Ali Baba - Indian

[Gabor 296]

First of all I must to admit I'm not familiar with the indian food... better to say I know nothing about it. Thanx for my Freeplayo points I decided to give a try.

 

The venue really nice, however a little bit kitsch, remembered me a theme designed small, old GOGO bar on the soi Diamonds... but without the girls...

 

 

Without any knowledge I choose with blind eyes... the tikka masala sounded exotic... not the usual rice garnish, but indian bread with mint leafs...

 

 

I don't know if it was authentic or not - probably was - because I never tried anythink like this before, but it was really tasty.... exactly so spicy as it was enjoyable, a huge portion with generous amout of sauce... I felt the sauce was made from fresh vegetables, no powder, no creams... the chicken was chicken, not easy to mess it up. My only slight criticism: For me it was a little bit salty, but it means nothing, I like my average food without or with minimum salt ...

 

The bread was delicious, fresh and warm from the " tandoor "... true, the mint leafs were only decoration, I don't felt at all any mint taste....

 

Also was served four little saucers.... dip sauces for the bread, all of them pleasantly tasty... a yoghurt based ( for me the best ), a green one made from some fresh leafs and a kinda sweet chilly sauce..... and some chopped vegetables with herbs...excellent taste...I may be a boorish guest, but I ate it all, just like a salad....

 

 

Despite of the great experience, the 310 baht bill was sobering.... ( BTW it was a cheap choice from the menu )

[CheshireTom 1,377]

 

Without any knowledge I choose with blind eyes... the tikka masala sounded exotic... not the usual rice garnish, but indian bread with mint leafs...

 

I don't know if it was authentic or not - probably was - because I never tried anythink like this before,

 

 

Chicken Tikka Masala - a great British culinary invention!

[MM 6,562]

If you had to pay 310b for the meal, what was the benefit of the Freeplayo points? Did you have a companion and get a free meal or what?

 

Also, I am always at a loss in an Indian restaurant, though I love the food if I can see what it looks like before ordering. As to the 4 sauce dishes, I don't know what to put them on...whether they are sauces, soups, or water to clean my hands. Yes, I'm pretty ignorant of Indian food.

[steamer 158]

looks good. Never tried the place but I've heard many complain about the price and frequent toilet trips afterwards among other things.

 

I used to live with a family of Indians and I really miss the food. Thier goat curry will curl a dead mans toes.

[Gabor 296]

If you had to pay 310b for the meal, what was the benefit of the Freeplayo points? Did you have a companion and get a free meal or what?

 

Also, I am always at a loss in an Indian restaurant, though I love the food if I can see what it looks like before ordering. As to the 4 sauce dishes, I don't know what to put them on...whether they are sauces, soups, or water to clean my hands. Yes, I'm pretty ignorant of Indian food.

 

Changed 250 Freeplayo points to a 250 baht cupon... so the bill was 310 baht and I paid 80 baht cash + the cupon...

 

You can try....

 

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I have alredy 3925 points

Edited October 3, 2012 by Gabor

[CheshireTom 1,377]

As to the 4 sauce dishes, I don't know what to put them on...whether they are sauces, soups, or water to clean my hands.

 

Normally they are served (as dips) with poppadoms as an appetiser.