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The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the environment was elegant yet cozy. However, the service could be better. There were not enough servers for a Saturday evening, and our server was not very accommodating and seemed hesitant to help us. 4 stars for the cuisine but 2 stars for service.
I travel a lot and the review is compared to best of Sanjeev Kapoor's Khazana in Dubai to Andhra's Curry in Singapore. On Saturday, I ordered Lamb Biriyani and Banglori Hara Masala Gosht. The first bite of biriyani had phenomenal hint of fresh cilantro and I think mint. That was unusual. Next were the lamb pieces - absolutely lean, no chunks of cartilage. One of the best tasting lamb biriyanis I've ever had. The Banglori Lamb was spicy, incredibly fresh tasting spices, and absolutely lean meat. I can tell you without a doubt, this is different than 99% of Indian restaurants in Bay Area. Try it, at least what I ordered - and you wil not regret it. And I am Indian.. and I have absolutely nothing to do with the restaurant! I am just happy to have found such fresh tasting Indian cuisine. You must try at least the two dishes I ordered!
I ordered the chicken malai tikka combo. Food was very good; its a crowded place which is a good sign. The ambiance was good too. Reasonable prices though a little expensive compared to the restaurants in Dublin.
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