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Nirvana opened in 2008. In 2009, Gurmeet Lal Kaul began to manage the restaurant and he and his wife took over ownership in January of 2011, adjusting the dishes and flavors to suit their tastes. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes in various spicy flavors. He and his family enjoy working in the restaurant and making their customers a top priority.
“We provide very fresh food each day and work hard to keep the prices reasonable, so our customers will be very happy,” comments Kaul, about his food and philosophy.
Most of the menu, except for their breads, is gluten free. All the dishes can be made vegan and they have a large selection of vegetarian specialties. Nirvana offer dine in, take out, lunch buffet, weekend buffet and catering.
Once inside, customers are greeted by the friendly staff, usually the owner Kaul or his wife. They welcome guests into their restaurant as they would into their home. Spicy aromas surround diners as they enter the dining area. It is open and airy and decorated in soft pink and green hues. Indian art adorns the walls and soft Indian music plays in the back ground.
After patrons are seated at the table, the waiter will bring over water and a complimentary appetizer of papadum with a slightly spicy cilantro/mint sauce and a sweet tamarind sauce. Nirvana offers a variety of Indian, domestic, and locally brewed Deschutes beers along with Hinman Vineyards and other Pacific vineyard wines. Nirvana serves a traditional Indian drink, the lassi. The favorite one that is served is the mango lassi, it is a sweet blend of mango and yogurt. The menu also offers masal tea (chai) but be warned it is not creamy and only share some flavors with Oregon chia. For those who want the standard fare of beverages, they serve soft drinks, milk and coffee.
"The items are delectable, home-cooked delicacies that extend into the "comfort food" category, and their salad selection is really amazing,” says Dan C. from his review on Yelp. “The naan is wonderfully flavored, and the chai is a great topper to the meal. And the mint sauce is amazing.”
Nirvana offers some delightful and flavorful appetizer to start out the meal. Two of customers’ favorites are the chicken pakora ($4.95), a deep fried chicken fritter that is light battered and spiced; and the lamb samosa ($3.95) which is spicy (not hot) ground lamb stuffed into a creative shaped pastry served with a spicy mint sauce. Please don’t pass up the nan; it is excellent, especially the garlic nan ($2.50)!
When it comes down to selecting an entrée, it is all good, so pick something new or a classic. Most dishes are available in chicken, lamb, shrimp or vegetarian. Do try several dishes with distinct flavors, share and enjoy them, including leftovers the next day. A must have is the korma, usually chicken or lamb, but occasionally shrimp, if the mood strikes us. Nirvana’s korma is a nice creamy, mild spiced curry sauce with nuts. Each meat adds its own unique twist to the flavor of the korma. It is served with basmati rice. Next dish is the vindaloo, again usually chicken or lamb, this is a hot spicy sauce with potatoes. The final dish that graces the table is the tandoori, most often the chicken, thought he lamb is always very good. The tandoori is a meat marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices and baked in a clay oven. The meat comes out moist and tender.
Some of the best sellers and must tries that Nirvana offers are chicken korma ($11.95), tandoori mixed grill ($15.95), shrimp curry (12.95), and boti tikka masala ($12.95). Customer favorites that Kael commented as being most popular dishes are the chicken tikka masala ($11.95), lamb vindaloo ($11.95), aloo gobhi ($8.95) and shrimp pepper masala ($12.95). All the dishes are available in mild, medium or hot, so be sure to spice it up if you enjoy a bit of a fire in your life.
Nirvana is a family owned and oriented restaurant. They readily welcome families, including sometimes a very cranky two year old, with open arms and smiling faces. Kael and his family succeed in making all their customers feel welcome.
Nirvana’s staff works very hard to make their customers happy by offering great service, tasty food at affordable prices, pleasant ambience and a clean restaurant. The dining room is nice and spacious; the tables are arranged well so meals and pleasant conversation can be enjoyed. The restrooms are very clean and easily accessible.
“We work hard to keep costs down to be able to give back to our customers so that you are happy,” stresses Kaul.
A great summary of the Nirvana experience was overheard from a customer preparing to leave after enjoying the lunch buffet sums it up perfectly, “Every time I come, I leave happier than when I came in.”
Summary:
Grade: A
Service: extremely quick and friendly
Recommended dishes: Garlic nan, chicken korma, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobhi, shrimp pepper masala
Atmosphere: Pleasant, clean, spicy aromas, quiet Indian music
Seating: tables for 2, 4, 6, and 8; can handle large groups up to 72
Price range: Appetizers: $3-$7; Entrees $6-$19; Buffet: $6-$12
Family friendly: extremely
Gluten-free/Vegan: yes
Parking: free; handicap accessible
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: 1945 NW 9th St, Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (541) 738-6104
Website: www.nirvanaindianrestaurant.com
Nirvana offers some delightful and flavorful appetizer to start out the meal. Two of customers’ favorites are the chicken pakora ($4.95), a deep fried chicken fritter that is light battered and spiced; and the lamb samosa ($3.95) which is spicy (not hot) ground lamb stuffed into a creative shaped pastry served with a spicy mint sauce. Please don’t pass up the nan; it is excellent, especially the garlic nan ($2.50)!
When it comes down to selecting an entrée, it is all good, so pick something new or a classic. Most dishes are available in chicken, lamb, shrimp or vegetarian. Do try several dishes with distinct flavors, share and enjoy them, including leftovers the next day. A must have is the korma, usually chicken or lamb, but occasionally shrimp, if the mood strikes us. Nirvana’s korma is a nice creamy, mild spiced curry sauce with nuts. Each meat adds its own unique twist to the flavor of the korma. It is served with basmati rice. Next dish is the vindaloo, again usually chicken or lamb, this is a hot spicy sauce with potatoes. The final dish that graces the table is the tandoori, most often the chicken, thought he lamb is always very good. The tandoori is a meat marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices and baked in a clay oven. The meat comes out moist and tender.
Some of the best sellers and must tries that Nirvana offers are chicken korma ($11.95), tandoori mixed grill ($15.95), shrimp curry (12.95), and boti tikka masala ($12.95). Customer favorites that Kael commented as being most popular dishes are the chicken tikka masala ($11.95), lamb vindaloo ($11.95), aloo gobhi ($8.95) and shrimp pepper masala ($12.95). All the dishes are available in mild, medium or hot, so be sure to spice it up if you enjoy a bit of a fire in your life.
Nirvana is a family owned and oriented restaurant. They readily welcome families, including sometimes a very cranky two year old, with open arms and smiling faces. Kael and his family succeed in making all their customers feel welcome.
Nirvana’s staff works very hard to make their customers happy by offering great service, tasty food at affordable prices, pleasant ambience and a clean restaurant. The dining room is nice and spacious; the tables are arranged well so meals and pleasant conversation can be enjoyed. The restrooms are very clean and easily accessible.
“We work hard to keep costs down to be able to give back to our customers so that you are happy,” stresses Kaul.
A great summary of the Nirvana experience was overheard from a customer preparing to leave after enjoying the lunch buffet sums it up perfectly, “Every time I come, I leave happier than when I came in.”
Summary:
Grade: A
Service: extremely quick and friendly
Recommended dishes: Garlic nan, chicken korma, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobhi, shrimp pepper masala
Atmosphere: Pleasant, clean, spicy aromas, quiet Indian music
Seating: tables for 2, 4, 6, and 8; can handle large groups up to 72
Price range: Appetizers: $3-$7; Entrees $6-$19; Buffet: $6-$12
Family friendly: extremely
Gluten-free/Vegan: yes
Parking: free; handicap accessible
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: 1945 NW 9th St, Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (541) 738-6104
Website: www.nirvanaindianrestaurant.com
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