Heelsha
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Phone: (305) 919-8393
User Reviews for Heelsha
05/10/2008 Posted by Averagejoe75
Where shall I begin.... My wife and I were eager to find a decent Indian restaurant in south Florida after just visiting Austin, Tx and enjoying a fantastic dinner at the Clay-Pot (a local Indian favorite). We researched and decided to try Heelsha. The place is quaint but is located in a neighborhood that is one step above a warzone (we were nervous going to our car parked in the back at night). We braved the "scary" neighborhood and ducked inside. The decor and atmosphere were both nice. It took forever for our appetizer to arrive but it was worth the wait. We had the minced lamb rolls. Tasty, but more onion than my wife liked. It was a long wait (half hour at least) for our main dishes to arrive. We both had lamb and the meat tasted old. We both felt ill after consumption. We focused our attention on the delicious garlic bread only to realize there was a large insect doing laps in the basket. This was enough for us...so we asked for the check (another 20 minutes) and it arrived $20 too expensive (suspicious mathematical error). They corrected the mistake, but there were too many horrors during this visit not to add it to the list. I don't care if the owners of this place used to own the best Indian in Miami. This place stinks....especially the lamb.
Pros: Atmosphere (inside)
Cons: Insects, Atmosphere (outside), freshness of food, service, shady calculations
09/07/2007 Posted by georgelevy
My wife and I recently discovered Heelsha and we fell in love with the place. It's kind of hard to find it as it is hidden away behind other establishments but dining there is an amazing experience. It truly is one of those "best kept secrets" places and one that we enjoy greatly. Beyond just a regular Indian food restaurant, Heelsha is one of those places that makes you feel as if you belong when you visit it and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an unforgettable dining experience.
Pros: Good portions, amazing food, incredible service and romantic.
Cons: Hard to find (takes some looking around), some dishes can be pricey.
