Shamiana Restaurant

08/22/11

unimpressed

by Serenity2226 at Citysearch

I absolutely love Indian food. My fiancé and I have gone to many authentic Indian restaurants before. So when we decided to try out this restaurant we had our hopes high. First of all there is not much to select from the menu , we ordered mango lassi and they bring us out two tiny cups when other restaurants would give you a good size cup the lassi also wasn’t all that good either. We then ordered paneer tikka masala and Chicken Saag we wanted Spanish Naan but they only had three types which sux so we went with the Garlic Naan. The Naan was burnt and hard when it’s supposed to be very soft the food was watery and barely had any flavor especially the chicken Saag. We were very very disappointed on wasting our money that day I recommend Taj Palace if you want real good Indian food.

06/02/11

Great Staff .. Great Food

by abia elmi at Citysearch

I love this restaurant and the neighborhood. Excellent food and you will be treated right by the staff. If you do get a chance to talk with Max you will be delighted.

03/17/08

fantastic flavors

by rosemarie1 at Citysearch

The staff is prompt and friendly, the food unusual - you can find it with and without 'bite' - this is a great introduction for those afraid of Indian food and spices. And you'll keep coming back for more! We've gone back for 10 years, and the clients I take there for the lunch buffet have raved about the flavors.

• Pros: flavors

12/18/06

aggressively okay

by easl at Citysearch

we were seated promptly and service was excellent. tasted appetizers of chili shrimp and spicy eggplant. shrimp dish was unimpressive; it was identical to those i have had at chinese restaurants. spicy eggplant was original and delicious. tasted, saag paneer, lamb special and chicken kabuli for dinner. saag paneer was good except for over simmered spinach. chicken was unmemorable, but lamb was tender and well spiced. it completely pained me to pay for papadams and the chutney sampler, which are usually served complimentary in most indian restaurants. overall, there was quite the indian atmosphere, which attempted to overshadow average food with extraordinary prices.

• Pros: atmosphere, service
• Cons: none really, but i wouldn't make an effort to go back

02/27/06

Excellent for Lunch

by tkback at Citysearch

The lunch buffet at Shamiana is excellent. From the multiple meat and veggie curry dishes to the pulao yellow rice, it is truly a taste treat. My personal favorite, head & shoulders above the rest, is their "Major Grey Curry" with is a sweet yellow curried chicken with carmelized onions in a cream sauce. To die for! Don't forget to get some Garlic Nan (enough for 2) with your lunch buffet.

• Pros: Major Grey Curry, Saffon Rice, Friendly Staff
• Cons: Medium Buffet Size