Shobab is located on Whitstable High Street towards the Harbour Street end. There is limited on street parking nearby but two or three car parks are not far away. It looks to have been neutrally decorated with the result that it doesn't feel like a traditional Indian Restaurant.
Bob and Phil were shown to a table and the Papadums arrived not far behind. They were warm and fresh and Bob was pleased to see both a mint and a mango dip. The (draught) Cobra's also arrived promptly and were very well received.
The curries took a little while coming but were well worth the wait. Bob thoroughly enjoyed his Butter Chicken. Phil felt that his Dhansak was good but lacked a little something that he couldn't quite put his finger on.
The Sag Paneer was very good with the combination of the flavours working well together. Bob felt that the Muttar Paneer was a little to much like his Curry but Phil felt that it was a good contrast to his.
The service was a little on the slow side. Phil noted that paper serviettes were used rather than cloth and there were no post curry towels served. He did like the orange hint in the chocolates though!
Area
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Phil
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Bob
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Beer
| 8 | 8 |
Papadum
| 8 | 8 |
Curry
| 8 | 9 |
Rice & Vegetables
| 9 | 8 |
Service & Ambiance
| 7 | 7 |
In total a very creditable 80 putting it into the overall top 20 and just 4 marks short of the top 10. It is certainly the best in Whistable
Bob & Phil can unserstand why it is such a popular venue.
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