In addition to their phenomenal, healthy-yet-traditional menu, India Restaurant on Providence's East Side is also increasingly becoming a hot spot for Indian and Middle Eastern Culture in Rhode Island. They've got bellydancers and a henna artist (or two!) every Friday and Saturday night, along with great world music and bollywood movies on silently on the screen (w/ subtitles so you can follow the plot). Their Sunday brunch is a great value, too. They've got so much going on that it's hard to say when is best to go! But pick a weekend date, and reserve the back fireplace area if at all possible... it's very cozy, and clearly the best seat in the house.
Pros: great food, ambiance, service, special events, free henna, bellydancing
Cons: there's a wait some Friday and Saturday nights ... call ahead to reserve a table to avoid it!
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