02.11.2018 My friend and i decided to give Aarya a try. It's been open for quite some time but i have always had reservations about this place due to the mixed reviews. I am normally one to try a place regardless of reviews, but it has taken longer than usual to get here. It was a friday night, and it wasn't as busy as expected, yet it is situated at the Hotel by Montecasino. They have a decent variety on their menu, and i didn't see too many Indian options. Our waitress was lovely, but right now her name slips my mind as i should have written this sooner, she was attentive and friendly, service with a smile always goes a long way. For starters i had the Salt and Pepper Calamari, and my friend had the Mussels. My Calamari was good, great portion size yet slightly chewy, and i loved the sauce that came with it. My friends Mussels, were cooked to perfection, but the sauce was a bit of a let down, as the wine taste was a bit harsh and not cooked through. Portion size was also good and the side portion of bread was a great addition. We ordered a drink each, and at least i can say they also passed with my Cosmopolitan. It was good and not badly priced. Mains, i couldn't resist ordering the Butter Chicken Curry, as i have always seen fellow foodie friends rave about this. This was served with a delightfully soft Roti, and some .  Portion size, again was good, the chunks of chicken were a bit big, but the taste was there, and it had a slight kick to it which was nice. My friend ordered the Salmon with fries, and asked that the skin be Crispy it came rather limp, and a decent size piece of fish. We didn't have space for dessert, and i was rather impressed with the food. My only gripe is the limp greenery (Dhanya) used on all the dishes for decor, they can give that a skip. Will definitely consider going back and trying a few more dishes. #TheFoodMusketeer #TheFoodMusketeerEats #TheFoodMusketeerDrinks #TheFoodMusketeerApproved #TFMAarya

Date night package at Sunsquare Montecasino was delightful and included a R400 voucher for dinner at Aarya . Service was brilliant and ambiance even better. Nothing much beats the butter chicken curry.