"Once you exit the elevators, turn left (I mention this because it can be a bit confusing). You'll arrive at a lobby/host area that serves both Ming II and Mehndi. If you're interested in traditional Indian cuisine, head to Mehndi; for Indo-Chinese, go to Ming II. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation, but they graciously seated us.
The interior of the restaurant was lovely, featuring high wood-planked ceilings that made it feel quite unique.
For appetizers, we ordered the Veg Spring Rolls, which were nicely filled and not greasy—three came on a plate, although they were oddly cut in half. The Golden Fried Mushrooms were perfectly battered, with a slight crispiness and coated in a delicious tangy red sauce. These were a hit, and even our son enjoyed them since they weren't spicy.
For our main dishes, we tried the Chili Paneer, which was essentially paneer served in a soup. While the gravy was flavorful, we had expected the traditional fried paneer tossed in sauce rather than floating in it. The Sesame Tofu surprised us by not being sweet like typical Chinese restaurant fare, but it was also soupy, and the silken tofu cubes had a poor texture, despite the flavor being commendable. We also ordered veg fried rice, which was decent—nothing special, but consistent with what we expected.
There was a notable delay between our appetizers and mains, and our waiter was proactive in apologizing for this, even offering a complimentary dessert for our son to make up for the wait. The ambiance and decor were delightful, and while the food showed potential, I would recommend being lighter with the sauces and opting for firmer tofu in those dishes. Overall, I would rate this experience a solid 3.5 instead of a 3."
