I was invited the 1st 2017 meet up of the top 10 zomato foodies in Pretoria, at Spice Indian Kitchen. Finding the place was slightly difficult but once we were there, it was just a pleasant surprise all the way.
We greeted and offered welcome drinks on arrival a blend of rose water and lemonade, what a refreshing and uplifting drink. The decor made you feel as thou you were whisked away to magical Rajasthani place with their stained glass lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Indian deities surrounded this mystical place.
The table setting was no less than a setting for a royal feast. The evening started off with “curry shots” an extremely unique concept and packed full of flavour, and the 1st of two delicious starters. Three shot glasses placed in front of us. Black lentils, lamb palak, and chicken korma all accompanied by mini naan, everything in this starter were perfect spice and flavours were so well complimented.
The second starter was and assorted platter, this was a sizzling fantasy, chicken kebabs, lamb sosatties and mushrooms. And another platter filled with roasted chilli chicken kebabs. A veg platter filled with paneer and roasted peppers. This was a musical melody of flavours in your mouth.
Next the main course…3 decadent curries packed with aromatic spices and flavours. Butter chicken, Lamb Bhuna Gosht served in mini copper pots and Malai Kofta, these were all complimented by garlic and butter naan breads, as well as rice. These generous portions were so filling, “A feast fit for a king”
And what’s a delicious Indian feast without some sweet Indian deserts. We were each presented with 3 different deserts- Indian Saffron rice pudding this was decadent and the flavour of the Saffron just came through so beautifully. Next we were served a chocolate samosa this was like a brownie stuffed samosa which was just amazing and lastly a deep fried ice-cream. What and amazing end to such a beautiful evening. We ended the evening with a night cap; Chai latte beautiful is the only way to describe this warm and comforting drink.
