India Palace Among the Royalty of Restaurants in Nashua!

India Palace on Amherst Street in Nashua, New Hampshire is one of Nashua's hidden treasures. The initial view of this gem is very deceptive. India Palace is located in a small strip mall on the business strip that is Amherst Street. Upon first glance, it is very unassuming. For quite some time, I didn't even realize that a quality Indian restaurant was located there. However, one day, I and a few colleagues made our way there for lunch and I was very pleasantly surprised.

The restaurant itself is small. There are only two rooms for seating in addition to the kitchen area. There is no bar or lounge area. The rooms are very pleasantly decorated and are not cheesy at all. The walls are a beautiful rust color, original oil paintings adorn the walls and each table has a little lamp that contains a tea light candle, which is lit by the server when you are seated. Subtle, jeweled lamps hang from the ceiling, making the atmosphere intimate but not so dark that you cannot see the people that you are eating with or the food that you are eating. The restaurant as well as the restroom area is impeccable - sparkling clean. I have eaten at India Palace on numerous occasions and have yet to see it in any form of disarray.

The food is amazing. India Palace serves authentic Indian food. The chefs will tailor the spiciness of various decisions to your liking, so the food is never too spicy or not spicy enough. They have a large selection of appetizers, fish, lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes to choose from, including selections that can be cooked in a Tandoor oven. There is literally something for everyone and the hardest part about dinner will be deciding what to order. There are nights that I go there during which I wish that I could bring the entire menu home with me. Their prices are extremely reasonable as well, considering the quality and the quantity of food that you are provided with. I never leave India Palace without a bag.

My favorite dishes include the vegetable samosas (appetizer), the Tandoor mixed grill (which consists of shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetables grilled in the Tandoor oven), and spicy Chicken Vindaloo. I have yet to try dessert as I am often too full by the time the main course is over. The service is impeccable - prompt, attentive and respectful.

This restaurant is a must visit!