Guru ... Fine Indian Dining
Guru, located between the trendy Collins Ave. and the slightly less trendy (well, much less trendy) Washington Ave. in South Beach, was great find, equaling the brilliant Indomania (sadly closed for the summer) form my last trip to Miami Beach.
The intimate dining room (that seated perhaps, 20 people - with additional seating for another 6 or so outside) was blessedly free of the incessant synthesizer EuropPop that graces nearly every SoBe resto. Service, by an international group of wait staff, was friendly and efficient.
The food, however, was fabulous. Excellently prepared and served beautifully!
For a starter, we ordered the Masala papadam. Served in a different manner (rolled into cones - see photo), they were served with delicious side of tomato/onion relish.
Entrees were Chicken Makhani (butter chicken), Bhuna Gosht (beef cubes with ginger and garam masala), and Palak Paneer (spinach, greens, and paneer in whole masala). The butter chicken was amazing and is highly recommended. Same with the Palak Paneer. The Bhuna Gosht (one so rarely finds beef in South Asian restaurants) was a delightful change of pace.
For a bread, we had the basic roti (very well done). All dishes were served with rice, and a tiny teacup of a very tasty Dall.
The menu also featured a large selection of seafood entries for those inclined.
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Next time your in SoBe, run to Guru!
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 18 August 2008
Address: 232 12th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website: http://www.gurufood.com/home.html
