Alright, so I finally got around to checking out Nawab’s Indian Cuisine and really diving into their menu. I’d been meaning to for a while, you know how it is, you hear about a place, and it just sits on your mental to-do list. Well, the other day, I just decided, “Today’s the day.”
Getting Started with the Menu
So, I walked in, got myself seated, and the first thing I did was ask for the menu. When it arrived, I have to say, it was pretty substantial. I mean, I spent a good few minutes just flipping through the pages. They had all the usual suspects, and then some things I hadn’t really seen much elsewhere. It wasn’t one of those tiny, curated menus, that’s for sure. It was more like a small novel of Indian food.
I started by just scanning everything. You know, looking at the categories: appetizers, tandoori, chicken, lamb, seafood, vegetarian, biryanis, breads, desserts. The whole shebang. My strategy, if you can call it that, was to try and get a bit of a spread. I didn’t want to just order three chicken curries, even though that’s tempting sometimes.
Making Some Choices
After much deliberation, I decided to go for a few things. I always like to start with some basics to see how they do them. So, I put in an order for:
- Some Vegetable Samosas – a classic, gotta see if they nail the pastry and the filling.
- Butter Chicken – yeah, I know, everyone gets it, but it’s a good benchmark, right?
- Lamb Vindaloo – wanted something with a bit of a kick.
- Garlic Naan – because what’s a curry without naan?
- And then, just to try something a bit different from my usual, I spotted a Paneer Tikka Masala and thought, “Why not?”
The ordering process itself was straightforward. I just pointed and named the dishes. The waiter jotted it all down, no fuss.
The Actual Tasting Experience
Then came the waiting game, which wasn’t too long, actually. The Samosas came out first. They were pretty good! Crispy, not too oily, and the filling was nicely spiced. A solid start, I thought.
Next up, the mains started to arrive. The Butter Chicken was rich and creamy, just like you’d hope. The chicken was tender. No complaints there, it did what it said on the tin. Then I moved on to the Paneer Tikka Masala. The paneer was soft, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. It was a good pick, different from the usual chicken heavy orders I make.
The Lamb Vindaloo was next. Now, this one had a proper kick! It wasn’t just mindlessly hot; you could actually taste the spices and the vinegar tang that a good vindaloo should have. The lamb was cooked well, nice and tender. I was definitely feeling the heat with this one, but in a good way. The Garlic Naan was, well, garlic naan. Warm, fluffy, perfect for scooping everything up. I probably could have eaten a whole basket of it on its own.
Final Thoughts on the Menu Dive
So, after working my way through all that, I was properly stuffed. Looking back at my “practice” of navigating Nawab’s menu, it was a decent experience. I tried a few different things, got a feel for their style. I wouldn’t say every single dish blew my mind like it was the best I’ve ever had, but it was all definitely good, solid Indian food. The portions were generous too, which is always a plus in my book.
I reckon there’s still a lot more on that menu I could explore. They had a whole bunch of biryanis and seafood options I didn’t even touch. So, yeah, I’d say my little experiment with Nawab’s Indian Cuisine menu was a success. I went, I saw, I ate. And I’d probably do it again. It’s good to have another reliable Indian spot on the list.
