I just had the most bizarre experience at Taste of India today. I walked in an asked an older gentleman in a waiter's uniform if I could place a carryout order. He said, Hello. I said hello back and asked if I could please place an order. He did not answer me at all. I thought maybe he didn't speak English, but I asked again, and he just looked over my head like I wasn't talking. I waited by the bar for a while, holding a take out menu. I was absolutely starving, and had to be in Calabasas in 25 mins, so I didn't want to drive anywhere else. I sat down at a table, assuming a waiter would take my order. 10 minutes passed, and no one acknowleged me or took my order. The waiter stood 5 feet from me and competly ignored me. I was the only person in the entire restaurant! I could understand if they were super busy or it was almost closing time. I finally walked up to someone speaking on the phone and, when they finished their call, placed an order. It was the Vegetarian lunch special, just curry and a salad. I was told it would be ready in 10 minutes, it took 25, and I was the only customer there. Needless to say, I was late to my appt, and didn't get a chance to eat. I used to eat at the champagne brunch all the time 3 years ago. I don't know if the ownership has changed or if I just happened to get a shift of trainees or something, but I won't be back. If one person had apologized for the wait or explained why the staff ignored me I wouldn't be so irritated.
Pros: food is pretty good
Cons: Bizarre wait staff
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