I would rate it higher, but the lunch box is not a great value. It mainly consists of rice and naan. I'm not a big eater, but I found myself unsatisfied, especially since the small portion of goat (only about half a cup) was mostly fat, bone, gristle, and tough meat. On a positive note, the vegetable masala dosa was excellent, but I prefer my coconut chutney to be served in the traditional style. This version is red and spicy. I also wonder why they don't offer a Mysore dosa on the menu. However, the accompanying sambaar was very good and had just the right level of spiciness.
My partner and I ordered delivery from Shirley's. Although it is on the pricier side, it's a reliable choice for the area. The entree portions are quite generous, but we did find the samosas to be somewhat small. When they say spicy, they truly mean it! We enjoyed the beef fry, even though it was a bit dry. The lamb korma was somewhat average in flavor, but it did have some nice pieces of meat. The naan had a texture that was a bit different from what I've had before, but it paired well with the dishes.
Consistently the most flavorful and delicious Indian food in this area. They are not shy with the spice! Takeout/delivery only for now. I would be first in line if they open a sit down place.Kid-friendliness: Our kids’ favorite is the chana masala (it’s spicy), the chicken korma is a great choice for non-spicy palates while still packing tons of flavor.
I am always hesitant to order Indian food because it never lives up my expectations, but I just had the chicken vindaloo from Shirley’s and it’s amazing! So much flavor and it tastes fresh. The portion size is also great! Best Indian food I’ve had in NY!!Food: 5/5
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For a restaurant to literally be a hole in the wall spot, the food is top notch authentic. Only knock I have is that in my experience the food is not really done by the time you have it set to be done at, but the food is so good I don’t really care that much.
As a Keralite myself, Shirley Aunty's food is absolutely delicious. We order catering trays from her for all of the important milestones in our lives and she always delivers consistently delicious food. Thank you to Shirley Aunty and the entire team!
Really delicious! I got butter chicken with naan. Food tastes very fresh and cooked well. The portion size is great, I have a whole serving left over. The butter chicken comes with white rice. I would get the garlic naan next time instead.Food: 5/5
I'm absolutely in love with Shirley's calamari! The baked chicken paired with her homemade bread is also fantastic.
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The food was delicious and the portions were quite generous. I also really enjoyed the mango lassi!
Wow! The shrimp wrap was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten.Food: 5/5
