5/5 Thang 4 months ago on Google
★★★★★
Food
quality
★★★★★
Service
★★★★★
Ambiance
★★★★★
Value
★★★★★
Menu
selection
★★★★☆
Location/Accessibility
★★★★★
Overall
experience
Date
visited:
11/11/2023
During
a
weekend
excursion
to
the
vibrant
city
of
Columbus,
I
seized
the
opportunity
to
indulge
my
palate
in
the
diverse
and
rich
flavors
of
Indian
cuisine
at
Aab
India
Restaurant.
Accompanied
by
my
dining
companion,
KK,
our
culinary
escapade
unfolded
with
the
promise
of
an
extraordinary
dining
experience.
Arriving
just
before
noon,
we
found
the
exterior
of
Aab
India
unassuming,
a
subtle
facade
that
betrayed
little
of
the
culinary
marvels
concealed
within.
The
challenge
of
parking,
however,
proved
a
minor
detour
on
our
quest
for
gastronomic
bliss.
Having
secured
a
spot
in
the
Big
Lot
parking
lot
down
the
street,
we
waited
outside,
eagerly
anticipating
the
moment
when
the
doors
would
swing
open
to
reveal
the
warmth
and
aromatic
allure
that
awaited
us.
As
the
clock
struck
12,
the
portal
to
this
culinary
haven
opened,
and
we
eagerly
sought
refuge
from
the
brisk
autumn
air.
A
gracious
staff
member
ushered
us
to
a
neatly
arranged
table,
allowing
my
companion
to
peruse
the
menu
while
I
immersed
myself
in
the
restaurant's
ambiance.
The
interior
unfolded
with
systematic
organization—tables
optimized
for
space,
a
bar
counter
adorned
with
a
curated
collection
hinting
at
a
storied
history,
and
at
the
far
end,
a
buffet
counter
laden
with
an
enticing
array
of
Indian
culinary
treasures.
The
decor,
an
elegant
fusion
of
warmth
and
antiquity,
transported
diners
to
a
bygone
era.
With
its
antique-inspired
ceiling,
floor,
and
furnishings,
Aab
India
exuded
an
authenticity
that
promised
an
immersive
dining
experience.
The
warm
color
palette
and
tantalizing
aroma
further
heightened
the
anticipation,
especially
as
I
imagined
the
ambiance
taking
on
a
magical
allure
as
daylight
gave
way
to
night.
Choosing
the
all-you-can-eat
buffet,
we
joined
a
queue
that
mirrored
our
eagerness
to
explore
the
Indian
culinary
landscape.
Labels
adorned
each
tray,
providing
glimpses
into
the
myriad
dishes
that
awaited
us.
My
plate
became
a
canvas
for
a
symphony
of
flavors—a
scoop
of
herbal
basmati
rice,
curry
that
was
a
departure
from
the
familiar
Chicken
Tikka
Masala,
naan
bread,
fresh
vegetables,
and
a
dessert
whose
uniqueness
intrigued
my
senses.
Returning
to
our
table,
the
first
bites
were
revelations.
The
curry,
a
choreography
of
spices,
danced
on
my
palate,
and
the
naan
bread,
while
exemplary
on
its
own,
ascended
to
sublime
heights
when
dipped
in
the
curry.
KK,
fully
immersed
in
the
experience,
relished
basmati
rice,
Chicken
Tikka,
and
an
assortment
of
vegetables
with
evident
delight.
In
the
midst
of
our
culinary
reverie,
an
attentive
waitress
graced
our
table,
ensuring
our
glasses
remained
filled.
A
managerial
or
culinary
presence,
keen
on
enhancing
our
experience,
paid
a
gracious
visit,
adding
a
personal
touch
to
our
culinary
journey.
Our
senses
satiated
and
the
ambiance
savored,
we
lingered
a
while
before
bidding
adieu
to
the
burgeoning
crowd.
Overwhelmed
by
the
newfound
popularity,
we
settled
the
bill,
generously
tipping
for
the
delightful
fare
and
attentive
service—a
mere
$16
per
person,
a
paltry
sum
for
the
culinary
symphony
we
had
indulged
in.
Overall,
Aab
India
Restaurant
emerges
as
an
unparalleled
gem
in
the
culinary
scene
of
Columbus.
A
haven
for
those
seeking
not
just
a
meal
but
a
gastronomic
journey,
it
stands
as
a
testament
to
the
alluring
wonders
of
Indian
cuisine.
As
I
departed,
the
promise
echoed—an
assurance
that
whenever
Columbus
beckons,
Aab
India
will
be
my
chosen
sanctuary
for
an
encore
of
extraordinary
flavors
and
warm
hospitality.