Tashan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Restaurant Details

Food:

Providing a "unique twist on traditional Indian zest, this "inventive", "high-end" "fusion food joint" in Hawthorne focuses on "beautifully prepared" "small plates" paired with "Indian-inspired cocktails"; the "beautiful", "palace"-like setting and "excellent" service round out the "all-around" "dining experience."

Food:

I really want the concept of this place to work, but overall Tashan is poorly executed and I unfortunately cannot recommend it. The food is just OK (and I love Indian food), the service generally poor, and the bar unprofessional. I've been three times, and the amount of wrong food/drinks/booze I've received at either the bar or at a table is incredible. Last time I was there with my wife we were laughing about how bad the experience was - and that was before we learned later that very day the dishwasher was arrested for raping a young woman in center city!

Food:

I'll start with I'm Indian and I love Indian food.

I know there are 100s or reviews that talk about the "dine-in" experience which is second in my book, it's the food. If the food isn't on point, I could careless if the plates are imported from space.

Now on to my review...

The food was 100% Americanized and not the real deal. Portions are very small and almost like tapas. No bang for your buck by any stretch. I travel as a consultant worldwide and I love to try all Indian restaurants, the nice ones and of course the hole in the walls. I'm surprised how Tashan is still in business. The food was, and I don't say this lightly terrible. I only tried the vegetarian dishes so I'll keep this review focused on that.

I ordered the Vegetable Biryani, Gol Gappa, Daal and the Manchurian Gobi. The vegetable Biryani was an absolute terrible taste and nothing like the real deal. It was $24, it was a very large portion but the taste was nothing like the original Biryani taste. It was too buttery, and I had to send the order back. The waitress couldn't take care of me, they had to call a manager. High end restaurants need to give power to the waiters and waitresses because customer service is #1 in my book. Making sure the customer is happy is all that should matter.

Gol Gappa and the Daal were also inline with my experience with the Biryani. Gobi was okay at best.

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, not even my worst enemy. That's how strong my feeling is of this restaurant. I love good food, and this was far from it.

I will say one thing, the restaurant and the ambiance is top notch but I don't go out for an experience, I go home with my tongue satisfied and this place didn't make the cut.

I hope you take this review seriously or else you will be stuck with a below average meal.

Note to Management:
Change your recipes and/or Chef's.

Food:

Very Disappointing experience, I visited Tashan today with good expectations. To that expectations the ambience and decor surely stood forth, however food was just not up to the expectations, We were offered a set course of menu for $60 per head. We got Veg Biryani which was served without raita. Biryani is no way close to what a biryani should be, It is more like fried rice with vegetables. We got paneer lababdar which was mostly chillies and hardly 3 or 4 small paneer pieces. Lamb chops were very greasy, Biggest disappointment was Chicken Makhani, Chicken was very greasy again.Chicken was dry and separated from the curry. Same sauce is being used in this like malai kofta lollypops or Paneer lababdar and Chicken Makhani with a slight twist. Service was bad, no serving spoons came with the dishes,I had to ask for them. Server took our drinks for refill and did not return for like 15 minutes. If you are looking for good Indian food this place is not for you, Its a trendy place with fusion food which does not taste anything like the authentic Indian dishes. I also felt that serving size is very small and prices are high. In the name of americanization they have completely lost the spirit of great Indian recipes. Overpriced.

Food:

7/27/2013: Had chef's tasting dinner ($60 pp) with optional wine pairing ($25). Five courses of two separate dishes, including diver scallops, shrimp kebob, lamb chops, venison filet, and dessert sampler of creme brulee, cinnamon chocolate mouse, and homemade ice cream. Not your typical Indian fare, safe for beginners. Portions were plenty. Accommodated gluten free request. Server Casey was friendly, attentive. Wood/stone decor was modern, upscale. Free valet outside front door was super convenient and well worth the tip. Bar/lounge worth a visit. Bartenders really know how to make a cocktail. Drink menu is one of best I've seen in Philly, complete with unique selections and flights. Saturday night happy hour 9p-11p also a bonus. Highly recommended.

Food:

I had a great experience here. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing. That was pricy, but we were beyond full. The menu is reasonably priced otherwise. I was nervous to try this place because of terrible wait staff reviews, but they must’ve changed things around since then, because our experience was very nice. We had incredible seating food and service all night.

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