7.5.16 Redfort Overton

Back to Redfort this week.
Friendly staff. Unfortunatley we were given the same table as last time, right by the serving hatch.
Nice fresh poppadums.
Alan liked the real lemon squeezer.
Chicken in the Chicken Tikka was a little slimy but was served on a sizzler. Once I got past the texture the taste was nice enough.
Alan had a Chicken Naga and was pleased with it.
I liked having the towels opened for us.
Score 7 1/2

30.5.16 Lucky's Newbury

Lucky's in Newbury was our chosen retsaurant last night, parttly due to its proximity to Lcok Stock in Newbury where we were meeting our daughter Tesni.
Our neighbours John and Chrissie joined us and we liked being seated at the front of the restaurant that was a lot lighter than the back.
The surroundings were pleasant and the music authentic. The staff however were not particularly friendly. Chrissie and John  ook a fancy to the mirror behind us but it didn't fit in Chrissie's handbag.
the napikens were opened for us by the staff and the poppadums tasty and crispy, w egot through the mango sauce very quickly though!
the only Indian been was Kingfisher on tap.
Though not described as being served on a sizzler it was still a little disappointing that the Chicken Tikka was served on a plate. Also a let down was no fried onions. The chicken was spicy  .. a little too spicy! Alan however was pleased with his Madras. The table was very crowded and it was elbows in to eat.
I liked it that the waiter opened the towels for us at the end.

I would have said a 6 and Alan a 7 so split the difference and 6 1/2.

16.4.16 Cinnamon Tree Mortimer

Last time we visited here is was that stormy Valentine's evening in 2015 and the door kept blowing open. Well door hasn't been fixed but it wasn't such a problem this time.
Staff attentive and friendly especially before it got busier.
The table was a little small and it was a bit of a balancing act. It was however beautifully set and waiters opened up the napkins at the start and the towels were fabric towels at the end.
The food was alright nothing to complain about nor rave about. Tried chick pea potatoes rather than the Bombay aloo, will return to usual next time
Had a complementary vodka and coke.
Slightly more expensive than usual but not massively so... maybe that was to cover the complmenatry drink!

7/10

9.4.16 Blue Ginger

Back to Blue Ginger in Whitchurch last night. Great to have the company of the Lewis family. Such tall people, getting into the car was interesting!
Restaurant again didn't disappoint. Everyone very pleased with their meals. ( chicken Madras, Chicken madras, Lamb shank and can't rememebr what David had!
I was asked why not a 10? Service was a little slow and toilet floor needed a brush but couldn't fault the food. 9/10 again.
Sorry abput poor quality of photos!

 

19.3.16 Spice Thatcham

I have always felt that this restaurant lacks character. This was a very disappointing visit. The food was greasy and tasteless. The chicken tikka however did come on a sizzler. The photo is of Alan checking the rugby score.
5/10

12.3.16 Jaipur Newbury

Night out with neighbours Johna and Chrissie to the Jaipur restaurant in Newbury.
Didn't start well.
Room a little cold, hence the coat over the shoulders.
Service s.l.o.w.
Chutneys and sauces a little watery.
Redeemed with a good main meal.
The indian music pleased some but not others.
Overall, the miserable start brought the
score down to 6/10.

20.2.16 Nawab Thatcham

Stayed local last night, Nawab in Thatcham. It is so much nicer than the Nawab in Newbury.
We have felt that this restaurnat has gone downhill since we first started going there but feel it is on the way back up.
I  wished the chicken tikka had been served sizzzling, Alan said his food wasn't as spicy as he would have wished for a Madras. Poppadums and chutneys were nice.

Alan gave it a 6 and me a 7 so we compromised and gave it a 6 1/2. We gave it a 6 last time, I think it went up as it was warmer and a better atmosphere.