After an evening delivery drought came a three man job up to SW18 so Bob & Phil, ably assisted by Andrew (or was it Andrew slightly less ably assisted by Bob & Phil?) set off with a new destination in sight. Having safely parked up near the delivery, Phil was set the challenge of finding a venue within walking distance and with the aid of Google (other search engines are available) the Kathmandu Valley was the chosen one.
Kathmandu Valley is a small restaurant located in a parade of shops on West Hill in Wandsworth. Being located on the A3 there is no obvious parking available nearby - the three Curryteers parked about a 10 minute walk away. It is fairly modern in decor and layout and, it must be noted, had been beset with a water leak from above about an hour before they arrived. In true British spirit, however, the restaurant decided to Keep Calm and Curry On!
The Papadums arrived quite promptly and were nicely warm. Phil felt that they were slightly singed but Bob felt that they were OK but both he and Andrew noted that there were only 3 pickles - no Lime Pickle. The (bottled) Cobras were very cold and very well received!
The curries, everyone generally agreed, were very good. Bob loved the "pulled pork" style in which his Butter Chicken was served, Andrew thoroughly enjoyed his Lamb Passanda but Phil loved the spiciness of his Chicken Dhansak although he felt the sauce had a little to much of a tomato flavour.
Having a third person meant three vegetables to try and they were all different and very good although Andrew felt that there was a lack of flavour in the Kerau Paneer.
The service was polite and not pushy although Bob did have trouble attracting the waiter's attention when it came to pay the bill! Andrew was also a little disappointed that the beers were placed on the table and not poured.
Area
|
Phil
|
Bob
|
Andrew
|
Beer
|
9 | 9 |
8
|
Papadum
|
8 | 8 |
9
|
Curry
|
8 | 10 |
9
|
Rice & Vegetables
|
9 | 9 |
7
|
Service & Ambiance
|
7 | 7 |
7
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Although not a restaurant that Bob & Phil will likely visit frequently. If they are in the area then this will be the curry house of choice.
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