Rajasthan Rifles — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island

Rajasthan Rifles is a relatively new offer by the Black Sheep group. They are located on the ground floor of the Peak Galleria at Victoria Peak. Opening hours are 12pm to 9pm (daily). They also do a Sunday morning breakfast from 8-11am.

This new venue is designed in the manner of Anglo-Indian mess hall from the 1920s and is decorated as such. Restaurant staff are dressed in period attire as well. We found wait staff to be polite and hard working, catering to a rather full restaurant. Menu features an expected range of South Asian dishes and drinks.

During our meal we tried their lassi, which was very thin and liquidy. Having enjoyed proper thick and tasty lassis at New Punjab Club, a highly regarded Black Sheep restaurant, we were hopeful that this knowledge would have been transferred to the team at Rajasthan Rifles. Sadly, that doesn't seem to have been the case. This was a simple, thin lassi drink, like what you find at most Indian restaurants around Hong Kong.

For a starter we tried the samosa that wasn't bad. Fried nicely and filled with potato and peas and tasted fine.

For mains, we tried the lamb biryani that should have been better. As for positives, this was a large portion and the rice had a nice saffron taste and flavour. Unfortunately, the lamb was dry, chewy and added very little to this disappointing dish.

We also tried the butter chicken which was ok. The curry flavour was subtle and fine. The chicken a bit bland, didn't seem to absorb the curry flavour well. Naan served was dry, cold and chewy - not good. It mopped up the butter chicken sauce fine. However, would have preferred a fresher naan serving.

In the end, we were surprised at number of shortcoming we encountered during our meal at Rajasthan Rifles. The food wan't terrible but it was squarely below average for the prices being charged. Simply put it wasn't good enough for a return visit. You can do just as well at quite a few Indian restaurants around the city and we have enjoyed far better meals at Black Sheep's other South Asian restaurants (i.e. New Punjab Club and Hotal Colombo). Would recommend these places over Rajasthan Rifles if you simply want to try a Black...

I do not write reviews of anything often; hardly ever in fact. However, as those who decide to dine at Rajasthan Rifles will certainly notice within minutes of their arrival, this place is a little different. I embarked upon my journey to the Peak's culinary delights at a loss for options. I took a chance and decided to indulge in some Indian gastronomy at Rifles. I wan't expecting much at all, I planned to dine for a half an hour and head back to the office. Rifles and their star staff members, had other plans for me. The food was delightful; paying great homage to the nuanced and multifaceted histories of India's geopolitical variations on cuisine and culture. To dine at Rifles is to embark on an adventure; an adventure in storytelling to the most quintessential essence. I felt as if I had travelled back to 1920s India and was preparing to go to war with the British along my side. I did not want to leave. Frankly, it didn't matter how high up I was, the view was irrelevant to my experience. I was immersed in a different world, one where the magnificent views of the Peak comprised a mere afterthought. The thing that sets Rifles out most of all are its people. These are people who genuinely care for and love what they do. The emotion, the pride, the sagacity... It's quite rare to find such qualities in anything, but Rifles has it. They know they have it, and they want to impart what they love unto you. Hearing Vijay's passion ooze from the fibres of his body when speaking of the processes and depth within making Indian cuisine was more than a privilege. My first encounter with Sean at the door and him welcoming me to "choose anywhere I would like" to sit are the smallest of things but make the greatest of differences. The only thing on my mind is when I will be back. Rifle in hand, I salute to you -- Rajasthan Rifles!

Thank you for reaching a level of understanding that celebrates the nuances of Indian culture, and the curiosity of those willing...

I had the pleasure of dining at Rajasthan Rifles Indian Restaurant recently, a spot I fondly remembered from years ago with my friend KK. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality, making us feel right at home. Their attentiveness was impressive; when they noticed our dishes were a bit too spicy for our liking, they quickly offered us water and even suggested adding ice to help cool things down.

The staff's extensive knowledge of the menu truly enhanced our dining experience. They enthusiastically introduced each dish and shared intriguing stories behind them, which added a personal touch to our meal. The ambiance was delightful, complemented by soothing jazz music that created a perfect backdrop for our evening.

We started with the Mushroom Do Pyaza (HKD$208)—a flavorful North Indian dish featuring masala-braised mushrooms and caramelized onions. It was delicious and ideally paired with a generous amount of rice.

Next up was the Chicken Tikka (HKD$268), marinated to perfection in yogurt, ground chilies, and mustard. It was juicy, smoky, and absolutely divine, especially when paired with the tangy coriander chutney.

We also indulged in garlic naan, which was of excellent quality and paired beautifully with everything we had.

Overall, the meal was so satisfying that I decided to cancel my reservation at Pici for the evening. I can't recommend Rajasthan Rifles enough for a memorable dining experience. I’ll...