Shalimar - Troy

Absolutely delicious! The rice is perfectly fluffy, and the Chicken Tikka Masala is packed with flavor and has a fantastic texture. The Raita pairs wonderfully with the Garlic Naan. Everything is exceptional, as always!

On a positive note, the garlic naan was fantastic! It was full of flavor and fluffy—definitely my favorite part of the meal. I'm not sure if the restaurant allows you to specify your preferred spice level, but if you enjoy spicy food, it's a good idea to mention that in your order.

The food was decent, but I felt overcharged for some items, especially given the portion sizes. A few weeks ago, I ordered Aloo Paratha from Shalimar in Latham, and it was fantastic with a generous portion for just $5. However, when I tried the same dish at Shalimar in Troy, it cost $8, and the portion was less than half of what I received before! My order, which included Aloo Paratha, Chicken Biryani, naan, and a small portion of Paneer Makhani, totaled $55 after fees, tax, and tip. That seems excessively high for a light lunch for two people.

The Lamb Curry was good but everything was watery and the Chicken Curry was like water down butter chicken and it lacked in flavor the Garlic Naan thought was the most delicious out of everything rice was good.

The tikka masala is not as good as it used to be : rice portion too small and sauce was watery and was a unnatural pink color