Delhi Palace on Montgomery Road in Silverton has been open for a couple of years and it’s turned into our go-to destination for its lunch buffet. I don’t know why we haven’t reviewed it before now, but I suspect it’s because like a comfortable shoe, we take it for granted even as we’re checking out something more glamorous that doesn’t fit well.
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| The Lunch Buffet |
The menu is extensive, but some of the favorites at Delhi Palace show up at the terrific (and reasonable) lunch buffet. It’s worth starting there and returning for dinner a la carte on another occasion.
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| Flavorful Chicken Dishes |
Delhi Palace can nail chicken every time. Regardless of the dish and the protein’s preparation, it’s always tender, which can be harder to pull off than one might initially imagine. The Chicken Tandoori is tasty and served in smaller portions than at other restaurants. That’s a good thing because a whole thigh or breast can sometimes be tough in spots. Plus, it gives the diner more room on the plate for
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| A Lunch Sampling |
some of the other dishes. Chicken in Butter Sauce is beautifully flavored, though mildly spiced. It’s a rich sauce like others at this restaurant, but it’s worth it. Their version of Saag Paneer, a staple on local Indian menus, is hands down the best in town. It’s creamier than others, but also more complexly seasoned. The Dal (Lentil) Soup has a citrus after-bite, which is intriguing. The Tomato Soup was also very good when I had it in the past. The Mango Lassi has a purer mango flavor and color than other versions I’ve drunk in the past.
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| Remodeled Dining Room |
The dining room has been spruced up recently, which has cut all decorative ties with the previous restaurants in this location. Unlike some other popular or well-established Indian restaurants in the region, Delhi Palace always looks neat and there isn’t spilled food from maladroit patrons. The gentlemen that serve and host are invariably competent and friendly in a quiet manner. One caveat: whether dining buffet style or a la carte, the portions are far more filling than they initially appear.
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