Indigo

Contemporary twist on authentic Indian cooking 4 Reviews

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An ancient Greece-style candle-lined water feature marks the entrance into what looks like a spacious penthouse flat fit for a bachelor, complete with chill-out music, crafted wooden screens, leather chairs, private alcoves and an open kitchen, laced with stainless steel. It looks and sounds ultra modern, but the warm beige and deep red and cream drapes ensure a rare feeling of authenticity.

Open the menu and, once again, contemporary ideas are swimming in tradition. Indigo has opted for the minimalist route of providing a single page of eight dishes with the accompanying rice or veg chosen for you, and a page of tandoor and vegetarian options. It’s by no means a case of ‘like it or lump it’, more a case of educated lazy boy tactics to help the indecisive.

Start with the meaty duck tikka kebab (full of rich flavour), and for mains, savour the chunky lamb curry cooked Dhaba-style. The medium-spiced gravy comes served in an iron pot and covers lamb so tender it could be cut with a plastic spoon. A light mushroom naan proves ideal to mop up any remains.

For a chic Indian restaurant, Indigo offers great value for money. A modern edge coupled with an authentic approach offers an alternative curry experience that’ll be hard to beat.

By Time Out Abu Dhabi staff
Time Out Abu Dhabi, 30 December 2008

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Posted by: Xof on 07 Jan ' 10 at 13:41

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

There is not enough superlative to describe this place. The food is amazing, the venue awesome, and the value for price is actually quite good.

Sure, if you want to taste the real indian food, we are far from a street restaurant in Bombay... here it's so much delicate, subtil and flavourish... The chief (which i met) is an artist, and to hear speak about his menu is also poetry.

Worse a visit, then another, then another... etc!

Posted by: Ahmed on 04 Jun ' 09 at 13:47

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Best Indian resturant in the UAE. food is great so is the service .

Good Manager very friendly , great work Jojo.

Posted by: Saba on 08 Apr ' 09 at 05:32

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Oh my God! This article does not do justice to this superb restaurant! I have tasted many a Indian curries in my lifetime, and never, I repeat never have I fallen so in luv with a curry house. These people do something special, I don't know what it is, but their silky curries, melt in the mouth meat/chicken, and velvety naans leave my family and me speechless (and quite full) every time. I met the Chef the last time I was there, and I could tell what great care is taken to perfect the contents of every cast iron pot that leaves that kitchen. Such great skill, combined with many, many years of experience gives for a great result on my table every time I dine there. Trust me, this is the best Indian food around in this city, attentive friendly service, and a great ambience. Not to forget, good value for money. I HATE only one thing about this restaurant. They do not allow kids after 9pm, so you have to make sure you're having an early dinner if you're out with your lil'kiddies. My daughter who generally can't deal with curries, adores the Butter Chicken Morsel (almost as much as me)on the menu with the Saffron Naan. Yes, a 6 year old will eat a curry-it's that good! They also have a Paneer Butter something or the other, which is to die for. Ok I have to stop now, but I could go on forever. If you haven't been there, GO!

Posted by: Aditya Shah on 27 Jan ' 09 at 12:17

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

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