Shalimar of India

This little Indian restaurant is truly a hidden gem, especially if you’re looking for comforting, home-style flavors. Our absolute favorite order here is the saag paneer—it’s super delicious, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The paneer pakora sandwiched with chutney is another standout, crispy on the outside with a great balance of flavors. The samosa is on the milder side, making it a nice, approachable option, and the chana masala is hearty and satisfying. The onion kulcha deserves a special mention—my personal favorite. It honestly feels more like a home-cooked onion paratha mixed with naan, warm, soft, and comforting. All the dishes are served with rice, which is a nice touch. For dessert, the warm gulab jamun is soft, fresh, and melts in your mouth. The mango lassi is sweet and refreshi

Indian food is very complex, featuring many spices with layers of flavors throughout. Different regions offer variations and sometimes completely different dishes. Visiting this one gives you a very mild introduction to the cuisine. You tailor the spiciness level, but we were disappointed in some of the dishes that were made too Americanized. For instance, the malai Kosta was super sweet. Why? The chicken tikka Masala was sweet too. Again, why? Overall, everything was decent but not outstanding.

Always a favorite! Tonight we ordered the saag paneer, shrimp vindaloo, and chicken curry, and every dish was perfectly spiced exactly to our request. The portion sizes were generous, and the amount of protein in each dish was impressive. We opted for takeout this evening, but as always, the restaurant was spotless and the staff exceptionally friendly. I do feel compelled to note that some of the recent negative reviews seem unfortunately unfounded. In my opinion, this long-standing, excellent restaurant is being unfairly targeted now that new competitors have entered the area.This place has consistently delivered quality food and service for years, and it remains one of our go-to favorites

I've been going to Shalimar since I was 7 years old. This place taught me to love Indian cuisine. It's ran only by husband and wife, they own the business. They allow you to pick the spice level so it's not intimidating for someone new to the cuisine. The food is simply Devine. The lamb was so tender and delicious. Every naan we got was soft and fluffy and properly stuffed with fillings. Rice was aromatic and perfectly cooked. The mango lassie was the best my wife has ever tasted. We felt like family the moment we walked into the building and the atmosphere felt like home and SPOTLESS. If we lived closer we would make this our weekly date spot. I feel so fortunate to exsist at the same time as these wonderful people so we can enjoy their incredible food. Thank you!!!

This was the best chicken masala I have ever had. The naan was perfect. The mango lassi was extraordinary. I live out of state but if I am ever visiting Conway NH again I will be eating here! Please give this wonderful friendly couple your business.