Review on Mughal Darbar - Candolim Goa

 

Muglia cuisine is a style of cooking developed in South Asia by the imperial kitchens of the Mughal Empire. It represents the cooking styles used in North India.

The tastes of Muglia cuisine vary from extremely mild to spicy, and is often associated with a distinctive aroma and the taste of ground and whole spices.

Did we have food like an Emperor? Read on and you will see.

TANDOORI MUTTON – Rupees 450

Mutton chops marinated in mild tandoori spices. Crispy on the outside, lovely and succulent on the inside.  Three good sized meaty chops, but disappointed with the small portion of chips.  I did enjoy the two side salads, although again small. An onion salad and carrot salad both in a spicy vinaigrette.  I also felt it needed something else to bring out the flavour of the meat, such as a mint dip. Overall, it was so tasty, but for the price, sadly a little disappointed.

 

CHICKEN TANDOORI (Half) - Rupees 250

For half a tandoori this was excellent value.  Four large portions of succulent spicy chicken that an Emperor would be proud of.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA – Rupees 290

Grilled chicken cubes cooked in a smooth tomato gravy, with a kick of spice. Sorry to say that although the sauce was outstanding, our friend who had this dish, said he struggled to find the chicken.

TANDOORI POMFRET – Rupees 600

Beautifully cooked fish but sadly not worth the money.

CRISPY POTATOES – Rupees 120

A really tasty side dish of potatoes in a light batter with a kick of spice.

Total cost of the evening with rice, breads and drinks Rupees 2599 for 4

Overall?

Okay, overall the service in this restaurant is excellent, as good as any fine dining, without the pretence. The tables are set wonderfully, and the cleanliness of the restaurant is flawless. A team of waiters that always seem to be there at the turn of a head, yet not hovering. I like that. The taste and the cooking of the food was faultless. 

Manish Bhardwaj  the owner is an excellent host.

In all fairness, I really should give 3/ 5 chillies due to potion size. However, for the superb staff and the ambience of the evening I will give

4/5 chillies

 

 

Will I be back again? Yes