MILPITAS, CA: Lotus Indian Express, a restaurant that will add a little spice to Silicon Valley, had its grand opening on February 13 at Ranch Drive, Milpitas. Prashant Kodali, owner of Lotus Indian Express, said he is excited about the opening and the chance to offer authentic Indian cuisine in Panda Express style.
Lotus Indian Express is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant’s inaugural day attracted around 200 techies across Silicon Valley and the first 50 people got a free 3 enters combo lunch. Techies from Cisco felt the food was tastier, healthier and were happy to try out the different style in Indian cuisine.
The restaurant is based on the “Panda Express” style offering authentic and healthier Indian cuisine. Prashant says the outlet will have healthier food, which is freshly cooked every day. The food is packed with nutrients, low in sodium, less oil. He is trying to bring healthier lunch options such as oats dosa, oats upma, brown rice, whole grain entrees. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant will include a main dining room, with interiors combining traditional Indian features with modern style.
Vidya SethuramanÂ
India Post News Service