Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant, Malden, MA

Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant is run by sisters Nouzha and Amina. Its clean, not too big and the hosts are friendly. After reading many good reviews, we took the 45 min. drive to Malden , and we were pleased. The fact that the restaurant is mentioned in Bostons top new restaurants was also another reason we decided to try it out.The menu is inexpensive, simple and not to elaborate , but everything in there sounds delicious I wish I could try them all.



We ordered Lahrira soup which was served with soft and delicious Moroccan bread, I just wish the bread was warm too.

For starters we ordered the ground beef cigar, which we loved they came hot and crunchy dusted with powdered sugar and a refreshingly delicious orange salad and also the Maakouda , potato patties served with Lahrissa sauce. The M'hammer ( roast Chicken with preserved lemons) was delicious, the chicken was so juicy and tender, we ordered it with a side of  couscous which was also delicious, fluffy and moist, for dessert we tried their fekka, and other cookies , They disappeared even before I got a chance to take a picture. We ended our meal with the most delicous moroccan mint tea, perfectly made with fresh mint.

All food is fairly priced and the portions are generous.

Who: Moroccon Hospitality Restaurant

Where: 188 Salem St, Malden, MA.
            781-605-0520
              
When:  Monday - Saturday
            11:30 am - 9 pm

What: Ground beef Cigars
          Maakouda
          Harira Soup
          M'hammer (roast Chicken Tagine)
          Assorted Cookies
          Mint Tea
           
Website: They have a facebook page, check it out here

To view their menu, click on the image below to enlarge.



If you are looking for homemade Moroccan food, authentic flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit. Friday nights are Couscous Nights !!!

Sufi restaurant, Bangalore.

The Sufi Restaurant in Koramangla, Bangalore is one of the places we often go to when in mood to have good Persian food.

Luxurious yet ethnic decor add to the charm of this place.

The staff is friendly and prompt and the food is served hot and delicious. We often go for their kabab platter, the soups are awesome. And the Persian bread they serve is my favourite.

They have refrained from Indianising the food and tried to stick to authentic flavours due to which some may find the food less spicy. But they also serve Indian food and have a different menu for that. 

For me the beauty of the food here is its simplicity, that lets the true flavours shine

If you like Persian food, this is a good place to hangout with your friends and family.

This is the dessert we had called Sholezard (the persian phirni if you will )along with Ranginak, I really liked Ranginak -- I've never had it before , and it was very light and had a nice texture to it

The tea of course is a very nice way to end any meal

Who : Sufi Restaurant

Where: 103, 5th Floor, Empire Building, 5th Block, Koramangala,
            Bangalore.    
            (for locals, its above the Empire restaurant in Kormagala)
          
            080-65901177, 080-65901188

When:  12 Noon to 11 PM

What: Persian bread
           Kababs
           Soups
           Ranginak
           Persian Tea.

Website:  Not Available.

Update: There has been a change in the management since my last visit.

Taj Mahal Restaurant, Jamaica, NY

If your are getting in or out of JFK International Airport, NY , the Taj Mahal Restaurant in Jamaica is a good place to eat.

Its a small place with simple decor but is clean, cozy and inexpensive. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. We went there recently on our way back home from the airport.

We ordered some Malai Kababs, Chicken Samosas, Vegetable Samosas, Butter Chicken, Mixed Vegetable Curry (I think it was Jalfrezi) Roti, Naan, Mango Lassi and Lamb Biryani.

The Biryani , Vegetable Samosas and Vegetable Curry were not bad , they were OK. But the Lassi, Chicken Samosas, Butter Chicken were awesome. Their Rotis are excellent, fresh from the griddle hot and the kababs sizzle :) The salad they serve complimentary is also very light n fresh , without any dressing.

The Chai, we did not like much, may be because by the time we had it in the car it had become cold.

They also had freshly made Paans (for those who eat) but we dint get a chance to try them.

All in all we left the place with content bellies.

Who:  Taj Mahal Restaurant and Party Hall

Where: 14801 Hillside Ave

             Jamaica, NY 11435
             718- 297 - 2201

When:  Mon - Sun
            10 a.m - 11 p.m

What: Mango Lassi
           Roti/ Paratha
           Butter Chicken
           Chicken Samosa
           Malai Kabab

Website:  http://www.tajmahalny.com