This is part 1 of a post… since I neglected to take pics today at lunch.

The Chaat Cafe is a regular lunch spot for the crew at Engine Yard, especially for @stesla and I. Generous portions of really good, North Indian food that’s reasonably priced. It’s a nice place, with bright colors abounding. Staff is always friendly. It’s very spare dining. You come in, order and pay. You get a number card to place at your table and food eventually shows up. Grab water, napkins and silverware on your way to a table. No seating… take what you can get. We’ve been aiming to have lunch about 11:30 so there are always seats.

Two of my favourites are the Paneer Vindaloo and Saag Paneer. @stesla is a man of habit and lately that habit has taken the form of Malai Kofta: Vegetarian dumplings made with a mixture of potatoes, carrots, paneer, and other vegetables, simmered in our tikka masala sauce. It’s looked and smelled so good the times he’s gotten it in the past that I had to try it today. And evidently tomorrow so I can get some pics.

So today I, did indeed, get the Malai Kofta. It was as good as anticipated. This really was no surprise as I’ve yet to be dissappointed by the food here. I’ll aim to have a more detailed review tomorrow, but if you ar ein the mood for some fine North Indian food and are in SOMA, head over to Chaat Cafe at 3rd & Folsom.