SilvertoGold Posted July 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I noticed on Roger's website a copy of the 7 day Indian menu. Does anyone have info about how this works? Do you commit for all 7 nights? Or one night at a time when you want? Presume this is sort of special order, so you would ask for this the night before? Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted July 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2019 15 hours ago, SilvertoGold said: I noticed on Roger's website a copy of the 7 day Indian menu. Does anyone have info about how this works? Do you commit for all 7 nights? Or one night at a time when you want? Presume this is sort of special order, so you would ask for this the night before? Any info would be appreciated. Where on his website do you see Indian menus? I couldn't find them. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, Roz said: Where on his website do you see Indian menus? I couldn't find them. Roz Here is the link for the Indian Vegetarian Menus: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/indian-vegetarian-menus-7-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted July 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2019 17 hours ago, SilvertoGold said: I noticed on Roger's website a copy of the 7 day Indian menu. Does anyone have info about how this works? Do you commit for all 7 nights? Or one night at a time when you want? Presume this is sort of special order, so you would ask for this the night before? Any info would be appreciated. I would like to know this too. We love Indian food!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shudie Posted July 13, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2019 We have been discussing this in the veggie thread - you might find more info there?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shudie Posted July 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I haven't been on HAL but on Carnival and P&O, being veggie, they automatically offered the Indian Thali to me - at the end of the meal, they would ask did I want Indian the following night (even when the veggie menu wasn't Indian). It was a different veggie curry each night with bread, raita, dal, papadums etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted July 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2019 18 hours ago, Crew News said: Here is the link for the Indian Vegetarian Menus: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/indian-vegetarian-menus-7-day Thanks, Crew News. I noticed Roger labeled it as Indian Vegetarian, but in fact there's a non-veg entrée each evening, such as Lamb Vindaloo. Regardless, the menus look delicious. 13 hours ago, shudie said: I haven't been on HAL but on Carnival and P&O, being veggie, they automatically offered the Indian Thali to me - at the end of the meal, they would ask did I want Indian the following night (even when the veggie menu wasn't Indian). It was a different veggie curry each night with bread, raita, dal, papadums etc. Shudie, I've sailed on Carnival, and each evening in the MDR there's an Indian vegetarian option on the menu. Most cruises I have that once or twice for something different. It's very good. As you said, it's a different curry each night. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica@cruisecritic Posted December 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 10, 2019 If people are still wondering, I cruised Zaandam in August, and there is an Indian menu (with veg and non-veg dishes) that you need to special request. I believe you need to alert the dining room the day before, but you don't need to commit to eating only Indian food all week. When we found out about the menu the last night at dinner and asked politely, they were able to bring us a vegetarian Indian entree (though not necessarily the one from the menu), and it was very good and flavorful, and everyone who ate it agreed it was delicious -- even the meat eaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted December 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Erica@cruisecritic said: If people are still wondering, I cruised Zaandam in August, and there is an Indian menu (with veg and non-veg dishes) that you need to special request. I believe you need to alert the dining room the day before, but you don't need to commit to eating only Indian food all week. When we found out about the menu the last night at dinner and asked politely, they were able to bring us a vegetarian Indian entree (though not necessarily the one from the menu), and it was very good and flavorful, and everyone who ate it agreed it was delicious -- even the meat eaters. Delete Edited December 10, 2019 by Crew News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted December 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 10, 2019 We were on the Zaandam from Montreal through to Rio in October and November, we ate from the Indian Menu several times. We just had to order one day ahead, the server will bring you a copy of the next evenings indian menu and you just tick off what you would like, no more commitment than that, the food was superb and portions were larger than we wanted. Service was as fast or faster than the regular menu. I'm a brit so grew up eating curry and have successfully converted my French ex-fiance to Indian food, we both love it especially the vegetarian options, which are so much better than boiled to extinction veggies typically served with. western cooking proteins. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted December 11, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, old mike said: 1 hour ago, old mike said: I'm a brit so grew up eating curry and have successfully converted my French ex-fiance to Indian food, we both love it especially the vegetarian options Now that is a very curious description - the ex-fiance part..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya_C Posted December 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 11, 2019 15 hours ago, old mike said: We were on the Zaandam from Montreal through to Rio in October and November, we ate from the Indian Menu several times. We just had to order one day ahead, the server will bring you a copy of the next evenings indian menu and you just tick off what you would like, no more commitment than that, the food was superb and portions were larger than we wanted. Service was as fast or faster than the regular menu. I'm a brit so grew up eating curry and have successfully converted my French ex-fiance to Indian food, we both love it especially the vegetarian options, which are so much better than boiled to extinction veggies typically served with. western cooking proteins. . I love Indian food, but I request mildly spicy when I order at an Indian restaurant, where the food can be fiery hot (at least for my tastes). I know tastes differ, but I'd appreciate comments on the spiciness of the ship's Indian food. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funatabi Posted December 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Wow! This is great to know. I live in Asia and eat Indian food at least once a week. I was wondering if there was a way that I could get curries and such to have a variation of foods on my long cruise. And now I know. I was thinking that with so many of the crew from India and surrounding countries, that the ship would cook great Indian food for them, so why not for us too! 😊 I assume that I can order Indian food, even with any time dining. Yes? Edited December 11, 2019 by Funatabi added question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 11, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On the Niew Statadam and the koningsdam had one every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted December 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I hate Indian food.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicd1969 Posted December 11, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Sir PMP said: I hate Indian food.. It's not my preferred cruise food either, but it's not like HAL is pushing it down your throat. You actually have to make an effort by first requesting the special menu and then pre-ordering the night before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted December 11, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Thanks for all this info!!! I love Indian food and will ask for the menus on our up-coming spring T/A on NS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retafcruiser Posted December 11, 2019 #18 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I am wondering why there is such availability of Indian dishes? The majority of dining staff are from Indonesia, and the bar staff from the Philippines.....I never hear of a large Indian presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicd1969 Posted December 12, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 12, 2019 4 hours ago, retafcruiser said: I am wondering why there is such availability of Indian dishes? The majority of dining staff are from Indonesia, and the bar staff from the Philippines.....I never hear of a large Indian presence. A significant part of the kitchen staff / sous-chefs are from India I believe. Maybe not the majority, but I usually see one or two Indians supervising the buffet in my previous cruises. Others like Copper can verify, but I would imagine the ships have their fair share of engineering / security / logistics staff of Indian origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted December 12, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, vicd1969 said: A significant part of the kitchen staff / sous-chefs are from India I believe. Maybe not the majority, but I usually see one or two Indians supervising the buffet in my previous cruises. Others like Copper can verify, but I would imagine the ships have their fair share of engineering / security / logistics staff of Indian origin. That is also my impression as well. As HAL brags, there are many nationalities and religions aboard all living in harmony. Many of the PG chefs are from India and probably do not eat meat although they can prepare very excellent steaks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted December 12, 2019 #21 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Has anyone traveling as a solo ordered Indian as low sodium? Edited December 12, 2019 by TiogaCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted December 12, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 12, 2019 13 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said: Has anyone traveling as a solo ordered Indian as low sodium? I think that's a contradiction in terms. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted December 12, 2019 #23 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) On 12/11/2019 at 7:07 AM, Maya_C said: I love Indian food, but I request mildly spicy when I order at an Indian restaurant, where the food can be fiery hot (at least for my tastes). I know tastes differ, but I'd appreciate comments on the spiciness of the ship's Indian food. Thank you. Hi Maya, I'm the reverse, I like lip numbing heat and enjoy a "Phall" level, that's a couple of notches above a Vindaloo which is usually the hottest served by most north american restaurants and way hotter than most casual indian cuisine fans would enjoy. I tried the lamb Vindaloo one night on the Zaandam it was excellent but I found it quite mild for my taste, this is such a subjective aspect of food, my mild is almost certainly your searing heat. Sorry not much help I know. https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-capsaicin-995597 and https://www.thespruceeats.com/make-a-chile-pepper-less-spicy-4126819 are informative Mike Edited December 12, 2019 by old mike spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted December 12, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 8:21 AM, Funatabi said: Wow! This is great to know. I live in Asia and eat Indian food at least once a week. I was wondering if there was a way that I could get curries and such to have a variation of foods on my long cruise. And now I know. I was thinking that with so many of the crew from India and surrounding countries, that the ship would cook great Indian food for them, so why not for us too! 😊 I assume that I can order Indian food, even with any time dining. Yes? Yes, we were anytime dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted December 12, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 12, 2019 21 hours ago, retafcruiser said: I am wondering why there is such availability of Indian dishes? The majority of dining staff are from Indonesia, and the bar staff from the Philippines.....I never hear of a large Indian presence. FWIW: When we were on Koningsdam last September, the HD was from India : Santhosh Nair. I saw a couple of Indians also among the security staff and guest services counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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