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| - This place was alright. A-OK. It had great things, but also pretty bad things, hence putting it in the middle.
Firstly, service was generally pretty good, though that was a bit tainted by some other factors. We got there about 30min before last order, though they said we can stay as long as we want. Very welcoming, but as soon as the clock hit last order, all the staff came out and brought dishes and were speaking very loudly in Indian and bustling around us, while we were still on our appetizers. Whenever we asked for anything, they were really nice, but it was mega uncomfortable after that. Pretty unprofessional.
Also, the menu had lots of great options, and for good prices. We got the mixed starter with 2 of everything. It was really good, and we each got a curry/rice/bread. Both were excellent. What wasn't excellent, is that we also wanted wine. Now on the wine menu, the cheapest wine bottle available is $30. And it's the same bottle that costs $9 at the SAQ. The next is $40, and it's $12 at the SAQ. Now I understand prices need to be up, but marking wine bottles more than double, in fact more than triple, is absolutely ridiculous. Especially in a place that has really cheap priced food, pictures in the menu, and a buffet centered through the place. Next door, L'etoile Des Indes offers much more intimate dining, same food etc, but $20+ wines.
So we had a mixture of 4 star and 2 star happenings during our dinner. In my eye, Maison India should be visited if you want to go in the afternoon for the buffet and not really dining or wine. If you want wine and dining, go L'Etoile Des Indes.
Both places are good, just offer different things.
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