The large cool counter on the right as you walk into this restaurant makes me believe I am in a sweet centre rather than a restaurant. This may be a good thing or bad thing depending on the occasion or your preferences.
First impressions are "confusing". The plastic flowers are thankfully history but formica topped tables, a new LED lit ceiling raft and in your face wall paper conflict with the "oak beams". It doesn't go together so lets hope it is still work in progess.
Sweet centres have their niche, perhaps better to be cheap & cheerful rather than try to compete with the marginally more "plusher" restaurants not far away.
There is slightly cramped feel downstairs, very noticeable if it is busy however they do have more room above.
Simple onion and yoghurt dip accompanies the popadoms.
The choice of starters although "authentic" I suspect won't be to most people's taste. They're pre-made, stored in the cool counter and then microwaved to order. The presentation isn't great and they tend to be on the hot side.
The choice of balti dishes isn't extensive and the differences between them can be subtle but they are typically tasty which is my personal preference. The nans are grilled rather than from the tandoor therefore on the "heavy" side but they do the job. Sundries, rice & chips etc are adequate but nothing special.
Excellent chocolate burfi is available to finish.
The staff are are efficient, friendly enough and I have found will do their best to oblige any requests.
In my opinion a no frills but decent curry in a hurry but not as cheap as a sweet centre should be however still reasonable value.
Take your own alcohol.
Note to the first timer that the access and parking isn't straight forward. read more
