Monday Munchies: Must-try Indian food in Bentonville
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The paneer tikka dosa. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios
I am thrilled friends demanded I try Vira's Indian Kitchen.
🇮🇳 State of play: Most of the Indian restaurants in NWA focus on northern Indian cuisine. But Vira's highlights southern Indian food, which means you'll see different spice blends, more seafood and plenty of coconut on its menu compared to other options.
🍛 What to try: If you, like me, have been missing out on dosas, then you, like me, should get your act together and try one. It's a crepe, which you stuff with a filling like spiced potatoes. I went with a paneer (a traditional soft cheese) tikka dosa ($16) and it made for an awesome appetizer. It comes with five different sauces so you can play with the flavor combos.
- If you like a rice dish, try a biryani with your preferred protein. You'll also find cashews and raisins in the dish. I ordered the chicken ($18). The flavors were spot on and the chicken fell apart.
🔥 Threat level: I ordered medium spice with the biryani and could have gone hotter, so don't be afraid to order spicy if you have a decent threshold.
🌶 The intrigue: Vira's has an array of vegetarian options, so if you or your fellow diners want a meatless meal, put it on your list. Unless you hate good food.
- 🌙 You night owls should also keep it in mind for late night takeout because it's open until midnight most nights.
📍 Stop by: 11am-9pm Sunday, 11am-9:30pm Monday and Tuesday, 11am to midnight Wednesday through Saturday at 3404 SE Macy Road Suite 16 in Bentonville