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Rajpoot Indian Restaurant, Tarpots, Benfleet, Essex

Railway lamb at Rajpoot Indian

Railway lamb at Rajpoot Indian

I have been here twice now. The first time: The food was really nice, but too salty and that was the only issue really. It is a nice venue with different ambience and surroundings depending on where you sit. A far more Indian menu than most with the traditional ‘Indian’ dishes one would expect in a general Indian. We had the ‘Railway lamb’ which was hearty and generous with lovely spices, potatoes and spinach. Also the peri peri chicken was spicy and fairy hot and tangy. The aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower) were not the best we have had but fresh and tasty. The cucumber raitha was very good and fresh as well as Pilau rice and a well cooked, Continue reading Rajpoot Indian Restaurant, Tarpots, Benfleet, Essex

Masa Indian Restaurant, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex

Masa indian restaurant exterior

Masa indian restaurant exterior

We have now been to the Masa restaurant 3 times. The first time, over a year ago, we were not impressed, but we did return to give it another try, and it was lovely.

The Masa Indian Restaurant is called fine Indian Dining, and it is. The menu has all the favourites, but a wonderful range of North and South Indian delights that are not offered elsewhere. The ingredients are fresh and there is something to suit all tastes, with a very nice choice of fish dishes as well as vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood.

The staff are professional, polite and friendly, and the restaurant is contemporary in design, with comfy seating and plenty of room between tables.

I couldn’t say our favourite dishes, as we have only touched on the menu – although the fish curries are fantastic. If Continue reading Masa Indian Restaurant, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex

The Indian Summer restaurant, Westcliff, Essex

Indian Summer dansak and Peshwari Naan

Indian Summer dansak and Peshwari Naan

Well, back in February I was saying that the Viceroy in Hadleigh, Essex, was my favourite Indian restaurant, but the Viceroy has now become my 2nd favourite, as the ‘Indian Summer’ appeared along the A13 in Westcliff-on-Sea.  I can now say that the ‘Indian summer’ is the best restaurant in Southend, and possibly Essex, as I have not had better anywhere else!

This restaurant is consistent and we have visited at least 15 times now so we have plenty of experience to go on!

Indian Summer does not offer buffets and special cheap deals, and we are glad they don’t, as they concentrate on good quality food instead. What they do offer is fantastic value for very good food. They use fresh ingredients and great seafood/meat, so Continue reading The Indian Summer restaurant, Westcliff, Essex

Ruchi Indian Restaurant, Southend on Sea, Essex

Ruchi Indian Restaurant, Chicken tikka dansak and accompaniments

Ruchi Indian Restaurant, Chicken tikka dansak and accompaniments

The Ruchi Indian restaurant was one of my favourites in Southend on Sea, and I stopped going as I had one disappointing meal. However, we went back in February 2009 and it was as lovely as it ever was. The staff are very nice and the food was great. Pictured here is the chicken tikka dansak (just the right amount of sweet, sour and heat), Bombay potatoes, garlic naan, cucumber raitha and a lamb Rogan Josh. Delightful!

It is comfortable and modern with bench seating and normal seating. Everything is clean and fresh.

They have, on occasion, organised themed music night as well, which we have been to.  We saw the ABBA night and the two lady singers were pretty Continue reading Ruchi Indian Restaurant, Southend on Sea, Essex

Mumbai, Westcliff on Sea, Essex

 

chicken chat mumbai westcliff on sea essex

chicken chat mumbai westcliff on sea essex

 The Mumbai was one of our favourite Indian restaurants in Westcliff/Southend on sea and we frequented it.  We had one meal that was not the same, due to the chef being different, and have not been back there since, but we are easily put off!  Before that, we had consistently excellent food, with some more fresh and unique dishes than you find at other Indian restaurants.  They have a passion for creating good food and trying to be different, and as I write this I am thinking that maybe Continue reading Mumbai, Westcliff on Sea, Essex

The Viceroy, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex

 

the viceroy december 2008
the viceroy december 2008

 Well, we all have our favourite Indian restaurant and the Viceroy in Hadleigh, Essex is mine. Cosy booths, consistently friendly and attentive service, and fabulous food. Some of the menu highlights are:

Balti Royal Dansak with chicken tikka. Sweet, sour and hot with a balti touch to it

Banglore potatoes – great if you like hot food – Hot and tangy and comes with chilli seeds on top! Continue reading The Viceroy, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex

Masoom Tandoori, Thorpe Bay, Essex

We have had many meals and takeaways from the Masoom in Thorpe Bay Essex and the food is always good. This particular evening, we had a vegetable bhaji full of carrots, celery, potato, green beans, sweet corn, courgette, onion, peas, cauliflower and cabbage – all fresh and coated in a Continue reading Masoom Tandoori, Thorpe Bay, Essex