I and three other friends went on a Saturday night. We had reservations, but that didn't seem necessary since there wasn't a big crowd. Deciding to take advantage of an unusually perfect October evening, we chose to sit outside.
Indika had an interesting drink menu. Including a variety of wines/beers, the cocktail menu adorned somewhat expected titles such as the "Kama Sutra". The Kamu Sutra included passion fruit, Beefeater, cranberry, and black salt which basically tasted like booze mixed with V8 splash. I stuck with white wine.
Our server was very professional. She had great recommendations and was very attentive. She was also extremely skinny and I was worried that she would be blown away as the slighest gust of wind, leaving us without a server. Luckily it was a calm evening.
When it came time to order, I had my heart set on the "Black lentil 'chilla' stuffed with a slow roasted rabbit masala, saffron raita, tomato mustard curry, and seasonal greens". However, the twig informed me that they were "out of that dish". Like any good foodie, I stuck with one of my dining out survival tips: ALWAYS HAVE A BACK-UP. Accordingly, I went with my second choice "Spiced lamb chops (served medium rare) with lamb leg braised in a south Indian curry with sauteed spinach and mustard potatoes".
The dish was AMAZING. Everything was cooked to perfection with an awesome blend of distinct flavors. Regular house-made naan is served with the meal. I would also recommend ordering the rosemary naan which went very well with the sauce..
I would definitely recommend trying this establishment. However, be warned that it is not cheap. Dinner for two including drinks and tip can easily cross $100 (isn't that more than the average yearly salary in India)? The restaurant has a great atmosphere and would be great for a special occasion with friends (even better with rich friends).
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