Swagat Indian cuisine

I am a real fan of spicy foods... another interesting authentic Indian restaurant in Makati area. Swagat means “welcome” in Hindi. The place is just small; more of a canteeny type but is clean. Dining here will give you a touch of Indian feel, from its Indian inspired interior to its music, from its bollywood movie playing on their flat screen, to its service...

Server are dressed like Indians.

..and of course to its delectable food...

Roghan Josh (Left) - Goat meat cooked with cream and butter and flavored Indian spices. P180.

Chicken Tikka Masala (right)- Not in their Menu but can be requested. Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. P225.

Roti (at the back).

They have extensive menu; food serving is good for sharing; and is served fresh from the kitchen. Per meal would cost roughly 150-200++.

It is worth trying....

Swagat Indian Cuisine
G/F FCC Building,
Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Tel:(632) 752-5669


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Spices Restaurant, The Peninsula Manila

"The cuisine of seven Asian countries - India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China and the Philippines - is on offer at Spices, and the interiors also reflect the influences of these varied cultures. The restaurant is divided into two areas: the more "formal" main dining area and the glass-enclosed pavilion, with a relaxing view of the outdoor pool and garden. Asian objets d'art, tempera paintings by Filipino expressionist master Ang Kiukok, and a tinkling marble fountain add to its charm." - from Manila Peninsula site

Spices simply is exquisite!!! Exotic lovely decors , eclectic menu and delicious food, superb service, a relaxing ambiance...

We ordered for 3 different cuisine... and all is good.

Roti Canai - Malaysia P155

Rau Xao - Vietnam - Stir fried veggies with garlic and ginger P430

Nali Roghan Josh -Lamb shank cooked in gravy with red chili - India P790

Spices Restaurant,
The Peninsula Manila
Corner Ayala and Makati Ave.
Makati City, Metro Manila
(632) 887-2888

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Zigurrat

Zigurrat means food temple... It is a unique restaurant in the heart of Makati (near red light district) which serve diverse cuisines - Indian, Mediterrenean, African and mideast dishes. The place is small and simple with colorful and detailed interiors showcasing of Islamic/Arabic arts.With open area where you can enjoy fresh air(?) or have some shisha/hookah or just enjoy their delectable dishes in their air-conditioned area.

Menu is presented in a gazette (news paper) with amazingly over 300 dishes on it.... Our food adventure starts with Mezzo mezze. P300 - four favorite mezzes served on a special mediterrenean tile includes hummus, mutabbal, jazac, mahroussa and three pieces of khobiz.


Jordanian rice.P90- These basmati rice cooked just right, with butter, vermecelli and almonds - it is simply amazing.

Couscous T*faya lamb.P325- The lamb is juicy; taste like adobo to me with a twist of honey...

Ethiopian Chicken We't.P375 - Chicken dish served in chicken porcelain platter/jar- Cute! These dish is very tasty a little spicy with a hint of butter and curry... YUM!
Small platter. P285 - contains mixed kebabs such as chicken tika and beef kuftemiz with grilled tomato. I would say that their kebabs was really tasteful

Oh, Zigurrat is truly a very nice hangout place and they're open 24 hours. NICE!


Ziggurat
Ground Level Sunette Tower, Tigris cor. Euphrates Sts. Makati Ave., Makati city.
(Near burgos st. behind north park next door)
(632)897-5179

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Andanita Taj of Tagaytay

Andanita Taj of Tagaytay can be found in Tagaytay ridge and is far from crowded area of Tagaytay, if I can remember correctly it is nearing Batangas post already. Of course we heard and read positive reviews before going here.

Exteriorly the place looks like a little that of a Persian castle. Inside there's a feel of mixed culture of Indian, Thai and Persians because of their canny ornaments; it has a balcony that offers a great view overlooking scenery of taal lake and the famous taal volcano.

The foods were just so-so, not authentic as we all thought. But hey, if you want something different that usual you might want to try dining here- it is the only Indian- Mediterranean resto in Tagaytay, well that is based on my knowledge. And there’s a live acoustic band playing the night we dine here…

We ordered for:

Chicken Biryani (left).P 360
Serving is good for 3-4 pax depending on appetite. The lentils (rice) is a bit dry, the meat is dry as well. ./edited. It's not Lentils but Basmati rice according to Patricia.
Roti Chanai (Right).P130-
The curry dip of Roti Chanai is a bit bland, not creamy. Some part of the bread is not chewy.

Vegetable curry(left)- P260.
The curry itself is creamy and tasty but the veggies are a little overcooked.
Chicken Tikka Masala(right).P340
Taste is just ok not spicy not bland, but the sauce is a little too thin.

And lastly their indian style mutton kebab. P320.
Again, dryness is reigning...

Much better if they made special sauce for this.

I do love spicy food; cuisines with spices amazed me... But honestly Taj of Tagaytay did not impress me or should say us.

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Andanita Taj of Tagaytay
Tagatay city, Aguinaldo Hi-way Laurel, Batangas
Tel: 046-6861520

GDD Indian cuisine

Somewhere along Retiro st. lays GDD Indian cuisine restaurant. As the name goes, it caters north of India's cuisine. The place isn't really that big, it can fit approximately around 30 pax; canteen setup, red-orange wall with some Indian poster and clay pot furnished.

Now, the food. Food in my opinion isn't really bad but it is not to die for either or maybe I'm comparing it to my favorite Indian resto new Bombay. But if your tongue wished to have a different touch, this place is worth trying, uhmmm at least once.

We ordered for:

Samosa with choley- Chotley? Well I’m not a fan of beans but the Samosa taste good. The Samosa is like out own version of empanada, only stuffed with curried potato. It cost around P55 bucks.

Lamb curry - according to menu this is their chef special but the lamb meat is drowning with curry sauce and the taste is just plain curry with lamb. Cost around P190.

Chicken biryani - I was expecting chicken biryani would come with diced boneless chicken, but their version comes with chopped boned chicken I personally not like it. Cost around P150.

GDD Indian Cuisine is located along Retiro St., Maharlika Q.C.
Call them for direction/ complete address or more information: (632)7116176

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New bombay

Last Monday my urge to eat Authentic Indian food was fully fulfilled with Donna at New Bombay canteen (G/F Sagittarius Bldg.Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati).

The place is quite small and simple, there are carpet like indian displays posted in the wall and there were Indians (owners) who greeted us when we step inside =D. The food was great, it was absolutely lip-smacking. Price is reasonable but the service /cooking process that time was a bit slow or maybe because it was dinnertime when we got there (worth the wait though), food was served hot. We ordered for Mushroom Paneer – mushroom and goat cheese in a curry sauce, the appetizing chicken something (was it the mutton?), rice and roti- flat wheat bread.

I already tried chicken and shrimp biryani before and it was absolutely yummy. I heard Samosa is good too.

It was my 3rd time dining at New Bombay and definitely not the last time… Makes me wanna try belly dancing… Haha!

Note: Indian dishes are spicy, rice and bread are excluded of course =D


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