Where do I begin?

Being a foodie myself and my other half also being the same, I knew Gurkha Fire was going to be a flavour bonanza from the start!

So, due to lack of Uber’s in the area, we were a little late! I was worried it was going to be busy, so I phoned to make them aware and the lady on the phone (cant remember the name!) was so sweet and kind and told me not to worry! A great sign for a newly opened place!

Even before entering the restaurant, the smells were (and Im not exaggerating here, INCREDIBLE). This was going to be good! Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the most friendly and genuinely kind staff I have seen in a long time! These people look like they do love their job! We were seated at our table and introduced to our waitress for the evening (again cannot remember her name, sorry 🥺) and, after grabbing some starters (Poppadoms with FRESH HOMEMADE SAUCES - The Fire Sauce is the way to go if you like spice! And the Mint and Coriander was refreshing and beautiful) and drinks for the evening, started to read through the menu.

The menu in itself requires its own section here! The extensive but not overwhelming options on the menu all sound superb! I wish my stomach could have fit more in! What makes this menu so special is the personal touches to it. It is not just a standard you get what you get menu. Oh no, this menu is filled with all little messages and descriptions that will make you chuckle and really make you feel like the food is not just normal food. The owner even came over and introduced himself and spoke to us about the menu! To have that personal touch and feel around the restaurant just helped with the accommodating experience! The menu was also filled with “Orange Boxed” Meals which were ones that they hope to encourage you to try and, all I will say is, you will NOT be disappointed if you try any of them!

We had to have a plethora, and that is what we did, ranging from the Mutton Katiya (a recommended) all the way to the Mixed Grill. We added some sides and cannot recommend the Palak Chaat enough!

My other half, who is not a man of eating anything off of the bone, but the smells and menu had tempted him to a mixed grill and, I will say now. The most beautiful meat ever grilled made its way onto his plate and, of course, into his mouth. The meat absolutely just fell off of the bone and, by the end of it, he was chewing away, trying to gain every bit of tender meat ever cooked. Even bits of chicken fell off of the bone as he picked it up! HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THAT?!

By the end of our mains we were already so full but dessert also had to be done! And to see the dessert menus with items from Local Businesses, it is clear this restaurant (and the people who run it) really do care about the community!

To finalise this review, I, again, want to praise all of the staff and Chefs within this restaurant, they were all so attentive and welcoming throughout this whole experience and, quite frankly, produced some of the most amazing meals I have ever had! However, I will say one thing to improve - THE CHEF NEEDS TO BOTTLE THE FIRE SAUCE - IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you all for an amazing experience and we will definitely be dining here again, COULD NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!