Showing posts with label Food: Indian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food: Indian. Show all posts

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Indian - Mayura

Mayura
10406 Venice Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 559-9644
mayura-indian-restaurant.com
personal rating: 4.0/5.0

As Manish has been craving gobi manchurian for a while, we decided to go another Indian restaurant, despite just having gone to one the day before. This time, together with Mark, we went to a South Indian, specifically Kerala, restaurant in Culver City. I decided on one of my favorite Indian dishes, bhindi masala; Manish naturally ordered gobi manchurian (despite it not being on the menu); and Mark got lamb biryani. The bhindi masala arrived first, and it was spectacular, easily one the best I have had. The gobi manchurian arrived next, and it was even better! I have not had cauliflower tasting so good before. The lamb biryani arrived last, and it did not live up to its high expectations, expectations brought high by the amazing first two dishes. Nonetheless, our appetites were very satisfied after the meal. I will definitely pay Mayura another visit soon.

Bhindi Masala
Okra, onions, tomatoes and spice.*
$7.95
Gobi Manchurian
Crunchy deep fried cauliflower in an Indian-Chinese sweet and spicy sauce.***
$7.95
Lamb Biryani
Rice dish made from a mixture of spices, basmati rice and lamb, served with raita and pickles.**
$8.95
* Food description is taken verbatim from the menu.
** As there was no description on the menu, the description is taken from elsewhere.
*** As the dish is not on the menu, the description is taken from elsewhere.

Friday, July 24, 2009

India Sweet House - Indian

India Sweet House
5992 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 934-5193
www.isweethouse.com
personal rating: 3.5/5.0

India Sweet House was an impromptu choice for dinner. Manish and I wanted to go to another Indian restaurant for dinner, but unfortunately, that restaurant was closed for renovations. Nonetheless, India Sweet House did not disappoint. Like most hole-in-the-wall restaurants, their decor is not something to shout about, but their delectable value-for-money food more than made up for it.

Saag Paneer
Spinach with cheese.*
$3.75
Paratha Mooli
Radish pancake
.*
$3.95
* Food description is taken from the menu.