Awadh Restaurant Review

Written by: Varnika Mena, Diya Kandula and Ronnie Eizenberg

October 15, 2024

While Indian cuisine is not hard to find in the Powell area, it takes a lot to create an establishment that provides good food, good service, and most of all, good times. We at Patriot Press went to Awadh to figure out which standards it met.

The traditional table service dining had good woodwork, and the floral arrangement (top left) is a lovely centerpiece. Could use more greenery or other elements to establish a specific vibe.

The Restaurant

Sitting on Moreland Drive (right by Sawmill Pkwy), Awadh Is the second installment of three Indian restaurants in the area. The first restaurant is on Bethel Rd, and the second, a smaller Indochinese takeout place, is on Sawmill Rd. This installment of Awadh features both a buffet hall and a more traditional table service (the latter of which we attended). Patriot Press writers Ronnie Eizenberg, Diya Kandula, and Varnika Mena went to the restaurant to review the food and restaurant as a whole.

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The Service

The service at Awadh was very patient and kind, the waiters were very understanding when we were repeatedly not ready to order, as well as when we split the check five ways. The waiters and kitchen were very efficient in getting us our food, and we never felt like the food was taking a long time. There is no getting your order wrong here!

The Ambience

Awadh has lovely interior design, with rich burgundy crown molding, bright but warm lighting, lovely decorations, and vivid floral arrangements. While the decoration could’ve been more cohesive throughout the restaurant to create a unified style, each individual

arrangement brought a lot to the table (pun intended).

The Food

We got several different dishes while at the restaurant and all tried a little bit of each. For drinks we got a mango and rose lassis, appetizers were gobi manchurian and samosa chaat, and later we ordered chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. We felt like the chicken tikka masala tasted more like butter chicken than chicken tikka masala. The last few things we got were the palak paneer and the lamb curry. They also served complimentary soup at the beginning of the meal. The overall rating of the food was 7.5. Awadh has an extensive menu, and while we could not order all, we feel our selection represented a good variety.

About the Contributors

Varnika Mena, Staff Writer

Varnika Mena is a senior and staff writer for the school news team. She enjoys covering topics that shed light on politics and local features, hoping to bring more insight to our community. Outside of journalism, she spends her time biking, painting, and creating henna designs. Through her writing, she aims to connect Liberty with important conversations happening in the world around it.

Diya Kandula, Staff Writer & Photographer

Hi, I’m Diya Kandula, a junior and both a staff writer and photographer for the school news team. I’m passionate about capturing moments through photography and enjoy sharing stories that I hope my community finds both informational and engaging. When I’m not working on stories, I love exploring the world of culinary arts and taking long drives at night to clear my mind.

Ronnie Eizenberg, Staff Writer

Ronnie Eizenberg is a Sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School. This is her first year on the Cannon and Patriot Press Staff. She plays lacrosse and field hockey for the school team and is involved in clubs like the Environmental Club, Minds Matter, and the Red Cross. Outside of school, she enjoys skiing, watching The Big Bang Theory, and reading. This year, Ronnie is excited to share her writing with the school through the Patriot Press.