If you’re anything like us, you have a true appreciation for food that’s complex and absolutely sings. What type of cuisine can do this other than Indian, specifically Indian food from Asha’s? Asha’s has been a mainstay favorite for contemporary Indian cuisine for a long time. And now that the restaurant has opened a branch in a prime, beautiful location overlooking Kuwait’s scenic coast, what better way to enjoy the view than with a colorful meal filled with exciting flavors?

Asha’s serves up a delicious fusion of Indian cuisine, and among the paneers, biryanis and masalas, we’re always looking for an excuse to head over and enjoy the food as well as the renowned vibe. So, when we heard that their latest range of menu items were a family of fusion wraps paired with gorgeously cut French fries (or shall we call them, Indian fries), we were sold on a visit – not that we needed much convincing, anyway.

Visiting any of Asha’s locales is always a treat, but their waterfront location is especially captivating. Nestled right by the Kuwait Towers along the Arabian Gulf road, Asha’s sits in tandem with Dean and Deluca, taking over the upstairs part of the structure and with seats against the vast windows that make you feel as though you are dining directly atop the Gulf’s blue waters.

Known for their impeccable hospitality, the Asha’s team were pleased to welcome us. We ordered a sneaky starter of Aloo Mattar Ki Tikki potato cutlets stuffed with mashed green peas, served with tangy chickpeas. We also tucked into some Garlic Naan and Paneer.

But the wraps, they were something else. Our competent and helpful server Sachin recommended the Lamb wrap, explaining that its full body made it his favorite and insisted that we would celebrate its authentic taste. He was right. The slow cooked, tender shreds of lamb inside the sandwich delivered a sweetness that was not enough to cut the spiciness that is essential to Indian cuisine. I personally love spicy food, but if you don’t, then steer clear. If you do, this wrap is yours.

The prawn wrap was also a lovely choice, providing a bit more of a crunch and a bite.

This wrap was reminiscent of a shrimp po’boy from Louisiana. It lacked Indian influence, but it was still delicious and mild on the spice factor. For an extra kick, I paired it with drizzles of the mint chutney that Asha’s provides each of their guests’ tables with, along with pickled mango, tamarind and poppadoms. The result was wonderful, and dipping the wraps’ accoutrement, masala-spiced fries into the tamarind sauce was a great idea, as well.

The last wrap we sampled was the butter chicken. The great thing about the butter chicken vs. the lamb wrap is that they provide a win for team chicken and team mutton. If you have a greater affinity for the leaner proteins in life, or if you absolutely love butter chicken, this wrap will give you a satisfying experience. Its cucumber-esque aftertaste offers a cooling effect to an authentically Indian spice factor.

But if you’re looking for something a little more substantial or are just a meatier person in general, the lamb wrap is one that is difficult to forget or let go of.

Despite chef Rhavi’s persistent invitation, we were too full to even entertain the idea of sampling other wraps, forgoing the opportunity to try the halloumi and tomato wrap as well as the egg wrap – though mental notes were certainly taken for us to return to Asha’s for breakfast come Ramadan’s end. If the dairy- based wraps are as good as their meatier counterparts, we’re there.

But we were certainly not too full to sip on Asha’s beautiful Rose Jam iced tea alongside our meals. With all that spice, they were refreshing and just too beautiful not to finish. “These remind me of a beautifully designed room, or a lavish lifestyle” I told my dining partner, hoping she would understand what I meant. I don’t think she did, but she did agree that the iced teas were indeed a vibe.

And while I sipped happily on my iced tea, she lapped up our milk-and-cheese based Rasmalai desser t. Its delicate cheese dumplings reminded me of ricotta and the saffron that kissed them elevated their flavor, but I was just too full to continue, and was excited to go back home and sink into a delightful sleep with Asha’s culinary masterpieces dancing in my head. So, needless to say, the wraps wrapped up my dining experience at Asha’s quite nicely. Check, please!

Asha’s is located in Waterfront (22214891),The Avenues (2228 3503), 360 Mall (22081322/3) Boulevard (2208 1374/5) and Spoons (2225 4097). Asha’s is also available for delivery on Talabat and Deliveroo.