Once we were seated, we were brought papad with tamarind and mint chutneys along with some bhel puri.
We already had a good idea of what we wanted walking in, so we ordered quickly and chatted.
The food arrived shortly after and I had to quite literally swat at hands to get decent pictures.
Kalonji Baigan, rice and Sundried Tomato Kofta
The Kalonji Baigan is a dish of baby eggplant cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, onions and a few spices. Although Great W'kana has a few different vegan offerings, this is one of my favorite. The Sundried Tomato Kofta is one of the newer items on the menu. It has cottage cheese in it so I didn't try any but the reviews from the parentals were stellar!
We also ordered garlic naan...
...and Romali Roti-- a large, super thin roti that is hard to keep your hands off of.
Remember earlier when I told you that this isn't your everyday Indian restaurant? If I haven't proven that yet, this next dish will definitely win me a few points.
That, my friends, would be the Mushroom and Apricot Biriyani. Apricots and mushrooms sounds like a weird combination, but this is one of their signature dishes and they nail it! I don't think we have ever gone without ordering this dish. It's a staple at our table.
The food was incredible. No doubt about it. But, in addition to the food, the thing that has me hooked is the hospitality. Chef Sunil is so understanding of different dietary restraints and takes the time to go through ingredients in different dishes. I've got a pretty good handle of the menu now, but the first time I went there, Anu and Sunil spent quite some time walking me through the menu.
Oh, and in a conversation with Anu after our meal I found out that a lot of the produce they use is organic and local! Win.
Overall, this place is fantastic. I've taken vegans, vegetarians and omnivores with me and they all have rave reviews. It's a small restaurant with a big heart. The fact that the food is exquisite is just a bonus (a really really good bonus).
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