I'm into Indian food (it's a British thing) and have been working my way through the Indian/Pakistani restaurants in Beijing. I was rather confused by the wide discrepency in the reviews listed here - either 1 star or 5 star, what's with that? But after an afternoon shopping in Bai Now Hui (the computer market), I thought I'd take the plunge. And in fact I was pleasantly surprised. Mirch Masala might be a little hard to find (it's down an arcade next to Ritan Park north gate) but it's well worth a visit. It looks nice, all warm colours, with cosy tables. The waiting staff were attentive without being in your face, the good waiting I associate with Indian restaurants. And the food was really nice - I had a fish curry which was spicy but creamy, while my wife had the palak paneer (spinach and cheese), as she's not much into spicy Indian food, which was good for her, too. There's an extensive drinks list with lots of wine to choose from, but I just had a beer or three (typical Brit!). I really didn't see anything to justify the poor reviews there are here - it was all just what you want from an Indian restaurant.
The owner came by and said they're opening up a place in Nanlouguxiang, a take-way place. I'll have to check that one out!
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