Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie

Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie

Owner

True Indian cuisine presented in royal fashion can only be found at the newly opened Mint Leaf restaurant in Coral Gables. Owner Ranjit Sood, who owns and operates a number of restaurants in London, has developed a concept completely unique to South Florida. At Mint Leaf, the dishes are created to pamper guests with true exotic, traditional and authentic Indian specialties that focus around the Tandoor Oven which is used to prepare meats, bread, fish and vegetables sticking with the true cooking methods of Northern India. The diverse menu ranges from vegetarian appetizers like Tokri Chaat which is a crispy potato basket filled with vegetables, beans, yogurt and chutney to Mint Leaf Nawabi Khana which is an old Indian tradition. With an atmosphere dedicated to Bollywood and traditional art, Mint Leaf will not only be an educational experience, but a delicious one as well.

Rick Munarriz

Citysearch

In Short
If the exotic artwork on the walls, golden accents or the menu in your hands doesn't tip you off to the Indian cuisine that's coming, maybe the Bollywood movie screenings on 2 televisions will do the trick. Much of the traditional lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian, and Basmati rice dishes are available, all sophisticatedly yet subtly spiced. The specialty is the variations on the Southern Indian dosa crepe, a fermented rice and lentil pancake offered with fillings like spicy chicken, masala lamb, or seasoned potatoes and onions. Although Indian food has been available in the Gables for decades, this eatery offers enough ritzy panache to attract area business professional by day and romance-angling couples by night.