The Take
Order butter chicken with plain rice at Actual Indian Spot. Everything else is either a seed oil trap or lentil virtue signaling.
Traditional ghee bases and whole chicken deliver flavor the way it worked before 1990. Dal as the star meal just signals cope for people chasing status through plant protein.
Modern locations quietly swap oils into rice or naan while keeping the menu looking classic.
The Verdict
Actual Indian Spot works when you treat it like the old playbook. Butter and ghee on chicken beats every lentil-forward option they push for optics.
Ask for tandoori chicken dry if the kitchen still knows how. The place rewards people who order like it's still the era before seed oil became the default sidekick.
Order the butter chicken with plain rice, skip the naan.
Common Questions
Is Actual Indian Spot healthy?
Mostly when you stick to ghee chicken and plain rice.
Does Actual Indian Spot use seed oils?
Yes, modern spots sneak them into rice or naan.
What should you avoid at Actual Indian Spot?
Dal as the main protein and any naan.
