Indian Tandoori - Bruges

For appetizers, we ordered fried onions and samosas, each priced at 8€. Unfortunately, they were fried too hard, dark brown, and quite tough. Some sauce to accompany them and a salad would have been a nice touch. Our main dishes (Aloo Matar for 14€ and Baingan Bartha for 15€) took a while to arrive (around 50 minutes). We also ordered Pilaureis for 4.50€ and Tandoor roti for 3€ as the waiter informed us that Naan bread contains milk. The dishes came with complimentary side dishes. The prices for the main dishes were reasonable (ranging from 14-16 euros), but the food was just okay. We have had better and more flavorful Indian cuisine elsewhere. The restaurant is small, with only 5 tables that can seat 4 people each. Some guests had sizzling hot plates that created smoke, which was a bit annoying. The waiter lacked communication skills and was somewhat rough when serving us (almost throwing the plates onto the table). A smile once in a while wouldn't hurt. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible due to a large step at the entrance. They also offer takeaway options. (Reviewed again on September 28, 2020)

My partner and I, both vegans, had a great dining experience at this restaurant. The service was excellent and we had several delicious options to choose from. The only downside was the high prices, but we found it to be typical for Bruges.

Bruges may not be known for its vegan options, but when I visited, De Bron and Lotus were both closed for the weekend. Luckily, I found a restaurant that had a variety of vegetarian items on the menu and was very accommodating to vegan requests. The waiter, although not familiar with the term "vegan," understood the concept and was able to recommend dishes without cream, butter, or yogurt. I ordered the Chana Masala with Roti and plain rice, along with the Baingan Bharta, and everything was delicious with generous portions. While the prices were on the higher side (around EUR 20 per person for a main dish with bread, rice, and a drink), it was worth it for the quality of the food. In a city where even a falafel sandwich can cost EUR 8.50, I was happy to find a place where I could enjoy excellent vegan cuisine.

Bruges is not very accommodating for vegans, as De Bron and Lotus were closed during my visit. However, I found a restaurant that offered a great alternative with many vegetarian options on the menu. The waiter was very helpful in suggesting vegan options, despite not fully understanding the concept. I tried the Chana Massala with red rice and Baingann Bharta, both of which were delicious and served in generous portions. Keep in mind that this restaurant is on the pricey side, with a main dish, bread, rice, and a drink costing around EUR 20 per person. Overall, it was worth it to enjoy excellent vegan food in Bruges, compared to the high prices elsewhere.

I had a delightful dining experience in a charming atmosphere. The tandoori chicken and shrimp rice were both absolutely delicious. This restaurant was a lovely surprise and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bruges.