This outstanding restaurant was named the best in St. Petersburg in 2002 and it has not lost a beat. The owner speaks good English, as does most of his staff. The breads served with speciality sauces are outstanding. I have always chosen one of the many lamb dishes and have never been disappointed. Choices include four kinds of soup, lamb, shrimp, chicken, or fish prepared in a clay pot oven, seafood entrees, vegetarian dishes, rice based meals, Indian bread baked in tandoor, and dumplings or ice cream. The curry dishes are especially superb!

In the evening there is live music with belly dancing of varying quality. The quality of the food rivals any meal I have enjoyed at an Indian restaurant in New York or London. It is always one of many favorites of the groups I have led to St. Petersburg.

What a gem! A group of us made the long-haul to Vasilyavsky Island in search of Indian fare and we weren't disappointed. The food was some of the best Indian I've had and far outdid the reigning king of Indian cuisine in St. Petersburg (Tandoor - review to follow).

The staff was incredibly accommodating, even staying late to serve a group of 10 foreigners. The restaurant features the usual Indian fare at Western prices in a dimly-lit and exotic atmosphere. We had samosas, a variety of chicken and goat dishes with rice, and naan bread. We got to meet the lovely belly-dancer, but missed her performance.

In a city not known for it's good selection of ethnic dining - this one stands out.