Penang’s gem is now serving juicy tandoori rooster and creamy Milani in KL

Kapitan Tandoori Home is not only well-loved by Penangites. Nearly each Malaysian who visits the island for a brief getaway will make it possible for this common franchise is on their itinerary. Kapitan Tandoori Home is an Indian Muslim restaurant that has been making waves throughout Penang because it was first established years in the past.

This department in Taman Tun Dr Ismail is their second outlet outdoors of Penang, and the primary in Kuala Lumpur. They’ve a complete of 8 retailers: 5 in Penang, 1 in Kedah, 1 in Selangor, and now 1 within the nation’s busiest metropolis.

Whereas their menu contains a big selection of Indian dishes like Aloo Gobi Masala (RM15), Hen 65 (RM15), and Lamb Briyani (RM22), crowds normally flock to their retailers for Claypot Briyani, Tandoori, and Milani.

What I attempted at Kapitan Tandoori Home

Coming in, I wasn’t anticipating a lot. The overall consensus is that after a restaurant expands past its unique outlet, the meals high quality plummets. Whereas most restaurant chains show this concept to be true, Kapitan Tandoori Home took this perception, crushed it right into a nice powder, and huffed it into the wind. 

Beginning off with drinks, we ordered the Masala Tea (RM2.50) and Mango Lassi (RM13). My first sip of their masala shocked me. The spices have been well-blended, and the tea was sturdy and milky with the correct stage of sweetness. Nonetheless, it was heavy on cardamom. I don’t thoughts that however it might be too sturdy for some. Each sip enveloped my style buds with sturdy spices.

The mango lassi’s creaminess was balanced out by its freshness. It was excellent to sip on in between bites of savoury tandoori and garlic naan.

Their Cheese Garlic Naan Set (RM18) features a piece of naan and tandoori rooster served with candy mint sauce, dhal, sliced onions, and a wedge of lime.

Whereas the naan appeared enormous, it was very skinny. The restaurant has taken the time period flatbread critically and run with it. This might simply be a matter of choice, however I personally am a fan of fluffy naan, so the feel of Kapitan’s bread didn’t amaze me.

That being mentioned, it was nonetheless scrumptious. Sadly, they forgot to place cheese in our naan, which was disappointing. 

Peng Heong Hakka Paikut: Klang’s RM12 ‘King of Spare Ribs’ is wonderful however skip the disappointing facet of kangkung

A giant piece of rooster can go two methods: it’s both the softest, juiciest reduce of rooster you’ve ever had in your life, or the meat is extraordinarily dry and laborious. Fortunately, Kapitan’s tandoori rooster was the previous. It was tender, juicy, and flavourful. 

Paired with the naan, the rooster did overpower the flatbread as a result of how skinny it was. In a method, the naan simply served as a barrier of safety from the pink colouring that coats the rooster. 

Subsequent, we tried their signature dish: Milani rooster. That is the dish that most individuals go to Kapitan for. The Milani and Butter Naan (RM18) comes with naan, a boneless rooster fillet, fries, coleslaw, and Milani sauce.

The rooster was tender and fairly huge, which I feel justifies the worth. It was hidden below a mattress of fries and a beneficiant quantity of yellow Milani sauce. The Milani didn’t have a really distinctive flavour. The closest factor I can examine it to is butter rooster. Though I really like loud and daring flavours, I nonetheless loved this creamy sauce. 

When the waiter set this dish on the desk, the sight of fries on the rooster threw me off. Previous to this, I had by no means had fries with naan, however I’ve to confess that my worries vanished as soon as I took a chew. The Milani sauce goes nicely with fries, very similar to fries which might be loaded with cheese or mayonnaise. 

Remaining ideas

General, I loved the meals and drinks so much. Kapitan Tandoori Home is a family-friendly eatery that additionally serves as an excellent lepak spot for teams of mates. The meals is scrumptious and the parts are huge. The one mildly disappointing factor was the skinny naan, however I can look previous it. Since their rooster was stellar, I’d suggest testing their briyani if you happen to’re a fluffy naan lover too.

If I used to be already within the space, this restaurant would positively be certainly one of my prime picks, particularly late at evening.

Anticipated injury: RM20 – RM35 per pax

Chapati Delicacies: North Indian restaurant with fluffy chapati, pani puri, & lip-smacking rooster tikka masala