It’s easy to overlook the subtle artistry within the clatter and aroma of a bustling Indian restaurant, yet this dining experience deserves attention for the way it transforms well-loved classics into a vivid sensory mosaic. The small dining room was alive, hints of cumin and charcoal drifting from the open kitchen, promising a meal built on expertise and tradition.
We started the meal with samosas, their shells brittle and delicate, yielding with a gentle crunch to a steaming interior. Potato and pea are laced with toasted coriander and a flicker of fenugreek, conjuring memories of market snacks. A tangy chutney—more acidic than sweet—completes the mouthful, elevating this humble starter to something revelatory.
Next comes the crispy chicken—each piece encased in a golden crust, seasoned robustly with Kashmiri chili and garlic. The chicken itself is moist, its juices retained by a clever coating technique, suggesting the chef’s experience with both temperature and timing. Subtle notes of smoked paprika give the dish a gentle heat, never overwhelming.
Lamb in tikka masala is executed with confidence: chunks of meat, marinated overnight in yogurt and spices, are then charred to smoky perfection before settling into a sauce rich with tomato, cream, and garam masala. The result is deeply savory, with the lamb’s fat lending sweetness to the fiery, aromatic sauce—a dish that rewards slow eating and appreciation.
Prawn tandoori epitomizes what can be achieved with fresh shellfish and a hot clay oven. The prawns, dusted in mustard and ajwain, arrive still hissing, their texture neither rubbery nor limp. A background hint of smoke highlights the sweetness, and the yogurt marinade gives each bite tang and brightness without masking the prawn’s flavor.
Garlic roti lands with unmistakable fragrance: the bread puffs up around flecks of fresh garlic, blistered and slightly charred from the tandoor. Butter softens each mouthful, yet does not distract from the garlic’s punch. Used to scoop sauces, it’s an essential companion.
Butter roti provides a gentler counterpoint—pillowy, with just enough crispness at the edge. Swiped through the lamb gravy, it proves ideal for capturing the sauce’s complexity, offering a dairy sweetness that lingers after every bite.
No single dish overshadows another. Instead, this restaurant weaves complexity and memory into every course, I hope I will be back for another encounter with flavors both bold and nuanced. The attention to preparation and flavor earns a confident five stars: this is Indian cooking at its most eloquent...
Read moreSo I'm a serious FOODIE ....... I travel the world experience different food and hospitality.
Greeted by a friendly waiter... I ordered Chicken Samosas and a main course of Chicken Andhra accompanied by a Garlic Naan bread.
I have been eating a vast amount of multi cultural food for a very long time.
Unfortunately the Samosas were bland, very dry and lacking in flavour, I did see the odd cashew in the filling, unusual but it's tasteless bland filling was diverted to the bin.
The "Curry " a combination of pre-cooked chicken with no flavour unfortunately!
and.....
A moderately spiced sauce, coconut base with tomatoes was spoilt by skins of vegetables and lime leaves etc making each mouthful difficult to eat until carefully picking through each fork full.
Naan with Garlic was very good to look at, thin and golden but looks are deceiving as it's consistency was tough and hard to eat, lacking in flavour.
Overall I was dissapointed, I know it's not a traditional Indian, Fusion dishes are popular at the moment.
There's no excuse for cutting corners and not marinating in preparation.
This is evident and unfortunately I won't...
Read moreWhere should I start... First of all the prices are going up and the quality us going down. Every week the cook is changed and the next cook is able to make the reciepie worst and worst. În this place everything tastes same either too sweet or something that wants to be spicy but is not. Do not go for lunch menu as it is very bad. This is not even close to real Indian food but more of a poor excuse for Indian. Three more things I would like to share: I have witnessed one of the guys there drop an entire box of chicken on the floor which it actually touched the floor (the meat) and instead of throwing away like the law stipulates they took it to the chicken for preparation. So do not order meat products there!! In multiple times I have waited more then 40 minutes for the food and even once I left after 40 minutes because I still did not receive the food. It is dirty and I advise...
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