Ani J.
Yelp
Based on the high ratings, we decided to try this place for dinner yesterday. Our server was sweet, but his attitude threw us off when he immediately started telling us how amazing the food is and that we "don't have to worry about it." It came across as lacking humility, and unfortunately, the food did not live up to that confidence. We had eaten at Taj Indian Grill just the day before, and the difference in quality was noticeable.
Here's what we ordered:
- Aaloo Tikki: Far too tangy, and we couldn't taste the green chutney at all.
- Kurkuri Bhindi: The only dish we truly loved--perfectly cooked and flavorful.
- Dal Tadka: Just okay. The one we had the previous night at Taj Indian Grill was significantly better.
- Paneer Masala: Lacked flavor and tasted like tomato purée mixed with cream. The same dish at Taj Indian Grill was outstanding.
My cousin ordered a chicken dish. When the server asked our preference between thigh and breast meat, my cousin asked for thigh meat. However, we were served breast meat.
The worst part, unfortunately, was the dessert.
We ordered the Malai Kulfi, which was taken straight from the freezer and served without clearing our plates. The kulfi itself was extremely disappointing--one of the worst I've had. I'm from North India, and I've had great kulfi over the years, but this one was so dense it needed a knife to cut, with a powdery taste none of us liked.
When we mentioned it to our server, instead of simply apologizing, he responded arrogantly, insisting their kulfi is featured on a show and is a "signature dish." A good restaurant knows how to accept feedback rather than try to prove customers wrong, and this interaction rubbed us the wrong way.
Overall, I'd rather drive the extra five minutes to Taj Indian Grill, where the food and service were far better.