Diwali November 6, 2010

J&A Hosted a Diwali extravaganza with guest chefs specializing in Marathi cuisine from the region of Maharashtra. Slideshow Diwali Menu – Fresh lime soda – Chaat: samosa w/chickpeas, pani puri, pakora, aloo vada from Vik’s – Shankarpari – Daal – Cauliflower/potato bhaji – Cabbage/pea bhaji – Aloo sukhi bhaji, two ways – Eggplant bhaji  – [...]

Berkeley Oakland Tour April 3, 2008

NAAN N’ CURRY October 27, 2007

In search of a quick bite to eat on Irving, we headed to Naan N’ Curry. Though it had been a while since my last visit, I remembered it as being decent and quick. Well, it was quick. Unfortunately the saag paneer lacked any flavor or spice whatsoever, but seemed freshly made. The lamb vindaloo [...]

LAHORE KARAHI*** August 29, 2007

Lahore Karahi – in order from most to least favorite: Tandoori Fish, Lahori Chikkan Cholay, Saag Paneer, Saag Ghosht, , Bengan Bharta, Sesame Naan, Garlic Cheese Naan, Vegetable Pakora, Afghani Naan. O’Farrel at Leavenworth

SARAVANA BHAVAN*** August 12, 2007

PAKWAN**’ June 20, 2007

No matter how many times I eat at Pakwan I never tire of the heavily spiced very inexpensive food. We had a couple of my standards: saag daal, saag paneer and tikka masala. Everything was as I remembered, strong flavors, tender meat, and the spinach bright and not overcooked. I’ll have their kebabs, samosas and [...]