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Basmati, Palma

C/ Sta Catalina de Siena, 2
Los Geranios
07001 Palma Mallorca
Balearic Islands, Spain  
 
Contact person
Shahin Awal 

Telephone
+34 971 710 387

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Cuisine
• Indian
 
Description
The personality with the big welcoming smile at Basmati is Shahin, also the restaurant's owner and chef. He is the one behind all the wonderfully creative flavours of the set menu, which includes a variety of changing Indian delicacies (his Pashawar Nan Bread with fruits and nuts is to die for). The dishes are very tasty and mild, but if you want them hot, there are sauces available -- no need to worry, though, as Shahin will advise you beforehand in his personable and friendly manner, which ones are hot and which ones are not! 

Shahin has been cooking for nearly 20 years and all of his ideas are based on the different cuisines of India as he prefers to offer a wide variety of Indian cooking styles. Enjoy all of this in a cosy and authentic atmosphere with many surprising Indian antiques. This is a family business which he runs with his brothers, Shamim, Munir, Rashed and Alamin who also help attend to your every need, making any time you visit Basmati a truly special dining experience.  
 
Directions
Basmati is located in Los Geranios shopping centre with two entrances opposite the Plaza Olivar Market, as well as another two in Calle San Miguel, opposite Cappuccino's. Near Plaza España. 
 
Average Price
Set menu €28.50 (including wine and tax)
 
Specialty
Authentic Indian home cooking. *Dishes include vegetarian options* Shahin uses his own family recipes with spices and dried fruits, and has created a variety of exquisite breads.  
 
There is a menu with options for the following dietary requirements 
• Vegetarian
 
Opening Times
Lunch from 13.00 to 15.30
Dinner from 20.00 to 23.30

Days/seasons closed
Sunday 

Number of seats
43 inside
 
Credit cards accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Amex
 
Samples from the menu
3 courses and dessert, set menu for €28.50 + 7% VAT includes Wine, Water and Tea/Coffee. There is a whole set menu as a vegetarian option. The Set Menu changes every day according to what's available at the market, but consists usually of the following:
 
First course - 2 vegetables (of the season); Second course - meat or fish dish on a hot plate; Third course - Basmati rice with 4 curries (mild and tasty) with 3 meats, 1 vegetable dish and Shahin's own delicious Pashawar Nan bread made with dried fruits, honey, coconut and almonds; Desserts (always varies) - 'Gulap Jamun' (similar to cheese cake); carrot, banana or fig cake

Please let Shahin know if you have any dietary requirements in advance, so he can provide other options.
 
Other facilities
2 dining rooms; one upstairs and one downstairs.
 
Wine list
A good selection of Spanish, French and South African wines 
  
Owner
Shahin Awal 

Chef
Shahin Awal 

Maitre
Shamim Awal, Munir Awal, Rashed Hossein and Alamin Miah
 
Other
Parking nearby, underground in Plaza España or Plaza Olivar Market.