This one was a no-brainer for Our Protagonist; some of the best, tasty entrees and side dishes from Gateway's dinner menu all lined up in attractive copper kettles in an all-you-can-eat buffet! The price is ridiculous, too, as three people can eat for around 25 bucks. Rather than give you a listing of every dish that was sampled (because every dish WAS sampled), here are the memorable moments. A plate of naan baked in the tandoori oven is brought to your table, and salad and a few condiments (the very liquidy tamarind chutney, more sauce than chutney, and creamy raita) were on a side table next to the Lineup. From this Our Protagonist highly recommends the tandoori chicken, perhaps a bit dry, but excellently spiced. Today's Masala was mushroom; nice. This was probably the best of the vegetarian offerings, but the Aloo was tasty, too. Clearly there is a rotation of treatments and the main ingredients, but these two would most likely be best bets in any form. Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the things to look for on the dinner menu, so if it shows up on the buffet line, you won't be disappointed. The best was saved for last, though, the Fish Korma. This sauce of yogurt and cashew paste is simply incredible; fish could only hope to be so well dressed. The dessert of the day was a surprising carrot pudding. Our Protagonist's dining partner was very impressed with this, and this led to the desire to explore more desserts, namely, the homemade mango ice cream. It had been made in a small terrine, evidently, as it was sliced in small rectangular blocks. It's best trait is that it actually tasted like mango, and not too syrupy-sweet with unnecessary added sugar. The perfect ender! Definitely try to find your way in here for lunch. The best part? Since it's buffet, you don't have to worry about the service slowing you down! Just get your check as soon as you sit down and then enjoy the flavors.
Gateway to India
1960 Hillview St
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-364-4777
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