BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Tried Sanaa for the first time last November and LOVED it. Squash soup with roasted pumpkin seeds and if I remember right, some kind of yogurt in the middle. This was the seasonal soup. We loved the bread service with all 9 accompaniments (in no particular order)... Red Chile Sambal, Cucumber Raita, Coriander Chutney, Mango Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Spicy Jalapeno-lime pickle, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Tamarind Chutney The heat varied from mild raita and hummus, to super spice sambal and coriander chutney (my favorite). I'd go back here just to sit in the bar and get this. My entree was the "Slow Cooked in Gravy, Simple and Well Seasoned" - you get a choice of two served with Basmati Rice or Five-grain pilaf: Butter Chicken; Spicy Durban Chicken or Shrimp; Beef Short Ribs; Sustainable Fish with Goan Curry. I got the pilaf with spicy Durban shrimp and butter chicken. Everything was terrific, including the pilaf, but you'd better like a fair amount of heat with the Durban shrimp. Dessert was coconut cheesecake with spiced berry compote. It wasn't a large portion, but for us it was just enough at the end of a filling meal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Looks interesting. I've heard great things, but I'm not sure I could get Jason to try it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 They describe it as Indian-influenced, and I would actually say it's much more Indian than anything else. Not everything is super spicy, but some things definitely are, so if you're not a fan be sure to ask. Our waiter was great and explained everything to us. If you're not a fan of "different" spices, this one may not be a hit, but if you like very flavorful food that's different and/or like trying new things, I'd put this one on the list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I love Indian food. That actually is a bit of foreshadowing for my upcoming trip report. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherryberry 35 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have got to try this place. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about the food here. Maybe in a few weeks, we'll finally give it a shot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wendinator 109 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 First time at Sanaa (though we're all big Indian food fans.) Appetizer sampler. Tandoori chicken. Bread service. Butter chicken, and lamb curry I believe. Note that although they serve it in three separate vessels, our server actually recommended emptying the bowls out onto the plate below. If I'd ordered this, that's what I would have done. We were too full for dessert. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Love Sanaa! I haven't tried the Tandoori Chicken before, it looks delicious. Then again I'd go just for the bread service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I know this is the "Pictures of Food" thread, but for Sanaa I need to include a few pics of the place too. :) Entrance and lobby of Kidani Village... Lounge area, which has quite a bit of seating, and you can order off the full menu... Dining room... Ok now the food... Bread Service with 9 accompaniments. Come here just for this!! We got it with the 3 kinds of naan - all baked to order and amazing. They changed the presentation on this from last year, and I like this one better as the dips are arranged from most mild to most spicy. In order starting from the top left... Cucumber Raita, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Tamarind Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Red Chile Sambal, Spicy Jalapeno-lime pickle My favorite is the Coriander Chutney, which doesn't taste anything like you'd think and is so yummy. I also liked the Sambal, the Garlic Pickle and the surprising hit was the Tamarind Chutney. Tandoori Chicken That day's sustainable fish was an amazing piece of snapper served over some really delicious vegetables with shrimp. No idea what the sauce was, but it was light and delicious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can someone go here and let me just try a bite of everything you order? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can someone go here and let me just try a bite of everything you order? I will! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 My cousin went here recently with her family. She said even her pickiest eater (her husband) liked it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I will! LOLMo I think our dates may over lap pending Brian being able to get off, we may need a date! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Mo I think our dates may over lap pending Brian being able to get off, we may need a date! YAY!! :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wendinator 109 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Our final dinner on my most recent trip was at Sanaa. My sister said all she wanted was bread service, but I wanted to stuff my face with more than that. LOL. Bread service doesn't come on that giant piece of wood anymore, it's on a smaller piece now. If you look closely in the background of the photo you'll notice the two pieces of gluten free naan on a plate, and also a second tray of dips. When we ordered 1 bread service + 2 pieces of gluten free naan, they brought the second tray of dips just for my sister to prevent cross-contamination. Wow! Ended up having to get a few more pieces of bread to make sure we finished off all the dips. :) The kids ordered an oxtail starter that they said was just OK. I didn't try any. I went for the lamb shank. Why is it so hard to get vegetables? The green stuff was a bit like swiss chard/collard greens, and the "Tandoor Vegetables" were basically onions and some slivers of sweet pepper for color. I would have loved to have the kheer for dessert but I was too full (and overloaded by 2 weeks of sugar!). My sister ordered the kid's meal butter chicken and it came with a dessert - Pumbaa's something or other. Chocolate pudding with Oreo crumble, candy rocks, and gummi worms. And green icing grass apparently. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Very cool that they split the dips for the g.f. And now I'm dying for a bread service... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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