A reasonable size restaurant seating between 30 to 40 diners but presentationally could be more appealing. At 9.30 on a Saturday evening there were only a few tables taken, and the remainder were not set up for diners. It seemed to be the practice to set the table after the diners had sat down. However, the bareness of the tables and lack of sparkle from cutlery and glasses gave an initially dull appearance on entering - and lacked the life of an average Indian restaurant.

Despite first appearances the service was efficient. The table was set as we sat down, the plates were hot when they arrived and the food was delivered promptly.

We had mixed views on the food. At first it was disappointing as the starters lacked flavour. The Onion Bhajias were large, crisp and contained plenty of onion but totally lacked spice. Similarly the Prawn Puri contained plenty of prawns but they were very watery (freshly unfrozen no doubt) and again almost completely flavourless. If one ate blindfold it would not have registered as an Indian dish. Proper spicing and some salt required in both dishes.

The main dishes were much better. The Tandoori Chicken was excellent with both pieces being very large, well marinated and very tasty. The Chicken Pathia was hot with a good sweet and sour combination. Vegetable Bhaji OK although the flavour was limited to a strong peppery taste. Rice the standard offering but Peshwari Nan disappointing being thin, dry and crisp with little filling other than a smear of coconut flavouring. The portions, served in Karahis, were large and prices about average

All in all a curate's egg of a meal. If they smartened up a bit and got the spicing right (and added some salt - I’m sure none of the dishes had any salt at all to enhance the flavours) then it would be a great improvement.

Malcolm Wilkins - December 1999