Comments on: Desi Food, in Theory

By: Dimple USrestaurant

Dimple USrestaurant — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:10:53 +0000

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By: narayan

narayan — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:55:30 +0000

Tamasha (1) : Amardeep was correct, if perhaps by accident. Many South Indians do indeed eat with their hands – which necessitates that the tongue too participate in the food handling. Ask around, and basta de clamar “chi”.

By: Johnny Valker

Johnny Valker — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:10:26 +0000

What do y'all think of Volga and Shalimar on Oak Tree? They have some good chicken makhani and decent lassi. Volga also has Thumz Up that was shipped here no more than a year ago.

The best pau bhaji in Bombay has to be at Amar Juice Centre in Parle (W)

By: SSK

SSK — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:43:49 +0000

23 Â· Andrew Jackson said

On a random note I just want to note how much of a baller amardeep is. His posts are always interesting and just plain fun most of the time. Good job.

True that! That is why I subscribe to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh feed of his blog.

His posts are always interesting. I think he tracks what I read online, and then blogs about it. This is the third time it has happened, it's scary!

By: kusala

kusala — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:34:45 +0000

Their business model is not to sell desi food, but rather, to sell Americanized desi food to hipsters.

Exactly what would make it so interesting to Professor Ray, in my opinion. Also, I'd argue that Hipster Desi Food joins a long and illustrious line: Hipster Asian Fusion, Hipster Italian Trattoria, Hipster Sushi Bar, Hipster French Bistro, Hipster White Trash Comfort Food.

See "Authenticity 101" in the course catalog.

By: Camille

Camille — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:18:55 +0000

Not to contribute to the devolution of this thread, but I think "Dosa" in San Francisco might have a little of this business model going on. However, if my memory is correct, most of the waitstaff were Anglo women.

The food in Dosa is also "Anglo-South Indian fusion" -- i.e., it tastes TERRIBLE. The waitstaff also have no idea of what the food on the menu entails. Their business model is not to sell desi food, but rather, to sell Americanized desi food to hipsters.

By: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:58:21 +0000

Anyone ever eat at Madras Cafe in New York city? Pretty good south indian food. Love the masala dosas. Although to be fair Ive never eaten near the temple in Queens.

By: nala

nala — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:38:45 +0000

Not to contribute to the devolution of this thread, but I think "Dosa" in San Francisco might have a little of this business model going on. However, if my memory is correct, most of the waitstaff were Anglo women.

Bah! Appropriation!

By: kusala

kusala — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:29:43 +0000

But imagine a more upscale Indian version of Hooters, with hot *exotic* desi women with long hair wearing saris and serving you platters of samosas and vadas. A place like that would be off the hook.

Excellent idea. someone get working on it. If there aren't enough Indian women willing to do it, hire Mexican women who look like Hayek.

Not to contribute to the devolution of this thread, but I think "Dosa" in San Francisco might have a little of this business model going on. However, if my memory is correct, most of the waitstaff were Anglo women.

By: brown

brown — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:00:33 +0000

Amaun,

I usually buy mutton at the butcher shops on Newark Avenue in Jersey city, it is a short train ride from midtown and downtown. There is also a small Hyderabadi restaurant on Newark Avenue which does a decent biryani, I have never asked them for paaya but I have had paayas at many Pakistani places.