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2014-03-06
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Have not written food reviews for quite a while, but Ista really made me feel that I should say something for it as what I got that day was totally beyond my expectations.It's my first time there and I went there for the restaurant week menu. Since it's lunch, it came with a buffet. I did not expect much as firstly I am not a keen buffet eater, secondly Ista does not charge high for the lunch buffet. I read the menu before I made the reservations, the menu said it's a simple Indian buffet with
It's my first time there and I went there for the restaurant week menu. Since it's lunch, it came with a buffet. I did not expect much as firstly I am not a keen buffet eater, secondly Ista does not charge high for the lunch buffet. I read the menu before I made the reservations, the menu said it's a simple Indian buffet with a few vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. And I checked the reviews on Openrice, most of them are positive, so I gave it a try.
When I got there, it's around 12:30. There was only one table occupied in the restaurant. It's very spacious with modern decor. We were greeted and led to a window-seated table overlooking Wyndham Road. Then the waiter asked if we wanted mango lassi or soft drinks which were included in the buffet price. Both my husband and I chose to have lassi. A few minutes later, the lassi came and it tasted really good. We then went out to check at the buffet tables. All the foods were arranged nicely in different tables along the windows in the other side of the room. They did not offer a big variety, but it was more than enough for lunch.
At the salad table, there were Aloo Chaat, fresh salad, Papadum, 6 dishes of indian condiments and some mini lassi-like drinks.
For hot dishes, there were Spinach Pakora, Pahaari Tikka, Veggi Spring Rolls, Lamb Rogan Josh, Fish Fry, Aloo Mutter, Kadai Chicken, Dal Panchrangi, Paneer Butter Masala, Corn Palak,
and have Saffron Rice and Basmati Rice to go with them. A basket of freshly baked naans was served at the table and could be refilled if needed. For Dessert, there were nicely arranged fruit platter, Gulab Jamun and Kesari Raas Malaai.
I am quite a picky person, but the foods overall were good and yummy. I don't fancy Indian desserts usually, but the one I tried that day, the Kesari Raas Malaai that is cottage cheese dumplings in saffron infused milk & cream was delicious, not too sweet.
Overall I am happy with the whole buffet lunch from table settings, food presentation and arrangement, and envirnoment. One thing I have to say is, the service there was excellent. The waiters and waitresses there were nice and helpful, and most importantly they were wearing sincere smiles. It made me feel that we were really welcome.
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A very decent Indian restaurant. I could hardly find such a spacious Indian restaurant in Hong Kong and this is the one.
(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)
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