Raider18
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Loc: West Side
Reg: 03-07-11
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01-24-14 03:47 PM - Post#165810
This is the new Indian Food Place on Customer and McDermott. This place was my first attempt at Indian food and I LOVE IT. I've had three different dishes so far and all three were great. You can have them adjust the spice level however you like. If you are anxious on what to ordere do like I did and tell them what you like and they'll point you in the right direction.
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bsnelson
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Posts: 873
Loc: Allen, TX 75013
Reg: 10-14-05
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01-24-14 11:28 PM - Post#165816
In response to Raider18
I just tried it based on seeing this thread! I got chili chicken and lamb vindaloo, and holy crap, the chili chicken was INCREDIBLY hot, even more so than the vindaloo! Still, both were delicious, as was the butter naan that I got to sop the sauce up. The lamb was very tender and lean, with big chunks and lots of them
Yummy stuff, for sure!
Brad
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AA
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Posts: 859
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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01-25-14 08:23 AM - Post#165820
In response to bsnelson
I've never had Indian food but always wanted to try it. Is there a known "beginners" dish that I should get my feet wet with?
Also, is coconut common in Indian food? I can't say I would have ever thought that
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Raider18
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Posts: 128
Loc: West Side
Reg: 03-07-11
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01-25-14 11:15 AM - Post#165822
In response to AA
I was a newbie too. So far I have tried the Tikka Masala, chicken 65 and Korma. All 3 were fantastic, but I would say the Korma is my favorite so far.
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hollowel
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Posts: 188
Reg: 01-29-07
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01-26-14 11:47 PM - Post#165853
In response to Raider18
I would say Butter Chicken would be a good beginners dish for Indian food.
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V-Girl
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Posts: 2889
Loc: Allen, TX, US
Reg: 07-12-01
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01-26-14 11:48 PM - Post#165854
In response to AA
I've never had Indian food but always wanted to try it. Is there a known "beginners" dish that I should get my feet wet with?
I think Tandoori chicken might be a pretty safe bet?
Crazy doesn't even begin to cover it. 
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bsnelson
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Posts: 873
Loc: Allen, TX 75013
Reg: 10-14-05
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01-27-14 02:05 PM - Post#165860
In response to V-Girl
I ended up getting takeout from here two nights in a row! They serve some seriously good food here. Yum! Do understand, though, that unlike some other places, these guys can bring the heat. Don't ask for it extra hot unless you really know what you're doing!
Brad
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V-Girl
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Posts: 2889
Loc: Allen, TX, US
Reg: 07-12-01
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01-27-14 09:33 PM - Post#165865
In response to bsnelson
It's near my daughter's dance studio so I guess we need to try it soon. I pass it multiple times a day.
Crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.
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Don4
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Posts: 523
Loc: Allen 1993
Reg: 04-11-06
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01-27-14 09:56 PM - Post#165866
In response to V-Girl
A Link to the Coconut Express website.
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MelissaM
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Posts: 215
Reg: 01-02-04
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01-28-14 10:39 AM - Post#165869
In response to AA
Is there a known "beginners" dish that I should get my feet wet with?
I don't know many dishes, but my favorites are tikka masala & korma. I love vindaloo too, but don't go there unless you can stand the heat. Tandoori chicken is always fabulous too, but I like stuff with sauces.
Thanks for posting about this place; it's near the house and I will definitely stop by to try it out!
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javaprincess
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Posts: 151
Reg: 06-01-10
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01-29-14 03:11 PM - Post#165897
In response to AA
I've never had Indian food but always wanted to try it. Is there a known "beginners" dish that I should get my feet wet with?
Also, is coconut common in Indian food? I can't say I would have ever thought that
I don't encourage buffets these days, but for a beginner to Indian food, I'd recommend trying out a lunch buffet first. You'll get to taste a little of everything to find out what each dish is about.
My favorite is korma and tikka masala too. Korma is a creamy sauce, and you can taste the crushed cashews in the sauce, just really yummy.
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Gvn2Fly
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Reg: 04-03-13
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01-29-14 06:21 PM - Post#165907
In response to javaprincess
I've only eaten Indian food in the lunch buffet format (A few in Addison, Dallas, and Plano)and I agree that it's good for beginners. Is this Allen's only Indian restaurant? I can't wait to give it a try..looks really good from what I have read online.
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Raider18
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Posts: 128
Loc: West Side
Reg: 03-07-11
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01-29-14 06:59 PM - Post#165910
In response to Gvn2Fly
Can't stay away from this place. Had the chili chicken and it was awesome!!
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hoofdpijn
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Posts: 191
Loc: West Allen
Reg: 03-17-06
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02-03-14 12:37 PM - Post#165992
In response to Raider18
We stopped in on Saturday for dinner and really liked it. We were only ones in there but there were at least 5 take out orders processed while we were there.
I had the lamb vindaloo and my wife had the curry chicken. Both were excellent along with the order of rice and naan that we had.
I would call this place the Pho Crystal or Chitos [sniff] of Indian food and I mean that in the most complimentary of ways. My wife and I like little hole in the wall places and Coconut express fits right in with out tastes.
Personally, the name makes me think it's a fast food chain type place but it's really just a small family restaurant. We enjoyed our food and will be going there regularly.
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PartyOfEight
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Posts: 303
Reg: 12-09-07
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02-03-14 04:25 PM - Post#165998
In response to AA
I've never had Indian food but always wanted to try it. Is there a known "beginners" dish that I should get my feet wet with?
Also, is coconut common in Indian food? I can't say I would have ever thought that
If you're a newby, I recommend any meat from the tandoor and you'll be hooked. Chicken Tikka and an order of garlic naan, you'll be back for more. Not seeing any lamb or goat on the tandoor menu, but I can only read the to-go menu. I really need to try this place. The only decent Indian food for some time has been a buffet on GWB past Plano.
Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.
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PartyOfEight
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Posts: 303
Reg: 12-09-07
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02-28-14 03:10 PM - Post#166511
In response to PartyOfEight
The shrimp masala just rocked my world. I will be back again and again. When I arrived this afternoon, the entire dining area was packed with Indian contractors who were thoroughly enjoying their meals. Can't ask for a better endorsement than that. The smells hit you as you walk in the door. Two thumbs up for the kitchen crew at Coconut Express. 
Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.
Edward Abbey |
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