Akbar Cuisine of India
Pasadena, CA 91103-3610
Phone: (626) 577-9916
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- E Union Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 11:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for Akbar Cuisine of India – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Lunch-breaking office workers pack the place to the tune of upbeat Indian instrumentals. In the evening, the crowd skews toward casual couples and small groups. Beyond house-specialty tandoori grilled lamb, chicken, shrimp and sea bass, most dishes come enhanced with rich sauces and curries. Chicken is served in a tangy tamarind sauce, and vegetarian gobi aloo sautees cauliflower and potatoes in garlic, ginger and spices. Tall glasses of mango lassis help cut the spice.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAt the top of the menu is the "1 to 5 chili meter," a key to the spiciness of each dish. Lamb in a green-peppercorn sauce, for example, earns a high five rating, while the milder lamb and spinach saag is rated 2.
User Reviews for Akbar Cuisine of India
06/23/2008 Posted by jindal55
i recently dined at akbar on friday night. it was quite enjoyable. our waitress, i believe her name was kasia, was so delightful. she recommended the coco lamb. wow was it amazing!we also had the okra dish, chicken tikka( delicious and juicy) and cheese nan. akbar has excellent dishes on their menu! the prices are reasonable and the service well that was the best part. all of the staff was very attentive and friendly. it was my first dining experience their and i can tell you one thing...i will return!
Pros: service
Cons: air conditioning
06/23/2008 Posted by foodie323
I love this restaurant! The food is amazing and the staff is very pleasant. I was there this past Thursday for a friend's birthday and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Our food came in a timely manner and our wine glasses were constantly filled. My favorite dishes would have to be the Sea Bass and Chicken Marsala. The waitress also recommended a few dishes such as the Eggplant Curry and Potato cakes which were delicious. I would definitely come here again!
Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance
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