Taste Of India - Sherman Oaks

Taste of India is a tucked away unique establishment that is family run and offers fresh-tasting authentic Indian cuisine. Our decision to try this cozy restaurant one evening turned out to be a terrific idea. We entered the venue and were seated in a comfortable booth as we were approached by a smiling server, received menus, and were warmly welcomed to the restaurant. Our bottle of wine was opened and poured, as we started to review the menus to decide what our evening indulgence would be. A multitude of options awaits patrons at Taste of India. After several minutes debating our dinner options, we placed our orders, sipped our wine, and settled in for a meal we would not soon forget. Our order of Garlic Naan $2.50) was hot, freshly-baked, and flavorful with the addition of fresh garlic and parsley. It was a sufficient amount of bread for the two of us, and we felt it to be of excellent quality. Additionally, requests of Plain Basmati Rice and Raita both $2.95 apiece) were sensational additions to the meal we were about to embark on. Basmati rice is one of my favorites. Indian cuisine just isn’t the same without it. The chilled creamy Raita contained diced tomatoes, cucumber and herbs and was extremely refreshing and went very well with everything we indulged in. The carrot-pickle sauce and mint-green chili pepper table sauces were very spicy, however we both thoroughly appreciated the third table sauce, a tamarind sauce, which reminded me of sweet dates. Exceptional with every facet of our meal. The Chicken Tikka Masala was ordered mild, as we didn’t want our meal too spicy. It arrived steaming and perfectly prepared, as we expected. The boneless chicken in this presentation is cooked inside a clay oven with a curry sauce that has a flavorsome full-bodied essence. The Lamb Tikka $13.95) was hearty and succulent. Chunks of tender lamb meat were marinated in a special sauce before being roasted in a tandori oven. The result was clearly amazing in flavor, visually stimulating, and the aroma of the sauce and meat alone has my mouth watering to taste this colorful creation. Am addition of fresh sliced onions and green bell pepper were also mixed in, and a lemon wedge was placed on the side of the platter. A terrific experience overall, Taste of India was extremely pleasing to us. We’ll keep this establishment in mind when we’re in the valley craving unforgettable Indian cuisine. ESTABLISHMENT DECOR: The restaurant is nicely appointed with calming hues in the dining room, comfortable seating arrangements, and offers a welcoming ambiance. FOOD DRINK: The cuisine we enjoyed was excellently cooked, with beautiful presentations upon being served to our table. We brought our own wine for a minimal corkage fee. LOCATION: Taste of India is located at 13903 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. HOURS: Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, with a Saturday Champagne Brunch from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and a Sunday Champagne Brunch from 12 PM to 3 PM. Dinner is available Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, as well as on Saturday from 3 PM to 10:30 PM and also on Sundays from 3 PM to 10 PM. SERVICE STAFF: The service at Taste of India was efficient, friendly, and our server was happy to make recommendations. PRICE VALUE: Terrific variety and quality of Indian cuisine for a very acceptable price. We were very happy with the value of what we ordered. CORKAGE FEE: $6.95 per 750mL bottle. CONTACT INFO: Phone: 818) 501-5550, Website: [hidden link] PARKING: parking is available via the lot in front of the eatery, or there is metered street parking available along the side streets. TOTAL BILL: Our final bill totaled $39.40 including tax) for an order of Lamb Tikka, the Chicken Curry Masala, Raita, Garlic Naan, a side of Plain Rice and the Gulab Jamun for dessert.