Café Masala — Restaurant in England

Was recommended by a local to try this place, and we were definitely not disappointed. First thing is that it was really busy, which is always a good sign - if the locals like this place they must be doing something right. The restaurant itself was nicely done up, and clean, although I felt it could do with just a tad more lighting inside. The menu was pretty extensive, and after a very short wait, we ordered a dhal, mixed tandoori grill, and a kebab afghani curry with naans and parathas. Suffice to say the meal was excellent, with just the right amount of spice, piping hot, and served without an inordinate amount of delay.

The service was excellent, and I mean really excellent with the waiters always making sure we were OK, and even the owner popping over to say hello to some out of towners, and even giving us some guidance on the locality.

Prices were reasonable, and plenty of off-road parking also available. All in all, highly recommended and would go again if in that neck...

The food was good with top quality Lime Pickle served with the Poppadoms and tender Lamb used in the main dishes. What spoiled the experience for me was the fact that they only offer bread made with white flour. I like bread and usually have Chapati or Roti instead of the (white) Rice offered in restaurants because I need fibre to avoid my IBS flaring up (a lot of people have this problem). I was under the impression that Nan bread is made with white flour but Chapati & Roti with Atta (wholemeal flour) and certainly investigation on line supports this. I made my view clear to the Waiter and introduced him to Chicken 65 which was not on the menu and is delicious if prepared correctly. I'm sorry but I won't be returning unless they offer proper Chapati & Roti made with the correct flour, it just seems for their convenience that they use one flour and in fairness they are not the only Indian restaurant to be...

Always a great place for a good Indian takeaway, a go to place locally if you want a good meal which are reasonably priced. Flavours are good here and staff are always very pleasant.

I would not go anywhere else locally however a couple of meals can hold a bit of excess oil in the tray once opened at home. This has not stopped us from using the restraunt but does but a mild 🙁when you have to drain it off before eating.

Do not be put off as this is a rare thing and we have gone back time...