4 Lee Kornowski - 3 months ago
I visited Royal Indian Restaurant a few weeks ago after intending to try this establishment for a long time.
It was a Sunday night and only a few customers where inside. My first impression was that the restaurant is in dire need of some renovations. Later, the waiter informed me that this restaurant had been mostly closed during the Covid time.
I ordered some boneless chicken Tikka cooked in the tandoor oven, some Dhal Makhani and some Garlic Naan bread. I washed it all down with a large bottle of Singha beer.
While I was waiting for the food, the woman who I think is the owner/manager brought me some snacks to go with my beer. The waiter asked me if I wanted my food ''spicy'' and I said ''yes''. I would recommend no more than medium spicy for next time as I developed quite a sweat and the lady brought me some complimentary yogurt to help me cool down. They also gave me a complimentary bowl of yellow curry.
The food was OK and initially, the service seemed a bit ''out of practice'', but ultimately I found the staff to be really nice and friendly. I think as business picks up they will get their groove back. Hopefully, they will be able to invest in some much needed renovations too. Portions were a decent size.
I rate this establishment as Four Stars because of the friendly attitude and generosity of the staff. I think I will return in a few months to try out some more dishes and to tone down the spice a bit.
