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| - Scene: snowy Saturday afternoon in January, laden down with produce, Chinese buns, sofrito and eggplant, heading over to Waterfalls at 5pm to redeem my $50 Groupon.
Characters: RJ (me) & DIana (upstairs neighbour & dining companion)
I entered first while Diana finished her cigarette (you tell her, I'm not saying anything - we all choose our own crutch, I say), and the place was empty, except for 3 staff and one local character who appeared to have come in for warmth.
So what does our cute waiter do but seat me at a table for 2 against the wall. Really? There's two of us, we are going to order a minimum of $50 worth of food, and you sit us at the smallest table in the place?
Once I suggested that I take a bigger table unless they expect to be swamped in the next 30 minutes, things started to improve.
Beverages: chai tea (RJ), Flying Monkey pint (RJ), and cranberry soda (D)
OK, credit for having a quality craft beer on tap, and there appeared to be a good selection of bottles and draft.
The chai tea really hit the spot. I'm not aficionado of chai tea, but this was rich, fragrant, and was just what I needed.
Dishes:
Waterfalls Vegetable Combo Platter
(Samosas, onion bajias, veggie pakoras)
Chicken Jalfrezi
(Cooked with a spicy thick masala)
Chicken Chettinad (Nuts)
(With curry leaves, tomatoes, grated coconut, ginger and chettinad spices, contains cashew nuts)
Lamb Biryani
Cheese Naan (Mozzarella Cheese)
Starting with the naan, I did ask the server where the cheese was on or in this naan. He seemed to agree that he didn't see any cheese. Turns out it is IN the naan. Tasty, a touch greasy, but enjoyed by both of us.
The combo platter (I posted pictures here of these dishes) was perfect for sharing - 2 of everything. A nice started and a good variety.
All the meat dishes had large, tender morsels. The jalfrezi was the star of the meal for me. The masala sauce was spicy (as I requested) but was respectful of my tastebuds as well, if you know what I mean.
The chettinad was my least favorite dish, but that is just a matter of personal taste. The sauce was a bit too creamy and I couldn't taste any coconut, but you may enjoy it. It is a dish that you could share, as we did with all our dishes.
I give this place 4 stars because the food spoke for itself and the service was helpful with recommendations. My opinion is also coloured by the fact that I was saving $25 off my bill by using the $50 Groupon.
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