Nirala Sweets & Restaurant, Sunirse FL

Stopped by on a whim and ordered a bit of food. It was a good idea. Place was quiet, dark and simple. Food arrived quick and was hot and delicious. Bought some sweets on my way out. Gulab Jaman and jalebi were amazing. Balu Shahi were dry, hard and stale. One thing i didnt like was that there was a 15% tip/ service fee added for a party of three of us. And it was not even our choice or a choice to edit/remove. That's not good business. Pretty desi way to hide and charge customers. Overall a good stop. Will go there again.

CerAfter a night of striking out at three other venues which were either closed (thanks to cricket matches at Curry Cafe), permanently shut down (Indian Chillies/Ghiza), or simply too sketchy to consider (Saalan, which shouldn't even be listed as a "restaurant"), we found ourselves at this authentic Halal Pakistani/Bengali restaurant. The ambiance was distinctly genuine, primarily catering to a Desi-seeking audience rather than American tourists. This fact was made evident by the well-prepared dishes like the perfectly spiced Samosas, rich and flavorful Goat Saag, succulent Beef Curry, aromatic Biryani rice (offered as a side), creamy Paneer Tikka Masala, buttery Garlic Naan, and a delicate, fluffy side of basmati rice. Their dessert menu was an impressive showcase of baked Indian/Pakistani sweets of various kinds. The variety intrigued us, and we bought a small assortment to indulge in at home, each offering a unique taste of the region. Service was courteous and prompt. Our Haitian waitress was a delight, providing helpful suggestions and tending to our needs. She quietly hinted that leaving a tip on a credit card might not reach her, an insight we appreciated. But our experience took an unfortunate turn when it came to the bill. We discovered a distasteful 15% "dine-in fee," an addition that seemed both arbitrary and excessive. This was coupled with a misleading 4% credit card service fee, disguised as a "cash discount." These practices felt almost like a betrayal, clashing sharply with the warmth and authenticity of the meal. The food was undeniably excellent, and we had initially planned to return, perhaps with friends to share the culinary experience. But the unpleasant surprise of the owners' monetary policies left us with a metaphorical bad taste. The prices were already a touch high, a fact we could understand due to the Halal certification. But to add a dine-in fee in a restaurant that's designed for that purpose and is neither opulent nor particularly well-decorated seemed almost underhanded. Would we go back? It's a question we've pondered. The culinary delights are tempting, the authenticity unparalleled in our experience. But the bitter aftertaste of the owners' greed lingers, casting a shadow over what could have been an extraordinary dining experience.