Indian food is not a favorite dining choice for many of my friends and co-workers. Most of the time if I am craving this type of food I know I'll be dining alone. I've seen this restaurant a few times and today decided to try it.
When you walk in you are greeted with the aromas of mysterious special spices and fresh baked naan (flatbread cooked in a Tandoori Oven).
It's a little confusing when you get to the counter. You can see all the items they have available from their steam table, and even being experienced in this type of food I still had to ask what each item was. The women serving the food behind the counter were very friendly and happy to explain what was in each dish.
They have an "early bird" special, 4 items for only $7.50, as long as you can show up for lunch between 11am-12pm. Perfect for me as my stomach starts growling around 11 and I oftentimes jest that if I don't eat by 12 I may just pass out.
From the bottom to the top: basmati rice, salad, mixed fruit in mango sauce,lamb curry, eggplant and potato, Tandoori chicken, and naan bread.
It's easy to get used to Indian buffets, they are cheap and the food is usually pretty good, not to mention all the variety. However, I would now choose Haveli over a buffet. Their lamb curry was spicier than most, and the lamb was mild and very tender (rare at most buffets). The eggplant and potato dish was also delicious, with the perfect amount of spiciness to flavor ratios. The Tandoori chicken was served with fresh cilantro, lemon, and onion, the meat fell off the bone but I found it a little salty for my taste.
I was skeptical of the fruit floating in the mango sauce, but in the end the bowl was empty and my palate was cleansed.
While I was dining I took an opportunity to review their regular menu. There was a vast selection of food options that you normally don't see. However, their prices looked higher than I would expect for the area. Unless their portions are huge, or you are craving something in particular, I would suggest the lunch special.
If you are in Dublin and you love Indian cuisine, you should visit Haveli.
Online:
http://www.haveliindiancuisine.com/
In person:
4582 Dublin Boulevard,
Dublin, CA 94568
I was skeptical of the fruit floating in the mango sauce, but in the end the bowl was empty and my palate was cleansed.
While I was dining I took an opportunity to review their regular menu. There was a vast selection of food options that you normally don't see. However, their prices looked higher than I would expect for the area. Unless their portions are huge, or you are craving something in particular, I would suggest the lunch special.
If you are in Dublin and you love Indian cuisine, you should visit Haveli.
Online:
http://www.haveliindiancuisine.com/
In person:
4582 Dublin Boulevard,
Dublin, CA 94568
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