A modern Indian
diner that without implying, offers fine dining dishes that don’t damage the
wallet.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Modern, fresh and clean with a noticeable cosmopolitan
atmosphere. A vibe of happiness and laughter. Even the outside is appealing,
drawing one curiosity that this place has something a little different to
offer. So was my curiosity correct?
STAFF
Sudanshu our waiter
was very attentive and gracious. He was professional
in his duties, as well as relaxed and friendly in entering in casual conversation.
Prabhjot Singh the
owner’s brother was an extremely friendly man, spending a long time conversing
with Mr R and I at our table.
Rakesh and Svetlana
the mangers are a friendly couple. Although I think Svetlana’s English may be
limited Rakesh came to our table after the meal to ask how things were and even
came to bid us goodnight when we left.
SERVICE
We booked a table
earlier that day with Sudanshu, a charming waiter. On arriving at the
restaurant he came straight to us and took us to our table and then served us
for the rest of the night.
Menus already in
place and a drinks order taken right away.
Drinks served
quickly and efficiently.
During the night we
never had to ask for more drinks, Sudanshu regularly came to our table to
check.
Food was served
within 25 minutes of ordering, which is to be expected when ordering tandoori.
A table check was
done after 5 minutes of the food arriving.
Rakesh and Svetlana never
stopped all evening working the floor taking orders and delivering food and
drink.
The four of them
made a great team that reflected in the great standard of service we received.
HYGIENE
I can’t fault the
restaurant hygiene.
Toilets implacable ticked
everyone of my boxes and you know how fussy I am about toilets!
FOOD
The menu offers a
mix of Punjab and Russian that I have to say not only really excited me but
also my taste buds. In the end we opted for a selection of Punjab curries.
ANGLO INDIAN JALFREZI Rupees 190/ £2.31/₽166.11/€2.69/$2.84
A melange of
Mushrooms baby corn broccoli bell peppers and onions tossed with burnt garlic
and tomato masala served with spinach saag.
OMG Thank you. A restaurant
that say veg and sends out a huge bowl of chunky veg in the most decedent smoky
and silky gravy I have ever tasted. Then the added surprise of pineapple. This
is a must dish to have, under the vegidelicious section. Let me tell you this was vegidelicious.
BUKHARA KOFTA CURRY Rupees 220/£2.67/₽192.34/€3.12/$3.29
Cottage cheese and
potato dumpling cooked in a yellow gravy.
I hear you say, “a
dumpling of cheese and potato. Boring!” Oh no my friends how wrong you would
be. Taking my first bite there were once again hidden extras of nuts and fruit
in this scrumptious dumpling that was enhanced by the heavenly flavours of the
yellow gravy. I have one word to say, “yum…my.”
BHATRI KA MUG FULL Rupees 350/£4.23/₽305.99/€4.96/$5.24 HALF Rupees 190/£2.31/₽166.11/€2.69/$2.84
Traditionally known
as Tandoori Chicken. Cooked to perfection and for the first time in a long time
we had half. Breast, thigh and leg.
ROTI Rupees 30/£0,36/₽26.23/€0.43/$0.45 I know I moan
about the price of a roti as it is just flour and water but I forgive it this
time as the little tin punnet was so cute.
THE SCORES:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 5/5
AMBIENCE 5/5
STAFF 5/5
SERVICE 5/5
HYGIENE 5/5
FOOD 5/5 5/5
5/5 3/5
OVERALL SCORE 4.7 Red Hot chillies
WOULD I GO AGAIN?
That would be 100% yes. A diamond in the ruff of Candolim.
Kokoons
Beach Road Vaddi
Vaddo Opp Acacia Hotel
Candolim
Tel 7887714717
Great blog, waiting for more blogs.
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