Mark P.
Yelp
The Dallas area is blessed with excellent Indian food options, so an Indian restaurant that stands out must be amazing. I tried Mughlai on a recent business trip, because it was reasonably close to where I was staying. I ended up eating three meals at Mughlai in the space of two days. Yes, it was that good.
The first time I visited, I asked the server what her favorite thing on the menu is. She pointed out several good choices, and suggested I should really try the Masaladar Goat. I hadn't had Dahi Baray in several years, so I got an order to start, then the Masaladar Goat along with rice and bread, and an order of Kheer to finish things off.
The Masaladar Goat was excellent. It was a hearty, satisfying, and spicy goat curry. It's true that goat curry is almost always good, but this particular curry was entirely delicious.
The Kheer at Mughlai is a work of art.
When I was finishing up, someone at the restaurant suggested that "next time" I should try the Lamb Chops Adraki, so I returned the next night and ordered the Lamb Chops and some Naan.
It's no exaggeration to say the Lamb Chops Adraki are the best thing I have eaten in a restaurant. I have eaten rack of lamb many, many places. None were as astonishing as the Lamb Chops Adraki at Mughlai. They were like a blackened rack of lamb, with an Indian twist. They were entirely encrusted, sizzling, and succulent.
On my third visit, the server didn't seem surprised to see me anymore. They gave me the same seat every time, which was a nice hospitable touch. The service was excellent.
There are only two real drawbacks with Mughlai. First, the prices are high. This is not a budget-friendly place to eat. It's clean, the service is amazing, and the food is excellent; but it's expensive. I think the prices are good for what you get, but it's not cheap. Second, the restaurant closes early in the evenings. On the whole, this is a good thing: it allows the employees to have their own lives. But it's worth mentioning that I had already tried to visit the restaurant at least twice on previous trips, and had found it closed.
I went to Mughlai on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. I shall certainly visit again when I'm next in the area.