No chic surroundings
or fancy menu, but what you will get at Annapurna is good food and value for
money. In fact I did something I have
never done before when reviewing a restaurant and that is go back for a second
time just to make sure the first time was not a fluke.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
No whistles and
bells, just plain and simple. In fact it reminded me very much of a little café
I frequented when I worked in La Balue France. A family run restaurant with excellent
home cooked food, but you can also go for a drink and they would not be offended.
STAFF
Back of house and bar ran by the sweetest family. One amazing waiter Sid, to run front of
house. I take my hat off to him he did
an amazing job and still had time to chat. A truly lovely, genuine bloke.
SERVICE
What can I say for one waiter the service beats
establishments that have an army of waiting staff. Once seated, Sid passed our table greeting us
and saying he would be there shortly. He came back with drinks for another
table and menus for us, returning back to take our drinks order. During the
night, Sid returned frequently to ask if we needed more drinks.
On ordering food, it was presented at our table in less than
20 minutes.
Half way through our meal, we had a table check and asked if
we needed more drinks.
HYGIENE
It may be a little old and tired, however the main thing it
was very clean.
Toilets were clean, smelt fresh and had soap, toilet paper
and my pet hate a towel.
I was invited to go back into the kitchen and have to say I was
very impressed at how tidy and incredibly clean it was.
FOOD
Murg Malai Kebab
- mildly flavoured with cream, cheese and ginger garlic paste. Rupees 250/£2.99/
€3.53/₽225.23/$3.69
I have to say I am not a big fan of chicken breast, mainly because
when not cooked right it can be dry. However, I had eight large pieces of
tender, succulent chicken full of flavour and a generous amount of cheese. Accompanying
it was a great spicy slaw.
Tandoori chicken half-
marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, Rupees 220/ £2.63/€3.11/₽198.28/$3.24
Over to Mr R for this one, the connoisseur of chicken tandoori.
Puts it up there in his top five.
Veg Makhani - a
very rich gravy with mixed vegetables cashew, onion tomato and cream based. Rupees
140/ £1.67/€1.98/₽126.18/$2.06
I cook this all the time as a quick lunch dish when in a hurry.
It made a great side dish for both our chicken dishes. That little kick just to
spice up your taste buds. I loved it.
Chicken Tikka – grilled chunks of chicken
enveloped in a creamy spiced tomato sauce. Rupees 240/ £2.87/€2.39/₽126.41/$3.54
Could not fault it.
Paneer Tikka- yogurt
and spice marinated Indian cottage cheese Rupees 220/£2.63/€3.11/₽198.28/₽198.28/$3.24
I looove paneer and this one was amazing. Nice juicy chunks
of paneer in a yummy marinate.
Egg Masala - spicy
curry with boiled eggs, spices and cooked in onion, tomato gravy. Rupees 140/£1.67/€1.98/₽126.18/$2.06
A real protein boost meal, but this so simple egg curry
packed with flavour went really well with both our chicken and cheese. Wow!
THE SCORES:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 3/5
AMBIENCE 5/5
STAFF 5/5
SERVICE 5/5
HYGIENE 4/5
FOOD 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5
OVERALL
4.7 Red Hot chillies
WOULD I GO AGAIN?
That is a certainty.
Friendly hospitality. Fantastic home cooked food. I think… no I know
this will become a regular place for Mr R and I to eat.
Annapurna Bar &
Restaurant, Opposite Newtons Supermarket
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