Minneapolis-St. Paul has long been a relative desert for fans of the creamy, deeply spiced cuisine typical of parts of northern India — there’s been a real lack of the food known as “Mughal,” after the 16th Century Mongol conquerors who once controled most of the modern-day Indian state. Gandhi Mahal brings Mughal comfort food to the Longfellow neighborhood with a vengeance, offering rich curries, fried appetizers and a novel lassi bar that includes sweet, salty, Badami (almond and pistachio flavored) and the more familiar mango version of the yogurt-based soft drink.
Decor is exotic and tasteful, service is warm, friendly and efficient, and the value is excellent.
BEST BET: The silken, deeply spiced and pleasantly sweet Shahi King Korma is emblematic of the best Gandhi Mahal has to offer.
Gandhi Mahal
Indian in Longfellow, Minneapolis
3009 27th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.729.5222
OWNER: Arshad Rahman
HOURS:
Daily 11:30am-10pm
BAR: Lassis Only
RESERVATIONS/RECOMMENDED?: Yes and No
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN: Yes and Yes
ENTREE RANGE: ($10 Avg.)
I agree with your best bet. The Shahi King Korma is outstanding and we order it every chance we get. Gandhi Mahal is our favorite Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. Go there.
Updates and Corrections about Gandhi Mahal:
Owner: Ruhel Islam
Bar: a very good selection of beer (micro and macro breweries including local to Indian) and a nice wine list to choose from.
Live music: Wed thru Sun evenings including Sitar and Tabla on Fri and Sat
Take out/delivery available
Gift Certificates also available