Manayunk Indian grille — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Second Visit: The person/manager at the reception cursed us in a foreign language while talking to the waitress, and he assumed we wouldn’t understand it while we were seated at the table. I would expect better hospitality from the staff, even when the food is top notch. That’s not how you talk about a customer.

First visit: First, we tried the Chicken 65, which was a spicy and tangy appetizer. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the spices were perfectly balanced.

Next, we ordered the Chilli Chicken, which was another spicy dish with tender pieces of chicken cooked with bell peppers and onions. The sauce was thick and savory, with just the right amount of heat to make it interesting. The chicken was cooked to perfection and was very flavorful.

For my main course, we got the Chicken Hakka Noodle and Chicken Fried Rice. The Chicken Hakka Noodle was a delicious blend of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and tender pieces of chicken. The noodles were cooked al dente, and the chicken was cooked just right, not too dry and not too moist. The Chicken Fried Rice was also well-prepared, with fluffy rice and perfectly seasoned chicken. I would prefer the latter as it a personal preference.

Overall, the meal was a delightful culinary experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Indian cuisine. The taste reminded me of the authentic Indo-Chinese cuisine that is famous Kolkata, India. The flavors were bold and complex, and the portions were generous. The service was also excellent, with attentive waitstaff who were knowledgeable about the dishes and made great recommendations. So shoutout to Iqbal. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Indian meal, this restaurant is definitely...

"Dear Manayunk Indian Grille,

First off, let’s clear the air (which, by the way, wasn’t fresh in your restaurant either). We did NOT eat all the dishes. We made the rookie mistake of ordering several items at once, only to realize halfway through that we’d signed up for a 'Guess the Expiration Date' challenge. The frozen food we did try was passable, but the stale and stinky ones? Yeah, those went untouched.

Now, let’s address the elephant—or should I say the mouse—in the room. Yes, we spotted a little rodent doing laps around the restaurant like it was his personal playground. Hygiene issues, anyone? Maybe instead of critiquing our behavior, you could invest in a door seal to keep your furry patrons outside.

As for your defensive response—wow. Instead of owning up and improving your food or service, you’re playing detective on four people’s collective behavior. Bravo! Here’s a thought: maybe spend less time covering up bad reviews and more time covering up the mouse holes.

For those considering a visit, don’t just take my word for it—check out the sea of 1-star reviews from other Indians. If only there were a way to give negative stars to match this restaurant’s unusual responses and questionable hygiene!

Thank you for the entertainment. Unfortunately, your food wasn’t...

We ordered the chicken tikka masala, goan fish curry, aloo gobi and house biryani. The chicken and biryani were good however are lacking a certain depth of flavor I can’t quite put my finger on. The chicken almost tasted like it was cooked in a cream based tomato sauce and didn’t have enough spices in it. We asked for it mild but that should not take away from the flavor. What I was disappointed in was the Goan fish curry. Typical Goan fish curry uses a firm fleshy fish (kingfish or pomfret) while the fish we got seemed to be a light fish like a cod or halibut. We also asked for the highest spice level (spicy as in heat) and it was not spicy in the slightest. While it is cooked in a coconut based curry, again, that shouldn’t take away from the heat. The biryani we got had goat in it as well as shrimp and the goat was well flavored but the shrimp was not. All in all I think this caters more to the American palette but is a few steps away from what I would consider traditional Indian cuisine. If you are a lover of butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and naan then this will be right up your alley. However if you are looking for something that will remind you of the taste of home, this may fall a bit short of...