India Gourmet

It’s good but they increased their price to 9 $. For loyal customers it’s a bit of a slap in the face and it was already expensive for farmers market food at 8 $. It’s unfortunate but I’m sure people will stay pay and make their money but I’m out.

This place is such a rip off! $ 9 bucks for such a small container or rice and a bit of chicken Tika??? You’re much better going to a sit down restaurant and paying 9 bucks for way more food. The people there were friendly but it’s ridiculously over priced for a street food ! Don’t go there if you’re starving!

The chicken tikka masala naan wrap was tasty, fresh, and delicious. The naan was made right there in front of us. We enjoyed it at the farmers’ market in Pacific Grove. If I lived here I would eat here often. Perfect for a Monday night dinner on the go!

Great Indian food well worth waiting in any line that might be stretching out into the market. There’s a reason everyone wants to bring this home!

When it comes to Indian food those guys are the masters, fantastic lamb wrap on their homemade naan bread, and for vegetarians they have really really great stuff made with garbanzo beans and spinach, another thing I like to mention that the are the best people.

They have some of the best Indian food in town. The people who run this amazing food stand are the former owners of India’s Clay Oven and are a fabulous family making homemade Indian cuisine. They have a propane powered tandoori oven so they make naan on site. Their chicken tikka masala naan wrap is fabulous.

Best Indian food out there in our opinion! Chicken Tikka is amazing and their Naan bread is yummy. They can also be found at the Pacific Grove Farmers Market on Mondays!!! Wish it was a Monday or Tuesday because Indian food sounds amazing right now!!! The samosas are really good… we asked what they were and they had us try one… were are hooked!!!

Finally had my first taste of India Gourmet from the Monterey Farmer’s Market. This Watsonville-​based shop brings great-​tasting Indian cuisine twice-​weekly to both Monterey and Pacific Grove Farmers Markets (Mondays and Tuesdays). This well-​known stand serves up a variety of vegetarian dishes, spicy curries, wraps and samosas.
I went with the combo plate with chicken tikka masala and saag (creamy spinach). Combo plates come with your choice of naan or basmati rice… I always need both. The chicken masala was just perfect with a beautiful simmering medley of tender chicken chunks, robust and flavorful spices and a creamy tomato sauce. The saag (greens) was so rich and creamy and infused with beautifully-​blended spices. This one didn’t come with the paneer cubes (Indian curd cheese), which I normally order, but it was still a powerhouse dish. No Indian meal is complete without a fresh order of naan to scoop and lap up the mélange of flavors. The naan is baked right at the stand and comes fresh from their tandoori ovens.
You can find India Gourmet at most of the local farmers markets, festivals, the county fair or one of their catered events. Look for the booth teeming with eager fans and you’ll be at the right spot.

While I can not say this is great Indian food… if you love Indian food, then this is about as good as it gets in the Monterey area… and considering it’s a vendor stand at the Alvarado Street Farmer’s Market… that’s saying something as there are Indian restaurants in Monterey.
Now I haven’t had everything on their menu (yet)…but what I’ve had is good.
The Chicken Tikka wrap is tasty and filling, though not nearly as spicy as I’d prefer.
The same holds true for their samosas, which are extremely tasty. I usually take several home with me for lunches later in the week… as they do hold up well for several days.
Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

India Gourmet can be found at BOTH the Monterey farmer’s market on Tuesdays AND the Pacific Grove farmer’s market on Mondays!
I LOVE their samosas. Vegetarian potato, pea and spices goodness and for only $ 1 how can you not buy 6?
Their wraps are okay, but their samosas are probably the best thing on their menu. The rose lassi was okay but not thick enough. Overall I enjoy returning time and time again for the samosas.

The star rating is based on them being a stand at a farmer’s market — and based on the fact that their line is pretty much always the longest line at the market, I don’t think I’m the only person to think they’re good.
Whether it’s a naan wrap (pretty much an Indian burrito — which you can see folks munching down on up and down the length of the market), or take away dishes to be consumed back at home, this place rocks to the extent that if I’m craving Indian food and I’m at home, I’ll wait until Tuesday so that I can satisfy the craving here.
As an added bonus, the naan is baked right there in the middle of the market — it’s entertaining to watch even if you don’t partake (but if you don’t partake, you’re missing the real point).

I’d been craving Indian food today, but was too busy to get over to Ambrosia for lunch. I decided to stop by the Pacific Grove farmers market on my way home and I was pleasantly surprised to see India Gourmet had a booth here. Score! I wouldn’t have to wait for the Alvarado farmers market to get my naan fix!
I wasn’t in the mood for a naan burrito tonight, so I ordered a small serving of chicken tikka masala and, of course, some naan bread. (Huh – I guess it turned out to be a deconstructed naan burrito, didn’t it?) The chicken was very flavorful – a nice aromatic sauce full of flavor that was rich but not overwhelming. My only complaint? I would have liked smaller pieces of chicken instead of a single, big chunk, but that’s a personal preference. The naan bread was nice and thick and the perfect pairing for the rich tikka masala. I was surprised – and impressed – how warm the naan was considering how cold it was outside. (I’ve had problems getting cold food from India Gourmet at the Alvarado market, so I’m glad to see they’ve worked out some of those kinks.) Not only was the food tasty, I was happy to see India Gourmet is committed to sustainable and organic ingredients.
Service was prompt and attentive – even if the server was on his cell phone arranging a catering job while taking my order. (Yes, apparently India Gourmet does catering, if you’re looking for Indian food for your next event.) It’s a small operation, as are most of the vendors at farmers market, but they seemed very efficient cooking up and serving some tasty naan and curries.

WOW! These guys were in Monterey this last weekend and were one of the vendors.
Me and my husband were both blown away by the quality and flavor the restaurant was able to maintain despite being at a faire…
Food was way above what we expected, very delicious.
Great prices!!!

Based in Watsonville (they have a kitchen there), India Gourmet shares their lovely goodness at the Monterey Farmer’s Market on Alvarado. I was swept off my feet when I tried their Chicken Curry. I’d been craving Tabouli’s Garlic Chicken wrap but they weren’t there today so I went on a mission to find something else to satisfy my hunger.
I’m so glad I stopped by India Gourmet’s stand today. After I grabbed my small Chicken Curry over rice for $ 4 the line kept growing and growing. That place was a hit today. The $ 4 smaller option ($ 7 regular) is so smart, people can stop by for a snack or get a small tasting of some of the dishes they have to offer.
They have some authentic foods and a few cooks are baking up fresh naan right there. There is a dipping station too!