Cuisine type: Indian traditional
Atmosphere: family style seating, casual atmosphere
Meal: dinner
Price range: ~$13 - $18 / entree
Overall grade: 7.9
Ben
A good-looking restaurant in the River Mark plaza in northern San Jose, well decorated and pretty large sized compared to most Indian restaurants in the area. We were hauled in by an anxious server as we were walking by perusing the menu. During the meal, we were waited on by 3 different servers, all very professional and polite. We started out with the special appetizer of the night, a royal chicken breast in spices.. it was spicy, delicious and filling. We both ordered lamb dishes, I ordered the lamb curry and requested the high level of spiciness. The spiciness level did not disappoint, I was met with all I could handle - exactly what I was hoping for. The portion of lamb was very generous, and I loved the heavy curry flavor. I ordered an Indian beer (Flying Horse) which went well with spicy food. The naan was fluffy and buttery, perfect for wiping up the generous amounts of sauce. After starting out with the large appetizer, and continuing to the lamb with naan and rice, we ended up taking about another entire meal for both of us home (actually 2 meals for me). The value was overall pretty good for the portions (even the beer was 24 oz), though we were slightly annoyed when we discovered on the bill that the appetizer of the day was more than twice the price of any other appetizer on the menu (~$14). The place was full with a mix of couples, families, and large parties, and was overall an enjoyable experience.
Food: 9
Drinks: 8Atmosphere: 7
Service: 8
Value: 7
Nina
On a friend's recommendation, we decided to try this restaurant which sits inconspicuously in the same parking lot as the supermarket where we buy most of our food. Honestly, I'm surprised it took us this long to eat here, we pass by it every day, and after all we do like Indian food.
At first glance, the menu looked very reasonable - both in price and variety of offerings. The drinks menu looked equally enticing, with a few domestic as well as European and Indian beers joined by a full wine and cocktail menu. I ordered a Mai Tai - it was very well made and much more complex in flavor than anything I actually had in Hawaii.
The manager personally came to take our appetizer order, and after explaining to us their standard offerings he encouraged us to try the "nawapi(royal) chicken" special of the day - he forgot to mention that it about twice as expensive as all other appetizers, and that was a surprised he saved for the check. That being said, the chicken was tasty, layered with flavors from different herbs and marinades, though slightly overcooked and dry. Before the entrees were brought in, we had a few spicy dips and fresh fried chips on the table, which was tasty, but nothing to dig in heartily, more of a palate awakening.
I ordered the Saag Gosht - spinach cream lamb, and it came in a metal dish over a tea light to keep warm, with a side of biryani rice. It was spicy, flavorful and tender, and also plentiful enough that half of it was enough for a satisfying dinner. The rest became breakfast the next day, and it was just as goo reheated as it was fresh. This restaurant is in such a convenient location and serves such delicious Indian food, that we will probably become regulars.
The manager personally came to take our appetizer order, and after explaining to us their standard offerings he encouraged us to try the "nawapi(royal) chicken" special of the day - he forgot to mention that it about twice as expensive as all other appetizers, and that was a surprised he saved for the check. That being said, the chicken was tasty, layered with flavors from different herbs and marinades, though slightly overcooked and dry. Before the entrees were brought in, we had a few spicy dips and fresh fried chips on the table, which was tasty, but nothing to dig in heartily, more of a palate awakening.
I ordered the Saag Gosht - spinach cream lamb, and it came in a metal dish over a tea light to keep warm, with a side of biryani rice. It was spicy, flavorful and tender, and also plentiful enough that half of it was enough for a satisfying dinner. The rest became breakfast the next day, and it was just as goo reheated as it was fresh. This restaurant is in such a convenient location and serves such delicious Indian food, that we will probably become regulars.
Drinks: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Service: 7
Value: 7
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