Most recent visit was not positive at all compared to prior occasions. Normally I would average it out but as it's been about 2 years since I last went I have to give my most recent experience as the overall quality. To be honest the last time I went some of my curry was burnt to the bottom of the dish which may have played a part in leaving it so long between visits.
Warm welcome received and drinks order taken. Waiter seemed confident to remember these without writing them down but we got a full fat coke instead of a diet coke and a single instead of a double measure that we asked for. When I asked he said he'd only done a single and took it back, then poured so much rum in it, that it was like attempted murder.
We were seated directly under the stairs and were frequently disturbed by stomping as other customers and staff went up and down.
Now on to the food. Poppadoms and dips were lovely. But most of this is pre made stuff so can't really use to bolster the score too much.
Starters TINY. They seem to be going more fine dining with these- which is ok to not fill you up too much- but the flavour did not measure up. Tandoori paneer was bright red and tasted plain. Came on top of a pile of salad that was clearly from a bag. Tandoori salmon my partner tells me was incredibly dry- a shame, because he hadn't had salmon in a while and was looking forward to it.
Mains- paneer jalfrezi really lacked depth of flavour. The only good thing about it would have been the spice level as it packed a punch, but without the flavour base to back it up it was just like being assaulted by heat. The naans were oddly dry and thin, not really bready enough, and the requested fillings were scarce. Faint whiff of cheese in the cheese ones for example. Partner said the meat in his curry was very dry and overcooked, and he sampled another person's meat curry which had a different type of meat but this was also dry and overcooked.
Nothing was offensive but I was disappointed. Would wait a good while before returning. They also need to do something to the floor near the bathroom because it...
Read moreFirst visit as staying in the area, went on recommendations of reviews. This place is situated opposite another large curry house, when you look in the window rather busy looks a bit tight in there. Greeted at the door on entry lucky as we hadn't booked got table for two upstairs yes upstairs. The atmosphere very good all enjoying themselves. Food ordered drinks brought to us, food followed OMG believe me the aroma alone makes your mouth water, wow we tucked in, yep from start to finish was not a disappointment I haven't had a curry with so much flavour for some time. It's only when you come up for a breather that you notice all the tables are taken ADVISE YOU BOOK. As upstairs and looking out on the street the Rose Of Bengal was empty. They do say if a place is busy then it must be good. so if in Donnington look this place up if you want a curry with a difference. Staff are great, atmosphere great, reasonable prices. I will return when back...
Read morePlaced an online order at just after 7pm on a Saturday night. Waited 90minutes before calling to ask for an ETA as we only live less than 5minutes drive away. I was told it was leaving in 5/6minutes. Just after 9pm I called again to be told it was leaving in a couple of minutes. The guy on the phone was very polite but only after I reminded him it was now over 2 hours did he say he would knock £5 off the £36 order. When the food finally did arrive it was less than average. A “pickle tray” consisted of mango chutney and mint yogurt only. The lamb on the mixed grill was so chewy, we threw it away. The curries themselves were lukewarm. The chips were soggy and cold. At 9:30pm we considered calling to complain but were too tired.
Have been to the restaurant many times and had a much better experience. I will not be ordering a...
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