Levittown, Pennsylvania is in Bucks County, approximately 19 miles northeast of Philadelphia. For tourists, the Levittown area is home to attractions like Pine Lake Park and Sesame Place. Visitors to the Levittown area have numerous dining options from which to choose. Among these are Indian restaurants that range from casual to upscale eating place and serve both northern and southern cuisine.
Cafe Bombay is in Bristol, approximately five miles from Levittown (around 10 minutes by automobile). The menu begins with six appetizers, such as the samosas, pastries stuffed with minced meat and peas. A signature entree is the kadai, a Sind cooking style that combines onion, tomatoes and garlic with a choice of vegetables, lamb, chicken or shrimp. Another is the vindaloo, a spicy dish from the Goan region that comes with a choice of meats. The restaurant does not use monosodium glutamate (MSG) for any of its dishes. For dessert, try the darjeeling tea ice cream. Cafe Bombay serves dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and closes every Monday. Reservations are requested. Business casual attire is appropriate. Vegetarian dishes are available.
Cafe Bombay
233 Mill St.
Bristol, PA 19007
215-788-4239
cafebombay.biz
Thulasi is in Center Plaza in Bensalem, less than 10 miles from Levittown (about 15 minutes by automobile). Each day, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet that offers a varying selection of traditional Indian fishes like curries and biryani. Thirteen appetizers lead the dinner menu, such as the ildi, rice patties dipped in lentil flour and steamed, then accompanied by coconut chutney. A specialty of the house is the dosai, a type of South Indian rice crepe, available in 19 varieties, such as the onion or the coriander chutney. The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but allows diners to bring along their own wine or beer to enjoy with their meals. Thulasi is open daily for lunch and dinner with the exception of Mondays, when the restaurant is closed. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is acceptable. The restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Thulasi
2163 Galloway Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-244-3000
thulasirestaurant.com
Mirch Masala Fine Indian Cuisine is also in Bensalem, about 10 miles from Levittown (approximately 15 minutes by automobile). The restaurant has a daily lunch buffet available with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare. To begin the meal, the restaurant offers more than 20 appetizers, such as the Mirch Masala potli, fried turnover pastries with vegetables and spices. Seafood lovers may opt for the shrimp balchaw served with okra in a spicy sauce. Those who prefer lamb can select the pasandra, which is thinly-sliced and cooked with garlic, yogurt, onions, chili peppers and poppy-seeds. The restaurant has a bring-your-own beer and wine policy. Mirch Masala Fine Indian Cuisine serves lunch and dinner Wednesdays through Mondays and closes every Tuesday. Reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is the norm. Vegetarian dishes are available.
Mirch Masala Fine Indian Cuisine
2088 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-633-9141
mirchmasalapa.com
