A visit to Firangi Superstar, the newest hotspot on Craig Road, is almost like stepping into the set of Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited, a hyper-stylized film that follows three brothers on a journey across India’s colorful landscape.
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At Firangi Superstar, the dining area is divided into four intricately designed rooms — Officer’s Club, Old Railway, Elephant Palace, and Jungle Lodge — that add an element of whimsy to an almost faultless dining experience. The food, best described as Modern Indian, takes on unexpected forms in the hands of Chef Raj Kumar.
Distinct Indian flavors are drawn from meals enjoyed during his childhood, while the dramatic execution is a result of his Western culinary background. The ‘Tiny Plates, Big Tastes’ portion of the menu exemplifies this best, with dishes both familiar yet new like the spice-forward Beirut Bhatura, This Is Not Aloo Gobi, and Prata Waffle??? — a playful take on prata as a breakfast dish that’s accompanied by Madras-style fried chicken, butter chicken sauce, and jaggery syrup.
As for mains, opt for the Salvador Thali, which is a vegetarian dish that features pumpkin steeped in a sambhar marinade, which is then roasted and charred in the tandoor. It is then smothered with lime pickle, fried salted chili flakes, quinoa, and pumpkin seeds. As for a meat option, the Indian Saddle is a personal favorite – tender lamb porterhouse marinated in spiced yoghurt and then charred in a tandoor.
It is accompanied by an Indian spiced chermoula and confit garlic sauce, and pairs well with the Firangi Naan Basket.