Curry Garden on some days is my absolute favourite place for a ruby and on others it is abhorrent slop. It's this hit and miss attitude that makes them loose stars with me.
I have discovered that if they are really busy not nearly as much care goes in to the food. As a result the lamb is tough or the spices not blended right. But on the days they get it right, sweet Jesus, there is a party in my mouth and it's from you Curry Garden. The meat is perfectly cooked, the spices blended to perfection, the rice fluffy, the Naan breads fresh and delicious. The pakoras, amazing!
Sitting in is a treat, as the food is always presented beautifully. The staff are attentive but not intrusive. They have the much tastier Kingfisher on tap, rather than Cobra which they have in bottles. The chef specialties are just delicious and authentically Indian. At the end of the dinner they always give the ladies a Rose. I know it's cheesy, but I quite like it.
Take away are better collected rather than delivered, as you get a whacking great discount for bothering your arse to walk down the road. As much care goes in to take away, but again this is when they are not busy.
I would highly recommend Curry Garden during the week. But on weekends just know your Lamb Tikka Balti is not nearly as tasty as the one I had on Wednesday. read more