A series of deliveries along the length of the A2 saw Bob & Phil end up in Faversham a mere two minutes walk from the India Royal which has always been a good venue.....it just had to be done!
Just along East Street, not far from the traffic lights on the corner, India Royal is a modern looking restaurant (although it has been there for many years). Unusually Bob couldn't find a space in the nearby car park so had to use nearby on road parking.
The Papadums were exactly as expected, warm and fresh although Phil was a little disappointed to only see three pickles. The (draught) Cobra was nicely cold and, as Phil felt, very needed after the deliveries.
Phil decided to do something different this evening and chose a Chicken Handi rather than the usual Dhansak. He felt it was very good indeed with a very rich and deeply flavoured sauce with a gentle warmth. Bob stuck to his usual Butter Chicken which had its usual creamy, smokey flavour that he has come to expect.
The Muttar Paneer was, Phil thought, an excellent contrast to the Handi but somehow the rich sauce of the curry seemed to overpower the Bombay Aloo.
Although it was exceptionally quiet - Bob & Phil were initially the only diners - the service felt very slow. So much so that Bob had to get up and ask for the bill.
Area
|
Phil
|
Bob
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Beer
| 9 | 8 |
Papadum
| 8 | 8 |
Curry
| 9 | 9 |
Rice & Vegetables
| 8 | 9 |
Service & Ambiance
| 7 | 7 |
In total 82 - around what Bob & Phil have come to expect from this restaurant.
India Royal remains the best restaurant in Faversham!
