Synopsis
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
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Cast
- Aasif MandviSamir
- Jess WeixlerCarrie
- Naseeruddin ShahAkbar
- Aarti MannHenna (as Aarti Majmudar)
- Dean WintersSteve
- Kevin CorriganStanton
- Ajay NaiduMunnamia
- Kevin BreznahanFreddie
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Sun-Times
As a movie, Today's Special is only just OK. What saves it, as it saves so very many things, is the garam masala. - 75
New York Post
Charming and mouthwatering. - 75
Boston Globe
A modest but extremely enjoyable movie. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Not hurting matters for foreign and Indian film devotees, the film features two icons of Indian cinema, Madhur Jaffrey and Naseeruddin Shah. - 70
Chicago Reader
Appealing restaurant comedy. - 67
Entertainment Weekly
The cooking scenes are fun, but Samir's reawakening and romance with a co-worker (Jess Weixler) hold about as many surprises as a prix fixe meal. - 60
New York Daily News
This full, sweet comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an Off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a wry take on familial obligations. - 60
Time Out
An overall lack of adventurousness negates any genuine sense of surprise, but credit this Indian-themed indie for spicing up a familiar and routine dish with reasonably tasty flavor.
