RAJPUT INDIAN CUISINE

 Exotic, delicious, fresh - a culinary vacation that lasts as long as a meal. Since 1999, Paul Chhabra has been bringing the delicate, ethereal flavors in Hampton. Last year he opened a second Rajput Indian Cuisine in Norfolk. Friendly, reliable service, tasty food that goes beyond the typical curry, and a richly decorated dining area kept us going back.
 

   "Always fresh always delicious" Great to have in Hampton Road; love the exotic flavor." "Can't get enough of the naan bread." "Tandoori specials are something else." "Diverse menu."

   Rajput Indian Cuisine is also the winner of "Best World Eats" In Hampton Roads.

   On Rajput's website the restaurant owner's emphasize thar "Spicy" is not necessarily synonymous with "hot". Not necessairly. But if you're looking for hot, you have come to the right place....more

   We are the only Indian cuisine restaurant chosen by Hampton Roads Magazine to be among the 50 Best Restaurants in Hampton Roads. See  the magazine articles as published on Page88 in March 2004 issue........more

RAJPUT INDIAN CUISINE

   The ethercal flavors from chef owner owner Paul Chhabra's native India-spicy, earthy, rich - make the palate sing, as do the wonderful service and charming ambiance of Rajput. We love the wide assortment of ......more
 

THE VIRGINIAN PILOT

   Paul Chhabra opened Rajput in Ghent in 2003 to provide a comfortable, Indian Heritage inspired atmosphere and authentic home style cooking from North and South India. It's healthy fare that .......more

By JEAN BOWERMAN
October 4, 2004

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   CURRY FLAVOR. Paul Chhabra has opened his restaurant, Rajput Indian cuisine, at 9 East Queens Way, near the Crestar Bank in downtown Hampton. Chhabra hopes to shatter the preconceived notions of .......more

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   Rajput regulars celebrates Indian holidays, such as the Festival of Lights, as well as traditional American holidays like New Year's Day and  Mother's Day. "Do the best you can" recommended by Chhabra .......more

DAILY PRESS

   CLINTON OFFICIAL MEETS ASIAN LEADERS. Shamina Singh, the first Asian-American appointee as executive director of the White House Initiative on Asian-American and Pacific Islanders, was invited ......more

SOUNDINGS

   Several of my friends are afraid of Inidan food. I'm not sure what it would take for me to get them to an Indian restaurant. Money? A .......more

FLAVOR

   A RECENT NEWS report announced the British researchers have determined that Indian mixture of aromatic and hot spices causes the body to release endorphins, giving a rush to the diner. Even the .......more

TASTE OF TIDEWATER

   In downtown New Delhi, the Rajput Indian Cuisine wouldn't draw attention. But on the brick-paved streets of Old Towne Hampton, sandwiched between Goody's and Goodfellas, alongside Bobby's Americana and .......more

TICKETWEEKEND

   Norfolk residents who've been hungry for an Indian restaurant can thank Paul Chhabra for Rajput Indian Cuisine. Three years ago, Chhabra opened Rajput in downtown Hampton, and he's now expanded into ......more

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 THE CAPTAIN'S

   Hampton restaurant offers up  fine Indian cuisine By Jessica Daggett, Staff Writer, Love may be fickle but it's got nothing on hunger. My boyfriend, Joe, and I had always bemoaned the lack of Indian restaurants on .....more

ADVENTURE IN INDIAN DINING

   Diners in Norfolk's Ghent area should be pleased that the international nature of their dining scene has expanded yet again - this time with the addition of Indian Cusine. Paul Chhabra , owner of the Rajput on Queens way in Hampton, and a former partner in the origional Nawab, has set his newest venture    ...more

By JERRY CRONIN

(Restaurant Critic)

THE VIRGINIAN PILOT

   Rajput Indian Cuisine in Norfolk makes the list with Palak Tofu (spinach cooked with tofu and herbs)......more

THE VIRGINIAN PILOT

   It's that time of year when an abundance of enticing events are planned to benefit local charitable efforts. In the coming weeks you can help upgrade local zoology, prevent premature births, bring joy .......more

HAMPTONBAYDAYS

   Look around Downtown Hampton - a city on the move, alive with a new spirit and a new look. You'll see new buildings, new architecture and new vistas. What remains the same is the commitment to excellence .......more

 COMMUNITY CORNER

   RAJPUT RESTAURANT in Hampton, Va, celebrated India's Independence Day on August 20, marking the first time that the holiday was celebrated there. Restaurant proprietor PAUL CHHABRA mobilized the city .......more

 DAILY PRESS

   Anjali Sahay was back home, if only for one night. The pungent smells of tikka masala and steaming rice dishes wrapped the young woman in warmth. Musicians played the mandolin and tabla drubs, offering her joyful ...more

PORT FOLIO

   On behalf of Mayor Dr. Locke, a Proclamation was read by Councilman Tignor, declaring August 20, 2000 India Indepence Day in Hampton. The Proclamation was presented to Paul Chhabra encouraged the .......more

INDIA ABROAD

   NEW YORK - T.P. Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., was the chief guest at he Independence Day celebrations in Hampton, Virginia, on Aug.20. Hampton Mayor .......more

 DAILY PRESS

   INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY. Hampton Mayor Mamie Locke proclaimed Aug. 20 as the first Indian Independence Day in Hampton. On that day, Rajput Restaurant and the Citizens Unity Commission .......more

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ENTERPRISES

   Paul Chaabra of Rajput's Indian Cuisine Restaurant welcomes the Whitehurts and guests to June 27th grand opening in Downtown Hampton.....more