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Address: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 400-2029
Website: http://saatvikswaad.com/
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Ricki Goes Out
I visited NewBo City Market recently, and scored bunches of great eats!
The last place I visited was new to me, Saatvik Swaad.
I am a fan of Indian cuisine and appreciate their focus on delicious vegetarian dishes.
I was in a snacking mood, so I ordered an appetizer and a side of bread.
One of the ways that this restaurant is different from it’s neighbors is that they have a digital ordering kiosk up front, complete with a card reader.
I like this idea for a couple of reasons, the first is that each dish has a number of variations and customizations, so that it is easy to tap thru the menu and choose exactly what one wants.
The second reason is that it enables Neha Kuchhal, the owner/operator, to stay at the task of producing delicious food.
The first dish I chose was Paneer Pakora, the Indian version of a Midwestern favorite, the fried cheese curd.
For those unfamiliar with Indian cuisine, paneer is a mildly flavored cheese, with a soft crumbly texture, although quite often more firm.
It has the unique property of not melting, so that it can be incorporated into hot sauces while retaining it’s character, or fried without breaking down, as in this dish.
The batter used in pakora is made of chickpea flour, quite often with Indian spices added.
This batter, however, is quite mild.
If you are unsure about trying the quite often heavily spiced cuisine of India then this is a great introduction to their delicious food without apprehension.
My second choice was Peshwari Naan.
For those familiar with this dish, Saatvik Swaad’s version is excellent (and huge!)
For the reader who is less familiar, naan is a leavened flat bread, an absolute staple of this cuisine.
It can be had many ways, plain and with all sorts of fillings and toppings, and Saatvik Swaad has quite a number of choices.
I went with a very specific preperation, Peshwari naan is filled (or combined) with a variety of fruits and nuts.
Although a staple on many Indian menus, Peshawar is actually in Pakistan *thanks for putting up with a little food nerd moment from me *
The filling varies, but quite often has raisins or sultanas, flaked or slivered almonds, and dried (dessicated) coconut.
Full transparency, I always devour it like a hungry wolf pup and don’t take the time to recognize exactly what is in it.
Both dishes were satisfying and delicious, the paneer pakora was a surprise, as it is quite different from what I am used to, but delish nonetheless.
For my next visit (I will definitely be going back), I will try an entrée, such as Idali with Samber, Masala Dosa, or Malai Kofta.
Neha is charming, and her food is delightful, so stop in to the market and give Saatvik Swaad a try.
…and tell her Ricki sent you
@RickiGoesOut
… moreThe last place I visited was new to me, Saatvik Swaad.
I am a fan of Indian cuisine and appreciate their focus on delicious vegetarian dishes.
I was in a snacking mood, so I ordered an appetizer and a side of bread.
One of the ways that this restaurant is different from it’s neighbors is that they have a digital ordering kiosk up front, complete with a card reader.
I like this idea for a couple of reasons, the first is that each dish has a number of variations and customizations, so that it is easy to tap thru the menu and choose exactly what one wants.
The second reason is that it enables Neha Kuchhal, the owner/operator, to stay at the task of producing delicious food.
The first dish I chose was Paneer Pakora, the Indian version of a Midwestern favorite, the fried cheese curd.
For those unfamiliar with Indian cuisine, paneer is a mildly flavored cheese, with a soft crumbly texture, although quite often more firm.
It has the unique property of not melting, so that it can be incorporated into hot sauces while retaining it’s character, or fried without breaking down, as in this dish.
The batter used in pakora is made of chickpea flour, quite often with Indian spices added.
This batter, however, is quite mild.
If you are unsure about trying the quite often heavily spiced cuisine of India then this is a great introduction to their delicious food without apprehension.
My second choice was Peshwari Naan.
For those familiar with this dish, Saatvik Swaad’s version is excellent (and huge!)
For the reader who is less familiar, naan is a leavened flat bread, an absolute staple of this cuisine.
It can be had many ways, plain and with all sorts of fillings and toppings, and Saatvik Swaad has quite a number of choices.
I went with a very specific preperation, Peshwari naan is filled (or combined) with a variety of fruits and nuts.
Although a staple on many Indian menus, Peshawar is actually in Pakistan *thanks for putting up with a little food nerd moment from me *
The filling varies, but quite often has raisins or sultanas, flaked or slivered almonds, and dried (dessicated) coconut.
Full transparency, I always devour it like a hungry wolf pup and don’t take the time to recognize exactly what is in it.
Both dishes were satisfying and delicious, the paneer pakora was a surprise, as it is quite different from what I am used to, but delish nonetheless.
For my next visit (I will definitely be going back), I will try an entrée, such as Idali with Samber, Masala Dosa, or Malai Kofta.
Neha is charming, and her food is delightful, so stop in to the market and give Saatvik Swaad a try.
…and tell her Ricki sent you
@RickiGoesOut
Erica Lautner
This vegetarian Indian place in the NewBo market is a good option if you are craving Indian while at the market. I was excited they had roti as I am craving it since going to Singapore. It wasn’t quite the same as I had before but it was decent. I’ll have to keep looking for the flaky kind unless it’s called something different. The 2 paneer curries were very tasty! Lots of options and be ready to use the electronic tablet to order your food. I ordered to go. The service was friendly and helpful.
… moreJewel Ravensong-Lawrence
Amazing food! I got the kirma, mango lassi, naan and potato and pea samosa. Service was awesome- ask for a sample! And food was quick to come out.
… moreMary Foley
This meal was the best of our trip, and one of my now all-time favorites. We had the vegan lentil vegetable curry, vegan naan, and vegan mango lassi. The portions were generous, and the service was very kind.
… moreTeri Marsh
Delicious palak paneer. The lovely cook seemed to really care whether we liked it, which we definitely did! Lots of cheese chunks, generous portions.
… moreAdam Sequoyah
Incredible vegan options. Everything I tried here has been so flavorful and satisfying. Samosas, potato & lentil curry, veggie vegan wrap, and naan stuffed with vegan cheese. All prepared by hand. And this is the fluffiest naan I’ve ever had.
… moreScott Contreras-Koterbay
I really loved their food! I’ve had a chance to have a lot of food from India, including different regional variations, and I was really impressed with what they offered and how good it tasted, and really happy with the vegetarian and vegan options. The owner was super friendly too! I can’t say the NewBo market is the best place to eat but it’s nice enough. Definitely recommended!
… moreKatrina Oaklander
It’s painful to write this review. I love supporting NewBo businesses, but Saatvok Swaad left much to be desired. While it smelled great, the food was bland and mislabeled. The Naan wasn’t naan- more like a thick, greasy roti. It took nearly 45 minutes for our order to be prepared- I was expecting the quick service I’m accustomed to from NewBo shops. This gave us only 10 mins to eat before rushing to our event.
We ordered 4 entrees and 3 sides for 5 people and were only given plates and spoons for 2 people. The cost was over $90- way more expensive than high quality, flavorful options in the area. To make matters worse, my 3 y/o nephew had an allergic reaction to what we suspect to be nuts, despite the shop attendant telling us there were no nuts. Little guy also has a dairy allergy, and the order was supposed to vegan, so I don’t trust this place to be able to accommodate vegan or allergies. It was the first time me or my dad (who has traveled to India) has ever tasted “bad” Indian food. I could have prepared something better at home. A total disappointment ☹️.
… moreWe ordered 4 entrees and 3 sides for 5 people and were only given plates and spoons for 2 people. The cost was over $90- way more expensive than high quality, flavorful options in the area. To make matters worse, my 3 y/o nephew had an allergic reaction to what we suspect to be nuts, despite the shop attendant telling us there were no nuts. Little guy also has a dairy allergy, and the order was supposed to vegan, so I don’t trust this place to be able to accommodate vegan or allergies. It was the first time me or my dad (who has traveled to India) has ever tasted “bad” Indian food. I could have prepared something better at home. A total disappointment ☹️.
Jodi Clark
We had the chickpea curry and a veggie/cheese korma, they were both delicious. The basic combo with a samosa was plenty to share between two people. We loved the spice and the lovely chef!
… moreLily Hernandez
Forced to go out of my comfort zone after my favorite newbo place closed. I’m a creature of habit and a picky eater so I’ve never had Indian food before but the menu clearly labeled gluten free and vegan options and that caught my attention. Ordered a few things so I could try some (figuring if I ordered just one thing I may not like it) and was pleasantly surprised that I liked all four items I selected very much! Great flavors. I’m happy to have had this new experience and definitely will return.
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