Jaipur Sweets
Editorial
You've probably peered in on a busy weeknight when Jaipur's thick-set wooden tables are crammed to capacity and the alluring aromas of spices and breads send empty bellies into rumbling rapture. This authentic eatery's bright yellow signage and clear glass facade point to an extensive menu of Indian cuisine, spanning regions and cooking styles, from the south's traditional dosas to the Punjabi thalis of the north. Jaipur's name is taken from the capital of Rajasthan, a north-western state of India. Diners come for the authentic Indian meals and divine selection of sugary treats - be it dine-in, takeaway or catered.
With most meals averaging the $8 mark, Jaipur services a very loyal gaggle of university students and locals. Simply order at the counter and take a seat among the assorted knick-knacks, as gramophone sits beside sitar and battered motorbike shares the floor with sparkling scooter. Opening at 10.30am each morning, breakfast offers a range of traditional options like the puri bhaji - a deep-fried, wholemeal bread served with potato gravy. For lunch and dinner, snacks encompass samosas, curry puffs, pakora and naan, or crunch into a deliciously crispy rice dosa, available stuffed with spicy mashed vegetables and rolled into Jaipur's specialty “rocket” shape. All of the popular favourites have made the list, from butter chicken to vindaloo, rogan josh and korma. The Punjabi thali offers a silver platter of mixed delights; mop up every last drop of its vegetable, curry and daal offerings with basmati rice and roti, then end with a dash of yoghurt and sweet of the day. A traditional lassi proves the perfect accompaniment, or make use of Jaipur's BYO policy. Sweet-tooths will be satisfied with the tempting array of colourful treats on offer, from pyramids of sugary ladoos to pistachio-flecked halwas.
Lauren Barker, March 2009
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Jas
January 20, 2010
this is very good restaurent i love this. good service n good food
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