I have no idea why Indian food is so expensive. I'm sure it has more to do with supply and demand than actual pricing. Seriously, a reasonably priced option would do an amazing amount of business in Las Vegas. It's not like Indian food is gourmet in its native country.
In any case, the majority of Indian fare in Las Vegas is centered around the strip or to the East. Samosa Factory was my go to restaurant, but is now gone. I was certain that my joy of Indian food was over, but then luckily Saffron Flavors of India came to occupy a strip mall a mere few blocks from my place. I can go there everyday. Or rather I could, if I could afford it. Despite being in a "not-ideal" location, Saffron has the pricing of a strip adjacent Indian restaurant. Maybe I'm being a little harsh, it may be a couple bucks cheaper.
Now that I've complained about the price, how is the food? It's good. Although, I had a really disappointing lunch buffet when they first opened. While I haven't risked the buffet again, the dinner is delicious. They will even make a lamb korma (not on the menu) which is delicious. The quality of the lamb (or mutton, I'm sure) has not been consistent, but I can't complain. Their dum mutton biryani is superb and I have to get it every time.
They have you give a number for the amount of spicy that you want. Little Greg, whom I've trained to tolerate more and more spice, likes it at a 5 or 6. I prefer 7 or 8, but don't recommend that level on a date unless you don't mind having a runny nose in front of a prospective sexual partner.
Oh, I feel I would be remiss if I didn't mention something about quality Indian food. If the chef has used the correct spices, it should not give you stomach problems. In addition, when you leave the restaurant there is a little dish with fennel seeds in it. Eat a small spoonful to avoid later explosions, if you know what I mean.
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