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Overview
This is one of the newer restaurants in the Crows Nest area situated just off Willoughby Rd in what used to be known as Piars Indian Restaurant. The Indian theme continues but the food, service and atmosphere has been elevated to a higher level with new owner / chef Ravi Gandhi. He is one of India's top 20 master chefs and just one taste of his specialty dish Murg Peshwari will send your tastebuds into instant understanding as to why. Ravi Gandhi is a third generation restaurateur / chef who brings to Sydney the tradition of Punjabi North Indian cuisine that is in his genes as well as extensive experience in the discerning London market.
Cumin serves up authentic North Indian Cuisine in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Your opinion of Indian food will never be the same after experiencing a wonderful lunch or dinner here and it is great value.
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User Reviews on Raavi's Cumin
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I have been to this restaurant twice, and on both occasions the food was very good. The vegetarian paneer makhani was divine, and dishes are good value for money. The atmosphere is clean, simple and colourful, and the service from staff was friendly and attentive. While I don't eat meat, our friend said the butter chicken was one of the best he had eaten.
Update: Returned here a year later with the same group of friends. The food is still good, however, I decided to rate the food down to 8 from 9 as the palak paneer wasn't as nice as last time (I could taste raw garlic). I also think the prices for some dishes have increased. Despite this small criticism, the dhal makhani and paneer makhani were still really tasty. : )
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belldandy -
See my reviews 25 , 23 November 2008
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I can't praise Raavi and the staff enough. They know how to just be there at the right time and then disappear and not dominate the conversation. I know a bit about Indian food and love all the dishes here. The value is excellent, if you want cheaper ....."you'll pay the price for that"
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Bill McPherson -
See my reviews 1, 11 November 2008
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It was a pleasure to enjoy Raavi's hospitality and authentic indian food during a recent visit. Indeed a breath of fresh air on the Indian food scene in Sydney!
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xanadu125 -
See my reviews 1, 26 September 2008
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Amazing Indian food. We went here for dinner - a group of 6. After being seated, we were promptly handed the menu and water, and soon one of the staff came to take our order. We ordered Reshmi Kebab, Samosa, Kesari Kasturi Murg and Tandoori Octopus as our Entrees. Everything is fantastic except for Octopus. Marination is not consistent on the octopus.
As for mains we have ordered garlic Nan, Balti Ghost, Murg Peshwari and Methi Murg. Ummm everything is so tasty. Then came the Biryani's, Lamb and Chicken Biryani ......Wow they are so nice. Then we have ordered the desserts, Gulab Jamun, Mango Kulfi. Kheer (Rice Pudding). We has literally fighted for the Gulab Jamun as they are so soft and tasty.
The atmosphere is clean, simple and colourful, and the service from staff was friendly and attentive. Being an Indian, I have been eating at many restaurants but this is definitely one of the best so far. I will definitely suggest this restaurant if anyone want to taste the real Indian Food.
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jampala -
See my reviews 4, 22 September 2008
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Being English, this is the closest if come to the taste of the Indian restaurants back home. Excellent food, extremely tasty. Although a little on the pricey side the value was still pretty good as the quality of the food was great. The service was great and the waiters were always coming over to top up your water which was a nice touch.
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capo73 -
See my reviews 2, 13 September 2008
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Amazing, amazing Indian food! 2 had lunch (1 shared entree, 2 mains, rice and naan) for $50 and it was fantastic value for the quality of the food. Service was pleasant enough, but not overly warm. Highly recommended especially for those who are usually disappointed in the standard suburban diner experience.
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chops -
See my reviews 27, 08 September 2008
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I have been coming here with my partner for over 1 year now at least once a month. The great thing about this place is the service is always great. They are friendly and very welcoming unlike the thai restaurant up the road from them.
The food is always great and consistent you never get a cold meal or a burnt meal etc. I have been to every restaurant I could find in st leonards and would have to say this is by far the best one there.
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sydneysider1 -
See my reviews 1, 22 August 2008
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We have been here often in the last two months. The food is quite consistent. There is a long menu and good vegetarian choices. Generally the food is very good and probably the best in the north shore. Staff very friendly. Pleasant surroundings. Reasonable wine list.
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DavidA12 -
See my reviews 4, 06 August 2008
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My partner and I went here for dinner on a Wednesday night. The Indian food was fabulous, tasty and different in flavour to 'run of the mill' Indian eateries. The service was a little slow - we waited a good 20 minutes from entree to main, and the bill was a tad pricey. $110 for two - no alcohol.
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Myst -
See my reviews 7, 04 August 2008
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We went here last night for dinner - a group of 7. I booked it because I love the name but also the reviews are really good. The restaurant itself was lovely with a cosy feel to it and the food was fantastic - the flavours were so divine. The fish - I think it was called hari Maachi was to die for - even a non fish eater loved the sauce. The Cumin spiced prawns for entree were fantastic too - lovely and spicy. The chicken entree - Kesar Kastin (I wrote down the names when ordering) was so delicious. The Murg Peshwari mentioned is also divine.
The service was also fantastic - very efficient and friendly, timing was just right with the food, good with the water too. The other thing very much in its favour was the expresso machine. So many Asian restaurants only serve instant or badly brewed coffee and I love my coffee at the end of the night. The whole cost was $45 per person including a nice tip which we all felt was very reasonable - anything under $100 a couple these days is great.
I highly recommend this restaurant. My mouth is watering as I write this. The whole party I was with raved about it and I can't wait to go back.
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Judyjudyjudy -
See my reviews 2, 22 June 2008
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