We absolutely loved The Dhaba. From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. It's a quaint little restaurant in the Indian Plaza, and the place settings were what really caught my attention. Now here's a little breakdown of my rating:
- Service. Extremely friendly, family oriented and always knew when to come to the table. Drinks were refilled accordingly, and the owner is so darn nice. She gave great suggestions and even brought out a surprise dessert for my fiance's birthday.
- Food. We ordered:
Udta Panchi - chicken wings marinated in Dhaba spices and baked in a clay oven. Absolutely delicious and extremely moist!
Garlic and Khasta Keema Naan (minced lamb stuffed naan). The textures were wonderful. Lightly crispy on the outside and delectably soft and chewy on the inside. The chutneys were delicious as well.
Chicken Tikka Masala - of course a signature dish of most Indian restaurants. It was flavorful and had great body. Smothered this on rice and scooped it up with the naans, and you've got yourself one killer meal!
Sikandri Jhinga Saag (shrimp and spinach with herbs and spices - almost like an Indian creamed spinach - just no cream) - light and flavorful and accompanied the other dishes quite well. Great with the naan and a little bit of chutney.
The only reason I wouldn't rate this restaurant 5 stars is because I would actually like to experience the consistency of their service and food quality. There are many fantastic Indian restaurants I've been to, and although I loved Dhaba - it still comes in a close second to another Indian restaurant that I enjoy going to out here in Vegas.
But I'll tell you what - Dhaba was unforgettable. My fiance and I still talk about our meal, so maybe they do deserve that extra star. ;)