Origin of India

[westie]

The following is taken from recent TR, but slightly modified for those not wishing to wade through my entire report:

I found a 2/1 coupon celebrating their first anniversary so we decided to give this restaurn, located in a small strip mall on Paradise Road, a try The owners have obviously spent considerable dollars on the interior. Our waiter served us papadum accompanied by tamarind and cilantro sauces. We decided to try the high end of the menu sharing orders of Jhinga Dum Sunerhri (queen prawns simmered in coconut milk, yogurt and a touch of cashew nut sauce) and Goshet Rajawri (boneless lamb cooked in spices, tomatoes, egg, yogurt and a cashew paste). Entrees included basmati rice, a choice of naan or paratha (we tried both) and lentil side dishes. This was probably the best Indian meal we have had in Las Vegas. ($29.81, 4.5 Forks out of a possible 5)

[westie]

From my April 2009 TR:

We were warmly greeted by Raja, the owner/manager, and his excellent wait staff. Raja told us the chef would like to treat us to a sample of their soon to be released new menu. We started off with papadum accompanied by tamarind and mint sauces which are always excellent. This was followed by panipuri, a popular street snack comprised of a round hollow “puri” fried crisp and filled with bits of meat, potato and greens balanced on a thin shot glass filled with tamarind, spices and sparkling water. This appetizer is designed to increase one’s appetite as if Westie’s needs stimulation.

Our next surprise was a tandoori sampler of lamb, chicken and shrimp with fresh sprouts. It was an amazing appetizer in terms of beauty, tenderness and flavor. We were asked how spicy would we like our entrees, I prefer spicy and Ann likes medium so we compromised and requested medium. – go figure.

We again were the recipient of Raja’s generosity when his bartender presented us with glasses of ginger ale made from fresh ginger and lime mixed with sparkling water. These proved to be an amazing complement to our entrees of chicken makahani (butter chicken) and lamb Rajwari. Our entrees included black lentils, naan, basmati rice and a small salad.

On exiting we went to the bar to complement the bartender and he gave us a small sample of his black cherry martini – wow! Should I ever end up on death row, this will probably be the last meal I request. ($24.95, other, 5 Forks)

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Tandori sampler

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Our entrees


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Mango sorbet

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Fresh ginger ale