Restaurant Review

Flamin Curry 3344 E. Broadway Long Beach, 90803 562-343-7319 flamincurrylb.com Open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

by Kathy Nadeau

LW contributor

Looking for authentic, homestyle, Indian cuisine? Flamin Curry hits the spot. A short drive from Leisure World down Westminster Boulevard, turn right at The Toledo, and take the first left onto Broadway, which brings you to Flamin Curry. A few doors past Redondo Avenue, you’ll see its yellow-orange awning on the left. I have been looking for good Indian food and found the place: a small takeout restaurant with casual inside dining and high quality, freshly made everyday fare. Naveen, the owner, is careful where he purchases fresh vegetables and doesn’t freeze or use frozen food. They grind their own spices, and don’t buy ready-made spices. Nor do they use food coloring, gluten, preservatives or msg. They use fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and a lot of love. Sanjeev, the chef, used to be the chef for Carnival Cruise Line.

Prices are very affordable at $12.99 for a three-item combo meal. All combos are served with rice and naan (delicious flat bread). The menu is extensive: veggies, chicken, goat and fish curries, tandoori oven items, drinks, desserts and extras. You can spice it up or down, the way you want it, according to your palate, on a la carte orders, while combo setups are mild.

My friend from LW and I ordered three item combos. She delighted in the goat curry, chicken tandoori, and palak paneer (spinach and cheese) dish, while I went for chicken and eggplant-potato curries, and palak paneer. I felt satisfied and happy, with ample leftovers for take home. This place is an old fashioned and popular spot, with excellent cuisine fit for everyone to enjoy.