Indian Accent – Authentic Indian Cuisine in Antigua Guatemala
If you’re looking for authentic Indian cuisine in Antigua, then look no further than Indian Accent.
Born in New Delhi, chef Sumit Kumar comes from a long line family of chefs. He learned his cooking skills not only from his family but also working at the Taj Palace, the renowned 5* hotel in Delhi. Sumit then worked at a leading Indian restaurant in Frankfurt Germany before coming to Guatemala just before Covid hit to open a chain of Indian restaurants in Guatemala City for a group of entrepreneurs. The plans came to nothing, but he did meet his future wife Maria Leonardo and they decided to move to Antigua and open Indian Accent together.
And as for the food…
When I visited Indian Accent, I sampled a few of their dishes. I loved the Palak Paneer. It’s a spinach curry with onions, tomato, Indian masala, butter, and cream with paneer cheese cubes. It’s rich spicy, intense, and warming.
Cheese Paneer
The Butter chicken roasted in their tandoor oven, covered in a buttery tomato sauce is pure comfort food. I enjoyed dipping the crisp garlic naan bread into the velvety sauce. Delicious!
Their homemade chutneys are to die for: tamarind, tomato, mint and for me star of the show was their pineapple chutney. So much so that I bought some to go!
To drink, Maria served me a fresh jackfruit lassi. Made with organic yogurt and sliced almonds it’s sweet and creamy and so refreshing.
Indian Accent has an extensive menu. Maybe start with a portion of samosas. They are a popular Indian street food-fried pastry stuffed with potatoes and spices.
For mains consider ordering a dish cooked in the tandoor oven-perhaps the black garlic chicken tikka. If like me, you like lamb, then take advantage of one of the few restaurants that serve it. The lamb curry looks inviting. There is a large vegetarian menu and plenty of vegan options.
Gulab
Sumit recommends the whole salmon tikka roast. Order the day before as the salmon is marinated for 24 hours.
Indian Accent is not a fast-food restaurant. Their focus is on one table at a time and prides itself on preparing dishes from scratch. So, reservations are highly recommended for dinners. Personally, I like this ethos. – Good Indian food cannot be hurried!
From Qué Pasa Printed Edition 139 January 2024
Address: 5a Avenida Sur #14, Antigua Guatemala
Hours: 11.30 AM-9.00 PM
Tel: 5619-7121
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