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| - Words cannot simply describe this place. I'm nearly verklempt. But I'll attempt anyway...
The food is delicious, the curries are rich and creamy with hints of saffron and other elements which show the cook is trained and knows exactly what he is doing. The samosas have a nice spice to them and are stuffed to the brim with potato, chick peas, and green peas with a nice bit of flavours and spices on and within. The rice is fine but not seasoned or flavoured in anyway, I know it's a basmati but not a jeera or with any sort of oils, butter, or ingredients on it. That would be considered a minor low point. All of the naans and other breads are quite good, nice flavour, help to balance the spices along with their rich but with the right amount of mango in their Lassi. The Chai teas are super spicy and are nice and strong, good proper English strength with South Asian spices.
Why only 4 stars after all of the ranting and raving? The service. They have so much turnover and changing staff, they are constantly training them. The owner is very nice but he doesn't seem to know what goes on. I would frankly recommend bringing cash here at all times and keep receipts to check the amounts charged and try your level best NOT to tax anyone with splitting any checks.
The food is excellent, nearing their 18th month in operation I believe, and I really would LOVE to see this place thrive and have more clientele. I have travelled around Europe, Canada, and the US and have had Indian/Nepali/Pakistani/and Bengali food all over the world. This is purely Indian/Nepali and puts the "HA" in Halal (according to a server), but they do have some indo chinese dishes and some more or less "south asian" items on their menu. I hope they work out their operational issues but the food alone is enough for me to pardon these problems (I also get take away typically - don't order ahead, they don't start it until you arrive...I reiterate the operational issues).
Bon appetit! Eet smaeklich! Chalo khao! Pofta buna!
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