.  So you could have your club dinner-meeting here.

Food Quality/Presentation:  Better than average for a buffet. I’d rate it 4 out of 5.  Very wide selection of salad bar area, veggies, meats, grilled items, Mongolian (concoct-your-own-and-cooked-right-there-for-you), and steam table items, and large dessert area with lots of fruit and sweets.  I really like the salad bar stuff, as it included seafood salad, a couple other creamy dishes, and lots of different veggies.

I could have completely filled up on just the salad bar and fruity desserts alone.

I didn’t get any Mongolian-grill items, but I did try some of the pre-cooked grill items that are served at the end of the Mongolian grill station.  The teryaki chicken was hard and dry, but the beef shish-kebab was very good.

The sushi wasn’t very good. But you can’t expect all-you-can-eat high-quality sushi  at these cheap buffet prices.  If you want good sushi, go to a good sushi/Japanese restaurant.

Service: Used plates were taken away promptly, and drinks refilled.

Perceived Value: I’d rate the value 5 out of 5.  $5.39 (plus 1.19 drink) for lunch, and $7.99 (plus drink) for supper, plus tax.  Crab legs available for dinner, but not lunch.

Those are the Monday through Thursday prices. Weekend prices are a bit higher, but I forgot to take note.

Bottom line: $7.11 (including drink and tax) (not including tip) for lunch is an EXCELLENT deal!  (Mon-thurs price.)

Very friendly staff, and the waitresses were among the sweetest people around.

My restaurant reviews: 2008, 2007.

Here are my Indianapolis area restaurant reviews for 2008:   http://tinyurl.com/72jvb2

Here are my Indianapolis area restaurant reviews for 2007:  http://tinyurl.com/737udc

One of only 2 Ethiopian restaurants in Indianapolis.

Major Restaurant East African Authentic Food
1150 S Mickley Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 240-2700

Major Ethiopian restaurant, 1150 S Mickley Ave, Indpls, IN 46241

picture stolen/borrowed from www.yelp.com

I finally ate here at Major. Wonderful. Very good. Worth the trip.  Will write more details later.

Other Ethiopian restaurant is Abyssinia, 5352 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, (317) 299-0608

Teff flour in Indianapolis

Teff flour is used to make injera ( enjera ) bread. It’s kind of expensive, but it’s higher in nutrients than regular flour, and has interesting properties and a unique taste. Injera/enjera bread is served at Ethiopian restaurants, and is a staple of Ethiopian cuisine.

I’ve added a little teff flour to my muffin recipes, and it makes then a little lighter and fluffier.

It is for sale at Addis Market Exotic Ethiopian Store, 3654 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Phone: 317-972-7880.

UPDATE, December 21, 2008: Unfortunately, this store is now closed.