Atithi: An Indian favorite in The Hague
Is India high on your wish list, but would you like to see first whether you like the cuisine? Then Atithi the place to be. The smells and colors and the most friendly hosts leave The Hague behind for a moment and make you feel as if you are in the heart of Mumbai for a moment. we like.
The Indian music that they play everywhere - even in the toilet - immediately gives you that nice Bollywood vibe. But in addition to music and Indian hospitality, the menu is mainly dedicated to delicious dishes such as: tandori, saag, different types of naan, Pani Puri (love for this word alone), masala, paneer and so on.
So avoid Schiphol madness nowadays and go to a restaurant for a one-way ticket to India Atitihi.
Don't tell anyone else, or well. You're always looking for one hidden gem, that a small place where that curry or dish is so tasty and you don't want others to know about it because then, well, then they will never have room or they will get an unprecedented waiting list. But we are not Barts Boekje if we do not like to share these secret places with you. Now Atithi is not really hidden, because it is located on the Herengracht (next to Bartine another favorite of ours), but we will happily visit this local Indian gem more often. Nice detail, you can go there with all allergies and they even have an entire Ayurveda section in their menu, with all dishes that suit people who follow an Ayurvedic diet. Back to the menu. The chef himself will explain (at every table, yes) which ingredients he uses and which herbs they mix and mix for the best results. From cloves, cinnamon, cardamom to a mix of peppers, everything comes together as soon as the plates are placed on the table.
Good restaurants always make us happy, but good food and lovely hosts even more. Atithi is the right place for you. Hari Bhatt lovingly explains the culinary history of each dish and prefers to provide everything in duplicate. So no, not 1 Mango Lassi as an appetizer, we should all try this refreshing drink. You can taste that love for Indian cuisine in every dish. The taste is deep, refined and super super fresh. tip from us, try the garlic naan that is freshly baked in the Tandoor and you will never want anything else.
Ok, ok and with such a lengthy menu you naturally want to know what our favorites are. Start with a few samosas and a refreshing mango lassi, let the chef surprise you further, but in any case order the chicken tikka angara. By far, the tastiest chicken ever. Enough about the food, if you don't have time to dine for a long time, you can also order at home and if you don't live near The Hague, they have a restaurant of the same name in Rotterdam, but the one in The Hague will forever be our Indian restaurant. favorite.
Atithi, Herengracht 7, The Hague
