January 3, 2006
Star of India – A Shining Star of Indian Cuisine in Austin, TX - by Deanna Couras Goodson
Located at 2900 W Anderson Lane, off of the Mopac Expressway (Steck/Anderson exit), the Star of India is relaxed, affordable and very comfortable. They have a fantastic, daily buffet for lunch and dinner. I’d recommend that highly. You get bread, soup, salad, meat and vegetable entrees as well as dessert. You can’t beat the amount – and quality of – food you get for the price!
Entrance to the restaurant
The Tandoori Chicken is very good as is the Tikka Chicken. I love me some naan; and the Star of India doesn’t disappoint. It’s not greasy and it’s cooked tandoori-style (in the oven). The Keema Naan is stuffed with spiced, ground lamb. So yummy! It’s almost a meal in and of itself. The rice is to die for – at least, my 3 year old thinks so. She’s quite the rice connoisseur.
If you’re ready to splurge, why not try the Maharaja Dinner? It’s thus named because it’s fit for royalty. This enormous meal includes Chicken Pakora, spicy Prawn Bhuna, Saag Gosht, Boti Kebab and much more.
The staff is friendly; and, the ambience is pretty eclectic and very Austin! I highly recommend that you check out the Star of India as often as you can.
