Indian food thread

[Golden_Rhino]

Lippy posted this in the suggestion thread:

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I would love to see someone with a passion for it create an Indian food thread. I frequent a small buffet style restaurant near my campus and am in love with it.

The only thing is, I have NO idea what I am eating. All of it is incredibly flavorful which is a fantastic contrast to most of what I eat in dull Minnesota.

I know I really like vegetable curry on a bed of biryani, but I don't really know what either of these things are?

Inform me Mr. Indian Food Afficiando of El D's Forum.

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I have the same problem. I like Indian food, but never really know what to order.

I am hoping that this thread will give some hints, tips and recommendations for all

ED: Edited to narrow this down to Indian food. OP was also interested in other ethnic foods including Korean, so let's get some other threads going after we get a good handle on Indian.