Savorish Issue 1

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Savorish

By LASA EZINE

44 pages, published 13 DEC 2011

A magazine made by freshmen at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy about restaurants, recipes, and all things food-related in Austin, TX.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

A Taste of India in Austin


Clay Pit Restaurant
Austin has always been characterized by its slightly hippie, “Keep Austin Weird” culture. In light of this, Austin’s international culture has never been significantly emphasized, but if you are looking for Indian cuisine, there are a couple gems buried around the city.

Clay Pit: Contemporary Indian Cuisine
Clay Pit is a stylish, upscale restaurant, located in downtown Austin,  in the heart of the UT campus. It has an excellent ambiance and very tasty food. It attracts a very stylish and smart crowd, so a smart-casual dress code is suggested. Keep in mind that Clay Pit is a slightly expensive option which would be perfect for a special night out. Visit their website here.


The ordering counter at Tarka.
Tarka Indian Kitchen
With a motto of Fresh, Fast and Flavorful, Tarka Indian Kitchen is more casual restaurant
owned by the same people who own Clay Pit. It is easiest to describe Tarka as almost an Indian fast food joint: they have more take-out options and speedy service. This is the best place to go if you want Indian food to-go, or are looking for a more casual atmosphere. You can find their menu and locations here.

Madras Pavilion
In stark contrast to the preceding restaurants, both of which boast of north Indian cuisine, Madras Pavilion is one of the best places in Austin for south Indian delicacies. The dishes are perfect for all you vegetarians out there. They are busiest at lunchtime, when you can enjoy their buffet as well as order things a la carte. And as always, here is their website link. 

Photo credits to Larry Miller (Flickr).
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11 comments:

  1. EzineOctober 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Yum! These sound really good. I've heard positive reviews of Tarka. Any favorite dishes you like to order there?

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  2. Audrey H.October 7, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This sounds really good! Like Ezine said I think you should recommend some dishes for people who have never been there before. But I think that this was a really good post!

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  3. CGOctober 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

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  4. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I liked how you gave different options on Indian food in Austin. Your definitions made me really hungry.
    -Mr.Owl

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  5. FisherOctober 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I LOVE CLAY PIT SO MUCH. Nice job repping Indian food in Austin. We need more of it.

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  6. AustinCuisineOctober 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Tarka is my favorite, I really like the Mirch Masala and the Mulligatawny soup!
    -Chef Boyardee

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  7. Teen SceneOctober 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I haven't been to Madras Pavilion yet but Tarka and Clay Pit are awesome.
    Elena A.

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  8. Duuuuude! MagazineOctober 7, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Yeah, these restaurants are pretty cool, but I have to say Madras Pavilion is the best, because of how buttery everything is.

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  9. Teen SceneOctober 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love the Clay Pit! I'll have to go to Tarka and Madras Pavilion sometime.

    Minji Kim

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  10. MehrazOctober 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love the site and this post will definitely make me want to go check out these restaurants!

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  11. CherriOctober 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    That's cool! I have a neighbor who writes reviews on such things as Tarka, and she claimed it was great as well! Guess I should try it sometime. (:

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