Ashiyana is a Persian word that describes the sweetness of the home and the environment therein. However in the Capital City of Suva, Ashiyana is the name normally associated with exceptional Indian cuisine...
From Rogan Josh to Murgi tika Massala to the tastiest vegetarian meal... Ashiyana specialises in authentic Indian curries that will always leave a lasting impression whether you're with your family or with your friends, or when you're dining on your own.
For starters, I always enjoy the mouth-watering taste of the lamb kebabs and the chicken 65... before moving on to the Chicken Bhiriani main course meal. Like the Italian lasagne, the Bhiriani itself is comprised of layers. But unlike the Italian Lasagne, the bhiriani is a healthy (not to say that lasagne isn't healthy) layer of spicy chicken (bottom layer), fresh vegetables (middle layer) and steamed white rice (top layer).
When I usually dine at Ashiyana... apart from ordering my own favourite choices, I always make an effort to try out something new. Believe me when I say, that although the "curry" may all look the same when you order them, it is the diversity in taste that will always leave you guessing as to how the chef is able to mix just the right amount of herbs and spices, to give each meal its "unique" taste. And that is just one of the reasons I go there - because the unique taste of each meal is nothing less than captivating.
So when you're in Suva City and you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine, don't just settle for your average "curry-in-a-hurry"... I recommend you make it an "Ashiyana" experience.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Sunday, 2 March 2014
A weekend at Restaurant 88
My previous blog on Restaurant 88 was just an introduction to a unique experience in dining.
I must admit that nothing quite prepared me for the decision to choose Restaurant 88 as a weekend dining spot. Then again, it could've been the unforgettable taste of the "Chillie Crab." And yes, you can be forgiven if in your enthusiasm, you go there on a sunday afternoon (like me :P ) with your very own takeaway pot from home... Just so you could eat more Chillie Crab!! Indeed!!
The one thing memorable about this meal is the lingering taste of the sauce that they use... It is just absolutely divine... with just a hint of peanut swimming in a sea of Asian spices and sweet chillie sauce, believe me when I say that the Chillie Crab is a main course meal you'll want to add to your list of Asian wonders.
Of course, the crabs are all freshly cooked and you can always tell the freshness of the crab when you break a crab's joint and the meat comes out freely and cleanly with just one pull. But that's just the begining of the dining experience. After the meal, you'll always have enough of the sauce left over to take-away with some freshly steamed rice to enjoy at home.
If there's one thing I've learned about Restaurant 88, it's that you'll never forget the unique taste of their meals. And if you're always into trying something new, Restaurant 88 will never disappoint.
I must admit that nothing quite prepared me for the decision to choose Restaurant 88 as a weekend dining spot. Then again, it could've been the unforgettable taste of the "Chillie Crab." And yes, you can be forgiven if in your enthusiasm, you go there on a sunday afternoon (like me :P ) with your very own takeaway pot from home... Just so you could eat more Chillie Crab!! Indeed!!
The one thing memorable about this meal is the lingering taste of the sauce that they use... It is just absolutely divine... with just a hint of peanut swimming in a sea of Asian spices and sweet chillie sauce, believe me when I say that the Chillie Crab is a main course meal you'll want to add to your list of Asian wonders.
Of course, the crabs are all freshly cooked and you can always tell the freshness of the crab when you break a crab's joint and the meat comes out freely and cleanly with just one pull. But that's just the begining of the dining experience. After the meal, you'll always have enough of the sauce left over to take-away with some freshly steamed rice to enjoy at home.
If there's one thing I've learned about Restaurant 88, it's that you'll never forget the unique taste of their meals. And if you're always into trying something new, Restaurant 88 will never disappoint.
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