Address: | 4527 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA |
Phone: | +1 215-382-6000 |
Site: | desivillage.net |
Rating: | 3.8 |
Working: | 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–11PM 12–11PM 12–10PM |
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Penn Appétit
Situated west down Baltimore Avenue, Desi (pronounced DESS-ee) Village is a hidden gem in an already overlooked but foodie-approved section of West Philadelphia. Even from the outside, there is a welcome and warmth to its ambiance, not unlike the food itself. Abandon the all-you-can-eat approach and tailor your meal for your cravings: Desi Villages menu covers it all, from ajwain to zindagi. The reviewers typical meal starts off with a platter of pakoras, served with a plop of mouth-watering pudina chutney. Our curries arrive–malai kofta, paneer tikka masala, and saag paneer, say–not to discount the side of raw onion and garlic naan. We suggest going the family-style route: the more the merrier. Everything can be spiced just to your liking, so no capsaicin complaints there. The curries are clean, fresh, and flavourful. The malai kofta, those classic balls of vegetables and cheese, bathe in a savory tomato curry sauce, but arent drenched. Sop up the spinachy saag with your garlic naan, or taste some tikka, whatever you like. Both are scrumptious and smooth, flavored to the last detail. Or try some other nuggets: their chicken tikka is some of the best there is (or so weve heard, the authors are vegetarian), or have a go at more lamb vindaloo than you can shake a stick at. Top off your meal with a glistening gulab jamun, and youll see why this place is second to naan. --Timothy Sakhuja
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Randy Olson
We ate here for lunch on Saturday. What a treat! Both of the dishes we ordered were delicious, and the portions were quite generous. The prices are about what I would expect her for a sitdown restaurant in this area and came out to about $25 for two people. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. As the other reviews mentioned, the atmosphere leaves a little to be desired. This is a no-frills restaurant where the food is the primary focus. I wish they offered lunch buffets here! We will definitely be returning here in the near future.
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Elisabet Perez-Vega
The place is pretty quiet & the decor and ambiance was below average compared to other Indian restaurants I have eaten at. The service was quick. The garlic and plain naan was okay, not the best. The meals were reasonably priced & portions were on the smaller side. The meals were tailored to our desired level of spiciness which was good. I tried lamb from someone at my table which was the best plate and the dal that was ordered was delicious. I had chicken curry which was also good. I have had better Indian food but overall, it was good.
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Apoorva Babu
I ordered a vegetarian platter and vegetable jalfrezi for dinner and had it delivered. The samosas and pakodas in the platter were cold and chewy. They were probably prepared in the morning. The green chutney that came on the side was unusually green..like someone added green food color to it. The jalfrezi was too spicy and watery. For some weird reason, it had zucchini in it and the vegetable cuts makes me think it probably came from a bag of frozen vegetables. I would not recommend this place.
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James Bradford
I have only ever had food from Desi Village delivered, but I have always found their food to be delicious. It is always delivered quickly as well. The only thing keeping me from giving them a higher rating is that the price is far too high. There are Indian buffets mere blocks away that offer all you can eat of the same foods for the same price as one entree from here. That being said, the chicken masala is to DIE for.
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Oliver M
We ordered a takeout to be delivered and it arrived very quickly and by a polite driver - 10/10 for that! However the dishes we ordered were very bland, tasteless and mostly sauce with no substance which was disappointing. Weve eaten at a lot of great Indian places over the years but unfortunately wont be coming back to this one :(
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Cynthia Cutler
Four us all enjoyed our dinners - delicious vindaloo, spinach & shrimp dish and tasty eggplant entree & garlic nan - all came with basmati rice. 4 dinners with nan was $60. BYOB acceptable - we brought a growler from Dock Stree Brewery located a few blocks away.
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A Private User
I ordered out from Desi Village last week. I had no interest in actually eating in the restaurant. Taking all aspets of decor, service, etc... out of the picture, this place is still underwhelming. The food is mediocre at best. I wont be going back.
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Kelly Marceau
My fiancé and I had dinner and we cannot say enough wonderful things about the service and especially the food. It was my first time having lamb, WOW amazing! Everything was fresh, we will be back.
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A Private User
Only ever eaten take out. Atmosphere leaves much to be desired, which is standard for restaurants on the corridor. Delicious food, and great portions for the price.
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Angelina Handy
The food was delicious, and service was prompt. We went on a Saturday afternoon to kill some time after a play date drop off. Very glad we chose this place.
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sokeke6
I am a chicken tikka masala girl! Love eating it with nan!!! I have tried several other dishes but I wasnt impressed. The staff is nice and polite!
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Adam Musa
Great food... palak paneer is my favorite. Neat environment designed to fit the old Indian Tradition. You gonna love it.
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A Private User
A bit too expensive. New Delhi at Chestnut is the best food + value Indian bistro in this part of the town.
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A Private User
The service was great and the food was fantastic. A little pricey but not outrageous.
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Geoff Bliss
Delicious. It was taster than a something that I dont know what. I will return!
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Ashley
Fresh food & amazing taste combinations I would have never tried previously.
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Christina Griffith
Great people. Delicious food. Im sorry, did you say 3 samosa for 3.95??? OMG
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David Kalow
Excellent food, reasonable prices, nice people, reliable delivery
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Rajnish Dave
Blah! It was terrible mash up of routine ingredients.
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Lor Payne
Great food, great service....one if the best in philly
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Elise Droste
Love the food and pick up/delivery is super fast
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Michael Charlton
The food is Great, Authentic Indian cuisine!
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Gil
Awful food nothing fresh. Way over priced
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v Deniels
wonderful atmosphere
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Jerry Hamber
The CTM is wonderful
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Daniel A Cason
Delivery is great!