After several months of renovations, the India Palace in East Lansing has reopened, offering customers an improved atmosphere and menu.
According to excerpts from the article:
Chef and owner Paddy Rawal reopened India Palace a few months ago, transforming the eatery from a run-of-the mill curry and rice factory to a gourmet eatery. With more than two decades of experience in restaurants around the world, from cooking in five star kitchens beside master chefs to managing the operations of food distributors, Rawal brings a wealth ofknow-how to his new baby on Albert Avenue in downtown East Lansing.
"I came (from India) to Michigan eight years ago with $100—with a dream—to this great country,” he said. “It is a land of opportunity, and I am an example."
With a partner, Rawal first opened an Indian restaurant in Farmington Hills, but the lure of a new adventure and opportunity drew him to East Lansing earlier this year. After signing on the dotted line (currently as a management company, until the liquor license is transferred), Rawal worked around the clock for two days before opening for his first day of business.
Rawal said he had a plan for his new restaurant from day one. His culinary philosophy involves employing a variety of spices and aromatics to enrich and enhance the flavors on his menu. He embraces the complexity of Indian cuisine, and he is quick to admonish typecast Indian cooking that over emphasizes heat in place of diversity.
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