Silk Road -
Summary
OK, so you know the drill by now – it’s Friday night and the MKCC are looking forward to this month’s meet. We started in Weatherspoons with the usual assortment of Beers, Ciders, Cokes etc. Weatherspoons delivered their standard reliable service and we were off to a grand start. On to the Silk Road! A ‘fusion’ restaurant or ‘mash up’ (see I am down with the kids) of different food styles but without any mash involved.
We were well received and seated in quick time, drinks orders taken and the popadoms & pickles order noted. Unfortunately, the ‘fusion’ nature of this restaurant showed its head quickly when our ‘popadoms’ arrived broken and hidden amongst a bowl of prawn crackers – ??!! And no lime pickle to boot, though this was provided upon request.
Again, having to pick out the Indian starters, curries, sides etc from the menu proved difficult as the dish names had also got the ‘fusion’ treatment and were interspersed with Chinese dishes. Oh well, Murgh Lashooni Tikka, and a Rajasthani Laal Maas sounded good so I took a chance (although Maas sounds a bit like mash – it wasn’t).
My starter had great flavour and the texture and tendernous of the chicken was really very good. Likewise the main course was very tasty and one of the best main dishes I have had in a long time. I also thought the mushroom bahji was note worthy with nice firm fresh mushrooms and not too oily.
The down side to the evening was the poor service; 30 mins before the starter order was taken, the main course took nearly an hour after finishing the starter, empty plates were cleared slowly and in some cases not at all, one of the members had to ask 3 times for a glass for his cobra. Our main waiter seemed efficient but his team weren’t quite so ‘on the ball’. The music was generally thought to be too loud by most members. I did mention our misgivings to the head waiter who was very apologetic.
This place should be a good venue for when trying to cater for a mixed group of tastes –the office party and the like. Not one for me personally and judging by the mediocre scoring by the other CC boys not theirs either but if you get the correct service it could be a very good evening.
Judge Methi
Common Curry -
Summary -
No certificate has been awarded, they were seriously let down by their poor service.
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Other Comments
Positive:
- Onion Bahajee starter very good
- Aloo Chana chat starter very tasty but a bit salty
- Murch Lashdoni Tikka starter, thick texture and natural taste
- Very good Achari Paneer Shashlik starter
- Fiery Spicy chilli chicken starter -
outstanding - Char grilled king prawn starter, lots of garlic taste but a small portion and no salad garnish
- Chana Ka Chettinaad was correctly marked on the menu with 3 chillis
- Kali mirch methi murgh, a very tender, hot and tasty dish
- Boungar Kalayi, vegatarian main, quite warm and tingly, with 2 chillis
- Most of the vegatable selections, including aloo saag, mushroom bhaji and spicy potatoe were very good
- All the nans were well cooked
- Keema rice had nice chunks of meat
Negative:
- Not used to pops and prawn crackers being served together
- No lime pickle dip until asked for
- Slow taking order for starter
- One hour and ten minute wait before the start of the main course
- Poor choice of music and too loud
- Duck somosa starter, chinese not curry
- Rajastani laal maas -
dry lamb, dissappointing - Cutlery and plates not cleared efficiently
- Had to ask 3 times for a glass for my beer
- No table heaters
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