Comments on: Ella’s expands Indian food offering to Saturday http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/ News, Art & Life in Fayetteville, Arkansas Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:11:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: gregorio http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-11310 gregorio Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:41:27 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-11310 Just finished eating there today. It was awesome. I have travelled to India and have eaten Indian food there as well as in Europe. This is the closest I have ever found in the US. After speaking with the Chef, it turns out he learned Indian cuisine in England (any fan of Indian food knows that this is the best place in the world to have Indian cuisine). Great job! Great food! Greater naan! Just finished eating there today. It was awesome. I have travelled to India and have eaten Indian food there as well as in Europe. This is the closest I have ever found in the US. After speaking with the Chef, it turns out he learned Indian cuisine in England (any fan of Indian food knows that this is the best place in the world to have Indian cuisine). Great job! Great food! Greater naan!

]]> By: Jimbo http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-10859 Jimbo Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:30:58 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-10859 @yo. Again with the snobbery. Hating on Lucky Lukes for using white bread, and now Ella's for offering Indian food. I have enjoyed a few Tuesday Indian Buffets in the past month and my only complaint is the crowd of people (including many Indians) eating all the naan. I wait patiently on the next batch and take in all of the wonderful smells of fresh and tasty Indian cuisine for only 10 bucks!!! @yo. Again with the snobbery. Hating on Lucky Lukes for using white bread, and now Ella’s for offering Indian food. I have enjoyed a few Tuesday Indian Buffets in the past month and my only complaint is the crowd of people (including many Indians) eating all the naan. I wait patiently on the next batch and take in all of the wonderful smells of fresh and tasty Indian cuisine for only 10 bucks!!!

]]> By: yo http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-10853 yo Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:31:26 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-10853 Bland. Everything seemed to be missing two or three ingredients, something. I'm glad someone's trying to make a (limited) go with Indian Food in NWA again, just wish it didn't taste so soul-less, like food that would be served at a rest home. Everything seemed fresh and clean = BIG PLUS, but BLAND is not what I expect for Indian cuisine. Indians live in NWA, why not ask them what's missing? Learn the cuisine or don't serve it. Big ditto on the "Naan" not really being Naan. Something you would politely shove to the side of your plate in your stuffwhitepeoplelike.com friends' house. I will try it again. At least I won't get sick. But what a wasted opportunity if they don't learn to properly prepare Indian Cuisine. Tulsa and Little Rock are not that far away if we have to... (Note to chef: YOU should drive to try REAL Indian Food in Tulsa and Little Rock, so we don't have to drive there everytime we want decent Indian Food.) Bland. Everything seemed to be missing two or three ingredients, something. I’m glad someone’s trying to make a (limited) go with Indian Food in NWA again, just wish it didn’t taste so soul-less, like food that would be served at a rest home.
Everything seemed fresh and clean = BIG PLUS, but BLAND is not what I expect for Indian cuisine.
Indians live in NWA, why not ask them what’s missing? Learn the cuisine or don’t serve it.
Big ditto on the “Naan” not really being Naan. Something you would politely shove to the side of your plate in your stuffwhitepeoplelike.com friends’ house.
I will try it again. At least I won’t get sick. But what a wasted opportunity if they don’t learn to properly prepare Indian Cuisine.
Tulsa and Little Rock are not that far away if we have to… (Note to chef: YOU should drive to try REAL Indian Food in Tulsa and Little Rock, so we don’t have to drive there everytime we want decent Indian Food.)

]]> By: a. brown http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-9288 a. brown Fri, 08 May 2009 15:47:31 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-9288 I went on Saturday, and as a vegetarian I was very happy with the selection. There is more on the buffet than India Palace for vegetarians, in fact the selection is larger. The rice was just fine. I will say that India Palace would be where I would eat for the rest of my life, but since it's 2 hours away, that wouldn't make much sense. There were also three kinds desserts! And various chutneys and sauces, soup, and two kinds of basmati. And the chef came and talked to us and asked what we would like to see on the menu. I'd say that's pretty awesome. And for people averse to eating at Ella's (I know I was since I used to work there) the service was really warm and friendly, not high-falutin' at all. I went on Saturday, and as a vegetarian I was very happy with the selection. There is more on the buffet than India Palace for vegetarians, in fact the selection is larger. The rice was just fine. I will say that India Palace would be where I would eat for the rest of my life, but since it’s 2 hours away, that wouldn’t make much sense. There were also three kinds desserts! And various chutneys and sauces, soup, and two kinds of basmati. And the chef came and talked to us and asked what we would like to see on the menu. I’d say that’s pretty awesome.

And for people averse to eating at Ella’s (I know I was since I used to work there) the service was really warm and friendly, not high-falutin’ at all.

]]> By: Martin http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-9109 Martin Mon, 04 May 2009 18:29:43 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-9109 Not sure where you ate "Food critic", seems like you are trying to promote another restaurant to me. Why be jealous of others success? This is a good thing, great food, service, and a nice change in the Fayetteville restaurant world. Not sure where you ate “Food critic”, seems like you are trying to promote another restaurant to me. Why be jealous of others success? This is a good thing, great food, service, and a nice change in the Fayetteville restaurant world.

]]> By: roger http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-9100 roger Mon, 04 May 2009 15:35:55 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-9100 the veggie curry was amazing. kidney bean curry too... i would recommend this to anyone, even my worst enemy. not to mention the service is beyond spectacular. i'll be back on tuesday. the veggie curry was amazing. kidney bean curry too… i would recommend this to anyone, even my worst enemy. not to mention the service is beyond spectacular. i’ll be back on tuesday.

]]> By: Food Critic http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-9099 Food Critic Mon, 04 May 2009 15:26:47 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-9099 Mushy Basmati rice (worst I've ever had) Bland dishes (spices not fresh) Limited vegetarian choices Naan (Indian flatbread) not even close to the real thing Expensive. I left hungry and disappointed. NOT RECOMMENDED. My worst Indian food experience ever. If you want to know what Indian food should taste like, check out India Place in Tulsa (see link below). http://www.kcdesi.com/iptulsa/iptulsa.html Mushy Basmati rice (worst I’ve ever had)
Bland dishes (spices not fresh)
Limited vegetarian choices
Naan (Indian flatbread) not even close to the real thing
Expensive. I left hungry and disappointed.

NOT RECOMMENDED. My worst Indian food experience ever.

If you want to know what Indian food should taste like, check out India Place in Tulsa (see link below).

http://www.kcdesi.com/iptulsa/iptulsa.html

]]> By: halfdeserted http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8983 halfdeserted Fri, 01 May 2009 16:29:48 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8983 I crave dal, saag paneer, and mateer paneer. Will those be offered any time? I crave dal, saag paneer, and mateer paneer. Will those be offered any time?

]]> By: Jason http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8973 Jason Fri, 01 May 2009 15:55:03 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8973 The coupon will be posted tomorrow 5/2 for the $10 Indian lunch The coupon will be posted tomorrow 5/2 for the $10 Indian lunch

]]> By: Jason http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8972 Jason Fri, 01 May 2009 15:41:17 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8972 Go to http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/ellas-restaurant/ and print the page to receive the Saturday Indian buffet for $10! Go to http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/ellas-restaurant/ and print the page to receive the Saturday Indian buffet for $10!

]]> By: cheflyle http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8946 cheflyle Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:50:04 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8946 Sorry, people like it. I just received a case of butternut squash so look for that too on Saturday, I promise not to add chicken. Sorry, people like it. I just received a case of butternut squash so look for that too on Saturday, I promise not to add chicken.

]]> By: a. brown http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8938 a. brown Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:11:46 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8938 OH GOD WHY IS THERE CHICKEN IN THE SAAG. Please God, give me some saag paneer. OH GOD WHY IS THERE CHICKEN IN THE SAAG.

Please God, give me some saag paneer.

]]> By: cheflyle http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8933 cheflyle Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:14:27 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8933 a. brown. I will be serving three vegetarian curries this saturday; curried okra and cauliflower, roasted veggie curry, and kidney bean curry. Other vegetarian options saturday will include; garlic cilantro naan, onion bhajias, cucumber salad, tomato coriander soup, dill and cardamom basmati,yogurt and jaggery, sesame fried bananas, and spiced fruit. I will also make a south indian shrimp curry, (lamb)rojan josh(now with more spice), tandoori chicken, and chicken saag. If you happen to make it to ella's saturday, please ask for bill, i gladly accept any input especially on my vegetarian options. a. brown. I will be serving three vegetarian curries this saturday; curried okra and cauliflower, roasted veggie curry, and kidney bean curry. Other vegetarian options saturday will include; garlic cilantro naan, onion bhajias, cucumber salad, tomato coriander soup, dill and cardamom basmati,yogurt and jaggery, sesame fried bananas, and spiced fruit. I will also make a south indian shrimp curry, (lamb)rojan josh(now with more spice), tandoori chicken, and chicken saag. If you happen to make it to ella’s saturday, please ask for bill, i gladly accept any input especially on my vegetarian options.

]]> By: a. brown http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8930 a. brown Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:58:05 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8930 Can anyone vouch for the percentage of vegetarian dishes? Can anyone vouch for the percentage of vegetarian dishes?

]]> By: Jason http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8929 Jason Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:21:40 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8929 Roger, the Indian buffet is only for lunch on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm. Roger, the Indian buffet is only for lunch on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm.

]]> By: Todd http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8928 Todd Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:51:20 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8928 @roger: Ella's hours are <a href="http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/ellas-restaurant/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Checkemout. @roger: Ella’s hours are here. Checkemout.

]]> By: roger http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8926 roger Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:41:09 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8926 what are ella's hours on saturday? i'd love to try this for dinner if possible what are ella’s hours on saturday? i’d love to try this for dinner if possible

]]> By: sofresh-n-sogay http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8914 sofresh-n-sogay Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:51:58 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8914 I've been holding off on going back, since the couple times I went the rice was way overcooked and mushy. If that was Basmati, I'm confused. There were a couple dishes that were pretty good, but something about the food doesn't taste authentically Indian, like the gravy doesn't have the right mix of spice and depth of flavor. The fried bananas are a monstrous win! I'll head back in a couple weeks to see if things are better. I’ve been holding off on going back, since the couple times I went the rice was way overcooked and mushy. If that was Basmati, I’m confused.

There were a couple dishes that were pretty good, but something about the food doesn’t taste authentically Indian, like the gravy doesn’t have the right mix of spice and depth of flavor.

The fried bananas are a monstrous win!

I’ll head back in a couple weeks to see if things are better.

]]> By: skalmt http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8909 skalmt Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:28:04 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8909 Not trying to be the negative nancy here....like I said, I will definitely give it another shot. And I DID like the vegetable curry Jason! Not trying to be the negative nancy here….like I said, I will definitely give it another shot. And I DID like the vegetable curry Jason!

]]> By: sarahfortune http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2009/04/27/ellas-expands-indian-food-offering-to-saturdays/comment-page-1/#comment-8904 sarahfortune Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:55:38 +0000 http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/?p=7130#comment-8904 I can't wait to try it. Now I can, thanks to the Saturday addition! I can’t wait to try it. Now I can, thanks to the Saturday addition!

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