New Delhi Dharbar Restaurant

3 The Food Musketeer - 3 years ago

Friends and I went for dinner, and decided on some Indian food for our evening out.
Very quaint and authentic Indian spot with Pretty décor.  I’ve always wondered where it was situated, as I have never driven past Benmore Gardens. Now I know.
They have a good selection of food to choose from, so there is a variety for any picky eaters. They brought us some “Papar” to nibble on with some Chutneys. A famous indian snack either fried or cooked made from sources such as peeled black gram flour, lentils, chickpeas, rice, tapioca, or potato.  We ordered a Veg starter Platter to share, with Tikka Paneer, Onion Bhaji, and 2 other items. I loved the taste and crunchiness of the Bhaji. My favourite. Service was pretty quick, and our food came in good timing as we were hungry.
For mains, I was craving a mutton curry but couldn’t decide on which one, so I went with the traditional and ordered a Garlic u0026 Chilli Naan, as I don’t really like rice with my curries. My friends ordered the Chicken Breyani, and the Lemongrass Fish, with naan. We all ordered medium in strength.
Now, let me tell you this Mutton Curry kicked some serious butt!. It was really spicy but oh so tasty, the meat was tender and the gravy was just soo delicious. My naan also complimented it very well. The chicken breyani was also quite strong, but tasty even though i did expect something slightly different. The lemongrass fish, that’s something unique. It was completely different to what I expected. It has a nice taste, but need a bit of sauce to it.
We did order desserts, but this is something that all indian restaurants fail at in my opinion. I have not gone to any indian restaurant where I have enjoyed dessert to date. I wanted Soji, and my friends had the Gulab and the Ras Malai. For me all 3 was a miss, although my friend enjoyed her Ras Malai. My soji lacked flavour and the texture was too solid.
Would definitely come back for more starters and mains, decent food and good quality and service.
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4 Manish H - a month ago

Everyone had their 'local'. This is ours. Food is always delicious. We've always done takeaways but one day we will dine in

5 Warren Forster - a year ago

The food was really delicious and the service was great. If you looking for tasty, flavourful Indian cuisine then this place is a must. I had a masala dosa and the flavours were so good, ill definitely be back. For mains I had a paneer tika masala and it was simply delicious

1 Katherine Sproule - 6 months ago

Sad to say that the best Indian around was a huge disappointment tonight, and only because they were woefully understaffed. Many annoyed Uber drivers, patrons who’d come to collect in person and people eating in.
Told to collect 20 mins after I ordered. My food was ready after an hour.
Bhaji’s tasted like they’d been refried, samosas undercooked u0026 greasy, the peshwari naan wasn’t a peshwari naan, and I don’t even know what the curry tasted like because I’d list my appetite at that point.
I’m ready to drive there u0026 demand my money back . That can wait til tomorrow though.

3 Riccardo M - 3 weeks ago

Great food. A little over priced but nice portions and friendly staff

1 Priya Ranchod - 5 months ago

I order paneer dosa and cheese paratha through UberEats. The dosa tasted like roti with curry and cheese paratha was dry as hell. The sambar bad no taste nor the two sauces given for the dosa. The paneer has more taste of curry then anything else

2 Monish Gala - 5 months ago

It used to offer good quality tasty food. Our last visit experience was not so great.