Tandoori Times turned out to be an impromptu Valentine's dinner for my husband and I. We just usually don't do dinner out on V-Day. Not that we have anything against the big day, but my idea of a romantic dinner out does not involve 50 other couples having their special dinner at the same time. Anywho, fondue was the plan, but I neglected to buy anything to dip into the imaginary cheese I also failed to buy.\n\nWe settled on Tandoori as neither of us had been there, just down the street from home, and we didn't expect it to be a major Valentine's destination. I was pleasantly surprised they were offering a complimentary rose for the ladies. Complimentary, as in free. No dude peddling his roses to unsuspecting men who may have previously neglected the flower ritual and know they are damned if they do (like a $5 rose is going to make up for screwing up the flower thing) and damned if they don't (he's so cheap, he couldn't even buy me a stinkin' $5 rose). Nice touch, no pressure, woman happy, all is well.\n\nWe started with the bread basket which had to be a concoction of Robert Atkins' evil twin. It had four kinds of Naan (plain, onion, garlic, and potato). We ate all we could and then some and still had leftovers. I had the chicken makhani which is a tomato based curry with herbs and spices. Perhaps a little too spicy if you can't tolerate any heat, but for me it was perfect. My husband had the lamb vindaloo. I tried it and it was a little too hot for me, but it was pretty damn good I must say.\n\nWe found our server to be pleasant and attentive. I'm sorry we didn't go sooner (actually we tried, but they close between lunch and dinner) as they are moving their Scottsdale location to Hayden & Via de Ventura. Somehow I think we'll make the extra effort to go again. But I will attempt to avoid the belly dancing-I've got more than enough belly of my own.
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