A MOUTH WATERING TREAT, delightful and enticing in its entirety. Come, and indulge in a journey of olfactory hedonism and test the limits of gastronomical adeptness. The People at Otsal restaurant try their best to give you an experience you would hardly forget. From the dimly lighted atmosphere ideal for holding light conversations to the fragrance of exotic herbs and spices, and to the light Bollywood music playing in the background, Otsal is your TRUE destination for a night you would never forget.
Start your
meal with a complimentary appetizer of ‘Papad’ and ‘green salad’ and work your
way up to curries and a diversity of the famous Indian bread “Naan”. For those
who want their meals pre-chosen, they can buy one of the 3 set menus that Otsal
offers, each varied by price and the dishes included. As you go on with your
meal, don’t forget to look around the incredible decorations- the miniature
elephants, bright Led lights hugging the wall, and a large range of traditional
Indian paintings. The serving is highly satisfactory. Even though the restaurant
was decently filled at my visit, it only took about ten minutes for my order to
arrive, and each subsequent course was perfectly coordinated with the removal
of old plates from our table. To bring to an end a highly satisfying meal, we
ordered two desserts, a plate of cheesecake and a traditional Indian mango ice-cream.
While these desserts made their way to
our table, we were offered a complimentary cup of milk tea. After the desserts,
and yes, we successfully lifted every bit of food from our plates… sometimes even
against the will of our stomachs, we walked out satisfied. 
Located at
a 15 meter walk from exit 2 of Seoul National University station, Otsal is a reasonably
expensive restaurant. Average meal at Otsal costs 10,000 won per person and the
cost may lower if more people are in the group. The ambience and service is
hard to beat even at other high end restaurants. A love and inclination for
Indian cuisine is a must since there are no ‘foreign dishes’ served at the
restaurant. A rule of thumb dictates that you specify the degree of
spiciness of your food, since failure at
this might wreak havoc. Lastly, don’t
forget to taste some fenugreek at the cashier’s desk as you pay for the meal
and bring that lovely time to an end.
