ANMOL SWEETS RESTAURANT

The unassuming Anmol is a vegetarian restaurant and sweet house with a menu full of Indian snacks, street food, and northern dishes. But a mysterious, bustling kitchen lends the thought that there is more going on than meets the eye. A mound of smiling jalebi adds a shock of orange to the dining room, but the real colour comes from the Punjabi chatter of the women working behind the scenes. From that kitchen also escapes a chatter of smells--first of the tandoor, then chilies, then masala. It's a fennel masala chai, distinct in its freshness. And much of the food has a fresh twist--naturally for a vegetarian restaurant, the dishes seem lighter and friendlier than their meaty counterparts. But meat lovers need not fear--India has some of the longest traditions of imitation meat in the world, and Anmol's veggie wings are a food experience that can be shared by all. Made from soya, these "bone"-in wings let vegetarians reconnect with their inner carnivore in a peaceful way. The veggie chicken tikka with its fat green peppers and sweet-sour-spicy flavours is paired with a beautiful, bright, bold chutney of very present mint and tamarind--as if the fruits and leaves were just picked from plants and trees deep within that mysterious kitchen--as if the kitchen door is a portal to Punjab. And what a mysterious kitchen it is! A meal at Anmol comes with a desire to be in the kitchen, making the food--that's where the magic is. But at least we get to uncover a little of that mystery each time the door is opened--and a little of that magic each time we're given our food. Anmol currently has this message on their website: We will provide a FREE Meal to those that can use a nutritious meal. We have heard of many people in Surrey that are affected by job losses, pay cuts or other adjustments to daily life. Whatever the reason, no questions asked... we are happy to do this in appreciation for all the ❤️ you have granted us over the years. We are all in this together ???? Recommended Dishes: Vegetarian chicken wings Vegetarian chicken tikka Laddus Spice Trail Tip: At $4 a pound, it should be a requirement for visitors to take home a box of Anmol's excellent laddus, balls of flour, milk, and sugar that cast a spell on the lucky consumer. What does the spell do? It makes you happy.