Swagruha Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Maryland Heights

OK, so we live very close to the place. Was very excited to see a new Indian restaurant open so we dont have to drive 2 extra miles to go to our routine Indian place. very very slow service!! had to wait easily over an EVERY single time! even for very simple and trivial list of snacks. Noises from the kitchen are loud and sounds like a havoc, but who cares for that if the food is good right!? I have ordered pretty much all of the most-wanted Indian entrees. Here are some of them i remember and their feedback. Both goat and chicken biryani were below par, very clearly nowhere close to their competitors. The pricing is better than their competitors but so is the quantity much smaller. They were out of paapdi chat, so ordered samosa chat instead, which tasted like chole curry, not even close to chat. Mirchi Bajji apparently was on diet and were stick thin, but even worse uncooked, i could clearly see the pale uncooked basin, and dont expect the masala in the chilies. Dont recall which chicken curry i ordered, but i swear i cook better than that on any regular day/no special recipe. Veg Puff was alright. But their dilkush needs a different name, no where close to the famous traditional Indian dil kush. Too much cardamom in their version. They offered complimentary tea, it was over burnt, maybe a bad day...but who can go wrong with tea everyday right?? Saving the best for the last. The pastries are really good, a huge range of flavors, with a very decent size a piece and ever better part.....cheaper price than their competitors. There were a few B'day cakes lying in the cooler, they really looked good. I kept going back in the hope i might find something i like...but i dont think i will anymore except for their...

This is our 3rd time visiting this restaurant. Every time our meal has been absolutely delicious! Portions are large, however, we usually come in hungry from a local kayak race, so we leave little on our plates! The spice level is good, as they are accommodating to your taste buds. The last time my boyfriend ordered a pepper dish and he was sweating while eating it. I tasted it and thought it was great. I can handle more spice than he can. This time I had a goat curry as suggested by the owner. He made it with coconut milk, since I can’t have dairy. My boyfriend got the chicken 555. It’s fabulous! I actually ordered that the last time, not realizing it contained dairy (I thought it had coconut milk in it). I asked for extra hot. Learning this time that it contained dairy, explains my tummy issues the following day and not from the spice level. Not their fault, it was mine- also because I couldn’t stop eating it. It was so good. We normally get the dosa. It comes with a variety of sauces and contains a spiced potato mixture. If you haven’t had it, you need to order it just to try it. I’ve included a picture of it as well. I’m so glad the owner was there so he could explain things. The last two times we had a few language barriers understanding (like me asking if dairy was in my dish). By everyone coming in, this seems to be the choice for Indian cuisine. I will keep coming back. That’s for sure. It’s the best we have had....

Bought chicken Dum Briyani at morning saturday Mar 03 2018,1115 AM. Order name BABU.Got basmatic rice and wet chicken pieces at the bottom, no masala or anything. I think I was the first one to order, they placed four chicken pieces from chicken curry and spread above with Basmati rice.

I usually have my weekend food here since im bachelor, either carryout or lunch in.

Tried to talk to them, first the waiter picked the phone, he recognizes me by name,since I go there always. He said manager comes at 3 0 clock. Tried to tell him about this. He wanted me to bring it back. I live in chesterfield just for this I cant go back. He gave the phone to chef, he was so arrogant and said that is how Dum chicken dum briyani is made in his store.

Lesson learnt, im not going here again.

For those looking for Chicken Briyani.. This is not not place for. Unless you basmati rice and leftover watery chicken curry pieces with no masala at the bottom.

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