THE HILL TANDOORI (Take-Away), 8 THE HILL, NORTHFLEET

A take away only with a fairly wide menu which includes a large Balti selection (which by and large appears to be the main menu repeated with the word 'Balti' after each dish at a slightly higher price!). Prices comparable with other take aways in the area.

The ordering area had a strong smell of overheated oil when I arrived which was a bit off putting. However, the meal was satisfactory although nothing particularly above the average. Portions good, except the Mixed Vegetable Balti which was smaller than most other take-aways. Also, the Balti Vegetable contained a large amount of chick peas which tended to impair the flavour of the other vegetables (in my opinion chick peas do no favours to fresh vegetable dishes and are better left to separate chana dishes). Overall, however, an acceptable if fairly average formula curry. (It always seems pretty empty, which may be a sign of its mediocrity, although its kept going for some while now).

Malcolm Wilkins - April 2006