Restaurant reviewed: Apsara, Port of Spain

Cuisine: Indian

Type of restaurant: a la carte

If you are looking for a unique Indian restaurant, in Port of Spain, that serves divine food, look no further than Apsara. Located in Queen’s Park East, very close to the President’s residence, this restaurant has a brilliant atmosphere. Reserve your table 24 hours in advance (Tel no. (868) 623-7659), since the place is always full of people.

I’d like to tell you the bad news first. Don’t expect fast service here. Go early and allow 45 minutes to an hour to receive your order. Once you are mentally prepared to wait, you will find that the food was worth the wait.

This is a good place to chat, and you can spend the time waiting talking with your friends who accompany you, or better yet enjoying the atmosphere. The restaurant has a brilliant interior design with lots of Mughal art performed by a contemporary artist named Sarah Beckett.

As for the cuisine, you can opt for an a la carte menu or opt for a fixed price buffet. I would recommend going a la carte. This is the perfect place for you, if you like kebabs; try the Husseini Boti Kebabs to start.

For the main course, you can try a Chicken Tikka Masala accompanied by Peshawari Naan or Bharwan Aloo Paratha (Indian bread with a filling of seasoned potatoes).

If you are in the mood to experiment, I would recommend Murgh Nazakat, between chicken dishes, or if you prefer seafood, try the delicious Apsara Machi or the Masala Shrimp. They can also use a bad Paneer Tikka, if cottage cheese is their badge.

I can go on talking about food, but I’ve listed all my personal favorites, and there are plenty of options, if you want vegetarian food too.

Overflow with food, of course, but leave room in your stomach for dessert, in the form of Gulab Jamun, or Ras Malai, or Kulfi.

And when you get the bill, you’ll be pleasantly surprised – it won’t cost you more than $ 60 Trinidadian (one hundred Trinidadian dollars equals seven US dollars) per person, and that includes drinks and service.

RESTAURANT RATINGS:

Service [rating:2/5]

Atmosphere [rating:4/5]

Food quality [rating:5/5]

Hygiene [rating:4/5]

Rental [rating:4/5]

Overall rating: 4/5

Best Dish: Chicken Tikka Masala

Tip: If you prefer a particular wine, tell them when you reserve your table, so they don’t run out while you eat.