The Most Delicious All-You-Can-Eat Dining Experience In New Mexico You'll Absolutely Love
By Juliet White
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Published August 09, 2017
All-you-can-eat buffets are perfect for when you’re in the mood to sample a lot of different things, have fussy dining companions, or are simply seeking good value for money. While filling, the experience isn’t always flavorful or fresh. And you usually don’t associate buffets with sophisticated, peaceful decor. Well, Curry Leaf is different. It’ll blow your buffet expectations out of the water.
This Indian restaurant opened in Albuquerque last year but its owner, Narenda Kloty, is no stranger to either New Mexico or to owning and running Indian restaurants. Remember Bombay Grill, and India Palace (in Santa Fe)? Kloty used to own both eateries.
From the outside, Curry Leaf is somewhat nondescript. However, once you step inside, you know this is no ordinary buffet.
The décor is minimalist and the buffet items are showcased in copper tureens, making the display as appealing to the eyes as it is to the nose.
Peruse the array of offerings.
Curry Leaf doesn’t limit itself to the Northern Indian cuisine most commonly found in the U.S. Here, you’ll find Indo-Chinese dishes along with Southern Indian ones. Guess what's great about Southern Indian food?
Seasoning. Spice levels are complex enough to satisfy New Mexican palates. Since some items may be unfamiliar, a buffet is the ideal way to figure out your favorites.
Select classics, like tandoori chicken…
…Then branch out with upma, a Southern Indian dish made from semolina or rice flour.
Don’t miss the butter chicken (also called chicken mahkani) or the samosas. Carbs are definite winners here. Try some poori, a deep-fried bread.
And load up on the garlic naan – it’s perfectly prepared.
Dosas at Curry Leaf are cooked to order.
At many buffets, vegetarian options are limited. That’s not the case here. The Madras tomato soup is scrumptious, as is the dal makhani (a black lentil dish originating in Pakistan).
You won’t be able to stop at one plate... And fortunately you don't need to!
Curry Leaf’s lunch buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The restaurant reopens for dinner at 5:00 p.m.
It is located at 6910 C Montgomery Boulevard NE in Albuquerque. For more info.
Have you dined at this delicious restaurant yet?
You may also be interested in our past article: “7 Restaurants In New Mexico Where Your Meal Is Free If You Can Eat It All .”
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