Ramblings for comparison:
I'd also say that 7 Spices would be my #1 choice over Rivaj 3 out of 4 times.
7 Spices is a little less fancy (if that matters.)
7 Spices has generally always had a few things I've never heard of.
7 Spices will bring out a dosa for each diner, and I like em!
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Rivaj choices, in general, are a clip spicier (hotter) which I like.
Rivaj will deliver hot buttered naan to the table (7 Spices has the naan cut in triangles on the buffet table)
Rivaj's tandoori chicken, the past 2 times I've gone, has been damn near outstanding.
Rivaj usually has Gulab Jamun as a desert choice - (I love them stupid little shits - the only thing they need, imo would be a slick of melted butter to move them into the "heavenly" category, for me)
Rivaj is open on Monday, 7 sp is not.
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From what I had this past monday, Rivaj is closing the gap on 7 spices, but honestly, from what I saw, I wouldn't be surprised if some cooks from 7Spices were noodling in the kitchen. Like I said, the chutney selection was identical to what I've seen at 7sp in the past. Most Indian buffets I've seen only have a few 2 or 3 to choose from. 7sp has always had thin red, thin green, thick red, thick green, coconut, and some kind of achar. On Monday, Rivaj had that same lineup, AND their buffet had expanded. Just sayin'.
If you're gonna be around Townline and Milwaukee, I'd say 7 SP is your best bet among the several I know of. (I haven't tried Priya yet.)
I wouldn't say Rivaj is a letdown in relation to 7 SP, but 7Sp still has a small advantage in my rankings. If I go back to Rivaj, and find it's consistently as good as it was this past Monday, that small advantage will dwindle. Someone there, it seems, likes to put a little more sizzle on your tongue, and I'm down with that.
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