Location: 3303 N. Verdugo (Glendale)
Type of restaurant: Indian
We stipulated: For lunchtime on a semi-dreary Saturday, we wanted something warm and hearty, and not too far away. I decided to type "Glendale" into Chowhound to check out what everyone's talking about at the moment. India's Flavor came up a few times.
What we ordered: Chicken Tikka (tender boneless chicken breasts subtly marinated with yogurt spices and barbecued on skewers in tandoor, $10.95); Bengan Bhartha (a puree of tandoor baked eggplant, sauteed onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger, $7.95); plain naan (classic leavened bread made with white wheat flour and baked in the tandoor, $1.50).
High point: What a nice surprise. We're constantly looking for decent Indian closeby, and there just aren't many. The chicken tikka had a nice tang too it, without being too spicy. And the bhartha -- the standard by which we judge all Indian eateries -- was the best we've had in a long time.
Low point: The environment isn't much; it's pretty much what you'd expect for a small eatery found in a strip mall. More annoyingly, it was FREEZING in there.
Overall impression: We love neighborhood eateries that offer something special. No one's going to say India's Flavor reps the best Indian meal in L.A. But that's not the point. It's tasty food served by people who know your name. (As we dined, another family walked it, and was warmly welcomed.)
Chance we will go back: Definitely -- not only is it in the Montrose portion of Glendale (our favorite Glendale spot) -- but it's by another one of our faves, La Cabanita.
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