The food is spectacular and unlike most Indian places, the service is pretty good and the atmosphere is inviting and cozy. I've been here at least 30 times and I've never had anything that was poorly prepared or less than expected.\r
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The Bombay Chicken is perfectly seasoned and falls off the bone. The Korma is rich and zesty without the clumpy texture I've had at other Indian places. The Behl Puri is always fresh and crunchy. The chicken soup here is absolutely a must have every time I go. The lamb tikka masala is tender and juicy without the strong gamey taste that turns some off to lamb. I even like the coconut curry and I hate coconut.\r
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Every time I'm in here I see a celebrity too. The last time I saw Ronny James Dio. I've seen Zach Braff, Kirsten Dunst, Don Henley, Emma Thompson, Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and others.\r
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I've read some complaints about the service which I'd like to address. Indian's don't have the same demands we Americans do. You will have several people attending to your table, so don't be annoyed if the person that takes your order doesn't bring your check. Just signal for help and ANYONE will take care of you with a smile and genuine appreciation. This is how most restaurants handle service outside of the US. The staff at Great India Cafe is more attentive than ANY other Indian restaurant I've been to. I\r
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In short, expect great food, good service, pleasant atmosphere. What more could you want? Don't listen to the reviews from the grammatically challenged and the pompous ""authorities on indian cuisine for 35 years"". There are a half dozen Indian places between my house and The Great Indian Cafe. While I've eaten at all of them, I usually drive past them all to eat here because it's the best place in town.
Pros: great food, decent service, nice atmosphere, celebrities galore
Cons: pretty much have to valet, but it's cheap and prompt
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