Shaffi’s India Restaurant

A friend of mine took me to Shaffis because she knew how much I missed my aromatic spices whilst in Hong Kong.
Although not the cleanest of places, it serves really quite delicious food. I was quite worried that I was going to get some sort of gastroenteritis (because I sat on a table with pretty stained table cloths… and didn’t dare peek at the back kitchen after looking at the hallway floors). But that deliciousness went into my belly and I’d like to think that the spices killed any sort of bacteria off!!!
Food was definitely very fresh and the right amount of spiciness was present! Their roti is also extremely delicious! Definitely a must visit!

Shaffis is an Indian restaurant set in the backstreets of Yuen Long, though Yuen Long itself does have a sizeable Asian population; the location does seem to be an odd place for cuisine of this type.
The location of Shaffis, however, has everything to do with its history and why its ended up here. Shaffis’ proprietor, Ali, had been an army cook for the British army at RAF Shek Kong prior to the handover. He had long been serving Indian dishes to the forces (a force tradition) and his name is well known beyond the walls of the barracks. To cut a long story short, he stayed on after the handover and started his own restaurant and where better than Yuen Long for an upstart restaurant. Some 17 years later now and this restaurant has its own following of fans. Those from the disciplinary forces have close ties as could be seen by the plaques lining its walls.
The interior aside, Shaffis’ tandoori chicken, tikka masala, aloo gobi are all staples that are enjoyed by many. Apart from the items mentioned, there is an extensive menu that will suit those who are looking for a true taste or would like something a little milder. The naans are cooked by traditional ovens and through a little portal on the wall you could peek into the army of chefs toiling away behind the scenes. This is a must for curry lovers.