House of India
House of India originally was opened in 1995 as a take-out and grocery store for Bermuda’s expanding Indian population. In 1998 owner Ashok Uppal, surprised by the demand for his Indian food, made the decision to close the grocery and focus his efforts on the cuisine. Additional footage was rented and the restaurant was born. It's one of only a handful of Indian restaurants in Bermuda.
Despite the lack of competition, the House of India is competitively priced. Like the sub-continent itself the menu is huge and varied and there’s something to suit all palate and dietary needs (many dishes are vegetarian, dairy or gluten free). Appetisers include classic Indian dishes like Onion Bhajiya (Sliced onions mixed with delicate spices and Gram flour and deep fried) and Pappadoms (flat crisp breads made from lentil flour, dry cooked over gas flame, served with chutneys). Homesick Englishmen will find solace in the rich sauces of the various Balti dishes on offer whilst the masochistic can find pleasure in the Chicken Jal Frazi (tender pieces of meat cooked with onions and green peppers). If your curry was little bit too hot cool down with a Lassi (Indian yoghurt). Indian Kingfisher beer is also available and achieves a similar effect.
Although its not quite a Himalayan trek, the House of India is located on the northern tip of Hamilton and a taxi is recommended. The restaurant is fairly small and reservations are recommended for dinner. If you can’t get a table a take-out service is available.