Sahebs, Northiam

When Bob and Phil heard that a delivery on a Friday to Northiam was required there were mixed feelings.  They had reports from a rep visiting the shop that there was a good curry house there but were aware that Friday nights are usually busy and that curry houses can be Jekyll and Hyde when it comes to midweek and weekend curries and the last trip to East Sussex resulted in a very bland curry in Herstmonceux!  Exceedingly reassured by the very friendly customers on receipt of their furniture, Bob and Phil soon found the restaurant and in they went.....

Formally known as "The Station House", Sahebs is close to Northiam station (on the Kent & East Sussex Railway).  Easily spotted from the A28 and with a good sized car park, Sahebs is nicely decorated with subdued lighting in a more traditional style than some of the more modern "fusion" type restaurants which err towards coloured LED lights for effect.  It is also worth noting that Sahebs appears to be very wheelchair friendly as there were several customers in wheelchairs.  The Restaurant itself has several distinct areas which, at a guess, were separate bars in previous times.

The Papadums were warm and fresh and lightly salted and came with the traditional mix of 4 pickles served in nice porcelain dishes.  Phil liked all 4 but the Lime and Onion pickles were not to Bob's taste.  The bottled beers were nicely cold but could have been colder for they were getting warm towards the end of the meal.

The curries were, quite unusually these days, served on candle heated hot plates and were generous portions and beautifully garnished.  Phil's Dhansak was excellent with a subtle heat which allowed the peppery-ness of the lentils to come through.  Bob's Korma was very good too but was a little too mild.

The Bombay Aloo and Sag Paneer were both very good too - the different flavours went well with both curries with the sweetness of the Paneer sauce an excellent foil for the Dhansak.

The restaurant was very busy but was well staffed.  From being served with their napkins on arrival through having their beer glasses refreshed to the aniseed sweets with the chocolates with the bill neither Bob nor Phil could fault the service received.

Area	Phil	Bob
Beer	8	8
Papadum	8	8
Curry	10	8
Rice & Vegetables	9	9
Service & Ambiance	9	9

In total 86 - second only to Bob & Phil's favourite restaurant in Faversham

Saheb's is undoubtedly an excellent restaurant that can cope with a busy service.  Both Bob and Phil were regretting the distance from Whitstable but hoping the customers will come back to the shop and buy more furniture.....