Recently Opened in Wahiawa - Cha Cha's Indian Curry

I did a Google search for Wahiawa restaurants and discovered Cha Cha's Indian Curry recently opened up, so we decided to get take-out.

Naan

Veggie Samosas

The Samosas were not as crisped as I had hoped - they were a little mushy in parts, but the filling was plentiful and seasoned just right.

Everyone in our family had different favorites.  My favorite was the Chicken Curry.  It was an onion, tomato, garlic, ginger sauce that had a nice balance of acidity and fat.  The aromatic spices only added to the deliciousness of the curry.

Chicken Curry

Chicken Biryani

One of my kids loved the Chicken Biryani, which was a rice casserole that included spiced chicken.

Butter Chicken

The Butter Chicken had a noticeable sweetness, more than others that I've tried elsewhere, but it was still a pleasing dish.

Chana Masala

Rice

Overall I thought the food was great!  Cha Cha's is another welcomed new addition to Wahiawa!

Cha Cha's Indian Curry
935 California Ave.

Wahiawa, HI 96786

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Visit Hilo: Kamana Kitchen

 

I love Indian food, so I was excited to finally try Kamana Kitchen in Hilo.  I enjoyed my first take-out order so much, that I ordered more take-out just a few weeks later!

Mixed Pakora

Pakora is veggies, chicken, or cheese dipped in batter and fried.  You can get all 3 varieties in the Mixed Pakora (if I had to choose, the veggies were my fave - the chicken was a little tough to eat).

Malai Kofta

The Malai Kofta consists of croquettes made from cottage cheese, potatoes, and other vegetables in a flavorful sauce.  I was hoping for more of a crunch from the croquettes (if I order this again I would ask if they are able to serve them separately from the sauce), but I really enjoyed the sauce.

Palak Paneer

A popular Indian fave, the Palak Paneer is a mixture of spinach and cottage cheese.

Chicken Tikka Masala

My fave Indian dish is the Chicken Tikka Masala.  Roasted tandoor chicken is just so tender, and I love the the delicious sauce!

Vegetable Samosa

The Vegetable Samosa was filled with peas, potatoes, and herbs.  The pastry was perfectly crisp and the filling was delicious.  I'd want an entire plate of these!

Don't forget some breads to dip in and sop up all the sauces!

Onion Kulcha

Garlic Naan

Kamana Kitchen Hilo
1235 Kilauea Ave Ste 180
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-8570

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Visit Boston: Tikki Masala

I love Indian food, and fortunately, while in Boston, there were several Indian restaurants nearby our airbnb.  We ended up going to Tikki Masala to get my Indian food fix.

Tikki Masala Bread Basket

 The Bread Basket included naan, garlic naan, poori, and roti.

Chicken Tikka Masala

I usually get Chicken Tikka Masala whenever I dine at Indian restaurants, and this did not disappoint!  The tomato sauce was aromatic and just so fkavorful, and the chicken was tender.

Fish Curry

Lamb Vindaloo

We ordered all the dishes "mild" because of the kids, and everything was just delicious. 

Despite having gone to Indian restaurants numerous times in Hawaii, this was the first time my kids actually enjoyed Indian food.  They couldn't get enough of the different dishes and the breads. 

Service was very friendly, and I was delighted with the meal. 


Tikki Masala
3706 Washington St

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Kamana Kitchen Opens on Oahu

Initially, for our Hilo Day Trip, I had Kamana Kitchen on our itinerary for lunch.  A friend who lives on Hilo recommended it, and I love Indian food.

Although Nadia was game to try, I could tell she preferred that we go somewhere else, so we went to Restaurant Kenichi (which was a really good alternative).

So imagine my excitement when I found out Kamana Kitchen opened up a location on Oahu!

Garlic Naan

Chicken Pakora

Vegetable Samosa

Rice

Chicken Tikka Masala

Lamb Vindalu

The Chicken Pakora was a mixture of cottage cheese and chicken, and then fried.  I thought it was pretty good, but I really enjoyed the Vegetable Samosas, something  I frequently order at Indian restaurants.  The crispy pastry was filled with a tasty mixture of peas, potatoes, and different herbs and spices.

The Garlic Naan was buttery and garlicky and simply delicious.

Both the Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Vindalu were really good and quite spicy.  Each dish was full of flavor, but my fave was the Chicken Tikka Masala.  The tender pieces of chicken and the housemade sauce, eaten with the rice and naan, was simply delish.

Service was very friendly!

If you love Indian food, definitely check out Kamana Kitchen!

Kamana Kitchen
1102 Bishop St Suite FC4

Honolulu, HI 96813

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