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Mango Shrimp Bhel

The Mango Shrimp Bhel offers a delightful and flavorful take on traditional Indian street food, though it comes with a few minor missteps. The undisputed star is the perfectly grilled shrimp — succulent and cooked just right.

The puffed rice delivers that essential crunchy element, adding satisfying contrast. However, not everything hits the mark. The tamarind sauce is a bit too sweet, potentially overpowering the more subtle nuances. And despite the dish's name, the mango slices don't seem to contribute much, feeling more like a garnish than an integral flavor enhancer.

A small addition of cilantro could have truly elevated the dish. Decent overall, with strong points in its star shrimp and well-balanced spicy-tangy base.

Black Dal Burrata

The Black Dal Burrata is not just a dish; it's a revelation, standing out as the undisputed highlight of the menu and quite possibly the best dish offered.

From the first spoonful, it's clear this dish is super flavorful. The dal achieves a perfect balance, being super creamy yet possessing just the right amount of saltiness, creating a truly harmonious taste experience.

What truly elevates this dish is the addition of burrata. The burrata introduces a different texture that complements the dal beautifully and imparts an elevated flavor profile that transforms a classic into something extraordinary. This dish is so exceptional that it frankly should be a main rather than a side.

Gulab Jamun

The Gulab Jamun offers a delightful and elevated take on the beloved traditional Indian sweet. The jamun itself is good, with great texture and consistency, avoiding the common pitfall of being either too dense or too crumbly. Crucially, it's not too sweet.

What truly sets this dessert apart is the cardamom ice cream — its subtle spice beautifully complementing the sweetness of the jamun. The pistachio pieces provide the essential crunchy element, adding a delightful textural contrast. A testament to how a classic can be reimagined with exquisite results.