CANADA, Pointe-Claire, Quebec. One of the best so far, but unfortunately the recipe was changed over time (~2020). The old recipe that is no longer available is still one of the top 5 current measuring sticks for future vindaloos I experience. Simply switching from lamb to goat would have made this vindaloo an even bigger star.
Author: nathan
53 points – Ahmed Indian Restaurant
UNITED STATES, Orlando, Florida. I wasn’t impressed and despite giving it a total score of 53, I feel I’m still being too generous. I felt like it was rushed, was ‘fast food’, and was mass produced. Not much attention and care went into the recipe or the preparation.
66 points – Sugandh Indian Restaurant
UNITED STATES, Millbrae, California. I had heard their location in Millbrae was quaint and that their food was great. I gave it a try. The lamb vindaloo I ate was not great or quaint, but maybe it was an off-day. Freshness, curry vibrance, a less pasty texture, goat meat are all things that would help the dish. Willing to give it another try in the future next time I am in the San Fran area.
65 points – Zayka Indian Cuisine
UNITED STATES, Raleigh, North Carolina. I didn’t originally review this vindaloo seriously back in 2018 when I ordered it. I was on a business trip at the time. I do remember it though and although the packaging and presentation was memorable, the curry certainly was not. Will have to visit them again sometime.
68 points – Goan beach shack (no name)
INDIA, Cavelossim Beach, Goa. The WOW factor score in the total scoring for this offering fully reflects where I ate the vindaloo, but the overall score I ended up with is fair given its texture when served, its saltiness, and the lack of freshness. But I will always remember it and will visit Goa many times again to find the best vindaloo I know I can find there.