Idyllic, year-round weather and stunning tropical backdrops combine to make West Palm Beach, Florida, a golfer's paradise. Vacationing golfers will discover myriad challenging destinations, whether it's the distinguished President Country Club featuring 36 championship holes, or the acclaimed elite Ironhorse Country Club, which is framed by a natural wildlife preserve, tree-lined fairways and sculpted grounds. After a day at the links, enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at some of West Palm Beach's finest restaurants.
Curry Khazana
Offering appetizers, salads, tandoori dishes and kebabs, Curry Khazana presents authentic Indian cuisine highlighted by lamb dishes in several categories. Stuffed with chopped lamb and peas, the pastry-like samosas are served as an appetizer. Seasoned with mint and cilantro, the restaurant's minced lamb offerings are cooked on skewers, while the grilled chicken legs come marinated with spicy yogurt. Desserts range from rice pudding to milk dumplings.
Curry Khazana
731 Village Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-8585
The India Palace
Open for lunch and dinner, the India Palace unveils a comprehensive lunch buffet featuring offerings such as samosa, vegetable pakoras, masala dosa and medhu. South Indian delights include traditional rice and lentil crepes (dosa) stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions. Entrées are highlighted by chicken korma, shrimp biryani and lamb shahi khorma. Libations flow freely at this West Palm Beach restaurant, from Champagne and premium wines to imported beers including KingFisher from India.
The India Palace
4778 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 478-5606
theindiapalace.com
Saffron West Palm Beach
Fine dining in an elegant setting awaits patrons of Saffron West Palm Beach, featuring more than 40 Indian specialties. Among the highlights include naan and tandoori chicken, along with goan fish curry, shrimp masala and tawa bhunna lamb. Serving fresh-baked, leavened Indian bread with onions, the restaurant features such varieties as naan stuffed with minced meat, leavened Indian garlic bread, bread filled with potatoes and soft white Indian bread. An extensive dessert menu rounds out the offerings.
Saffron West Palm Beach
731 Village Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-1933
(561) 616-8585
saffronpalmbeach.com
About The Author
Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.