Beijing's Best Bites: Mirch Masala
Daniel Allen
Winner of numerous restaurant awards, Mirch Masala has a reputation as one of the best restaurants to sample authentic Indian cuisine in Beijing.
The owner, a native of Delhi called Daya Shanker, has lived in Beijing for nine years - he opened the current Nanluoguxiang venue in 2006.
Menu
With an emphasis on refined yet creative Indian cuisine, the menu incorporates both traditional classic favorites and original new dishes that apply Chinese flavors with an Indian twist.
Located in the middle of Nanluoguxiang, Mirch Masala's art deco interior, friendly waiting staff, and reasonable prices make it a good place to get your weekly curry fix.
There is a different, great value set lunch every day for 38 RMB. House specialties include chicken tikka masala (35 RMB) and rogan josh (35 RMB), and for those with meat and cream on the mind, pick from a wide range of dishes, including various chicken and lamb curries, and shrimp dishes from Bengal. Spiciness can be varied according to personal taste.
Mirch Masala is also a good place for vegetarians, with a wide range of tasty meat-free dishes, including sag paneer (homemade cheese cooked in fresh chopped spinach - 30 RMB), tarka dal (lentils cooked in butter and topped with fried onion and garlic - 20 RMB), and aloo sag (fresh mushroom, potato and spinach cooked in spices and herbs - 25 RMB). There's also a great range of naan breads from 8 to 12 RMB, and beers range from 12 to 25 RMB.
Access & Hours
Mirch Masala
60-62 Nanluoguxiang
Tel: 6406 4347
Hours: 11 am - 2.30 pm / 5 pm - 10.30 pm (closed Monday lunch time)
Price: 100 - 150 RMB (2 people).
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