This week, we decided to go against the grain, away from the hot spots and into a pleasant surprise of Indian cuisine. Read on to find more about the food Angaar laid out for T-junction.
Beef Sheesh kabab AA: Unlike the regular chunky sized beef sheesh kababs, these are like a mashed, tapered version. While they had me fooled with the looks alone, taste wise, they did slightly better. Extremely soft, the kababs melted in a buttery pool before leaving a slight spicy after taste. Not one of my favourites, but definitely palatable.
BHJ: If you think you know about beef sheesh kabab (like I did), your name has to be Jon Snow. Complete break away from the traditional beef sheesh kabab's texture, Angaar made it a point to not overdo the meat and achieved great softness in the middle. Makes a great team with the mint chutney they provide with the kababs. Chicken Sheesh Kabab AA: Similar to the beef sheesh kabab, the chicken triumphs over the beef, as its slightly more flavourful. It's best to pair this with their mustard dip or their tomato chutney to give it that extra kick of spice.
BHJ: The chicken sheesh was again on point, being as soft as a baby's tush. Be it with a plain butter naan or a garlic butter naan, this kabab is set to give you a foodgasm, nonetheless.
Chicken Tandoori
AA: This isn't just any other run of the mill chicken tandoori. This one's so baby soft, so utterly tender, every piece feels like a leg piece. It's flavoured right and makes for the perfect accompaniment to the garlic naan.
BHJ: By the time you've reached the third kabab on the table-top grill, you're probably wondering on how different the Indian chefs interpret their kababs. As you take a bite, you know the meat has been marinated well enough to bring out the tandoori taste. Tastes even better with the mustard dip.
Chicken Wings
AA: If you're looking for a slightly spicier, more flavourful version of the chicken tandoori (like that's even possible), the wings are your best bet. It's ideal as an appetiser before you delve into the buffet.
BHJ: To be fair, the chicken wings seemed like it would be the one to let us down but as we dug in, the meat comes off the bone like a charm. Spice lovers might prefer this one over the tandoori.
Chicken Chandi Kalia AA: These are probably the softest kababs to have ever been made. For a while you'll wonder why these aren't called Makhmali kababs since they taste just like creamy, heaven-sent makhmal! This wonder kabab needs to be tried to be believed. Undoubtedly, the absolute best kabab in the series.
BHJ: The crown jewel, the star of the lot. The Chandi Kalia literally melted in our mouths and packed quite a punch in terms of flavour. You don't even need breads to devour the Chandi Kalia, dip them in the chutneys provided and you'll feel like Harry Potter on his Firebolt making rounds of India. A must try, this one.
Chicken makhmali
AA: Quite similar to the Chandi Kalia, the chicken Makhmali is like Chandi Kalia's younger, less attractive sister. Had we not tried the Chandi Kalia, the Makhmali surely would have bowled us over completely. But alas, it was hard to forget our affair with the Chandi Kalia.
BHJ: Again, the softness of the Makhmali reminded us about the chef's technique of cooking the meat, just about right. However, this one is a close second to none other than the infamous Chandi Kalia.
Chicken Haryali
AA: A common favourite for most people, again, the chicken was extremely tender like all their other kababs, but taste wise perhaps they could've done better. Despite being an easy favourite for kabab lovers, this kabab doesn't pack a mighty punch like the others. It has as much colour as it lacks seasoning. BHJ: The Haryali had the right amount of smokiness but a bit more punch of the pudding would have been appreciated. Although, don't let that stop you from trying it yourself.
Chicken biryani with raita
AA: Arriving in one of their signature copper thalis, the chicken itself doesn’t share the tender softness of the other kababs, but does have a few redeeming qualities of its own. The basmaati is fragrant and the flavours itself quite fresh. The raita, however, just takes the dish to a whole new level.
BHJ: When it comes to biriyani, T-junction's standards are as high as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. On the first take, Angaar's biriyani looked impressive in terms of colour. Delving in, the rice was flavoursome with meaty chicken within. Probably not as rich and oily as some would like it to be but if you're health conscious, you might want to give this one a try.
Oh, and the raita provided was originally meant to accompany the biriyani, but it ended up being a great companion to all the other items that we tried.
Lassi AA: Creamy, thick and just the right mix of sweetness, the lassi is again, a stellar drink.
BHJ: This lassi has got to better tasting than the Butterbeer from Hogsmeade. The fact that Angaar has its own farm for their dairy produce is commendable, and it shows in all their dairy made items.
The verdict
For Tk1438 (inclusive of VAT and service charge), they offer a grand dinner buffet spread that not only includes their signature kababs, but also includes paapad with chutney, two kinds of soups, naan (garlic, butter and plain), an assortment of salad and raita, Ajwaini paneer tikka, beef kofte kabab, Navratan mixed vegetables, maach masala, palak paneer, crispy bhindi, beef achari, beef kadai mirch, chicken dhaniya adraki, chicken nowraji, jeera rice and plain rice. To top it all off, they've got their house special firni, gulab jamun, cream caramel and jello.
If you're looking for a quality buffet at a reasonable rate, Angaar is the way to go.
Angaar
House 10, Rd No 2, Dhaka 1212
01729-261111