Dinner last night was at Taj Minar Indian Restaurant and Bar in the company of Lyle, Blogie, Andrew, Ria, Chiclet, and Mac. Our small group of bloggers met at this authentic Indian restaurant upon the invitation of the proprietor, Zafar Khan.
Frankly, I have never been to an Indian restaurant before so I didn't really know what to expect. My definition of Indian cuisine is really limited to yoghurt and stuffed pastries with tamarind-based filling but since I have been hearing good reviews about the resto, I wanted to sample Taj Minar' authentic Indian cooking.
To whet our appetite, we were served papadam or lentil wafers. The wafers are delicious especially with the zesty dip that came with it. We also tried vegetable samosas that went well with green and mango chutney. Imagine empanadas with vegetable filling and made even tastier by a spicy dip!
For the mains, we had three different types of curry: beef, chicken, and fish. I liked the chicken and fish curry but the highlight of my meal was the beef curry as the tender pieces of meat with its rich and spicy sauce definitely "hit the spot". It was perfect with Biryani rice and pratha bread.
For dessert, we had Carrot Halva. Carrot halva (or halwa) is more or less carrot pudding topped with an assortment of nuts. With just the right amount of sweetness, this confection perfectly ended my spicy Indian meal.
Overall, Taj Minar Indian Restaurant and Bar serves authentic Indian dishes at reasonable prices. They even have lunch and dinner specials and new additions to their growing list of menu items. For those who haven't tried Indian cuisine before, visit the restaurant and be pleasantly surprised at how flavorful authentic Indian dishes are.
Taj Minar Indian Restaurant and Bar is located at Damosa Gateway, Lanang, Davao City. Tel. No. (082) 305-5849.
Frankly, I have never been to an Indian restaurant before so I didn't really know what to expect. My definition of Indian cuisine is really limited to yoghurt and stuffed pastries with tamarind-based filling but since I have been hearing good reviews about the resto, I wanted to sample Taj Minar' authentic Indian cooking.
To whet our appetite, we were served papadam or lentil wafers. The wafers are delicious especially with the zesty dip that came with it. We also tried vegetable samosas that went well with green and mango chutney. Imagine empanadas with vegetable filling and made even tastier by a spicy dip!
For the mains, we had three different types of curry: beef, chicken, and fish. I liked the chicken and fish curry but the highlight of my meal was the beef curry as the tender pieces of meat with its rich and spicy sauce definitely "hit the spot". It was perfect with Biryani rice and pratha bread.
For dessert, we had Carrot Halva. Carrot halva (or halwa) is more or less carrot pudding topped with an assortment of nuts. With just the right amount of sweetness, this confection perfectly ended my spicy Indian meal.
Overall, Taj Minar Indian Restaurant and Bar serves authentic Indian dishes at reasonable prices. They even have lunch and dinner specials and new additions to their growing list of menu items. For those who haven't tried Indian cuisine before, visit the restaurant and be pleasantly surprised at how flavorful authentic Indian dishes are.
Taj Minar Indian Restaurant and Bar is located at Damosa Gateway, Lanang, Davao City. Tel. No. (082) 305-5849.
