Taste of India Menu – West Hartford, CT

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : West Hartford, CT

Laid-back Indian restaurant drawing regulars for its lunch buffet & a la carte tandoori dishes. Based on 503 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Taste of India 06107

Address:
139 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107

Phone: (860) 561-2221

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Hours

Saturday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM

Menu

Beverages
Sweet Lassi
Yogurt drink.
$2.95
Mango Lassi
Yogurt-based shakes in mango flavour.
$3.95
Mango Shake $3.95
Masala Tea
Spiced darjeeling tea.
$1.95
Indian Chai Tea
Decoction of green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, ground ginger and black peppercorn together with black tea leaves.
$2.50
Coffee $1.95
Mango Juice $2.95
Orange Juice $2.95
Soda $1.95
Perrier Water $1.95
Bottled Water $1.95
Salted Lassi
Yogurt drink.
$2.95
Cold Appetizers
Kutchumber Salad
Indian style salad of freshly chopped vegetables slightly seasoned.
$5.95
Dahi Papri
Special chips, spiced to your taste, served with chickpeas, potatoes and topped with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$8.95
Chicken Salad
Cubes of marinated boneless chicken cooked in clay oven tossed in spices with cubes of cucumber and tomato.
$6.95
Boti Kabab Salad
Spicy. Cubes of marinated boneless lamb cooked in clay oven and tossed in a spicy sauce with onion and tomato.
$7.95
Shrimp Salad
Spicy. Fresh shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce with cubes of cucumber and tomato.
$8.95
Hot Vegetarian Appetizers
MoMo
7 pieces. A Nepali-style dumpling served with Nepali chutney.
$8.95
Aloo Tikki
Mashed potato patties dipped in chickpea batter.
$5.95
Onion Bhajia
Fresh onion fritters.
$6.95
Paneer Pakora
Homemade cheese deep fried in chickpea batter.
$7.95
Vegetable Pakoras
Spicy. Mildly spiced vegetable fritters.
$6.95
Vegetable Samosa
Spicy. 2 pieces. Crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced vegetable.
$5.95
Vegetable Platter
Assorted vegetarian appetizers.
$10.95
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Cut potato patties topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind sauce, chopped onion and chopped green chili.
$9.95
Samosa Chaat
Crispy patties topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind sauce, chopped onion and chopped green chili.
$9.95
Hot Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
MoMo Chicken
7 pieces. A Nepali-style dumpling served with Nepali chutney.
$9.95
Chicken Pakora
Cubes of boneless chicken marinated and dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried.
$9.95
Meat Samosa
Spicy. 2 pieces. Crispy patties stuffed with mildly spiced ground lamb meat.
$6.95
Chicken Wings
Homely Indian style chicken wings cooked in Tandoor oven.
$10.95
Shrimp Poori
Fresh shrimp flavored with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
$9.95
House Special Appetizer (Mixed Platter)
Assorted vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers.
$12.95
Tandoori Mixed Appetizer
Seekh kabab, chicken tikka and boti kabab.
$12.95
Kashmiri Kabab
Chicken breast marinated in special spices.
$14.95
Chhoila
Spicy. Chicken breast broiled in tandoor, sautéed with mustard oil, spicy ginger and garlic. Served with roasted peanut and bitter rice.
$10.95
Indo-Chinese Appetizers
Baby Corn Pepper
Baby corn marinated with ginger, garlic and stir-fried with onions.
$9.95
Gobi Manchurian
Batter fried cauliflower sautéed to delicacy.
$9.95
Soups
Lentil Soup $4.95
Mixed Vegetable Soup $5.95
Tomato Soup $5.95
Chicken Soup $5.95
Vegetable Hot & Sour Soup $5.95
Chicken Hot & Sour Soup $5.95
Mulligatawny Soup $5.95
Kabab (Tandoori) Specials
Paneer Tikka
Indian cheese cubes marinated with ginger, garlic and herbs skewers and cooked in clay oven. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Boti Kabab
Cubes of lamb flavored with ginger and garlic cooked in tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
$18.95
Chicken Tandoori
Marinated overnight in yogurt and freshly ground spices and broiled in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chunks of chicken delicately flavored and broiled in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Fish Tandoori
Fresh salmon delicately flavored and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
$20.95
Seekh Kabab
Lamb minced meat, seasoned with herbs and spices and grilled on skewers. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Shrimp Tandoori
Jumbo shrimp delicately spiced and marinated in yogurt and baked on skewers in tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
$21.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A platter of assorted tandoori delicacies, including chicken tikka, seekh kabab, boti kabab, shrimp tandoori, chicken tandoori and bara kabab. Served with basmati rice.
$21.95
Reshmi Kabab
Very tender pieces of chicken marinated in Indian spices with light creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Mixed Vegetables Grill
Mixed vegetables, including broccoli, green pepper, yellow squash, corn, onion and carrots, marinated in ginger, garlic and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chef’s Special
Chicken Madras
Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Karahi Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, green peppers and other special Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Madras
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Karahi Lamb
Lamb cubes cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers and special Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Karahi Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked in our special Indian style, spiced and sautéed with fresh tomato, onion and green pepper. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Shrimp Madras
Shrimp cooked in a special chili sauce with blended spices and coconut. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Karahi Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with fresh tomato, onions, green peppers and special Indian sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Goat Curry
Goat cube cooked with ginger, garlic, tomato and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Lamb Specials
Lamb Curry
Tender morsels of lamb served in a robust curry of tomatoes, ginger, onions and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Saag
Tender cubes of lamb cooked with spinach. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Jalfrezie
Tender cubes of lamb and freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with cauliflower, tomatoes, onion and green peppers. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Korma
Lamb cubes cooked in a mild rich sauce, with cashews and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Lamb Boti Kabab Masala
Pieces of lamb marinated over night and then simmered in light sauce of yogurt, onion and mild spices. Served with basmati rice.
$18.95
Lamb Pasanda
Lamb cubes cooked with lite creamy sauce, herbs, spices and cashew nuts. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Lamb Patia
Spicy. Mildly spiced lamb cooked in mango, tomatoes, touch of sugar, lemon juice, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy. Very hot and spiced lamb cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Rogan Josh
Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes in freshly ground spices and yogurt sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Lamb Mushroom
A lamb delicacy in a mild brown sauce with mushrooms. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Lamb Muglai Mushroom
Lamb and mushroom cooked in mild and rich gravy. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Seafood Specialties
Fish Curry
Fresh salmon cooked in Kerala style sauce with coconut. Served with basmati rice.
$18.95
Fish Vindaloo
Spicy. Very hot spiced salmon cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Fish Tikka Masala
Boneless pieces of salmon cooked with very mild tomato and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked with onion and fresh tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Shrimp Vindaloo
Spicy. Very hot spiced shrimp cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Shrimp Jalfrezie
Shrimp cooked in thick sauce with cauliflower, onions, tomatoes and green peppers. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Tandoori shrimp cooked in tomato creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$20.95
Seafood Curry
Salmon, shrimp, scallop and mussels cooked in tomatoes, ginger, onion and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
$20.95
Seafood Vindaloo
Spicy. Very hot spiced fish, shrimp, scallop and mussels cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Seafood Tikka Masala
Fish, shrimp, scallop and mussels cooked with very mild tomato and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$20.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked with spinach. Served with basmati rice.
$19.95
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$20.95
Biryani Rice Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spices and nuts with aromatic basmati rice. Served with raita.
$15.95
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Served with raita.
$16.95
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Served with raita.
$17.95
Shrimp Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Served with raita.
$19.95
House Special Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with shrimp, lamb, chicken, vegetables and nuts. Served with raita.
$21.95
Goat Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a special mix of mild spices and nuts. Served with raita.
$18.95
Plain Basmati Rice
16 oz.
$1.95
Plain Basmati Rice
30 oz.
$2.95
Vegetarian Specialties
Aloo Gobi
Spicy. Mildly spiced potato and cauliflower. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Aloo Matter
Green peas and potatoes cooked in a thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Aloo Palak
Potatoes cooked with spinach in a special blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Aloo Chole
Chickpeas with potatoes cooked. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant baked in an oven and finished with onion, ginger and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Baigan Masala
Small eggplant stuffed with chef’s special spices. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sautéed with onions and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Chana Masala
Spicy. Chickpeas cooked in a spicy thick gravy topped with chopped onions, tomato and cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
$13.95
Dal Makhani
A mix of lentils with kidney beans, flavored with ginger and cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
$13.95
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentil delicacy tossed in butter with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and special spices. Served with basmati rice.
$13.95
Mattar Paneer
Green peas and cheese cooked in a thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Mattar Mushroom
Peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild and rich gravy. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumpling in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Navrattan Korma
9 vegetables cooked with 9 spices, nuts and cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese and spinach. Served with basmati rice.
$14.95
Shaahi Mughlai Paneer
Homemade cheese simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Tawa Paneer Masala
Sautéed small pieces of homemade cheese with combination of bell pepper and fresh creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Specialties
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken marinated in ginger and garlic in tandoor with cream adn tomato. Served with basmati rice.
$17.95
Chicken Mushroom Muglai
Boneless pieces of chicken and mushroom cooked in mild and rich gravy. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Chicken Curry
Spicy. Skinless, boneless chicken cooked in our mildly spiced curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Saag
Chicken chunks cooked in a mild spinach gravy. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Jalfrezie
Tender chicken pieces with freshly ground herbs and spices sautéed with cauliflower, tomatoes, onions and green peppers. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender skinless and boneless chicken marinated in a blend of ginger, garlic, yogurt and herbs, baked in the tandoor and sautéed with tomatoes and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in a mild rich sauce, cashews and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Chicken Patia
Spicy. Mildly spiced chicken cooked in mango, tomatoes, and a touch of sugar, lemon juice, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy. Very hot, spiced chicken cooked with potatoes and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless pieces of chicken and mushroom cooked in mild and rich gravy. Served with basmati rice.
$15.95
Pistachio Chicken Korma
Boneless breast of chicken cooked in pistachio nuts, yogurt, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.
$16.95
Indo-Chinese Specials
Vegetable Hakka Noodles
Cabbage, carrot and vegetable sautéed with soy sauce and herbs.
$13.95
Chicken Hakka Noodles
Chicken and vegetable sautéed with soy sauce and herbs.
$14.95
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with vegetables.
$13.95
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with chicken and a touch of vegetables.
$14.95
Shrimp Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with shrimp and touch of vegetables.
$16.95
Paneer Chili
Homemade cheese cooked with freshly diced onions, tomatoes, green peppers, green chili in soy sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup and other special Indian spices.
$16.95
Chicken Chili
Boneless chicken cooked with freshly diced onions, tomatoes, green peppers, green chili in soy sauce, worsted sauce, ketchup and other special Indian spices.
$16.95
Indian Breads
Naan
Unleavened handmade bread baked in a clay oven.
$2.95
Garlic Naan
Clay oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh garlic and green coriander.
$3.95
Alu Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with potatoes mixed with herbs and spices and baked in tandoor oven.
$3.95
Basil Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh basil and baked in the tandoor.
$3.95
Panir Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with homemade cheese and herbs, baked in tandoor oven.
$3.95
Peshawari Naan
Leavened bread, stuffed with nuts, raisins and coconut, baked in tandoor oven.
$4.95
Keema Naan
Clay oven bread stuffed with minced lamb with herbs and spices.
$4.95
Chicken Naan
Clay oven bread stuffed with chopped tandoori chicken with spices.
$4.95
Onion Kulcha
Clay oven baked bread, stuffed with fresh onions and green coriander.
$3.95
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven.
$2.95
Poori $3.95
Plain Paratha
Unleavened multi-layered whole wheat bread.
$2.95
Aloo Paratha
Layered bread stuffed with potatoes and peas.
$3.95
Pudina Paratha
Buttered and layered whole wheat bread with dry mint.
$3.95
Combination Bread Basket
Garlic naan, alu naan, plain naan and roti.
$12.95
Tawa Roti
2 pieces. Unleavened whole wheat bread cooked in a tawa.
$3.95
Side Orders
Raita
Yogurt with cucumber sauce.
$2.95
Mixed Pickles $2.95
Mango Chutney $3.95
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Cheese ball dipped in syrup.
$2.95
Kheer
Indian sweet made from milk, rice and dry fruits, flavored with cardamom and blended with raisins.
$2.95
Ras Malai
Homemade cream cheese patties served in a sweet cream sauce flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios.
$3.95
Mango Ice Cream $3.95
Pistachio Ice Cream $3.95
Napkins and Utensils
Napkins & Utensils $0.00

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Reviews

Adam A
Fantastic place to get authentic Indian food. I recently got the Lamb Curry and garlic naan bread and was blown away by flavor. I will also mention that the hotness of the spiciness runs higher than expected, but that just means it’s good. I will definitely be back! Thank you!

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Faria Madhumita
We placed a phone order for dine in as we were heading there close to closing hour. The food arrived immediately after we arrived and the staff was friendly who I spoke with over phone. Portion size is really good and taste was OK. They’ll get many customers if their food tastes better. The free papad, chutney were below mediocre. I wish they focused on these tiny littly things as they are in a prime location. And could have easily become our fav Indian restaurants as we along with our friends often look for a decent Indian restaurant. We loved their quick service and portion.

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Stephan Berry
Butter paneer Marsala is a favorite of the family and I like to broaden my horizons with different dishes. We are no newbies when it comes to Indian cuisine and this place ranks high with spots to return to. Good food and flavor and great attentive service.

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qxicta m
After having dinner here a few times in the past 6 weeks, the food is good and the busy sit down and takeout traffic reflects that. So the dirty carpet speaks to the volume of visitors but it is noticeably weird to walk on.

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Natalie Kasipol
Food was good, about average of local Indian places. The chicken tikka masala was very creamy but a touch too sweet. The shrimp vindaloo was not spicy at all (I had requested spicy) and I’ve definitely had spicier vindaloo without asking for spicy before. The price is definitely on the higher side at $16-$18 per dish but we knew that before ordering. Mango lassi was good.

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sasidhar uppala
Place was good and tidy, Ambience was great, Staff was courtageuos, wait time was less compared to other Indian Restaurants, saw mostly Americans coming , We’ve order paneer tikka masala , Malai Kofta, Chapathi and Tea. Tikka masala was having more sweetness, Malai kofta was not that great (I had better ones in other places) Chapaties were really good and Tea was not hot. Over all good experience.

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Shruti Phansekar
One thing I loved about the restaurant is the food was actually spicy when you generally dont get here, even if you request for the highest spice level. The food was ordinary like the Dal tadka had chana dal in it so dont go with a lot of expectations. The food is ok, what we ordered was Dal tadka, mutter paneer and garlic naan and gulab jamun. Garlic naan was very soft and nice and the jamuns were perfect sweet and not over sweet. dal and sabji were ok. Nice customer service

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Karan More
I picked up my order of chicken Biriyani, veg Momo, chicken momo and soup.

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Reka Rekapalli
We had a delicious experience here.. The ambience was so traditional. The food was medium spicy and the taste was amazing.. Authentic and the meat was soft and the quantity was perfect. The staff were so friendly.. They put nice music with the language that we spoke on that day, that was awesome and we enjoyed a lot..

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ISSAC GEORGE
I recently ordered the biryani from this restaurant and was extremely disappointed with my experience. The dish was not even close to having an authentic Indian taste, which was really disappointing for me.

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