Harnaaz Preet S.
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Hands down the best Indian food in the city.
I’ve been to pretty much every Indian restaurant around, and there’s always something that disappoints—an off day in the kitchen, a weak dish, or inconsistent flavors. Farzi is the only place where, across 6–7 visits, every meal has been consistently excellent. I’ve tried most of the menu, including the new additions, and I keep walking out impressed.
The food is inventive but still deeply rooted in real Indian flavors.
Among the appetizers, the Mumbai Crossroad is a star—the bhaji is rich and perfectly spiced, and that soft bun with the cream filling is just out of this world. The Dal Chawal Arancini sounded like a gimmick at first, but the Italian twist on classic dal-chawal is genuinely brilliant; it’s a must-order and feels like a true signature. The 100-layer potato chaat nails the contrast of textures—crunchy and soft in all the right spots. Malai broccoli is another surprise: I never thought I’d eat broccoli with that much enthusiasm. Their goat cheese tikka is right up there with the best malai tikkas I’ve had anywhere. And the keema shepherd’s pie, listed under appetizers, is “crazy good” comfort food—familiar flavors with a very fun presentation.
Mains are equally strong. The Paneer Cloud is exactly what it sounds like: incredibly soft paneer in a beautifully balanced curry, the kind of dish you just want to keep going back to. The chicken kofta is rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly—tender, well-seasoned, and deeply satisfying. Their dal is slow-cooked, buttery, and comforting, and the goat curry is a rare gem; you almost never see proper goat curry on menus here, with most places defaulting to lamb, and this version is robust, aromatic, and full of character.
Their breads deserve their own paragraph. The butter naan might be the only truly “authentic-feeling” butter naan I’ve found in the city—soft, slightly chewy, and generously buttered without being greasy. The kalonji sourdough naan and ajwain chilli paratha are so good they could practically be a separate course; you could build a whole meal just around the bread basket. The new three cheese naan on the menu is also a delight
Desserts are outstanding. Dakshin is one of the best Indian-inspired desserts I’ve had (you would be surprised hearing from the chef of what are the ingredients and how nice they go together), and the motichoor cannoli is perfectly balanced, with every bite giving that little flavor “burst” in your mouth. Their mocktails are consistently well crafted and pair really nicely with the food.
The ambience is warm, modern, and comfortable. If you can, try to sit at the chef’s table—it makes the whole experience even more special. I also really appreciate how they treat guests: I sometimes dine solo, and Farzi is one of the very few places where I’ve always been treated with the same attention and warmth as a big group. The staff is unfailingly kind, professional, and genuinely hospitable.
Overall, Farzi is massively underrated. I’ve never had a disappointing experience here, and for anyone looking for Indian food that’s both imaginative and consistently excellent, this is the place I recommend. and don’t recommend to say Hi to Chef Gaurav, such a sweet guy and the soul of this place