Address: 6910 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 884-2333
Website: http://www.indiakitchenabq.com/
August 2011: This review was written by GF Lady, the previous owner of GlutenFree Albuquerque.com and is used here with her permission.
India Kitchen is one of many restaurants I learned about because a user of this site was kind enough to send me an e-mail recommending their Chicken Vindaloo as a fantastic gluten-free meal. India Kitchen had been my favorite place to go for Indian food prior to living gluten free. Unfortunately, I incorrectly assumed that I could no longer eat there.
When I asked our server about gluten-free options, she informed me that everything on the menu was gluten free or could be made gluten free with the exception of the appetizers, the breads and one dessert. I was stunned. The menu is extensive, and it would have taken me a long time to order if I hadn’t had my mind set on Chicken Vindaloo. Our server also detailed the procedures they follow to prevent cross contamination before I even asked.
Chicken Vindaloo
The Chicken Vindaloo arrived in a large bowl and it was wonderfully hot and spicy. Then a separate plate arrived with rice, a cracker bread made from lentils and a small container with chutney and yogurt sauces. The meal was followed by a rich, perfectly spiced and not too sweet rice pudding. It was a treat to reacquaint myself with the wonderful tastes and textures of great Indian food. I was fascinated by the cracker bread which I don’t ever remember eating. It was light and crispy and great with the chutney and yogurt sauces.
India Kitchen recently celebrated their 25th anniversary and they pride themselves on their large selection of vegetarian meals. It’s no surprise that they’ve been successful for such a long time. Dining at India Kitchen is a wonderful experience!
Cracker Bread, Rice and Sauces