Ashiyana: A Hidden Gem in Wedding
This Pakistani restaurant in Wedding doesn’t bother with the trappings of 'refined European taste'. You'll get unfiltered flavors - guaranteed!
If you manage to bypass the unapologetic riot of color and blinking lights that could be seen as more off-putting than inviting, you are rewarded with true delights for the palate! Ashiyana has many dishes on the menu that are downright addictive. Madeline is obsessed with the Chicken Biryani—she claims it’s the best she’s ever eaten. The large Biryani (great for sharing!) has the perfect balance of complexity and harmony, the chicken is tender and blends seamlessly into the dish, the rice is layered, aromatic, and delightfully spicy (upon request). Best paired with one of the vegetarian dishes—our favorites: Aloo Gobi or Tenda Masala. Definitely order a Naan with it and ask for the mint sauce! Voilà, you've got the ultimate comfort food menu for two.
There are also a few dishes that fall more into the “tastes okay” category, including the Malai Kofta and the Palak Paneer. The kofta themselves are excellent, but unfortunately, the sauce is too mild and creamy. The Palak is well-balanced, but nothing to write home about.
If you order well, however, you're guaranteed a 100% no-bs food experience here—and all at very reasonable prices! The entire staff is always very friendly and helpful. Upon request, they even turned off one of the blinking light chains for us
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