Thursday, March 24, 2011

Palace (more like "kingdom") of Asia

While Indian food is an acquired taste - much like Japanese or Thai food - once you fall in love, there is no turning back. Off of Quakerbridge Road and situated in a slightly hidden location, is the Palace of Asia. 

I was introduced to this restaurant by friends at my previous workplace, and have fallen in love ever since. Upon entering this place, you feel immediately engulfed in indulgence. The exquisite pillars and blissful water fountain heed a relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for business lunch meetings or dinner out with friends and family. 

Although the food is a bit pricey, the quality and serving sizes are well worth the money. The lunch buffet however, is a more affordable option that provides a small tasting of their menu items (even though you can eat as much as your heart desires). Every person on their wait staff is welcoming and always willing to share suggestions. It's worth mentioning that they never make you feel like an outsider if you are a first-timer or, need help understanding their menu items.

I strongly recommend the Chicken Cashmere and Paneer Masala at this ultra-"sheikh" hotspot.

Check out their website with fabulous pictures!


3 comments:

  1. I can honestly say I have NEVER tried Indian Food...maybe I will have to venture out...we are so Italian and meats and potato over here.

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  2. Thanks for your post Carly! We were the same way too. It took me awhile to get used to the unique taste it and it really isn't that healthy. But, once you're hooked there is no turning back. I strongly recommend starting out with Chicken Makhani or Tikka Masala. Both have tomato and cream broths and are mild in flavor (not that spicy either).

    Let me know if you decide to try!!!

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  3. Considering how much I love the traditional Indian spices in a Chai tea, I really should give Indian food another try. I just checked out their website and they have a location in Philly :) I took a peek at the sweets menu and fell in love with this description: "Falooda-Rose flavored milk mixed with falooda sev and fluffy passion fruit seeds, topped with ice cream...A royal dessert of India"

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As a young professional, it becomes increasingly difficult to find my way over to the stove after returning home from extended hours and reaching near exhaustion. After exhausting attempts to find great places to eat; nonetheless, restaurants that offer takeout, I developed this blog to assist Mercer County residents with finding food worth their time.