I discovered this restaurant since early 2014. I eat here once in a while. I'm always ordering…read moreChicken or Mutton Biryani, and Chicken Kadai with chapatti bread. You can choose how spicy you want for the dish: none, mild, or full spicy. Me, I'd always like to be original spicy flavors of Indian dishes. The place and ambiance is good. The tables, chairs, and settings would epitomized some restaurants in Indian continent. I was been in two cities in India before so I could discern some decors as similar in some aspects.

I'm pretty sure these 5 stars aren't at all influenced by the fact that I've been super craving for…read moreIndian food these past 2 weeks, as Al-Shams has GREAT Middle Eastern/Indian/Pakistani food. And what's also great is that for us vegans/vegetarians, here's a place in BF Homes where there are very, very decent options. They have a vegetarian section in their menu. We got the Alo Palak and Malai Kofta. Alo Palak is a potato and spinach curry dish that, in my opinion, is spiced perfectly as the spinach and potato flavors are still able to stand out even with the curry sauce. The Malai Kofta did not disappoint as well, and it actually looks so adorable (sorry haha) with tiny onion slices on top of each ball, as if they are wearing hats! Anyway, the veggie balls are really tasty--though if you're particular with texture, these balls are quite on the soft side. I really enjoyed my meal! I loved it so much that I think if Al-Shams closed (life spans of restaurants in BF homes are very short), I would be really, really sad.

Been craving something different from the usual and found this gem on Google maps. Didn't…read moredisappoint. The location is close to all the hotels. The ambiance is friendly and probably looks romantic at night because of the lights. The food was delectable and the portions are shared by me and my husband. The service is nothing short of amazing. We didn't have to wait too long for our food.

Excellent food exceptional service! Sit upstairs by the window and unwind. Chicken Korma great,…read moreLong Island ice tea fantastic, bring a date with confidence and love your evening. 9/10 experience

My experience at Swagat was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. We ordered the Roghan Josh, Palak Paneer…read more(cottage cheese with spinach), Egg Biryani, and Buttered Naan. We were surprised that the Roghan Josh only had three small pieces of mutton, not enough for even one person! The sauce was seasoned well but its consistency was too fluid/watery. The rest were just okay. The menu prices are cheap but that's because portions are very small. Waiting time is quite long especially if the resto is full. We were planning on ordering dessert but they informed us that they have none available. According to the server, we can just buy a Magnum at Ministop (she said this with an amused look on her face and even told her companion what she just said to us, then they LAUGHED about it. We just ignored them and shrugged it off). Although there were signs all over the resto that outside food is not allowed, we thought they made a consideration for us due to the unavailability of all their desserts. After our meal, we bought a Magnum and went inside the restaurant since we were not yet finished with our meal. We were then RUDELY asked to leave. When confronted about their rude behavior, the server said to us up front, "Wala kaming customer service!". Well, that certainly explains their horrible behavior. When that was settled and after a few more minutes of eating, we found that we were the only ones remaining in the restaurant. The owner then decided to close down thirty minutes before the official closing time (?!?!) even if we still hadn't shown any intention that we were leaving. We didn't want to make a big deal out of this so we just left.

This little Indian place right next to me have been getting a lot of good reviews, so I was really…read moreeager to check it out! While dining here I was pretty much the only person in there with 6 waiters, which was kind of an fun experience, but also a little intense. In regards to the food, I tried 2 dishes both recommended by the staff as they specialty, and added a mango lassie and some Garlic naan. Overall, the food was really authentic, delicious, and simple. Probably, not a place I would come to food a date, but definitely a place I would stop by to pickup!

Absolutely hands down favorite of ours in Makati city. Delicious and authentic Indian cuisine…read more Food is to die for. Service is excellent. Very chic and elegant ambience. Ideal for special occasions or dates. We highly recommend this restaurant. We couldn't get enough of it.

Indian food NEVER disappoints. Well, except if you're at the wrong place--and New Bombay is never…read morethe wrong place for me stuff my face with super tasty vegan food. New Bombay has several branches all over the metro, and they've really made a name for themselves because of the consistently excellent quality of Indian food that they serve. Not too long ago I was in Hanoi, eating at an Indian place called Khazaana when its owner chatted me up to ask about the Indian restaurants in Manila, and even he knew of New Bombay! Their menu is so extensive that I'm the type to just stick to a few staple dishes that I know will never do me wrong, which are Aloo Gobi, Vegetable Biryani, Masala Dosa and Vegetable Samosa. (Note: If you're vegan, some vegetarian dishes do have yogurt, cheese - like paneer, and milk, so make sure to ask your server the usual). Through the years I've been trying to increase my spiciness tolerance, and I'm proud to say I've managed not to keel over and die from Indian spicy (yes, not medium or mild)! Their servers will always ask you how spicy you'd like your food to be, so be adventurous! Although this branch is great, sometimes when I'm in a pinch I do like getting my meal at their Food Choices branch in Glorietta instead since this is the branch in Makati that offers those vegetarian set meals that are cheaper than the ala carte orders at their bigger branches.

Halal here! This is…read morea tiny restaurant near small shops and a food court along Vito Cruz; it's also across epic Jollibee. Tables are arranged for four people. Interior is too simple with a minimalistic brick wall design, which is amusingly slanted towards the bottom. It has a hole-in-the-wall vibe and is pretty peaceful. Restaurant front is very plain but their halal signs are eye-catching. Chicken Korma can be spicy or non-spicy. The size of the chicken pieces were fair and the coconut powdered sauce was appetizing to look at. The consistency of the sauce was nice but it lacked flavor; perhaps spices really light this thing up but a milky flavor would've been nice. Chicken Polao was pretty heavy and I still can't figure out how I finished everything. It's for one starving person (me, apparently) but best for sharing. It came with two pieces of chicken that were initially tucked under amazing basmati rice. Two dips are on the side. Paratha was a big round piece of bread, nice and thick, barely oily, and simply fun to eat. I had no dip for this yet somehow managed, again, to finish everything. Just a heads-up that it's plain so eat it with something, anything!

Kashmir at this location is quite a marvel in a country where it's extremely hard to find very good…read moreto excellent restaurants. Given this context, hence that I upgrade 4.25 to 5. Why is it good? First of all, it's owned and been operated now for over 25 years by an Indian national who has left this branch - apparently two others in Makati - in the hands of a very capable pinoy chef and his trusty long-term server crew. Second of all, it's truly good. Better than most such restos in Canada, it holds up wonderfully well. Third, I've tried other Indian restos in Makati, and, although at least one is okay, this is by far the best. Fourth, I've been to this Kashmir about a dozen times over the last 15 years, and every time I'm back in the sprawling mess of Manila, take time out to go there. Try their curries, 3-lentil dahl, chicken tikka, naan breads, etc. Although the portions tend to be small, really a delight in a country where few restos get it right. Be prepared to spend a little, but the flavours and textures are worth it. And, yes, it's great for a quiet romantic evening with a first date or your beloved spouse on a special occasion. This is fine dining ... enjoy the quality cloth napkins and tableclothes, fine utensils, and disregard what's outside the door. And if you like Dads - one is next door - the food here easily outdistances that famous buffet in every way. As well, near here is Solidaridad, the finest book store in the Phils owned by national writer Sionil Jose, that can be visited before your dinner.

You can tell by the taste they do not have an Indian chef. To me Indian food is the best in the…read moreworld. I have eaten at close to a 100 Indian restaurants and eaten Indian well over 1000 times. I am an American with a foreign stomach as my dad refers to me as. I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the flavor of their butter chicken plus it had many pieces in the chicken that couldn't be chewed. I unfortunately must say this is the worst Indian restaurant I have ever eaten at. The good part is that it was cheap. If you love Indian this restaurant is not for you, sorry. They serve free water but it is only potable. Not filtered or anything like that so I bought their 40 peso water. Service and ambiance was good.

21 February 2019 6:30-7:30PM…read more Ordered: Vegetable Samosa 4pcs P160 Traditional Butter Chicken Thali P350 Butter Paneer P260 Rose Lassi P105 It feels just like home. If I were a resident of Kapitolyo, I would be amused to be surrounded by plenty of cafes and restaurants having different themes and flavours. What turned out as a random Thursday dinner out of my comfort zone led me to Naan. I have yet to taste the best curry/roti of Manila and I have to say this establishment could use improvement. My folks and I enjoyed our vegetable samosa, but apart from that the rest were just disgruntling. I have always believed delicious and things of high quality don't always have to be expensive. Looking at the price points of their offering, food are fairly priced. Your P300 could go a long way, but the taste is not at all authentic. Butter chicken was served warm, while naan was burnt. I thought a good naan should be chewy, but what we got served was almost not edible. For the hour that we stayed there I could remember a few take out meals served and a table occupied by other customers so I guess it was a quiet Thursday night for them. Management may want to consider performing quality checks once in a while since this establishment has potential. Servers were hospitable and accommodating, however like I said, quality of food offerings could be improved.