Okay so last weekend my buddy kept raving about this new Indian spot called Aha Indian Cuisine. Said I gotta try it. Honestly? I walked in blind – zero clue what to order besides “butter chicken maybe?” Menu hit me like a wall of names I couldn’t pronounce. Felt kinda lost.
Figuring Out What To Order
First thing I did? Flagged down the server – real friendly guy. Told him straight up: “Hey man, first timer here. What’s actually good?” He grinned and pointed at three things real fast:
- Chicken Tikka Masala (“Classic! Creamy tomato sauce, trust me.”)
- Lamb Rogan Josh (“Rich. Deep flavor. Tender meat.”)
- Paneer Butter Masala (“Vegetarian? No problem. Cheese in spiced gravy – killer.”)
Figured… why not? Ordered all three plus garlic naan and basmati rice. My wallet cried a little, but adventure ain’t free, right?
When The Food Showed Up
Dishes hit the table STEAMING. Smell? Unreal. Like spices dancing in the air. Chicken Tikka Masala looked smooth and orangey. Lamb Rogan Josh – dark red, kinda mysterious. Paneer – chunks of cheese floating in this glossy sauce. Dug in with the naan straight away.
The Taste Test Breakdown
Started with the Chicken Tikka Masala. Creamy? Heck yeah. Tomato had this gentle tang, chicken soft. Good… but honestly? Expected more punch. Felt safe.
Then – Lamb Rogan Josh. Mind blown. That lamb? Melted off the bone. Sauce wasn’t just rich – smoky, deep, complex. Not crazy spicy, just… loaded. Wanted to drink it.
Paneer Butter Masala? Smooth, buttery, sweet-spicy hug for cheese. Perfect with flaky naan. Comfort food heaven.
The Clear Winner & One Messy Table
No contest: Lamb Rogan Josh owned the night. Wiped that bowl clean with every scrap of naan. Table looked like a spice bomb went off – sauce splatters everywhere. Zero regrets.
My Must-Try List For Next Time
Server swung by again grinning. “So?” Told him the lamb blew my socks off. He nodded like “told ya” and whispered: “Next time? Try Vindaloo. Or the Biryani. Spicy. Serious flavor.”
- Lamb Vindaloo (His eyes sparkled saying this. Must mean fire.)
- Chicken Biryani (Said it’s layered rice & spices. “Fragrant.”)
Alright folks – I’m hooked. That Lamb Rogan Josh? My new favorite dish. But hey – what’s YOUR go-to order at Indian spots? Seriously, spill it! Need ideas for round two.
