Feringhee: A modern Indian delight in Chandler, Arizona
If there is one place that I instantly recommend when someone asks for a new place to try down here in the East Valley, it’s always Feringhee.
Located near the Chandler Mall, conveniently off the 101, Feringhee first caught my eye for their creative take on Indian cuisine. Here you can take pleasure in colourful renditions of long-held traditions in food and drink and in a brand of service that is simply refined.
Decor wise, I loved the fact that this place had lots of light, allowing us to admire the gorgeous presentation of each dish and specialty cocktail.
This trip, I ended up introducing Feringhee to a dear friend. We loved their Indian-inspired cocktails like the Purple Tongue, with gin, Indian blackberry, and garnished with a beautiful rose ice sculpture. I personally prefer whiskey and bourbon based cocktails like the Passionfruit Sour, a Bourbon and passionfruit cocktail for a refreshing start and my absolute favorite there, the Ghee Old Fashioned, a unique and delicious spin on the classic cocktail.
For Happy Hour snacks, I was excited to see that they have my favorite cauliflower dish, the Cauliflower 65, a beautifully spiced cauli snack with delicious peanut chutney. We also ordered the Rock Shrimp Koliwanda and Murgh Malai Tikka (a new top dish), both delicious and filling. A solid happy hour for sure!
Of course, we needed to stick around for the dinner menu to be available, as my friend hadn’t had an opportunity to taste some of the magical dishes available in the evening. While we didn’t go crazy, I still made sure to order a couple of dishes that I love, the Feringhee Chaat and Paneer Mille-Feuille (both are definitely on my must eat lists). And don’t pass on dessert! They’re innovative and flavorful, but I had to try the only one I hadn’t had yet, the “popsicle”. Coated in rose petals and pistachios, it was light, creamy and oh so dreamy!
This is indeed the best modern Indian restaurant. The food is truly outstanding, and makes me rethink what I thought I knew about Indian cuisine. I'm already fantasizing about my next meal there, and have promised everyone I know to take them to Feringhee.
STYLE: Modern Indian
DECOR: 5/5 - I loved it from the minute I stepped into the door! Bright and just lovely. Wipes away the typical strip mall décor expectations
VIBE: 4/5 - Hip and yet still cozy
FOOD: 5/5 - It is that good
SERVICE: 5/5 - Very attuned to needs and overall pleasant and engaging
PRICE: $$ - Appetizers and small plates around $15, Entrees around $20-25, Happy Hour Drinks $8/$9 and Small Bites $8-10
OVERALL: Not your typical Indian restaurant , Feringhee will become an instant favorite that you’ll want to come back to and bring friends and family.
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