julianlev Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Recently had my first taste of Inidan style cuisine at a restaurant here in Cape Town Never been to India so I cant tell how close it was to the real deal, but it was one of the best eating experiences of my life Papadums and Naan bread to start with followed by Tandoor Lamb and Chicken Curry with mushroom rice. Despite the unfortunate burning in my mouth which left me tasteless for several days, it was an incredible meal and I intend to go back soon I heard in the restaurant that cuisine in India depends greatly upon the region. Can anyone explain this to me, in case I ever decide to come over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajiv Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 What you had was North Indian or termed as Mughlai Cuisine and its pretty much amongst the signature dishes. A typical restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate all the different flavors of Indian cuisine but its mostly the North Indian and South Indian restaurants. Apparently, from what I know, UK seem to have the most number of Indian restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serani Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 There are 4 "Indian" restaurants withink 50 metres of each other on my high street. Although obviously have bangladeshi staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Most Indian restaurants outside India would be the Punjabi/Mughlai cuisine that is native to North India. If you ever find a Dosa, you are one lucky mpofu. :woot: :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Check this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianlev Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Check this out looks great thanks ... but...what is "red ant" chutney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punjabi_khota Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Most Indian restaurants outside India would be the Punjabi/Mughlai cuisine that is native to North India. If you ever find a GOOD Dosa, you are one lucky mpofu. :woot: :nice: Corrected. Plenty of northie restaurants do have the dosa...its shyte tho:giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianlev Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 What you had was North Indian or termed as Mughlai Cuisine and its pretty much amongst the signature dishes. A typical restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate all the different flavors of Indian cuisine but its mostly the North Indian and South Indian restaurants. Apparently' date=' from what I know, UK seem to have the most number of Indian restaurants[/quote'] thanks for the info there's a large Indian demographic in SA and it looks like the food is just another thing we have to thank them for I was amazed at how many different kinds of bread there were, as well as the portion sizes when I go to a typical restaurant I'll be charged a fortune for half a plate of food, I always wonder if some of it fell off on the way to the table But at this place I was given so much I couldn't finish it all, until the next morning that is tell you one thing though, you need a sturdy digestive system to handle curry, and a tongue made of molten rock to handle the spice :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 looks great thanks ... but...what is "red ant" chutney? You got me there buddy..:cantstop: I googled it and it seems to be a paste made of ants and mixed with chilly and garlic. Its probably the only bizarre sounding dish from that "map". I have never heard of anyone eating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 @Flamy, I thought Madras Palace does seem to have a decent dosa. And I believe Madras Palace is like a big chain all over U.S?? Here in Gaithersburg, I haven't really tried many things at Madras Palace, but I love it's Rawa Masala Dosa. It's pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 @Flamy, I thought Madras Palace does seem to have a decent dosa. And I believe Madras Palace is like a big chain all over U.S?? Here in Gaithersburg, I haven't really tried many things at Madras Palace, but I love it's Rawa Masala Dosa. It's pretty good. A good rawa masala dosa is hard to find here...More like rawa masala papad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 A good rawa masala dosa is hard to find here...More like rawa masala papad There was a South Indian restaurant in Indy called Udipi. Very nice south indian food. Their dosas were awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 There are South and North Indian restaurants in every nook and corner here in the SF Bay area. Some good ones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 @Flamy, I thought Madras Palace does seem to have a decent dosa. And I believe Madras Palace is like a big chain all over U.S?? Here in Gaithersburg, I haven't really tried many things at Madras Palace, but I love it's Rawa Masala Dosa. It's pretty good. hey brah, we dont have a madras palace here, but there is a chennai masala and they have good dosa :D Only problem is they are not in the city and cater to the 2 or 3 Indian Ghettos outside the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misu243 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nairobi, Kenya...best Indian cuisine outside of India... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nairobi' date=' Kenya...best Indian cuisine outside of India...[/quote'] Cool..Whats so special about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 There are South and North Indian restaurants in every nook and corner here in the SF Bay area. Some good ones too. Amen, ate at Mehfil a couple of weeks ago and it was nice for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 @Flamy, I thought Madras Palace does seem to have a decent dosa. And I believe Madras Palace is like a big chain all over U.S?? Here in Gaithersburg, I haven't really tried many things at Madras Palace, but I love it's Rawa Masala Dosa. It's pretty good. There is place called Bombay Club in washington DC and it is awesome. Expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Saravana Bhavan FTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Give South Indian food a miss, North Indian food is light years better. (Butter chicken + naan) trumps bloody (rice + tomato dal + sambar) any farking day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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