Hazara is situated in a complex of old style Thai teak houses. The upper level offers impressive restaurant’s decor. A large Balinese-style garuda greets you at the top of the stairs while the interior is filled with Indian crafts.
Hazara is named after a tribe and a region in Afghanistan, although the cuisine served here is associated with northern India. Appetizers include "paneer pakora", cottage cheese fritters shallow fried, and a house specialty "punjabi somosa". The most famous dish is marinated leg of baby lamb baked in the tandoor, or "raan e Hazara", and its reputation is well earned. Another favorite dish from the Punjabi region of India is "tawa jheenga", or king prawns cooked with a mixture of ginger, onion and coriander. The dish is superb with "saffron pilau rice". "Bharihui naan ki tokhri" is an assortment of breads and a perfect side dish to the meal. There is also a nice selection of vegetarian dishes. "Dhal Hazara", creamy black lentils simmered slowly over the tandoor is another delicious house specialty. "Bengan matter", eggplant and green peas in a curry sauce, is also extremely good. There are classic Indian desserts as well as a selection of superb western-style desserts on offer.
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