Lotus Restaurants Give Back to the Community for Thanksgiving

For the eighth year in a row, the Lotus Family of Restaurants gives back to the community by hosting the annual FREE Thanksgiving Dinner

San Rafael's Lotus Cuisine of India and Fairfax's Cafe Lotus will serve a free Indian buffet at these two locations on Wednesday, November 21, the night before Thanksgiving.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. No reservations.

Lotus invites anyone in need a good free meal!

Come enjoy our healthy tasty Indian food FREE.

This year Lotus Restaurants will also be collecting donations for local Marin Community Food Bank. We thank all of you who can donate for your generous support.

This is their way of saying THANK YOU to the community.

Please help spread the word by forwarding this message to someone you know. Anyone who is homeless, needy, poor, or hungry is welcome to join us for a wonderful meal.

NOTE:  The free Thanksgiving Meal Offer is ONLY valid at our other Lotus restaurants (Lotus Cuisine of India in San Rafael and Cafe Lotus in Fairfax), but NOT at Lotus Chaat.

What's a Tandoor or Tandoori?

Tandoori Chicken is a spicy roasted chicken made in a Tandoor and seasoned with spicy yogurt and curry based sauce. Tandoori or Tandoor is an earthen oven used in India. It usually gets very hot, around 800 F, inside it. Tandoor barrel-shaped and run by using coal which burns at the bottom and heats clay interior.

The best substitute for Tandoor will be a closed charcoal grill. You can also use an oven, but it should be your last resort

Tandoori Chicken is also spelled as Tanduri chicken or Tandori Chicken.

Ingredients:

     10 pieces of chicken (drumsticks and/or breast with skin removed)
     1 cup plain yoghurt

Spices:

1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red chilli powder (adjust according to preference)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon cumin powder
½ tablespoon mustard
½ tablespoon garam masala powder

Optional Spices:

A few pods of cardamom, a pinch of saffron, salt to taste
Note: You can also buy ready-made Tandoori Chicken Spice mixture or paste in any South Asian store or ethnic sections of big grocery store.

Preparation:

Mix all spices with yogurt and butter to make marinating sauce.
Prick the chicken and apply the sauce. Cover chicken and marinate overnight inside a refrigerator (at least 4 hrs).
Grill the chicken in regular way. (For better result, apply melted butter to the chicken just before you grill.)
Cook chicken until brownish (or way you prefer)
Serve sliced onion (ring) and lemon wedges with the tandoori chicken. Lemon juice can be sprinkled on the cooked chicken to add zesty flavor.

Indian restaurant Taj of Marin is located at 909 4th Street San Rafael, CA. 94901 Tel #: (415) 459-9555

Indian Restaurant, Taj of Marin in Downtown San Rafael, Marin County

For tourists and those wandering around San Rafael, one thing you should not miss is a dinner at Taj of Marin. Foodies and those who just have an empty stomach will both be satisfied here.

Taj of Marin is located in downtown San Rafael right on 4th Street.  Taj of Marin serves North and South Indian cuisine at a very reasonable price.  Indian art works gives the restaurant a touch of Indian culture. They even have live Indian music that compliments the Indian ambiance.

The restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at a low price. There is a wide variety of Indian dishes to choose from. From mouthwatering appetizers to tandoori to desserts you'll enjoy eating lunch or dinner at Taj of Marin. Foods are labeled so you can choose vegan and gluten free options. Just right for vegetarian and health conscious people. Meat lovers also have many delicious choices.

 Come enjoy an awesome Indian food experience at Taj of Marin.

Cafe Lotus Organic Indian Cafe Fairfax, CA

Taste the tradition…

Café Lotus is an organic Indian Cafe in Fairfax, CA that offers an unusual dining experience. Surinder “Pal” Sroa, who owns the award-winning Lotus Cuisine of India in San Rafael, is also the driving force behind Cafe Lotus in Fairfax.

This Organic Cafe in Fairfax is a unique oasis by where you can take the culinary road less traveled... all the way to India. Cafe Lotus serves authentic, home-style Northern Indian cuisine prepared with organic ingredients and fresh spices, many of which Surinder imports directly from India…all beautifully presented in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Fresh, organic, delicious!

Cafe Lotus uses only the finest natural meats, produce and dairy. All cooking is done with pure canola and olive oils. There are no dyes, no chemicals and no MSG. The entire menu at Cafe Lotus is available GLUTEN FREE.

Twice each week, Pal visits the wholesale markets by himself, insuring that only the best of the best is served. Expect no less. So if you’re around the area stop in for lunch or dinner, or even for a snack of chats…try one and you’ll be hooked!

Savor delicious Indian cuisine at Café Lotus or even at your home by delivery service. It’s easy and convenient; the food is always piping hot, ready and waiting when you arrive. The only difficulty might be choosing between one mouth-watering entrée and another.

About Cafe Lotus

Café Lotus brings Northern India so close you can taste it…
They offer delivery in Fairfax, San Anselmo & Sleepy Hollow
You can also order online with speedy delivery to your doorstep!

Meet The Owner

Surinder came to the US from the Indian state of Punjab in 1984 and spent ten years managing grocery store bakeries. Eventually, he became co-owner of a friend’s restaurant, and in 1998, Surinder proudly opened his first San Rafael location. He is happy to bring the organic cafe version of his successful eatery to Fairfax.

Northern Indian cuisine

The staple foods of this region are lentils, vegetables and tandoori meats and breads. Methods and style of preparation vary depending on locale, but entrées served throughout the area include kabobs, rich, fragrant rice dishes such as pilafs and mildly spiced kormas, braised meat in a creamy sauce. North Indian food is sometimes subtle, often complex, and always a delight.

Community Support

The Lotus Family of Restaurants in Marin County has become famous for their generosity at Thanksgiving. They open their doors to the public and serve free meals on the night before Thanksgiving. Lotus Café also supports several charities in India and locally as well, such as the Canal Community Alliance, Ali Akhbar Khan School of Music and numerous school fundraisers. And they are still willing to extend their help to any school or other non-profit who are organizing fund raising project.

Lotus Café online order is available on their http://cafelotusfairfax.com/. Call (415) 457-7836 to order via phone.

Lotus Cuisine of India, Indian restaurant in San Rafael

Lotus Cuisine of India is located in downtown San Rafael and has the finest Indian Food in Marin County

Lotus Cuisine of India was voted by Pacific Sun as the best Indian Restaurant in Marin 1999 – 2003, and entered  in the Hall of Fame 2004 – 2007 and then once again proved themselves as Best Indian Restaurant from 2008 to 2011. Their popularity continues and becomes the first and only Indian restaurant rated “excellent” in the Bay Area Zagat Guide from 1999-2011,

Lotus Cuisine serves contemporary North Indian Cuisine. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan delicacies using only the finest organic & local ingredients.

About Lotus

Lotus Cuisine of India is family owned restaurant committed to transport you from familiar local taste to those wholesome & varied traditions of modern Indian Cuisine.

Lotus Cuisine is one of the several restaurants in Marin County run by Surinder Sroa and his family. Surinder with his family made their Group of Indian restaurants the very best in San Francisco North Bay.

In 1998, they started Lotus Cuisine of India to feature:

• the warm, full flavors of contemporary Indian cuisine complete with personally handpicked herbs and spices and foods;

•  a cozy atmosphere and delightful ambiance framed by Indian decor;

•  gracious hosts with quick and courteous service;

•  Their experienced master chef, Purshotam, whose creations are based on core Indian cuisine

•    a wide range of choices for particular tastes, including varying degrees of spice and oil, vegan and vegetarian palettes.

With all the accomplishments they have achieved, the group of restaurant started the tradition of giving back to the community during Thanksgiving holiday season every year. The restaurants open the doors to their guests a day before Thanksgiving and offer a free meal.

Visit http://www.lotusrestaurant.com/ for more information about Lotus Cuisine of India. Call (415) 456-5808.

Indian Restaurant serving Authentic Indian Food: Taj of Marin in San Rafael, Marin County

Taj of Marin on 4th Street in San Rafael, CA provides authentic and delicious Indian food at a great price. The restaurant is run by the Singh family and is truly dedicated to providing an upscale experience at an affordable price. Situated in the heart of downtown San Rafael, Taj of Marin offers the most exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine in North Bay. The restaurant, adorned with traditional Indian artwork and décor, provides a serene and comforting atmosphere.

The menu encompasses the very best of North and South Indian cuisines and includes vegetarian, meat, seafood, gluten-free, and vegan options. To complete the dining experience, Taj of Marin carries an exceptional selection of beers, fine wines, and traditional Indian drinks.

At Taj of Marin, you will find impeccable food, outstanding customer service, and a delightful environment.

TAJ OF MARIN is unique like Marin County. Come in to cool off, have a great dinner and listen to some amazing music. We are also buying locally grown organic and sustainable produce when possible.

We would also like to partner with you in terms of fundraising so if you have an organization, club, church, need to raise funds to stay alive in this economy–come on in and talk to us. We would love to partner with you and give a percentage of dinner sales to your group for one month! Come on in and talk to Gurpreet Singh.

We also ask you to YELP about TAJ OF MARIN and like us on Facebook. Tell us when you get your bill—we will give you 20% discount on your ala carte dinner.

Check our website http://www.tajofmarin.com/ to find out more of our deals. For reservations call (415) 459-9555.

Customer's Review:

Terrific dinner - my mom and dad took me here last night and I left completely satiated. The meal was delightful. We had ground lamb somosas, coconut, shrimp masala, garlic naan, yellow lentil dal and mango chicken:) DELICIOUS. I hear they have a nice lunch buffet too:) Review by Erin S., San Mateo, CA on Yelp

I have been here atleast 5 times. And was very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food. They have almost double the options for buffet than any Lotus restaurants. Review by Prasanna B., Novato, CA on Yelp