Al Hamra
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd,Ste E1, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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Address :
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd,Ste E1
Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 - Phone (480) 538-9200
- Website https://www.alhamraaz.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:30 pm - 9:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Maria W.
We just returned from dining at Al Hamra with friends and had to comment on the great meal and service we had. Mario, our waiter, was knowledgeable and friendly. Our orders came promptly and all were excellent. We ordered the samosas and onion paneer for appetizers. We had the shrimp vindaloo, the chicken with coconut, the chicken curry and the eggplant dish along with aloo naan and mango chutney. All had the right amount of spice as ordered and were tender and very tasty. It's been several years since we dined at Al Hamra but we will definitely go back.
(5)Ted M.
We eat here pretty regularly -- the food is consistently good and there are a good variety of options covering many regional dishes, including many great vegetarian options as you would expect for Indian fare. I've been to India and Indian enclaves throughout Asia, and the food is consistent with the real thing. The heat/spiciness is also consistent with how they serve it in India (i.e. hot is HOT) -- they ask for your your heat preference, so for your first visit you may want to dial it back a notch from what you might normally request locally. The place is big and clean and bright, but as others note there's not a ton of character. Service is friendly, and we come enough that they recognize us and welcome us back. As some have noted it can be a bit slow at times (not always), but I think it's consistent with the food being prepped fresh to order.
(4)Michael S.
The food and service was excellent. Mario was are server did a great job and made some good suggestions. The ultimate naan was awesome, a great starter. I had the lamb vindaloo was perfect @ a 7. My wife had the shrimp tikka masala, very tasty sauce almost like a bisque. This was are first visit, we'll be back again.
(5)Will S.
Superb Mughal classics, served with great style in a gentle and relaxing atmosphere. Great wine list, too, which Indian restaurants often lack. Prices are higher than most neighborhood curry houses, but the quality of the ingredients is definitely worth the splurge if you truly love this cuisine. A great place!
(5)Sharon C.
I love this restaurant for the food, but tonight our service was so bad that we will probably only do take-out in the future. We had the Chicken Naan, the Chicken Tandoori, and the Lamb Masala, and everything was terrific. I also thought the quality justified the prices. On the downside, our waitress treated us so shabbily that it colored the entire evening. We felt truly insulted and condescended to during the entire visit, and what started out as "jokey" behavior towards our table deteriorated to the point that we finally had to go to the bar just to get our checks so we could leave. Sadly, our below average tips will probably be written off as being from "cheap women diners" rather than a show of our extreme dissatisfaction. A truly disappointing experience.
(3)Manish Z.
Best indian food in arizona.
(5)Harris M.
Full disclosure: I was born and raised in the sub-continent so my expectations are quite different from the average Joe who's view of authentic Mexican food isTaco Bell or of authentic Italian pizza is Pizza Hut. I provide these qualifications because my comments may be from a very different perspective. For American Indian food it's okay. For the real old country food it deserves no more than a 1 star. S that's the story.
(1)Jan S.
This place opened up about 2 months ago and checked it out last week for dinner. First impressions: - Enticing aroma of spices from the kitchen - Clean but not much done in terms of atmosphere or decor: a few key touches could spruce up the place. Also, some music would help to set a relaxing setting - Old and really old customer base - Friendly service - Tandoori dishes were well prepared including Tikka Masala and the chutneys - Prices are high and naan is extra Overall good place to go for Indian food in N. Scottsdale
(4)Kim C.
This place was fantastic! We had great service. The waiter was very helpful and friendly. He made great recommendations too. I had the lamb vindaloo and my husband had the chicken tiki masala. Both were very tasty. We will be returning soon.
(5)Justin K.
I've been to this place twice now, and it does not disappoint. Everything I've had (mostly the lamb dishes) has been incredibly tasty and tender. The staff at Al Hamra are very nice and attentive. They make good recommendations and don't hover over you as you eat. The decor is nice. Fairly standard, but not down-market by any means, after all, it is in a decent area surrounded by high-income rooftops. The only problem I have is I wish more people would go. I've only been on weeknights so I can't speak to the (hopefully busy) weekend crowd, but this place could use a couple more people discovering it and becoming loyal customers. It is pricey, which may be a result of the location, but it's better than most other Indian places I've been. Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.
(4)Ryan M.
Horrible service! We had to wait 40 minutes for the waiter to acknowledge us. The food is ok
(2)Ahana M.
This is hands down one of the nicer looking Indian restaurants in the city. Located in a very upscale part of town , it keeps up by having very good ambience and very professional service. All this comes at a price. Literally. This is also one of the priciest Indian restaurants in the city. The food by that standard not the most amazing i have ever eaten. The food is satisfactory though. I had the lamb biryani and the chicken makhani which were both done good. So come here for a fancy night out when you are prepared to pay more for a decent meal. If , however, all you are craving for is good old indian cuisine and do not want to burn a hole in your pocket, there are plenty of other alternatives in the city.
(3)Linda L.
I hadn't had Indian food in years and a group of us decided to make it our ethnic food choice for our get together. I read the yelp reviews and we all went. I can tell you it was all everyone said and more! The food, the friendly service and the very nice restaurant owner made our experience one to remember! The Chicken tiki masala, Samosas, lamb vindaloo and everything else was full of flavor and delicious! The Naan was to due for too. This is a place to put on your favorites list!
(5)Diego S.
No lack of flavors at this restaurant. The naan was some of the best I've ever had. Other notables were the Bhindi Masala, Palak Paneer, and Aloo Ghobi. The Tandoori meats were delicious. All items are cooked to your spice level, we chose four and that was plenty. Halfway through dinner, I shifted into sport-eating mode and got myself one helluva tummy ache on the drive home, it was that good. I'm paying for it today. Well, not really. My wife is.
(4)Leo G.
My wife and I decided to try this place, even after the mixed reviews about service and food portions. Before going into some details, let's just say we loved it and will certainly return in the future. Consistent with other comments, there were only 3-4 other couples eating there during our visit, but it was a Tuesday evening, and we arrived shortly after 5:30. Our server Emma was very pleasant, helpful, and informative in discussing the menu items, their preparation, and the spice level. We ordered an appetizer, some naan, and two main dishes - the lamb korma and the chicken coconut. Emma specifically asked us did we want our naan with our appetizer or with our main meal. The chicken pakora appetizer was very good and was accompanied by two nice sauces. The two entrees were absolutely fantastic and served about five minutes after we completed our appetizer. My only minor issue was that I ordered the lamb dish at a seven spice level, which took a bit away from the lamb flavoring. We ordered the chicken coconut at a five spice, which was perfect for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience and will return. We hope to have Emma as our wonderful server for our next visit. Leo
(5)Parani G.
Decent Food, Nice Location and Ambiance, Good Service, Pricey... Standard North Indian Curry Selections, nothing fancy or exotic here. However food tastes good. The Naan was really good. I will definitely go there again. It is the closest one I found to my home.
(4)June M.
We really enjoyed our dinner here. Even though the restaurant was busy and they only had two staff on, the service was quick. I had the chicken tikka masala, delicious. Hubby had the lamb, very tender. We will return again.
(4)Takuya K.
Easily our fave Indian joint in town, deep rooted spices, never disappointed with any of the curries, samosas are divine and naan done right. A must try for all Indian cuisine lovers!
(4)Alison S.
Waitress was very weird and pretty much unhappy for no reason? Got irritated over asking difference between two beer choices and how much rice we'd get for sharing 5 dishes as a family of 6. We were the only table there besides 1 older couple at the bar. The food was great but the waitress was just not "with it."
(3)Susan C.
I've had better Indian food by far! Our food wasn't even that hot! This place was just OK.....
(2)Amelia P.
Best Indian food I've had in AZ. Chicken tikka masala made with coconut milk is an absolute must.
(5)Mohan Ram N.
Pathetic. The food was not good. The service was too slow and not cheering. Too expensive. Non veg has the raw smell. Would never go in my life again. Would not recommend anyone too.
(1)Adam R.
Had the Lamb Vindaloo spice level 9 which was hot how I like it, and two Manhattans. Fantastic. Ambiance is superb.
(5)Jon S.
Excellent Indian Cuisine ! Ask for Mario too - he is charming knowledgeable and a delight!
(5)Jen F.
Darn it. The food here is so good; however, tonight we had the waiter from h%##. First he told my husband that the napkin goes on his lap, next my husband asked the difference between two dishes and the waiter directed him to the descirptions on the menu, but the straw that broke the camel's back was when he told our 5 year old to have a drink and relax. Whoa, What? Never again. We did complain to the manager, Mario, he was sorry but what could he do? Fire the guy, I hope he does. I won't go back until he does.
(1)George C.
I have dined at Al Hamra once only, and found the food to be quite good. Our waiter was truly knowledgable about Indian food, and was always attentive and efficient. The naan was outstanding, and the lamb dishes were up to a pretty high standard. I like restaurants that attempt a nice ambience, and they did achieve a step in that direction by having Indian music playing in the background at an appropriate volume. But the dining room, other than the music, is pretty generic. It certainly doesn't feel like an evening in Mumbai. The chutneys I tasted were excellent, but they had no pickle, and no chili paste, so, as our meal progressed that became more and more frustrating. Our excellent waiter stated there would be pickle coming in (from India) soon. Of course, you can buy Indian pickle of several types in a good ethnic grocery store. My rating of three stars is one star lower than I think the restaurant may deserve, but the atmosphere is really quite depressing. There is a stripe around the dining room of chipped paint due to chair backs scraping the painted, plastered walls. This could so easily be remedied by chair rail, or touch up paint. The lighting from rafter mounted fixtures, and focused into "hot spots", hits the walls in every which way, and the lighting on the tables is just the little battery powered fake candles. All of this adds up to a "cheesy" feeling in the dining room. It wouldn't take much to turn Al Hamra into a truly nice place, if management should care enough to keep an eye on things.
(3)Lisa C.
This is a fabulous Indian restaurant - the food is excellent. I see some negative reviews on here about service, but I haven't experienced that. I have usually had the same gentleman as my server who is always very attentive and friendly. But really - go for the amazing food - everything from the naan, the sauces, the rice - it's so delicious. I do agree that it is a bit pricey for the dishes, but then again, being in a North Scottsdale complex, the rent they need to cover is probably very high. I worry because it's never crowded when I go, and I think it's because it's not in a high traffic area. But don't let the lack of full tables influence you - worth going if you love Indian or are even looking to try it for the first time - they have some very basic dishes and you can choose your spice level. Great for vegetarians too!
(5)Peter Y.
My wife is Indian so we don't think this is some white guy that does not understand indian food. Al Hamra is a little overpriced but the food is pretty good. The service is a little slow but not too bad. The chicken is alright but their lamb is high quality! Any lamb dish will do but i usually get the lamb vindaloo, very delicious!
(3)Laura B.
Too bad! We had a very nice meal last summer but we were the only table there. Tonight we walked in. There were a total of six tables which meant a mostly empty restaurant but after being seated, and waiting for 20 minutes without even having anyone ask for a drink order while the manager? Owner? Chatted at length with people at a table nearby we gave up and walked out. Oh well. Searching for our new favorite Indian place in north Scottsdale.
(1)Paul G.
We had a family dinner there with a one year old, a three year old and four adults. Excellent patient service with excellent food. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Update - 5/14: In checking their menu on line it appears as if they took a sharp price increase. SO much so it caused us to go to another Indian restaurant and get another dish or two for the same price. I;m sure the food is still great but they've lost us as customers. Too costly.
(5)Prerana M.
Amazing food, love that it is made in olive oil. The chef customizes to your taste pallete, spice level and allergies, less oil etc. Highly recommend it as an Indian.
(5)Neil C.
How lucky we are to have such wonderful Indian cuisine right in our neighborhood. We have eaten here several times and have yet to leave disappointed, or hungry!!! We have eaten a wide range of dishes here, from Veg to lamb to chicken and all have been made with quality ingredients and terrific flavors. I like spicy, and a 7 or 8 on the spicy ladder is perfect here. My wife is more inclined to go for a 2. But either way, the dishes always taste fantastic.
(4)Aaron G.
Al Hamra is a nice Indian food restaurant. That sounds like a pretty basic statement but that's kind of the point. My experience was not remotely bad nor was it remarkable. Our waitress was attentive and friendly and I would give it four stars if it wasn't for the fact that one of the dishes we ordered was a lamb dish that was overcooked, but I took them home for leftovers and it was oddly better. We got Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, and Lamb chops. Chicken Tikka was exactly as I hoped and the Garlic Naan was perfect. It was flavorful and on par with what Ive had at other establishments closer to home. I wouldn't order the lamb chops again but id order curry dishes without any hesitation and be confident that they are good. The lamb chops however as i said previously were overcooked. If you are in the area than I would recommend trying it out. Its a great looking place with great staff but unfortunately is hidden in the mastros complex so deep that its more word of mouth than anything else. You certainly wouldn't drive by and know its there. It is however absolutely worth trying if you have a craving for Indian food.
(3)Ms B.
Where do I begin? It was a Saturday night, but the place was not busy. Probably only 4 other tables of diners, but we were seated at a ridiculously small table and not given water. I finally got the attention of the hostess who brought us some. Later the server came so we ordered drinks and appetizers. Sadly, only one appetizer was delivered and the hostess (not the server) later admitted the other one we ordered had not actually been ordered. Finally the second appetizer came out and then after what seemed like a very long time, our entrees. By then, our naan was soggy and cold. Never once did the server offer to re-fill our water glasses or bother to ask how our food was. At the end of the meal, I finally flagged down the hostess carrying a water pitcher and asked for a refill. She re-filled my husband's glass, then ran out of water and never returned. We finally got our bill, which was quite expensive for what it was, but the service and lack of ambiance were the main irritants. The food was nothing special--in fact, my chicken biryani had large pieces of some spice (cinnamon, ginger or cloves?) in it that clearly had not been ground. It was horrible to keep finding that in the food I was eating and dislodge them from my mouth because you just can't chew something that is like wood--for heaven's sake,,,grind it!!! My husband's chicken tikka masala was average, but not memorable. What was memorable was the worst dining experience ever and the ridiculously slow and inattentive service. We live quite close to this restaurant, but would not recommend it, nor will we return ourselves.
(1)John L.
Indian food in North Scottsdale. Yea! Same corner as Mastro's and Walgreen's. I'm looking to go again, and see if they rate another star, after the start up issues dissolve. I ordered Garlic Naam bread and Chicken Tika Masala. Both very good and nicely presented. Prices are reasonable, for this neighborhood. Only open for dinner, and no weekend buffet is planned yet.
(3)Horace H.
Palak Paneer and Benghan Bartha were wayyy too salty for anyone's taste. Not sure if it was MSG or salt but it left us feeling a little ill after dinner and we could barely eat any of it. The garlic naan was delicious and the rice was good. The waitress seemed hurried and not as hospitable as one would expect.
(2)Stephen C.
We had dinner here the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. The food was very good and the service was excellent. Have not had much luck with Indian restaurant. This was a very welcome surprise.
(4)Albert H.
Nearly full restaurant on my visit. Very polite service. They take their heat seriously, as the mint chutney was a solid 7 on a scale of 1-10. Saag and Chana Masala were flavorful and good portions. Plain Naan is the winner on the bread menu, for price and taste. Didn't care for the garlic naan so much. Restaurant is tucked behind two other restaurants, a Lamp Pizza place and a Bistro. Easy to miss. Prices are insanely steep and beyond the norm for this area. Entrees include "premium" rice. Dinner only.
(3)Dale H.
Stoped by on Sunday night, only two tables in the place- bad sign. Harried & fustrated waitress- ordered a beer- out of stock, second choise out of stock asked for Chutney out of stock, ordered lamb kebob out of stock! I am seeing a trend here.... Had three entrees they were ok- I really wish there was a great indian place in Scottsdale- any recommendations? give Al Ham ra a skip
(2)Jim C.
This is a great restaurant and I don't understand why it isn't busier. The location is great being just off of Pinnacle Peak and Pima Rd. Unlike many Indian restaurants the decor, crystal, plates, silverware are really nice and elegant. They have lovely indoor and outdoor dining options. The cuisine is simply outstanding. The quality of the sauces, meats, vegetables is top notch. Our waitress was delightful and the owner/manager came to our table and he was very nice and knowledgeable about his cuisine and Indian cuisine in general. This place has to catch on because I get the feeling that if it started getting packed, it would be one of the more popular restaurants in Northern Scottsdale. We will be regulars.
(4)Jennifer B.
Second try for AL Hamra and again we really liked it. Great flavors, lots of spice. I'd agree with a previous poster that there is alot of sauce for a relatively small amount of meet, but the sauce is soooo good all you need is a little more rice or naan and you are good to go! This time tried the samoas - deep fried so not my favorite, like the m baked better. Also the Lamb Byrini was just OK, the rice was a little greasy for my taste. However the chicken curry and Paneer tilkka masala were spot on and very delicious. Plus some ofhte best garlic naan I've ever had. We'll definately go backand it is nice to have some good ethnic alternatives in the far North Valley.
(4)Jenine P.
Oh Al Hamra, i love your chicken tikka masala and naan like no other. The service is wonderful and the decor delightful, and the wine list extensive, but please....forbthe love of god....play some music. It is so quite in there that the other patrons discussions, clear across the room seem loud and distracting. They need music to create ambience and privacy. Its almost akward.
(3)Doug B.
That really good Indian restaurant in the Phoenix area has eluded us - we've tried at least 10 that were supposed to be "it". So this time no one recommended Al Hamra - it's just been on my way home for as along as it's been open. It was worth stopping - very good lamb vindaloo (spice level 7 - packing some heat) and a variety of other dishes that we tried. My wife liked the samosa but I was thinking 'so so'. All in all the chef has a fine touch and the food is very solid and well above average, although a bit pricey (as you might expect for the location). Most of the recommendations by others seem spot on. Recommended.
(5)Sandra F.
Delightful restaurant! Had the lamb sagg (4.5 heat) and my daughter had the chicken tiki marsala (6 heat). We both enjoyed the selection and appreciated the free appetizer with sauce (7 heat) to know how to gauge the heat index. The garlic naan was outstanding! And our server was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!!
(5)Mary F.
We have been looking for a good Indian restaurant in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Thus far we have been disappointed at the quality. Al Hamra was a complete delight. Lovely, simple, clean decor. Polite service. AND the food was delish. So often I find Indian food is swimming in oil. We had an eggplant curry and a chana massala and both were wonderful. Their papadum and naan (especially) were wonderful. If you are vegan or vegetarian and want a NICE meal, I would highly recommend this restaurant. They can make your food spicey or mild. And, if you have meat-eating friends there are many, many excellent selections. So nice to eat in a civilized restaurant that offers tasty, well-prepared food at reasonable prices.
(5)Ron W.
Nice meal and good service
(4)Niteen A.
I am a regular at various valley area Indian restaurants and this is simply one of the worst. Unfortunately I live nearby and had hoped it was as good as other restaurants in the Phoenix area. I have ordered various items on two prior visits. Both trips have been disappointing. The Bengun Bartha as a takeout order was very sour and inedible. I tried to contact management to notify him. He stated he would contact me back but never did. This is very poor management. Al Hamra is expensive and there are simply far superior choices.
(1)Gregory A.
Friendly service and comfortable setting. Hasn't been crowded on any of our three visits during past month. Consistently good food and value for the price. We appreciate the diversity it has helped add to the Pinnacle Peak restaurant scene. We will keep coming back.
(4)Ellen P.
I could have made better Indian food--and I'm Irish! We were the only ones in the place. Strange decor and poor food for the money. If you've ever been to Toronto, London or cities with a significant Indian population, you're sure to be disappointed. Sorry!
(1)Yogi P.
Great high-end indian restaurant in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area. Expect to pay more for the location. Order the tandoori chicken and anything vindaloo. Dishes are pricey but good. Service is great especially from the cute eastern european waitress (?). Stay away if you are really hungry and on a budget.
(4)Todd S.
Very good Indian food. This is what Scottsdale is lacking. Slightly pricey and they charge for some of the extras you get for free at other Indian restaurants. But overall very very good. Highly recommended.
(4)Stuart T.
Good food... worst service on earth. Staff has no idea what is in their food. Manager argued when we got bill with multiple errors. Too bad we will never go back because of horible experience because food was pretty good. Walked out shaking our heads at how poorly trained the staff is.
(1)Jeff F.
I have been twice. The first time was during their pre-grand opening and the food was good. I went back again last week. The food was fantastic. I eat home cooked indian vegetarian food couple times a week so I'm picky. The vegi dishes were twice as good as any other indian place in AZ. The price is higher, but reasonable for the location. The roti and naan is also very good.
(5)Norm F.
Went there last night with a group. Everyone really liked the food and the service was excellent. We shared 5 different dishes. The lamb masala was particularly good, as was the tandoor chicken tikka. This is the best Indian food we have found in the valley (our group has been to many Indian restaurants in England, Canada and elsewhere). The decor is a little plain, but is clean and new.
(5)Marisa S.
We were at the park behind Mastro's with the twins. We decided to walk around this plaza to check out if there were any new places. We saw this new Indian/Pakistani restaurant. It looked really nice and I was not sure I wanted to subject them to my twins. They are not bad, however they are two years old after all. They were very nice and accommodating. They were even gracious enough to remove the tablecloth. My baby girl thinks she is a magician or something because she wants to pull tablecloths all the time. We placed one order of Chicken Pakora for the twins. I was not sure they would eat. Well, they gobbled it all up in seconds. I couldn't believe it, so we placed a second order. We also had the regular Naan and the Aloo Naan, both very yummy. I had the samosas and my husband had the chicken karachi, very tasty. We will be back it was a great experience. I am so happy I don't have to travel miles and miles to find a great indian restaurant.
(4)Joe S.
Nice people, great food. A really nice white linen place. Loved the chicken karachi, naan, samosas, chicken pakora. Wife had a lovely red, I had a nice premium margarita.
(4)Liz B.
My husband and I were leaving Taliesin West when we had a craving for Indian food. I used my smart phone to find the nearest place, which led us to this restaurant. We came in around 5 pm, and we were the only ones in the restaurant. I'm sure people usually eat later than we did. The restaurant had tablecloths, cloth napkins, glassware, hookahs as design pieces, and even the bathroom's interior was done nicely. Our waiter was very friendly and checked on us often. We ordered the Bengun Bhartha (jumbo eggplants baked in tandoor cooked with onion, ginger, vine ripened tomatoes and blend of spices) and the Chicken Karachi (chicken sautéed with onion, bell peppers and tomatoes in iron wok with touch of ginger). We also ordered garlic naan. Since we like our food spicy, we asked about how spicy we can have our food. We were surprised to hear a 10-point spice scale, so we decided on 6-7 spiciness. That turned out well, since it was spicy enough for us, but not too spicy. Reading the review about the person who ordered the 9-point spiciness made me realize that I'm a wimp compared to some folks in the Southwest. I once went to a chili restaurant in LA that had a 10-point scale, and I sampled the 10--El Diablo--which turned my lips numb. I kid you not! That's why I decided on 6-7 since my previous experience with 10-point scales showed me to stay south of 8 points. Our meal was pleasant, and we were delighted to find a good Indian spot in Scottsdale. It was a little more expensive than what we usually frequent, but it is located in Scottsdale. Our meal came out to over $40 for the two of us. Another couple came in as we were finishing our meal. I am not sure how popular Indian food is in Arizona, but when we inquired at the reception desk of our resort, the woman did not know anything about ethnic foods. (She kept pushing big chain restaurants at us. Not our scene!) I would definitely return to this restaurant if I had a hankering for Indian, although I'm not sure how it compares against the other Indian restaurants in the area. I found it authentic and tasty for my first shot at Indian in this state.
(4)Mike S.
North Scottsdale has needed a good Indian restaurant since I moved here twelve years ago. My wife and I dined at Al Hamra a couple of days ago and can report that our demand has at last been met. Seeing a vindaloo on the menu had me correctly guess that the chef had arrived in the USA via Britain, which has a long history of Indian cuisine. We started with samosas after which I had the lamb vindaloo and my wife tried the chicken korma, all very good. For dessert, we were presented with a complimentary rice pudding, also good. Prices are in line with the location - expect to pay a bit more here in the pricey North Scottsdale location. Decor was a bit nondescript - really very little Indian character and in my opinion needs a bit more attention to set the tone of the place.
(4)Chad M.
Great food here. I will say its a little pricey but I guess on par for the location. I will defiantly be back.
(4)Lindsay S.
Was just in AZ for vacation with my mom and went here after purchasing a restaurant.com gift certificate. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Location seems off the beaten path-at least for us tourists staying in north phoenix. Definitely hard to find in the dark- thank God for gps! We went on a Sunday night- place was fairly dead. I think there were only 2 other tables dining while we were there. It is a fairly large restaurant-esp for being in a shopping center. We ordered the samosas, regular naan, chicken Lorna for me and coconut chicken for my mom. The samosas and naan were the best I had ever had. The naan was super light, fluffy and warm. The samosas had a nice crunchy outside- not soggy and chewy like at a lot of other Indian restaurants. The chicken was cooked perfectly- very tender and sauce had a lot of flavor. I've dined at several Indian restaurants (in Boston primarily) and this was my favorite. My mom had only had Indian once before (with me in Boston) and she didn't care for it so she was hesitant to try it again but she really liked it. Although neither of us were starving when we got there, I still think the portions were enough for 2 meals. Our waitress was quiet and shy to start but warmed up after awhile. We ended up really liking her- she was quite friendly. I don't recall her name but she was from Serbia. Would definitely recommend this place.
(4)Soo Wai E.
Just had dinner here. Pretty good Indian food at north Scottsdale. Garlic naan and roti were great. Will be back to try other dishes
(4)Lola M.
Yeah, the best Indian cuisine we have had in Arizona. When we asked for our meal to be a 9 out of 10 on the spice meter, they didn't just throw in a bunch of cayenne pepper. The flavors and textures we full and well developed. The Naan was thick and fluffy with just the right amount of char. My one criticism would be portion size. Our entrees were much more sauce than goodies but the sauces were so good we didn't complain. We will most certainly be back, oh and the service was just fine. When my husband told our server that the beer was flat " go ahead and try it" he commanded, the server did! What more can you ask for!
(4)Steve G.
Excellent Indian food, very fresh and subtley spiced and cooked, much better than most. Relaxed and upscale atmosphere, pretty busy on a Wed night, highly recommended
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