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    Spice Dabba

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    8848 - vegetable Manchurian

    8848

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    While in Arbedeen for work, 8848 was recommended to me by more than one individual. I headed over…read moreto check it out on a Tuesday. Upon entering I was great by a warm smile and a helpful manor from the staff. The atmosphere was a confused mix in an attempt to be upscale contemporary crossed with leftover Asian knick-knacks. I ordered a bottle of 2014 Cabernet for 45 eros. I am accustomed to spending money on good wine but the waiter brought a 2011 (which was a horrible year) without alerting me of the change. After tasting the waiter confirmed the mistake and brought me a different bottle since they were out of the requested wine. For an app, I had the dumplings with lamb. These were fantastic. Highly recommend these if you are knowledgeable about properl

    Again one of those places that I'm jot sure about if it's my taste, wrong choice or just unlucky -…read morebut in my case this place didn't leave a wow effect on me. It is a great shame as it was rated quite well from our friends and even my partner really enjoyed the FOOD. My starter (duck) was very dry small on some decoration that was very dry with lot of onion (not sure maybe that's how it should be?? - some modest local food, but then it shouldn't cost that much). My main and peshwari bread was just OK because I couldn't taste any flavour much in it.. But! Be prepared for generous portions and spicy will be indeed spicy }:) However be also aware that the TIMING might leave you quite inpatient and hungry - as it was in our case and another table (who complained to my boyfriend at the restroom :D ) we were waiting for around 45/50 mins for starter and the main wasn't much shorter. Therefore one star less. ATMOSPHERE - I think this place tries to get the posh vibe with high ceilings crystal chandeliers - clean look with pictures of Everest and Nepal on the wall (8848 being the height of Everest in meters) & SERVICE was pleasant/funny, however they seemed to be a bit nervous/shaky at times and brought us coffee that was swimming on its plate (details such this are nice to fix if you are trying for expensive look, but even in general it doesn't hurt to bring a napkin at least). In general - not really VALUE for money for me, but others might enjoy. I'm leaving the other star for next time, if there is any, to find out whether it is me or the food and the time improvement.

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    8848 - Mixed vegetable curry

    Mixed vegetable curry

    8848 - A duck with onion

    A duck with onion

    8848 - Layered, buttered, whole wheat naan

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    Layered, buttered, whole wheat naan

    GurkhaChef Nepalese Restaurant

    GurkhaChef Nepalese Restaurant

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    ££

    I've been doing a fair bit of business in Aberdeen for longer than I care to mention and I've…read morescoured the dining scene throughout the years, but somehow, I have managed to completely overlook this little beauty of a restaurant. Aberdeen is notoriously expensive, and I've been to many eateries in this city where I have paid over the odds for poor quality food. However, Gurkha Chef most certainly does not fall into that category. Nepal is the land of the Himalayas, Mount Everest and home to the great Lord Buddha, so I thought to myself, for a small country they have some pretty awesome things, therefore the food must be good, right? Strange thought process, but hey, these are the weird things that go on inside my head. I knew there were some difference between Indian food and Nepalese so I wanted to try it out first hand. Also there are hardly any Nepalese restaurants in Scotland so when I saw this existed in Aberdeen I jumped at the chance to try it. The place doesn't really look like much from outside, so you'd be forgiven if you though it looks a bit, well, crappy. However, do not be fooled. Gurkha Chef has plenty of rustic charm with some amazing food to be found. Please do read on.... For starters I went for the the classic Nepalese dish of Momo, which is a meat filled, steamed dumpling. Its fair to say that Nepalese food has some Chinese influences and this was similar to dumplings I have had in Chinese restaurants. The difference on this occasion where their MAMMOTH size. After tackling these four massive dumpling beasts, served with a nice chutney sauce I was feeling almost full, unbelievably. They were really succulent and, as mentioned, generously filled, very enjoyable indeed! For my main I was torn between the Nepalese style curries, mostly featuring lamb and the tandoori dishes. I wasn't in a saucy mood so went for the grilled Chicken Tikka Kalimiri, which was excellent. A double skewer of succulent chicken marinated in spiced yoghurt and black peppercorns, served with mint chutney, pilau rice, potatoes & peas, sauce and salad. Its fair to say my meal was MASSIVE. Having paid under £4 for my starter and under £10 for my main meal I honestly was expecting some sort of catch. Not only was the food top notch, but I myself, a self-confessed greedy get, could barely finish. (Naturally I did of course finish my meal, but it was quite the struggle). The Nepalese people are said to be some of the friendliest in the word and indeed the hospitality shone through on the night. I can see this place becoming a strong favourite of mine while up in the North-East.

    Tucked away behind Union square is a little gem. Due to its location, it's footfall isn't great, I…read moreshared the restaurant with only 1 other table, but the food was beautifully traditional and well cooked. I tried one of the more Nepalese rather than Indian starters and it was spiced perfectly. The prawn curry I had for main was solid but nothing overly special. If you don't mind a quiet atmosphere, with friendly service and great value authentic cuisine. This is for you. Starters wee under a fiver and mains between 7-14.

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    GurkhaChef Nepalese Restaurant - Shop front

    Shop front

    GurkhaChef Nepalese Restaurant - Momo (Nepalese) Dumplings.

    Momo (Nepalese) Dumplings.

    GurkhaChef Nepalese Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Kalimir. Massive and delicious.

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    Chicken Tikka Kalimir. Massive and delicious.

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