Salomi has a bit of an identity crisis. Its half-hearted attempts at fine dining decor has left it with a restaurant that looks like it hasn't been dusted or remodeled since the day it opened. The food, while spicy, lacks the freshness and attention to culinary detail that would elevate their dishes to 'destination dining' level -- a place that's worth a drive or a reservation. When we arrived, the place was practically empty, despite all the glowing reviews in the magazine and newspaper clippings near the door. As Indian food goes, it was decent, but not outstanding, especially considering that everything was on the pricier side on the Indian food continuum. Salomi could do well to make a commitment to either being 1) a classy restaurant with fresh, innovative Indian cuisine or 2) being a cheap, casual and tasty place for Indian food. By failing to either impress me as a place for a dining out bargain nor as a special destination for dinner, it languishes in that sad middle ground of being slightly overpriced and unimpressive.
Pros: Spicy curries, friendly service, no wait for a table
Cons: Dusty and dark decor, slightly overpriced
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