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COMPASS MAGAZINE, June 2004

Take your taste buds to India at Kebabish

Kebabish 1025, Jian Xing (Jian Shing) Rd.
(04) 2320-8133
Hours:11:30 am-2 pm, 5-10 pm (closed Mondays)

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      Proper ethnic decor is usually de rigueur in ethnic restaurants: Greek restaurants attempt to evoke Greece, Japanese restaurants call up Japan, and so forth. Kebabish is unusual in that respect. Its interior is virtually decoration-free and, if not for the Indian poster prints on the wall, you wouldn't know what was about to come out of the kitchen.

     However, that's not a problem, as Kebabish has one extremely potent reminder that this is an Indian restaurant—the food. Once you've had a taste, you'll realize that an Indian atmosphere isn't needed to make you feel like you're in India. Just close your eyes, eat and enjoy.

     Our food came and went in a blur, disappearing at a startling rate. Yes, it was that good. We ordered the Lamb Tikka (NT$180) and Shrimp Madras, some Naan bread, Cucumber Raita (NT$40), and truly one of the best pickle chutneys I've had in years. Apparently, it's specially ordered from India. The menu is fairly extensive and includes all the standard choices-from vegetarian Sag Paneer (NT$140) to a Mixed Grill (NT$280) and Biryani dishes (NT$200-280). Drinks include lassi (an Indian yogurt drink for NT$60/80), banana milkshakes, sodas (NT$50), beer (Heineken, Corona, Taiwan for NT$80), and tea (NT$50/70/90).

     The staff is friendly, and calmly oversaw a Saturday dinner rush. The restaurant's smallness has its charms, too. A bit like being in a cafeteria, but no one seemed to mind—in a place this size, the only choice is to continue your own conversation and let others go on with theirs. Besides, you'll be too busy eating to notice anyone else, including your own dining companions.

     With an amazing selection of Indian cuisine, quick, friendly service and reasonable prices, Kebabish is certainly a place to add to your regular restaurant rounds. You won't be disappointed.

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