Tacoma’s popular East Indian restaurant will soon have a sister site. Baring any unforeseen hindrances, the target opening weekend for Gateway to India in Gig Harbor is Sept. 19 and 20.

“Prices will stay the same,” promises co-owner C.J. Singh, who runs the front of house while co-owner and brother Surinder handles the kitchen.

“Everything Tacoma lacks, Gig Harbor will offer,” he adds.

C.J. refers to parking issues in the Sixth Avenue Business District, poor air conditioning, and no outside seating. Extra broilers in a bigger kitchen mean more entrees, more meat dishes and the ability to offer larger varieties of foods from around India.

A full bar will be available for cocktail service.

“Expect lots of small plate appetizers that are more fresh, not fried, and healthy,” he continues. “However, authentic Northern Indian fare will remain the menu staple ... as in Tacoma.”

[Gateway to India, 6565 Kimball Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.552.5022]