well wanted to go Samudhra for a long time but as it's a 50-minute drive, I was chucking the plan.
Yesterday I got the chance and decided to have the experience of this fine dining.
I was aware of the dress code, but I was in CROCS, and I got in, In fact, I saw one guy in shorts, so not sure how strictly it is followed there.
Big entrance..!! The dedicated receptionist is there to take you to your tables. just make sure you are 'presentable'. we didn't have reservations, but it was a weekday, so we did not have to wait.
we got settled and in no time, the server was there to take our tables.
bar code is there to scan the menu (I guess I am still old school, it's annoying to scroll up & down your 6-inch mobile screen).
So whenever I go to any famous restaurants, I ask for their specialty (bestselling dishes), below items are based on Server recommendations.
Khandari Machli - well presented, soft fish with batter fried... batter was a little bit blunt though, but in a way, it's good. I can taste the fish rather than the batter - 3.5/5
Gosh Sukha- I had better in Rajni, Parsippany. but it was equally good. the only thing I want them to change is, to remove bone pieces. 4/5
Punu Gulu- I don't know how to explain it, South Indian folks must know it, see the picture though. My veg friend liked it. 4/5
Hyderabadi Murgh Dum Biryani: coming to my favorite topic BIRYANI. the server came to us while we were having appetizers and informed us- "Sir if you want to order biryani, pls order now as we have a limited quantity.
I was like -' what!!' - So I 'BOOKED" my biryani well in advance.
so, it seems Ghost Biryani is famous here and people booked it while making reservations, and that's why goat biryani was sold out.
anyway, I had Murgh dum and although it was light in taste, somehow, I liked it. Perfect long-grained rice, soft in chewing, mix of spices, pieces were well cooked, I liked it (and yes no charge for onions- lemons :P- 4/5
Tawa Paneer - best veg items on their menu I believe. Veg folks who love paneer- go for it. 5/5
Andhra Kodi Kura Chicken - The server suggested it, but yeah it was okayish... 3/5
Price: Every item in the range of $20-26- so it's not that expensive.
Portion: It's huge! We could not finish our main course items, so we packed the rest.
Service: It was very prompt, you didn't have to wait for anything, or for any dish too long. they are very quick. bringing more water, suggesting try this with that, very courteous- definitley5/5
Ambiance: dim light, cool decor, dark orange themed, but at the same time, it's very loud. I understand it is fine dining but let's except we are Indians and we are loud. :D
Restrooms: clean, well maintained.
I can see their lunch options, where they serve unlimited thali for $20-24, wish I lived nearby. I want to try their thalis.
Overall it was one good experience and IMO it's 4/5 read more