CurryMasala - Best Indian Food in South Dakota
- January 5, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Mike Smith Jr from arvindkkum@yahoo.com, Illinois
CurryMasala is an authentic Indian restaurant that has some great varieties of food. At the first thought, I was not very keen on visiting this place as I am not a big lover of spicy food. But, after I went to CurryMasala, my idea of Indian food changed thoroughly. They have some great combos with a very good curries. The mango lassi was exceptionally good.
The prices are great. For just $5 you can have a fantastic meal. If you visit Mount Rushmore, make sure you visit Curry Masala in Rapid City.
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Curry Masala
- June 13, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
Curry Masala is a relatively new restaurant (about a year old) and it opened in a strip mall. Usually that would turn me off of it, but luckily my aunt discovered this place a while ago and she took me to lunch. Since her hiking group frequents the establishment, she is already friend with the owner, a delightful Indian man with a great passion for his restaurant.
What struck me first was how inexpensive the food is. There are a couple of meal options available -- one dish with rice, two dishes with rice, and three dishes with rice (or bread, instead of rice) and they range in price from $3.80 to $5.75. Unbelievable, especially after you taste it.
The menu changes every week. When I was there, the rice was lemon rice. I chose the beef vindaloo and pepper chicken, but there were four other dishes to choose from, as well.
The mango lassi was a delicious milk-shake-like drink made from sweet mangos and spices. So, so good. The owner told us it's a great drink to order to prevent heartburn, since it coats the stomach and esophagus. It only costs $1.50. The chai tea is delicious and homemade right in the kettle on the stove; it also costs $1.50.
The desserts are exquisite and affordable, at $1.50. We shared the baklava and galub jamlin -- both were amazing. Our owner recommended the rice pudding as well, but that wasn't on the menu when we were there. I guess we'll just have to go back.
The restaurant doesn't look like much -- the chairs don't all match, you're served on paper plates. It's sort of like a cafeteria. But the food -- the food is NOTHING like a cafeteria. It's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to go back there.
There are also some cooking ingredients for sale -- various packaged rices and noodle dishes. The restaurant also occasionally offers cooking lessons. Space is limited, so sign up early.
It is cheap and delicious -- the best of both worlds. Don't miss it. It rivals the Golden Phoenix for my favorite Black Hills restaurant.
From journal Dining in the Hills