let me start by saying, "there is no perfect restaurant".period.
that being said, there are quite a few restaurants which are consistent in terms of their taste and service and d'curry house does exactly that which is why, at present, they are high up among my favourite go-to places in aurangabad (there, i said it!)
what made me give them a near perfect score you ask?
well, as i mentioned, there is no perfect restaurant.they always have an off day or a certain irate customer who doesn't like the food being prepared a certain way etcetera etcetera. those five star reviews you see on zomato are usually personal experiences worth five stars (or rigged reviews, sadly)
but the consistency of this restaurant in providing a very good taste and an amazing service every time i visit them, is the reason for this high rating.
the first thing that hits you (figuratively) once you enter, is the ambiance. it exudes quality and sophistication that belongs to a costlier, higher-star hotel (if you know what i mean). the service right from the moment you enter, is much better than majority of the restaurants i've been to. the mild lighting, the furniture, and the well sorted out spaces, all contribute to a very good experience. the fact that they are a small-ish place with just around 14 tables doesn't bother me much since they are sparsely occupied whenever i visit them.
the food that they serve takes around 20 minutes to prepare (their words, not mine) so order accordingly to avoid waiting for a long time between courses. the captain, mr. ramesh, has been there since we started going there and is by far one of the best 'captains' we have encountered. their entire wait-staff including the manager (his name escapes me) are equally good, very polite and quite efficient as well.
i have tried many of their dishes over time and though i like their indian fare i especially love their continental and oriental options. they are a bit expensive, i totally agree, but the taste and the quality is impeccable 90% of the time (nobody's perfect)
my personal suggestions would be any of their pastas (the penne alfredo, especially), their pan-fried noodles (one of my favourites) or even their prawns fried rice (which is a pit pricey for the quantity they serve, imho). if you are in a group of 3 or 4 i would strongly recommend that you try their kabab (non-vegetarian) platter. it is a bit pricey, again but really well made and presented like all their dishes.
they do have a buffet everyday but i steer clear of it because even though it may be good it is not exceptional or worth the price they command (again, my humble opinion. others may beg to differ)
their summer special drinks are a welcome addition. the kairi panna (broadly translated,raw mango juice) is the best 25 bucks i've ever spent, and i mean it!
and lastly their 'paan-shot' (one shot of a minty concoction) is a welcome parting gift, whenever you leave.
in conclusion, they are a bit pricey and not easy on the pocket at all but the quality and taste that they provide makes me go there for special occasions, but not as frequently as i want to. reducing their prices may not be a feasible option for them, i presume but it would be a welcome move for people like me who would then 'be able to' visit them more often!
nevertheless, they are, at present, one of my favourite restaurants in aurangabad!