Royal India Restaurant, Albany

part of a well-established local family chain, held Times Union's and Metroland's 'Best Indian' for several years, deservedly. great to hit for lunch buffet, sit-down or take-out. a fine establishment.

The person before me must have hit them on an off night. This was better than any of the other local Indian Restaruants that I have been to. I had the Lamb Curry. Oh spicy hot and very good. The entrees were served in small bowls and this made it easy to share between others. I also tried the Chicken Tika Masala this was a flavor explosion. Went with a group from work on a Friday night. When we arrived at about 6:30 there were two other tables filled. We drank and ate and talked until about 9:00. By then a few other tables filled up but still pretty quiet. The decor was sparse but I came for the food and it was excellent.