Heritage of India

I often go to Indian restaurants with my family and friends for special occasions. I think it's become more and more difficult to find restaurants that serve good Indian food without trying to "Amercanize" the cuisine. Last night I went to Heritage of India for a friend's birthday, and it was one of the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to.

One of the best things about the restaurant is that it has its own parking lot. Anyone whose tried to park on a busy NYC street, knows how difficult it can be to find parking! The restaurant's dim lighting and dark red decor provide a great intimate atmosphere that makes the largest of dinner parties feel very private. Be prepared to bring your table manners and hushed voices to this white tablecloth and red napkin restaurant!

The food of course is true to Indian cuisine and absolutely delicious. One of my personal favorites from the appetizer list is the stuffed mushrooms. I'm not sure what they're stuffed with, but they're crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and come with an amazing sauce! The dinner menu has the usual list of entrees to be expected at an Indian restaurant. The chicken tikka masala is always a good option but if you're in the mood for something spicier, try the chicken chilly. It's an Indian twist on Chinese chicken with garlic sauce. Another favorite is the biryani, a spicy rice dish. It takes a lot of effort to even make decent biryani but this restaurant's is the best. There are vegetarian and meat options to please all customers. For those of you who always order naan, try ordering the onion kulcha which has tons more flavor. The restaurant also has a great drinks selection. The mango lassi is good but can be quite filling. I'd go for a glass of spicy red wine like Chianti or Shiraz. I don't particularly like their kheer or ras malai, but the moong dal halwa is a perfect Indian dessert to end your meal!

The waiters at Heritage of India are very helpful. They have perfect timing in terms of bringing your next meal and refilling your water cup. If you call ahead of time and let them know of someone's birthday, they'll even bring out their Manhattan Truffle dessert with a candle!

Make sure you check out this Indian restaurant located on 2024 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY.