"I wasn't aware that India Cafe and Anar were the same place, so I'm sharing this review for both. It saddens me to write this. We've dined at Anar a few times and always enjoyed the food and service. The entrees were consistently delicious, full of flavor and spice. We've also ordered takeout several times without disappointment. However, today's experience was the complete opposite. Perhaps there was a new chef in the kitchen, but all three entrees fell far short of expectations. Each dish was bland, with the gravies being overly diluted. The Chicken Chettinad we ordered was not prepared correctly; it's typically one of the most flavorful and spicy dishes in South Indian cuisine, but this version lacked spice and had a watered-down flavor. The same could be said for the Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala. I almost considered returning the food to the restaurant. Had we lived closer, I might have done so, but it was just too hot and humid outside, and the restaurant is quite a distance from our home. I'm really disappointed by this experience and I'm uncertain if I'll order takeout from here again."
