The local restaurant scene has expanded with the arrival of Indian Grill House, an eatery that recently opened its doors in Quincy.

Adding to the growing variety of international cuisine options in the area, you can satisfy any and all curry craving with a short five minute drive to 18th and State St.

Indian Grill House offers two option in regards to customer experience; take out and dine in. To complete a thorough review, I decided to experience both.

Their menu, expansive and deliberate to delivering an authentic cultural experience, has both vegetarian and meat options. Prices range for a meal between $13-$20.

My first experience at Indian Grill House was with takeout for a friend’s birthday dinner. I ordered Butter Chicken ($15.99), Chicken Tikka Masala ($15.99), and two orders of naan (each $4.00). Ordering takeout on a Sunday night meant the wait time totaled up to an hour but, the consensus reveals it was worth the wait.

“I was pleasantly surprised. It was so flavorful but creamy at the same time. I really liked the butter chicken, I thought the food had enough flavor to stand on its own. I was crazing it last night, so I will definitely be coming back,” Alexis Stufflebeam said, who had never had Indian food prior to this.

The Chicken Tikka Masala was a fan favorite, a spicier version of its sister, Butter Chicken. Each entree came with a side of rice, and the order total came out to $42.49.

A few days later, I went in for further inspection of the menu, opting for a dine-in experience. I went in at 4:30, and was seated right away. The interior is an ambient space, and customer service is quality.

This time, I ordered Indian dishes I had never tried. Samosas ($4.99), a Mango Lassi ($4.00), and Tandoori Chicken ($16.99).

The samosas were incredibly savory and butter, accompanied by sauces like mint and tamarind chutney. Each dish was unique in its own right, a flavor experience something everyone should try.

“I’ve never been to an Indian restaurant before, but everything had a lot of flavor. It had really good portion sizes and my drink tasted like mango yogurt. I’m always excited to try new things and this restaurant provided a really good experience,” Alyssa Welko said, who had tried the dishes with me.

My total came out to $32.77 with tip. While this may not be the easiest meal for college students to pick up on a lazy Tuesday, it offers a unique experience that is new to the Quincy streets. Word has spread across campus, and some students are eager to give it a try. Morgan Schrock, who is familiar with Indian cuisine, is especially excited to visit the new local spot.

“I’ve heard such great review about them, and I can’t wait to go. I love all spice, especially Indian food,” Schrock said.

Whether it becomes a campus favorite remains to be seen, but for now, Indian Grill House is bringing a fresh take on Indian cuisine to Quincy, adding to the city’s growing dining landscape.

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