Bites Nearby: Indian Cuisine at Bollywood Bistro

If you’re familiar with Bollywood movies, you know that India’s popular films are all about fun and fantasy–and, yes, the cast often bursts into song.

Well, there are no musical numbers happening at in Pleasantville–though some singing, dancing waiters would be a blast! But the eatery says it tries "to capture the colorful and vibrant world of Indian movies” with the menu of exciting Indian dishes.

Tandoori (marinated meats and vegetables cooked in a clay oven) is a popular pick. There are also chicken dishes including the Bollywood Chicken (Tandoor-grilled chicken malai kebans served with the restaurant’s apple, coconut and cashew sauce) and lamb dishes like Spicy Coconut Lamb (cooked with dry red chilies, mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut extracts). And if you’re in the mood for seafood, Bollywood Bistro also serves entrées such as Fish Curry and Shrimp Coconut.

The most expensive items on the current menu are the Bollywood Lamb Chops and the Tandoor Mixed Grilled Platter, which both cost $24.95. But most entrees at Bollywood Bistro cost less than $20, making it a budget-friendly option for Indian cuisine. Some more dining options: a lunch buffet Monday through Friday, ($10.95). And if you’d rather not stay, take out & delivery is available for orders $35 and up.

With its location only a block away from , Bollywood Bistro might be an excellent choice for dinner and movie—first the world of Hollywood, then a taste of Bollywood!