Author: butgarpstermuk1976

So surprised, but reviews here and in Google gave us advanced notice to be pleasantly surprised. Madras Cafe is a lil south Indian gem in Marlborough along Memorial Drive at the southwest corner of the 52nd Street NE strip mall that delivers without fanfare. But its plain decor understates the great food to be had (4.25 stars after only one visit). With the help of playfully helpful Raj our waiter, we three ordered their Chettinad Chicken Curry, Fish Moilee and Chicken Mughlai with steamed basmati rice and paratha bread. All the mains' flavours and textures were wonderful, and very different from each other. Paratha is different from naan, but equally great. Now that our favorite Raj Palace has lost its Tamil chef, we can easily swing over to Madras (or Supreme Dosa) for our south Indian fix... Aftertaste holds true, and that we got more than expected was amazing. One noticeable short-fall was that the dishes were a mite short on meat and fish, and heavier on sauce. A better balance here would further distinguish them from the pack... Their weekend buffets have enticed us to go back! Raj suggested we arrive around 12-1pm to test drive it. Won't you try it too...?