I'm a regular at this Indian restaurant. I'll start with the place itself and then go on to the food.
When you enter, you are in a waiting area with couches and tables and a large well-stocked bar (tip: make a reservation at weekends because it gets VERY busy). Everything looks clean and fairly modern - nice, but not chic or upmarket. The far right wall is covered with mirrors, which gives the place the appearance of being much larger than it actually is, although it can accommodate large parties with ease. The staff are, without exception, ultra-friendly, helpful and polite, the food always arrives quickly and at the conclusion you are offered a free complimentary drink - I could not fault the service, there's never a struggle even on busy nights to get the attention of a waiter. The atmosphere is lively but at the same time you feel relaxed - Indian music is always playing and there's a Bollywood film showing on a screen.
As for the food... honestly, I have been to many Indians but these guys are true masters of Indian cooking, and this is what makes the place special. The onion bhajis - which are usually an unremarkable starter - are divine, succulent, perfectly flavoured... you'll find yourself talking about them the next day. My girlfriend wanted to have more of them and skip the main! Then there's the gorgeous chicken chat, the perfectly made madras... English people are used to Indian food more than any other, but the food here is in a different league, full of flavour and interest and variety, it's like a new experience. It's like thinking you know football from watching Accringtion Stanley reserves and then going to see Man U vs Barcelona.
The danger here is yielding to temptation, overeating and feeling bloated for the next couple of hours... the portions are generous, and as the starters are so delicious you'll order more than one not leaving much room for the main.
As usual for Indian restaurants, there's a good variety of vegetarian options on offer.
The prices on the menu are reasonable, a meal for two with starters and wine will set you back £10 less than other local restaurants.
So why not five stars? If the rating was for the food and service, yes, but I think there is room for improvement with the rather ordinary decor, and the toilets are not quite up to scratch for a good restaurant - they're clean, but more like pub toilets and not of the perfumed, sparkling, soft-music-playing type elsewhere.
There isn't really a dress code, but 99% dress smartly.
Highly recommended, best Indian food I know of in the Bury and Manchester area. read more