An explosion of flavours, spices, and traditions oftentimes characterises Indian cuisine, and Burans Indian Kitchen Yonghe is no exception. Known for its incredible diversity, Indian food offers amazing flavour combinations that cater to every palate, from the fragrant comfort of a well-prepared dal to the sizzlingly balanced spice of a tandoori platter. Whether it’s the creamy indulgence of classic curries or the delightfully sweet desserts, Indian food celebrates taste, aroma, and texture in perfect harmony, making it beloved across the globe, and also one of my favourite things to eat.
Burans Indian Kitchen Yonghe is located in Yonghe, New Taipei City, but they also have branches in Sanchong and Neihu. The restaurant is perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers, offering delicacies like the velvety Dal Makhani and the flavourful Kadhai Paneer for vegetarians. And for those who savour traditional Indian meat dishes, classics like Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhuna Mutton, and Fish Curry are certain to impress. But no Burrans Indian meal would be complete without their desserts, such as the syrup-soaked gulab jamun or the creamy Kashmiri kheer, providing the perfect sweet ending.
In this post, I’ll share my experience dining at Burans Indian Kitchen Yonghe, detailing the delicious dishes we enjoyed that put a smile on my face. Each bite was a celebration of authentic Indian cooking, and I’m already eager to return for another meal. Let’s dive into the details of what we ordered and why I can’t wait to go back!
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Yonghe is known for many things, but to the best of my knowledge Indian curry has never been one of those things. Located just 2 minutes away from Yongan Market Station in Yonghe, next to the beautiful No.4 park, Buran’s Indian Kitchen Yonghe surprised me with their fragrant Indian dishes.
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The Menu at Burans Indian Kitchen Yonghe
The menu is quite vast. I dislike a menu this big, but it tends to be the standard for many Indian restaurants. I guess similar spices with different flavour combinations signify certain curries from various regions. When looking for a curry, I prefer a sticky sauce rather than a runny one, and I will pretty much always get a samosa or two. I seldom order rice when eating curry, rather I go for a roti or a naan - both in the case of Burans this time round!
Veg Samosa
The presentation of these samosa's leaves a lot to be desired... The pea shoots are an unnecessary addition, as far as I'm concerned. However, the samosa smelled fragrant and didn't look in the least bit greasy - this I was happy to see!
I much prefer a vegetarian samosa, as any filled with meat tends to be on the greasier side. As they are already deep-fried, I don't want more grease added. A vegetarian samosa tends to have either diced or mashed potato with a variety of spices inside. This one was mashed, with some peas and spices. It was tasty. On its own, it wouldn't convince me to come back to Burans Indian, however, I will order again if coming here for my monthly dose of curry.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Ignoring the history of Chicken Tikka Masala and its origins, I have always enjoyed this slightly sour, mildly spiced curry. The main characteristic of chicken tikka is that it is often boneless and barbecued before being added into the sauce. This gives it a smokey flavour and sometimes crunchy outer texture but maintains juiciness on the inside.
There was plenty of meat in this curry at Burrans, which I was delighted to see. Too many times have I sat down for a curry in Taiwan to be faced with an (oftentimes not particularly tasty) bowl full of curry sauce. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the fragrant spices of ginger and garlic come through nicely with the red chilli and yoghurt coming together to make a beautifully rich and thick sauce. This was tasty.
Tandoori Roti
A wholemeal flavour is used to make a roti, meaning that it is often drier than its cousin, the naan bread. I like a roti to act as a vessel for the curry to my mouth. This roti was tasty, and you can see where it has burnt slightly during the cooking process - I like that.
Table spread curry in Taiwan goals. Win.
Kadhai Paneer
Too often meat eaters overeat meat. Going for a curry in Taiwan, or anywhere in the world, is a great opportunity to go vegetarian. I really like the chewy, slightly squeaky texture of paneer cheese, so I just had to get it when I saw it on the menu.
Made using paneer cheese and bell peppers, then frying them up with fresh and ground spices such as coriander seeds, a Kadhai Paneer made well is something to marvel at. This one was tasty, but I had kind of hoped for a heavier kick of chilli. While it isn't known for its spiciness, I guess I had hoped for it after it arrived looking all chillilicious (new word).
The paneer cheese was tasty. It's a little bit like halloumi in consistency. There's a chewy resistance to it when you bite down, and sometimes it squeaks while in your mouth, but this was slightly softer and didn't do that. I thoroughly enjoyed this curry and will order it again.
Plain Naan
If you must choose between the roti and the plain naan (well, why would you, though?), I'd recommend the plain naan. It's chewy, smokey, and really tasty. Get it while it's warm, wrap it around some of that Kadhai Paneer, and enjoy everything that Burans Indian Kitchen Yonghe has to offer.
The Bottom Line
Is it worth it? I liked it a lot. I will go back.
What is the best dish? The Kadhai Paneer was delicious. I might ask for it to be cooked spicier next time.
Are there other places like this? There are loads of great places to get curry in Taiwan. Burans is certainly one of them, but others are:
Taipei Restaurant – Namaste Taiwan, Fantastically Authentic Indian Food in Shida Night Market
Taipei Restaurant -勝利洋食 Victory Japanese Curry at Katsu Yoshoku
Taipei restaurant -Little Kitchen Curry 小灶咖 – Wonderful Japanese curry with an fragrant Indian twist.