Jerry Maguire: We live in a cynical world, a cynical, cynical world, and we work in a business of tough competitors. I love you. You…..complete me.
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It was like my senses were awakened by the taste of ghee. At first, the twitch of the nose at the buttery aroma. Then the tongue, as I placed a spoonful of basmati rice caressed by masala and ghee. Utter bliss. It is gratifying to know that one of the commonest articles of Indian cuisine can also be one of the most satisfying.
Chicken or mutton cubes are marinated in a yoghurt base and cooked in biryani rice. Cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and nuts spice the rice further and choppped coriander leaves complete the dish. The biryani at Jassal Tandoori Restaurant is probably the best biryani I’ve ever tasted. The rice is fluffy and full of flavour, and the ghee makes the dish highly palatable on its own.
The tandoori platter containing a selection of tandoori chicken, fish tikka and kebab is highly addictive. I reckon it’s due to the spices used and the fact that it is cooked in a special tandoori oven resulting in flavours that blend well into the meats.
The mutton vindaloo has a tangy masala base and is not as spicy as I expected. I’m not sure of its authenticity as a Punjabi dish (doesn’t it have its roots in Goan/Portuguese cuisine?), but it does make a lovely complement to the biryani. The mango lassi is rich and the sweet scent of mango is apparent, but it tasted a little powdery. All my hopes were placed on the gulab jamun (only my most favourite indian dessert ever!), a milky confection soaked in sugary syrup, but I found the texture rather hard, possibly because it was kept in the fridge before serving. Nevertheless, the flavour was lovely and I shall have to try it again when I am hit by a gulab jamun craving. Those who don’t have an affinity for gulab can also check out the other sweet, milky offerings.
Love at first taste. That’s what Jassal is to me.
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Dorothy: Shut up. Just shut up…..You had me at hello. You had me at hello.
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Tandoori platter – RM17
Mutton Vindaloo – RM14.90
Chicken Biryani (big) – RM11.90
Gulab Jamun – RM4.80
Sweet confections
Jassal Tandoori Restaurant
No 84, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
Brickfields, 52000 KL.
Tel: 03-22746801
www.jesalsweethouse.com
Open 11.00am to 11.00pm daily.
argh… They look sooo tempting to me. Still trying to find a reasonable priced Indian place in Perth that doesnt taste like packaged stuff!
Daphne, I guess your only hope is in cooking the stuff at home. Remember, the secret lies in the ghee. 🙂
mmmmm fantastic shot of the syrupy gulab jamun! Sounds lovely and so reasonable unlike some other places
Paprika: I had a good hand model. Hehe. But yeah, food’s definitely reasonable. And it’ll definitely make u happy wan.
SHADDAP! you had me AT HELO!.. and again at GULAB!
so farnee.. the cheesiest lines and the most gorgeous photos… great read:)
Ciki: Tee hee! Btw, WHERE’S MAH GULAB??
The gulab jamun looks extremely sinful :p
I’ve been wanting to stop by and have a meal at this place everytime I cross the crazy traffic in front of KL Sentral. Alas – I’ve been putting it off. Well now since I know the food is good, perhaps I’d probably need to give myself a harder push to make the effort.
You’re right – the vindaloo is a Goan/Portugese dish and the tanginess comes from the use of vinegar. I’ve been planning to make the Pork version – which is absolutely yummy but then again need to get it moving from my side.
Great review!
Sugar and Spice: they’ve only been around for a couple of years, but biz seems to be booming. I guess people can sniff good food out, eh? Thanks for the info on the vindaloo!!
wah looks good!
KY: yah man. Guaranteed to make you one happy man.
My eyes are set on the Tandoori Platter…
Still looking at it…
See you soon 🙂
OMG… You hit another weak spot of mine. Sweet Milky stuff. The two little balls of Gulab Jamun looks kinda cheeky… :p
Passed that area many times, but di not know about the existence of this place. Thanks for the tip!
hahaha love at first sight! I like that! heh
I want to eat all the KL food when i’m there next week 🙂
Next time I ponteng work, I come look for you and you take me there okie? >)
Oh MAMA! THAT’s more like it! The Jassal is suddenly and absolutely on my must-sample list for the next time I’m in KL – which I hope will be soon…depending only on some health issues.
Brings back gorgeous memories. Fair dink, I truly believe Malaysia has the best Indian food on the planet. And yes, I’ve spent extended time in India!
Pics are terrif, LL. My keyboard thanks you for the dribbling it’s just received. XX
Hah, I just knew someone else would bite at the You had me at hello thing. So I won’t 😉 But glory, that first rice pic just took my breath away.
ohh.. KL Sentral = traffic..but then there’s Sin Kee.. ahh.. a trip here soon ..
We’ve been going to Jassal since last October. Generally, I like the food there. Friends rave about it. I’m not a fan of Indian sweets tho as I do not not have a sweet tooth! So, have to pass the gulab jamun.
Yes, one tandoori platter all to myself thank you!! This current diet of mine is so so very hard! Especially when all these posts keep pulling back in! :-S
The tandoori platter really looks good! I’ve never had biryani in a looong time! Haha would love to go there before I head back to Toronto!
“Show me the curry! Show me the curry!”
Bring me there BFF!
ok la..i m goin to hunt this down..if it doesnt require too much sweating of course..
who are these flers you’re quoting? jerry macguire is who ah? and who the heck is dorothy?
your gulab is in mah gut.. 😛
can almost hear secret garden playing in the background :p
looks like the briyani is a die-die must try! (and i will!)
not a fan of Jerry Maguire’s, but as sc said, i can almost imagine the haunting voice of Bruce’s.
someday I’ll venture down to Brickfields, and see for myself what hidden treasures are there ….. Indian cuisines at its best/pure form?
Jassal, you wait! After I’m done with my cholestrol cleansing ritual this Friday, I’ll come look for you. I’m storm in and hentam everything vindaloo and briyani you have.
You JUST wait there!!!!
Just realized something… im not in your blogroll… T T
Mouth-watering! Thank god I am very happy with Sizzler’s restaurant here in Florida – their Indian cuisine (briyani in particular) are simply amazing! Nonetheless, I do miss Malaysia 😀
Hi,
I went to Jassal Tandoori @Brickfields after reading your review. I loved chicken biryani….it was authentic tasty biryani I’ve had so far in KL. The chicken was tender and the spices were perfect. Thanks for your review without which I wold not have discovered this restaurant.
why ar u so far in kl.come to malacca we are just came from cheng we eat globjamun so nice & sweet.
the choco globjamun also very sweet.
come malacca bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!! they look so gooood!! and very tempting 4 me!!!!