6. Gill's Indian Bar & Grill

THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA (no kidding!). We go to Gills Indian Bar & Grill in Manchester, NH, whenever we have a chance. This is wonderful place to eat. We discovered it a year or so ago and since then we have been regulars. We like to go in the afternoon when they present a buffet lunch, which is 7.99 per person. Authentic Northern Indian, Punjabi; if you are familiar with this cuisine you will appreciate the Gill family-run restaurant. Mr. Gursharan S. Gill and his family put together a delectable luncheon buffet every day of the week. We are always greeted by the enthusiastic and respectful Mr. Gill himself, who expresses freely how this restaurant is his heart. Our experience here has us convinced that this is true. We watch as Mr. Gill greets all of his patrons and makes everyone feel welcome and at home. The food is sublime. On this buffet you will find interesting dal soups and warm coconut soup. A traditional array of condiments such as mango chutney, sweet tart tamarind, and cool spicy mint chutney. The naan breads come with the buffet and are always fresh. (If you get there and the naan has been eaten up from the buffet, he will bring it right to your table!) They offer a wonderful array of vegetable dishes, as well as a variety of meat dishes, including lamb curry, goat curry, chicken biryani, butter chicken and of course Tandoori chicken which is so authentic, tender and amazing! They also include at least four different salads to choose from, fresh garden salad, cachumber salad, fruit chat salad, and sometimes even a fresh tomato salad in a balsamic vinegar dressing can be found. We never tire of this buffet, as Mr. Gill is always introducing new and exciting dishes from his dinner menu to this wonderful lunch, yet certain things are always present, such as the Tandoori chicken and a traditional Kheer desert. Mr. Gill also makes a wonderful pot of fresh brewed Chai tea, and his Mango Lassi ; a cool refreshing and delightful mango smoothie that will knock your socks off! Going for lunch at Gill’s is a wonderful way to learn about authentic Indian cuisine and find what you like best, so that when you go for dinner, the offerings on the dinner menu are familiar. Everything is made fresh and Lunch is from 11:30 to 3:00. We recommend going early before everything gets eaten up! Gill’s Indian Bar & Grill is easy to find. Follow the signs to “Gill” stadium from anywhere on the south side of Manchester, Gill’s Indian Cuisine is across the street from the stadium at 245 Maple, in the plaza at the corner of Valley and Maple, Manchester, NH.

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