A few months ago, I shared news about a new Indian fast food joint that was replacing the old Haddad's space on 31st Street near Ditmars Blvd. Well it's officially open for business, so I walked in, grabbed a menu and took in their surroundings.
Although I can't say much in terms of ambiance - it's a no-frills fast-food joint - however the food offering seems promising. Here's a sampling of the menu in case you're thinking it over and feel inclined to try it:
Appetizers:
Veggie samosa (2 pieces) - Crispy triangle pastry filled with assorted veggies...$2.95
Paneer Pakora (4 pieces) - Homemade cheese stuffed with fresh mint sauce and deep fried...$4.95
Bhelpoori - Mixture of crisps with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and tamarind sauce...$3.95
Prince Non-Veg Platter - Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, chicken leg and chicken pakora...$8.95
Tandoor Specialties:
Tandoori Chicken - Marinated in yogurt and light spices cooked in a clay oven...$6.95 (half), $11.95 (full)
Lamb Kabab - Ground lamb cooked with light spices, bell peppers and onions...$5
Prince Tandoori Grill - Grill with tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb kabab, sheekh kabab and shrimp...$13.95
Veggie Specialties: ($4.95 - half, $7.95 - full)
Chana Saag - Chick peas cooked with spinach and corriander
Dal Makhani - Lentil delicacy tossed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic cream
Navrattan Curry - Chopped assorted veggies prepared in a rich gravy
Paneer Bhurji - Cheese cooked in punjabi tadka style
Non-Veggie Specialities:
Chicken Curry - A homestyle aromatic herb chicken curry...$5.95 (half), $9.95 (full)
Chicken Makhani - Chicken tikka in a garlic tomato sauce...$5.95 (half), $9.95 (full)
Lamb Saag - Lamb cooked with spinach, mint and coriander...$5.95 (half), $10.95 (full)
Lamb Bhuna - Marinated lamb, slow cooked with fresh whole herbs...$5.95 (half), $10.95 (full)
Goat Vindaloo - Goat and potato cooked in onion, gravy and a touch of ginger...$6.95 (half), $11.95 (full)
Bread Specialties:
Garlic Naan - Stuffed with seasoned garlic...$2.95
Peshwari Naan - With raisins and nuts...$2.95
Paratha - Whole wheat multi-layered bread...$2.95
Gobi Paratha - Seasoned cauliflower...$2.95
Onion Kulcha - Soft bread with spiced onions...$2.95
Dessert:
Gulab Jamun (2 pieces) - Golden fried balls soaked in honey syrup...$1.95
Ras Malai (2 pieces) - Ricotta cheese bathed in sugared milk...$1.95
Prince Indian Grill - 22-49 31st Street, Astoria NY 11105
718.606.2277
N/Q Train to Ditmars Blvd
