Princess Indian Cuisine - The coming of a Goan Age Princess Indian Cuisine is the dream of a little boy now realized. Bob Lopez, now in his late 20s is a happy man. As a boy of 12 his dream was to own his restaurant and bar. He has gone two steps further by adding a Banquet Hall and a Casual Lounge with a full service bar that opens weekdays for anyone young at heart between 4 PM to 2 AM, Tuesday - Sunday. Princess Indian Cuisine has a Goan influence from its owner Bob Lopez who grew up in Goa, India. He works with a well known chef Lorenzo Fernando, who is also Goan, who worked 9 years straight in Banjara restaurant, in Virginia.
The restaurant formerly Pavani Indian Cuisine is now Princess Indian Cuisine. Bob Lopez has added 4 new plasma TVs in the lounge, 3 in the restaurant area. The interiors look more spiffier and inviting. With over 30 dishes for everyday's buffet, weekdays are $9.95 and weekends are $12.95. On Fridays there is a special Goanese style fish curry. On Sundays there is the Puri Bhaji Special. On weekends there are more meat items plus a special fish dish created by Lorenzo's culinary inspiration. He is a chef who specializes in North Indian cuisine. The restaurant can comfortably seat 100 people. The buffet has separate South Indian and North Indian dishes. Tandoori chicken has a light smoky flavor mildly spiced, Madras Goat - with tender goat meat pieces on the bone in rich flavorful gravy, Butter chicken, Chicken Vindaloo - diced chicken with tomato gravy and potatoes, fresh Nan and plain Basmati rice, Lemon Basmati Rice that has an original tart flavor with fried red chillies, Mushroom with peas, Eggplant with Tomato curry, Saag Panneer, Dal Makhani, Vegetable Rice pilaf, Idli with a side of Rasam and Sambar, two famous South Indian stews. Rasam (called Mulligatawny in English after the name Milaghu Tanni) tastes original flavored with black pepper corn, tamarind extract and red chilies. The buffet is accompanied by an appetizer bar which has Onion Spinach Pakoras, with Mysore Bonda. There is also a desert bar which has Gulab Jamun, Golden colored Kesari Halwa with cashews and raisins that is goodness in every bite, really soft and melts in your mouth. On the left to the buffet bar are the pickles, salads, rice pudding and a fruit selection for the day. The mango lassi is a classic, with crushed cardamom seeds and rich mango flavored thick buttermilk that is simply a delicious cool drink. The Lounge has karaoke on Friday nights from 7 - 10 pm. Desi music is played on Friday and Saturdays 11-2 pm. The lounge has a capacity of 80 people with a dance floor, bar area, seating for 30 with a special DJ glass booth to mix and play music. The lounge has the latest in technology - hi-def plasma televisions and great sound systems. People can book the lounge for special parties served along with food and wine. Both North Indian and South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes can be served at special group events. The televisions in the lounge are all upgraded for the latest in sports. There is also the pool table to have fun and hooka to experience. The Banquet Hall can seat 120 people great for small parties, offer business product promotions and hold conferences, and family occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and other important events in life. There are two outside patios the one facing the Beltway 8 can seat 30 guests, and the one facing highway 59 can seat 20 guests. Princess Indian Cuisine has recently catered a large family event of 800 guests successfully serving them South Indian cuisine. Encouraged by its success and word of mouth referrals, Bob Lopez, owner is now ready to stretch his catering limits to 1500 people per sitting. The restaurant has a cozy feel to it with booth style seating and individual, wood paneling, rich wood finish pillars and indoor plants. Every T.V keeps playing a different program - some Bollywood songs, while others play food or vineyard documentaries. While Bob Lopez is still adding small finishing touches to the renovations and upping the ambiance inside his restaurant, he is offering his guests a chance to join the Princess Indian Cuisine club membership.Visit their web site, sign their form to become a free member. They will remind the guests by e-mail of upcoming weekly events, receive special dinner and lunch deals, savings coupons and percentage discounts on a monthly basis. Bob Lopez is willing to listen and take in as much feedback on the food and the service, as he can get to keep his diners happy and coming back to enjoy more great food. That is his immediate goal. Let him know about your dine-in or catering experience. Ph: 713-272-8259 * www.princessindiancuisine.com * Located: 10554 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=804 ~ Avelino
