Faye D
Google
My first time trying this restaurant was in 2022 and back then I was already impressed with the food, the atmosphere, and the service. So when I had to find a restaurant for a friend's birthday, I remembered that I had such a pleasant time at Firangi Star and I booked it instantly.
I was the first to arrive and I was greeted warmly by the manager when I walked in. We were seated at the booth at the far end which was very cozy, but a little too warm for me, needed more AC.
For starters, we had the Chutneys & papadums, Big Baller Peperoner, Papi's Jammed Gun, The Nut Kraken, and This Is Also Not Aloo Gobi. Our favorites were the chutneys because we had to order a second bowl of papadums, and the Nut Kraken grilled octopus.
For mains, we had the We're Goan-ing to Porto -- the grilled Iberico Pork which was tender and succulent. The charred bits were very flavorful and I cut the meat as close to the bone as possible without having to pick them up with my hands (haha). The second main was the vegetarian option of Tandoori -- the Spiced Eggplant with Chickpea Cashew Crumble. Not everyone liked it but I thought it was good, just a little underdone in the middle, maybe because the eggplant was quite thick. We also ordered the Cheese Naan and the Plain Naan, which everyone loooved.
The highlight was dessert, which we all got for free because it was someone's birthday and the staff were very gracious. We were particularly impressed with Raj, our main server for the evening. He was incredibly gracious and took the time to explain the menu with enthusiasm, checked on us just the right amount, and made us feel truly cared for throughout. He and his colleagues anticipated our needs without hovering and made sure my water glass was always full. Service like this is rare and Raj and his colleagues absolutely elevated the dining experience.
Extra points for atmosphere: Their curated playlist is on Spotify which I have on repeat.