Dining
BY DACIA GARCIA
Owner Major Ajaypal Singh Gil opened AustIndia in 2022.
Pictured is the Chicken Kadhai ($15.99) and Garlic Naan ($3.99) .
PHOTOS BY DACIA GARCIACOMMUNITY IMPACT
AustIndia Bar & Restaurant serves North Indian food Since Dec. 22, 2022, AustIndia Bar & Restaurant has shaped a space for Round Rock community members to enjoy North Indian entrees and a variety of cocktails in Sky Ridge Plaza. The background As a rst generation Indian-American, owner Indian avors with Texas’ eclectic spirit, and, hence, decided to take the charge and start it myself,” Gil said. Respecting the craft
AustIndia oers a wide array of Indian cuisine from tandoori and biryani to naan tacos and curries.
With warm lighting and Punjabi music lling the space, the restaurant creates a casual dining experience for all occasions. Customers can nd a menu with varying Indian cuisine from naan tacos and curries to tandoori and biryani. The restaurant’s bar serves classic cocktails in addition to some items with an Indian twist, such as the Mango Lassi Rum, which features mango lassi and rum topped with pistachios. “I get to live my dream everyday,” Gil said.
Major Ajaypal Singh Gil learned how to cook in Pun- jab, India, where his mother taught him traditional cooking techniques. After exploring the culinary world through various chef experiences, Gil was inspired to open his own restaurant. A majority of the menu items at AustIndia Bar & Restaurant are inuenced by his childhood. “I always envisioned a fusion of authentic
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