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14 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertAs a movie, Today's Special is only just OK. What saves it, as it saves so very many things, is the garam masala.
- 75New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickCharming and mouthwatering.
- 75Boston GlobeWesley MorrisBoston GlobeWesley MorrisA modest but extremely enjoyable movie.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttNot hurting matters for foreign and Indian film devotees, the film features two icons of Indian cinema, Madhur Jaffrey and Naseeruddin Shah.
- 70Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesChicago ReaderJ.R. JonesAppealing restaurant comedy.
- 67Entertainment WeeklyAdam MarkovitzEntertainment WeeklyAdam MarkovitzThe 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.
- 60New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanThis full, sweet comedy, adapted by star Aasif Mandvi from an Off-Broadway play, has a city flavor and a wry take on familial obligations.
- 60Time OutNick SchagerTime OutNick SchagerAn 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.
- 50San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleThe film is engaging but also has a certain creaking familiarity.
- 40Boxoffice MagazineJohn P. McCarthyBoxoffice MagazineJohn P. McCarthyIt has sufficient flavor to perform relatively well in markets with significant South Asian populations or amongst serious foodies who'll flock to anything remotely germane to their passion.