Golden Gate a new Indian Restaurant in Rochester, MI

Molly Abraham writes in Detroit News about a new Indian Restaurant named "Golden Gate" in Rochester, Michigan.

Molly Abraham writes

Golden Gate is the creation of Qureshi Akkas Hussain, originally from Bangladesh, who spent some time in New York and also in Newcastle, England (where the natives don't need much persuasion to dig into Indian fare) before arriving in Michigan in 2000.

His Michigan experience includes being a professional waiter at two very upscale restaurants, for six years at Opus One, then moving on to Morton's the Steakhouse in Troy for a few months.

Having his own restaurant was always in the back of his mind, and when he found a suitable spot in Rochester, he decided the time was right.

Signature dishes include a number of lamb treatments, from a mild curry made with boneless lamb to ground lamb curry, and nearly as many vegetarian choices made with lentils, peas, potatoes, cauliflower and eggplant.

Those who like the convenience of the lunchtime buffet will probably appreciate the set dinners for two or four, either vegetarian or with meat, typified by this dinner combination for four ($68): an array of mixed appetizers such as samosas and pakoras, or a choice of soup, followed by chicken tikka masala, lamb karahi (boneless lamb, cooked with fresh ginger, onion, tomato, green pepper and black pepper), rice pilaf, flaky naan (the bread made in the tandoor oven), as well as dessert and coffee or spiced tea. A vegetarian dinner for four is $58.

Golden Gate is not much different from many of the modest Indian restaurants that dot the area. What sets it apart is the care and concern of its well-traveled proprietor.

More details from Detroit News:

• Address: 125 S. Main St.,Rochester 48307
• Phone: (248) 601-7000
• Hours: Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; dinner 5-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon.
• Prices: Lunch buffet $8; appetizers $2-$6; breads and side dishes $1.50-$4.50; main dishes $8-$16; desserts $2.25-$3
• Credit cards: All major
• Liquor: No
• Smoking: No
• Parking: Rear lot
• Wheelchair access: No barriers