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I’d like to see coverage of the rivalry between Milan and Royal Indian. The owner of the latter was a chef of the former until some kind of dispute sent them separate ways. Now there is a fierce competition — and maybe a hatred — between the two, leading to all kinds of shows of animosity, including very obvious “fake” reviews on charlottesville-dining.com for both. Some of them make veiled but clear references to the other. I tried to make a point about this in a review there, saying that you can’t trust all the comments, but of course it was edited out.
More broadly, this is reminiscent of the Mas affair. Lots of big restaurant fish fighting for their rights in this small Charlottesville pond. Funny stuff.
Few comments after the break…
One comment on Milan on June 6 by ravibha:
If you are really looking for good Indian food, never ever visit this place. Chefs in Milan must know that Biryani is not just mixture of rice and chili powder. If you guys cannot make it put it out of your menu. The Biryani we had in Milan is the worst I have ever had. I thought it would be good considering the rocket high prices they charge. Looks like I can’t afford to pay my phone bill this month. I know this review sounds a little harsh. But there is one positive thing that came out of this trip. I thought Angel Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world was located in Venezuela. But when I entered the bathroom of Milan, lo and behold I see the waterfall in the urinal. So I guess paying 60 bucks is worth it to see a wonder of the world. But considering I wanted dinner, things didn’t work out. If you ever decide to try that green-looking thing right before you leave the place of wonders think twice, “barishop” didn’t taste good but I guess that was the only possible conclusion of the evening. So, I am gonna take my burnt palete back home to watch TV.
One comment on Royal Indian on July 12 by sniffboff
I think Royal doesn’t have cook, they are doing timepass by making food with the help of online Recipes..
Royal must hire a cook to make this place running…Worst food, Worst Place, Worst Service i ever had..
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fuck this petty bullshit and go to maharaja.
Goto @1
They are vindaloosing their tempers over nothing. The two restaurants are not even paneer each other. I don’t wanna hear nan of it, it curries no favor with me.
@3 – win!
byo, you’ve redeemed yourself with @3.
i now have to reconsider everything that i was going to say about you in the festivus airing of grievances.
Isn’t Milan the one where the owner was taking the tips from the waitstaff and pocketing it?
Also, as astonishing as the Angel Falls are, they are NOT one of the 7 wonders of the world.
I love how he complains that prices are soooo high when nothing is over $15.95.
@5 Thanks, you’re a dal. I’ll show myself to the tandoori…
Korma’s a bitch.
I like Milan but every time I say it people think I’m talking about an Italian place.
Yeah- I’m probably saying it wrong
your comments really strike at the pakora the issue. but @10 made me laugh so hard, i have to tikka break from reading this website.
@ Well, Hindi sight is 20/20…
I say no one has the raita to singh their own praises on a food review.
@14 Samosay that, little lassi.
someone has to tell stanley about this thread. i’m on it.
Stanley is busy, he’s out buying the new Pariah Carey record…
@17 scurrilous lies! maybe it’s just because you palak the courage to goa head-to-head in a pun-off?
This whole post makes me wanna barfi.
@ 18 So much wailing and ganeshing of teeth! Kali it what you will, but it is the truth. Still, I Vishnu well.
/cant wait to see what my mumbais me for xmas!
Mr. 434 baby:
You are correct. There was a lawsuit last January. As the C-VILLE reports:
I wonder how it turned out.
@11 I believe it is pronounced “Mill-en”, but then if you say that, no one will no what you are talking about.
@22, @11, I find saying it correctly gets more “huh?”
“huh’? I haven’t had that before, is new type of curry?
@1 maharaja is almost as bad as himalayan fusion.
royal indian & milian are so far away from each other. why must they fight?
well, i got tired of looking for the FFA, didn’t feel like making an article- but just curry is closing monday the 12th. go get some before then.