Koh-I-Noor

Description:

• Don't let the dinginess of the Peninsula Apartments building deter you from trying this restaurant. Located up on the first floor, it's modern and clean, with spotless tablecloths and a pleasant pink color scheme. What's more, service is prompt and courteous and the food is great and reasonably priced; the specialties here are North Indian tandoori and fresh seafood. The restaurant is especially proud of its king prawns, but they also make fine chicken, lamb, and vegetable curries. My favorites on the menu include the samosas, crab with coconut, and the Gosht vindaloo, a spicy mix of lamb and potatoes; mashed eggplant with onions and tomatoes; palak paneer (Indian cottage cheese with spinach); garlic-flavored nan (Indian flat bread) or nan stuffed with cheese, potatoes, or other ingredients. All of it is good and recommendable.

  Another branch is on the other side of the harbor in the Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district, on the first floor of the California Entertainment Building, 34 D'Aguilar St., Central (tel. 852/2877 9706; MTR: Central), open Monday through Saturday from noon to 2:30pm and daily from 6 to 11pm.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010