George's reviews
Review of The Painted Heron
04 Jan 08, 13:42
Curry, but not as we know it, Jim. 
No herons were harmed in the making of this restaurant.
This is one of the best Indian Restaurants that I have been to, despite being in shiniest leafy Chelsea. Far better than Chutney Mary's. Curry house is misleading as this offers a broad variety of Indian foods all with a slight twist and occasionally very off putting menu descriptions. Spicy Black Cod fillets to Lamb Neck Rogan Josh, Monkfish With Dates and Figs and Chicken Masala should give you an idea. Don't be put off though. This place will reinvigorate your faith in curry. If you only know what you like, and like what you know, you won't like this place.
The food has lovely delicate flavours, the meat is very high quality and the servings are huge. A big contrast to the less stubtle curry flavours that you may be used to.
A four course set menu at a suprisingly decent £27 given the quality of the food, and gives a good spread. They have an A la carte menu which, if you hadn't realised it now, indicates that this isn't the place to go if you and your 20 hairy rugby friends want to drink beer, eat hot food and throw tables at restaurant staff.
Main dishes on the A la carte menu are around £10 excl. rice. Starters vary (£5-7) but the sharing platter for £12 is delicious. Most of the starters you won't have met before. A refreshing change. Service is fast, friendly and they even hang your coat up for you. Bless.
It's very well kitted out. Cosy, good clean decor and packed on the Wednesday that we went. Booking would be a good idea. This place is deservedly popular. The only negative would be that it is very hard to get to via public transport. And it's easier to fit your head in your mouth than find a parking space unless you look some streets away. If you live local, of course, your butler can carry you.
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Review of Clapham Tandoori
26 Oct 07, 10:14
Genius Masaala with a side order of Sag Aloo
Fantastic place. Very stylishly kitted out, this is not your average bad decor and greasy poppadom pad. The food is delicious but above average in price as a result. It's been in Clapham since 200 a.d but has recently refurbished and IMHO rivals the Bombay Bicylce for quality and service. Then staff are incredibly friendly and service is invariably excellent.
It had a very fresh feel to it, was redecorated some time ago and is definately the best one alonng the High Street Strip. Portions are large and there's a very varied menu. Great place to eat in if you fancy a leisurely curry in a nice environnment or just a bite to eat before a film.
Only criticism would be that the delivery food was quite greasy (Although it was only one dish out of 4, the rest being delicious). It was delivered on time and with more complimentary dishes and dips than elsewhere is swanky takeaway bags.
However, this shouldn't detract from what is really an excellent Indian restaurant.
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