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Twisted Indian at 1999 E. Ajo Way is the only Indian restaurant on Tucson’s south side —located inside a Chevron gas station, too.
It’s like finding a hidden treasure! This spot offers a menu identical to Indian Twist, its dining counterpart in midtown, but scaled down to suit its smaller kitchen. The restaurant is a family endeavor.
Jimmy Aujla owns Indian Twist, while his brother Ben Sihota and sister-in-law Manveen Sihota own the Chevron station.
On the menu, you’ll find classics like chicken tikka, butter chicken, samosas, garlic naan, and the Kadai Curry which is a personal favorite of Raj Sihota (Manveen’s son) — he’s in charge of all operations, from managing the restaurant to cooking the food. This dish is lighter and more vegetable-forward, featuring a gravy made from grilled onions rather than cream, and can be ordered with either paneer or chicken.
A couple of other favorites include the Twisted Wings and the Chana Masala. We’re confident you’ll enjoy whatever you decide to order.
Twisted Indian is a family-owned hidden gem serving up incredible dishes you don’t want to miss!
The restaurant is open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday – Friday and noon – 8 p.m. on Saturday – Sunday.
Twisted Indian is located inside the Chevron gas station at 1999 E. Ajo Way. For more information, follow Twisted Indian on Instagram. You can also order on DoorDash.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
