Still keeps an edge over others in its category. May not be very fancy but the flavors have kept up to the mark even after 10 years. Good job. Keep up the good work. Pros: Good taste Cons: ... More

Still keeps an edge over others in its category. May not be very fancy but the flavors have kept up to the mark even after 10 years. Good job. Keep up the good work. Pros: Good taste Cons: Service
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Please do NOT go to Banjara. It is amazingly over priced with very bad very slow service and mediocre food. I needed a dipstick to measure the amount of grease soaked into my eggplant. Who ever... More

Please do NOT go to Banjara. It is amazingly over priced with very bad very slow service and mediocre food. I needed a dipstick to measure the amount of grease soaked into my eggplant. Who ever heard of bland Vindaloo? And I never had a dried-out over-cooked Poori bread before going there this weekend. I can't believe the bill came out to $80 for 2 people! Why? Because there are rugs on the wall instead of Christmas lights? I'll just bring my shades and my own bottle (lousy wine selection) to one of the other 6th St spots and at least not feel ripped off. Pros: Sidewalk seating and No Christmas lights Cons: Bad service. Mediocre Food. High Prices
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This East Village staple has several things going for it - mostly that it relies on its reputation as a bang for the buck, and not its food, for its success. If you're willing to make exceptions... More

This East Village staple has several things going for it - mostly that it relies on its reputation as a bang for the buck, and not its food, for its success. If you're willing to make exceptions for taste, you can eat like a king for $20, as they load on complimentary relishes and serve generous portions. It's also a fun place in general, with the hundreds and hundreds of lights decorating the inside, possibly there to distract you from your food which is neither nor there as far as Indian food goes. It's a bit cramped inside, but they will accommodate groups up to 10 people. There's a bit of a neighborhood legend about this place, which is right on the edge of 6th street where all the Indian restaurants are. The stairs leading up to Panna also lead up to its next door neighbor, Milon, another Indian restaurant. Half of the fun is standing on the bottom, pretending to decide which place you will pick, while the staff call out to you and try to tempt you with promises of how good their food is. Rumor is that despite appearances, they share the same kitchen in the back.
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