This is based on the lunch buffet offered. For the price, this buffet was not just worth it, it is a deal that SOULD NOT BE MISSED OUT ON. The food is wonderful, flavorful, and balanced. They are careful to keep the level of spice to a minimal for every dish. My rating, however, will be a solid 4/5 and I’ll break down why.
The pakoras were delicious. The batter in which they are coated is appropriately reasoned to create the taste profile true to an Indian pakora. There was also a chicken pakora, which was on the side of Hakka Chinese flavors, but was very well prepared and tender. No complaints.
Moving on to the vegetarian dishes offered in the main course. The Palak Paneer (Spinach with Indian cheese cubes) was delicious. It was well balanced and had all the flavors of the ingredients come through, without being drowned out by the cream used in the dish. This was a uniquely good experience for me compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. The Cauliflower dish was similarly prepared with attention to flavor. The Chana Aloo (Chickpea - potato) dish offered was very bland. Unfortunately it feel short compared to all other dishes offered at the buffet. It lacked salt, and the other spices that should be used to create the flavor true to this dish, were lacking entirely.
Next was the non-vegetarian section. The Chicken Ajwain was a wonderful wish. Truly unique among Indian dishes in flavor, and was particularly well executed.
The Chicken tikka masala was not as well executed. It is not that, it was not amazing in its taste, but the balance of flavors was lacking and so it ended up tasting like a delicious butter chicken and less like a chicken tikka masala (yes, there is a big difference). The spicy chicken was a delicious dish as well. The tandoori chicken was VERY well flavored and the taste was very satisfactory. It was a little on the dry side, as good tandoori chicken tends to remain juicy, owning to its traditional cooking process. Still, for the buffet, it was very good.
The Prawns curry was DELICIOUS. Light, aromatic and HUGE Prawns. Large enough to charge 18 dollars alone just for this dish alone, so I was pleasantly surprised and appreciative that this dish was offered at the buffet. They absorbed the flavors well. My only critique of the dish would be that the prawns were overcooked. I know that perhaps I am being a little too critical, but I hope to report my experience as best as I can.
The salad was FRESH! Which I feel should not be under appreciated. Buffets tend to neglect this aspect, but they not only made sure to provide what felt like a fresh salad, the raita and tamarind chutney were all well prepared and balanced as flavors.
For dessert there was a rice kheer which was delicious, authentic in its flavors, and preparation. Wonderfully executed.
The “mango pudding” they offered and was watery and did not resemble any thing like pudding. So I did not try it, and I would rate that dish the lowest on the menu offered on the buffet that day.
The staff was courteous and checked on my meal the appropriate number of times. Used plates were cleared up promptly. The washroom did not match the quality of the dining room or the food. I would happily recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to try good Indian food.
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