633012 Tue Jun 30 21:36:20 -0700 2009 7 61 Austin 0 4820168 Just saw the thread about Chola & it appears I need to try Teji Foods. DS & I are visiting parents in Waco & wouldn't mind driving down for some Indian food. What's their specialty? Also, how's their biriyani? BTW, mom has been disappointed with Chola's non-veg items, but loves their vadas. Tue Jun 30 21:36:20 -0700 2009 108661 ceekskat 1 4820169 Ooh, how did this become a sticky topic? Tue Jun 30 21:38:07 -0700 2009 4820168 108661 ceekskat 1 4820226 Here's a discussion of Teji's, including some of my favorites: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/369779#4156856 Tue Jun 30 22:28:00 -0700 2009 4820168 230658 budgethound 1 4821217 One thing I must warn you about is that as a sit-down restaurant, Teji's is not the best. It's really meant for takeout, and while they have tables and chairs, the utensils are plastic, the plates are styrofoam, etc. The proprietors are very friendly and helpful, but you are not going to get the type of service you get in a place with real waiters, etc. It's a take-out joint. I like the Lamb Korma, the Lamp Chile, the Dum Aloo and the Aloo Gobi. All of them are best spicy hot. Wed Jul 01 09:19:25 -0700 2009 4820168 164703 rajat 2 4822939 YES we would never sit down to eat at Teji's, very much take out. We love Lamb Korma and Chicken Saag and had a amazing appetizer like a dip once, will have to look up and post. Enjoy! Wed Jul 01 18:20:25 -0700 2009 4821217 85880 familyof3 1 4825774 I've found Teji's inconsistent from dish to dish--I've yet to find anyone in Austin who makes a better malai kofta (which is enough to keep Teji on my to-go list on its own!), but I've been disappointed in the samosas and (though it's been a while) I seem to recall being unenthused about the dum aloo. Anyone have any other recommendations for vegetarian dishes at Teji's? (For context, my other preferred Indian restaurants are Madras Pavilion and Swad--I realize there's a lot of debate about favored Indian on these boards...) Thu Jul 02 16:46:23 -0700 2009 4820168 1090465 amfreed 2 4826791 The appetizer is Tikki Chatt, that we enjoyed. Fri Jul 03 05:44:27 -0700 2009 4825774 85880 familyof3 1 4866749 chicken methi (fenugreek leaves) [#14] very nice; on the salty side last time; hara bhara chicken [#18] if you love cilantro; a little soupy but good lamb saag [#27] and egg curry [#32] were pretty good, or make it egg dopiaza if you love onions; stuffed baingan (eggplants) [#45] make sure you don't get baingan bharta (boring) pow! for most chileheads, order it "very spicy" (but not "very, very spicy" or "Indian spicy") more details at http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/369779#4156856 Fri Jul 17 06:08:03 -0700 2009 4820168 230658 budgethound