With Indian design & decor & furniture and also some ethnic desi wood work, OIK gives the vibe of a very homey feeling which is kind of welcoming to Indians visiting Manila.
They serve both veg and nonveg varieties and it seems they fly down all the ingredients and essential spices directly from India to their kitchen in Manila which sounds interesting :-)
The food is not bad. They have some good curries, gravies, daal, and some fast food items also like samosa, mirchi pakoda and the works which makes you not miss home much!
Apparently they also have home delivery and take away service so more or less they look pretty sorted out on that front. Their thali is interesting which also inludes samosa so it looks kind of fusion lunch thali. Price wise they are not high and mid range. Lunch or dinner for two will cost approx 1000 rupees INR equivalent in the local currency which is Peso. Overall verdict - Definitely not bad!!
Food 4/5
Ambience 5/5
Price 4/5
Service 3/5
Great place and good food. Just need to improve the service.
Personal favorites : vegetarian samosa, vegetarian kofta, pakoras , mango lassi drink
A perfect resort for everybody with a penchant for authentic Indian food with real spices & absolutely apt Indian taste. Being vegetarian in Manila was worrisome for me, until I found out Om, after which almost every day for the next 2 months, one meal from Om was guaranteed. Be it Dining or Delivery , these people really know how to pull off authentic Indian flavour ,making the name of 'India' proud even overseas. The owner is a connoisseur in food and has well-trained the staff, be it cooking, service or behaviour. My rating is 5/5.
I have been staying in the Philippines for almost 6 years now, constantly on the look out for joints that serve Indian/South-Asian food. There are Indian restaurants in Metro Manila, and then, there is Om Indian Kitchen. I first came across Om, when it used to be located at Connecticut St. and was Cafe Om. In its new avatar, it's called Om Indian Kitchen and is based in the Grove by Rockwell. The food is still great : delicious, authentic and light on your tummy. My personal favorites are: the samosas, the mutton roganjosh and the kulfi. The owner, Mrs. Suman Gogna is a delightful hostess who pays special attention to you while you eat. I have been here many times, and will continue visiting.
I have visited the place only once but have ordered food a couple times from here. I have tasted the Veg Samosa, Fish Amritsari, Cumin Rice, Naan, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Veg Kofta, and the South Indian breakfast items very recently added to the menu idly and masala dosa.
Here are my quick ratings -
5/5 for Food - The food is really amazing and is really how the Indian food tastes. Of all that I have had my favourite pick is the Samosa, Fish Amritsari, and the Idly and Masala Dosa. The stuffing of the Samosa is made of potatoes and peas, and is really spicy, and is served with sweet and sour tamarind chutney. The place serves the best samosa that I have tasted so far in the Indian restaurants in Metro Manila. The Fish Amritsari is crisp from outside and really soft and tender from inside. The Idly platter contains 3 idlies served with chutney and sambar. The Dosa platter contains one dosa with chutney and sambar. The South Indian platter tastes so much like home, especially the chutney that's made of chana dal and coriander leaves. The chutney is really yum, but is served in a very small quantity.
5/5 for Ambience - The place is small but will give you the feel of India, as soon as you enter. It is beautifully decorated with lamps, wall hangings and paintings of Indian gods and what the word 'om' means, display of Indian craft ware and utensils, temple. The tables have minakari on them.
5/5 for Price - The items are well priced.
3/ 5 for Service - The service is a bit slow, and the food is brought in a random order, example first the main course and then the starters. The places also sells packed pickles and spices.
Will I visit again? - Yes, absolutely! :)
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OM nom nom!!!! Servings (and place) may be a bit small (I personally don’t consider them good for sharing hahaha) but their dishes pack a punch! Faves: veggie samosas (!!!), butter chicken, palak paneer, cumin rice, and fish fingers (surprise!). The only Indian restaurant I visit for my cravings.
Great tasting Indian food, nice décor, and friendly service made for a nice experience.
It's great to know that there's a good Indian restaurant that's not located south of the metro. While the menu isn't helpful at all at helping you pick your orders (no description on the dishes), the servers were accommodating and eager to explain the dishes to us.
Each dish tasted very differently, was very flavorful, and sauces weren't overly powerful or salty at all. If found the kabab to be a bit too salty, though. Naan was okay, but could be better. It probably wasn't freshly made. Chai was okay, but a bit too thin for my liking. They use powdered (instant) chai, just so you know. Lassi (yogurt) was good. Serving size was a bit on the small side so it felt a bit expensive eating here.
The place is small and had only a few tables. The theme/décor is charming and felt like a product of someone's hard work. The place seemed a bit old, though, in that furniture showed lots of wear and just doesn't feel so clean. There were a couple of mosquitoes flying around during dinner which was irritating.
I quite enjoyed this place. It's small, cozy, and inviting. The food was very good! Must-orders are the veggie samosas, butter chicken, chicken biryani, and shahi paneer. The Indian spices really hit you -- it's insane! The aloo gobi and the pork keema were on the saltier side, and we will probably not be ordering those again. Remarkably, their deep fried fish sticks were awesome: the batter was seasoned perfectly and the fish was cooked just right. Though the serving size is a on the smaller side, the quality is undoubtedly there! I must also add that the staff was very attentive and professional (a big plus for me!). Definitely come-back-able!
It is very hard to find a good indian restaurant in the metro, that is why I am glad to find this place. I had buttered chicken and bashmati rice. The level of spiciness can be adjusted according to your liking. I had mine adjusted to "indian spicy" because i don't want the food to be bland.
went here with my friends. ordered a looooot. we ordered almost everything on the menu. food was cooked to order, we were all happy with the overall experience. Mutton Rogan Josh and Chicken Biryani was the crowd favorite. the owner was there and was very friendly. will definitely come back :)
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