As an Indian from New York, I've had many experiences at Indian restaurants throughout my life and oh my god, was this one of my favorite ones EVER!
My dad has been to Swagatam before on a previous trip to Barcelona and insisted we check out this little location on our family trip together. My brother and mother were both hesitant - why would we have Indian food in Spain when we can have it anytime at home? But boy, were we all SO glad we went!
The location is small and easy to miss, but sooooo not something anyone should want to. The owner is extremely friendly and made our experience very enjoyable and funny, and the food was absolutely amazing. I will definitely return on any future trips to Barcelona and for sure recommend it to all family and fellow yelpers.
Hit the spot. Super yummy Indian food with a set menu or a la carte ordering. Friendly staff catered to folks in Catalan, Spanish, English, and perhaps a few other languages too.
Word for the wise: medium is hot and medium plus is very hot! I love hot food and was sweating from the top of my head when I ordered medium plus! This is enjoyable for me but if it's not your thing go with non spicy or mild.
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Hands down the best Indian I've had in my life (throughout Europe and D.C.).
Service was prompt. Everything was seriously delicious. Also the place was very clean!
We got the menus .. 12.95 euros. Amongst the two of us we shared pakoras, shek kebab (served on a hot sizzling plate), papadums, chicken curry, lentil dhal tadka, naan and rice. It included desserts which were gulab (a sort of fried "dumpling" of sweet condensed milk, cardamom and other spices) and mango lassi.
Everything was so flavorful, perfectly spiced and balanced. We also got a bottle of the house wine which was a Catalan wine for just 8.95. The wine was pretty good for a cheap house wine!
We came in pretty late on a Thursday night around 11pm. Service was fantastic. The menu is very clear and easy to read with Spanish and Catalan and English all in the same menu.
To be honest there's not much of an atmosphere but I feel like that added to the whole experience. The food simply spoke for itself.
Update: I've been here many times now. It's consistently delicious. Others agree:)
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