Marhaba was invited back to Silk Road to experience another of their themed nights – this time, an Indian feast.
Located in bustling Al Sadd, the restaurant, nestled within the Doubletree by Hilton Doha – Al Sadd, beautifully blends contemporary design with touches of oriental elegance.
We began with the salad offerings, which included Indian options like the kosambari channa salad alongside international favourites such as beetroot and Caesar salad. A make-your-own salad station with fresh vegetables and a variety of dressings was also available.
We also sampled the pani puri, that popular Indian street food. We filled the crisp puri shells with the provided potato mixture and then added our choice of tamarind or chilli liquid. At the soup station, I tried the tomato soup, which was both creamy and pleasantly spicy.
We followed this with Punjabi samosas, onion pakoda (also known as fritters), and fish fry. There was also kadhi pakora, fritters in a creamy sauce, and baigan ka bharta, made from roasted aubergine. For the paneer lovers, there was kadhai paneer, a spicy, tomato-based gravy with bell peppers and onions. Two types of biryani were available: chicken and vegetable.
Moving on to the saucier dishes, we had mutton masala with tender meat, and butter chicken, a particular favourite among those who don’t typically eat Indian food.
A live cooking station offered freshly made paratha, naan, and tandoori dishes. We sampled both the garlic and butter naans, along with the chicken tandoori.
For dessert, there was a mix of international, Arabic, and Indian options. These included honey cake, chocolate cake, blueberry cheesecake, red velvet cake, rice pudding, date crumble cake, fresh fruit, paysan with raisins, vermicelli, and sweet milk, carrot halwa, and gulab jamun (fried balls with syrup).
The attentive staff, including Parmila and Laxmi, ensured we were well taken care of throughout the evening.
Silk Road’s Indian Night buffet offers a no-frills, simple yet satisfying spread every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for QAR129 per person. For more information and reservations, call or WhatsApp +974 5034 0026
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Author: Ayen Molina
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