40 Oxford Street Whitstable has been the home of a number of Indian Restaurants over the years and, after a break of a few years as a bistro, it is now the home of Taste of India.
Opened in August/September 2023 and on Bob and Phil's "must get round to visiting it" list ever since, a cold January evening and the time finally arrived.
Situated opposite Whitstable Library, there is fairly limited street parking nearby and the nearest public car park in Middle Wall is about a 5 minute walk away.
The restaurant is decorated in a modern fashion and nicely welcoming - although to Phil the dining area seemed smaller than some of its predeccesors and can probably only accomodate around 30 covers On arrival, Bob and Phil were the first diners of the evening and were promptly shown to a table. They were not on their own for long, however, and in a short space of time the restaurant was about half full.
The (bottled) Cobra's were served promptly and Bob felt that they could have been a little colder. The papadums were warm and fresh and served with a selection of 4 pickles although Bob found the Lime Pickle a little too lumpy.
The Curries arrived in due course and Phil thoroughly enjoyed his Dhansak which had a nice sweetness without the heat being too overpowering. The texture of the sauce was good and plentiful. Bob thought his Butter Chicken was good too and everything that he expected although the chicken was a little tough.
The (bottled) Cobra's were served promptly and Bob felt that they could have been a little colder. The papadums were warm and fresh and served with a selection of 4 pickles although Bob found the Lime Pickle a little too lumpy.
The Curries arrived in due course and Phil thoroughly enjoyed his Dhansak which had a nice sweetness without the heat being too overpowering. The texture of the sauce was good and plentiful. Bob thought his Butter Chicken was good too and everything that he expected although the chicken was a little tough.
The Special Rices were hot and plentiful and the servings of Bombay Aloo and Chana Paneer were generous. Phil felt that both vegetables worked well with his curry but Bob found the flavour of the Chana Paneer too similar to his Butter Chicken.
There was on waiter on duty alongside the owner and there was a noticable difference in attitude between the two as the young waiter seemed somewhat hesitant and reserved and the polar opposite of the jovial owner. The service on the whole, however, worked well and was well paced.
It was good to see a busy restaurant midweek on a cold winter's evening and it was clear from the greetings of some the diners that it has rapidly acquired a band of regular diners. Bob and Phil wish the restaurant well!
There was on waiter on duty alongside the owner and there was a noticable difference in attitude between the two as the young waiter seemed somewhat hesitant and reserved and the polar opposite of the jovial owner. The service on the whole, however, worked well and was well paced.
Area | Phil | Bob |
Beer | 8 | 8 |
Papadum | 9 | 8 |
Curry | 9 | 8 |
Rice & Vegetables | 9 | 9 |
Service & Ambiance | 8 | 8 |
In total a very respectable 84
It was good to see a busy restaurant midweek on a cold winter's evening and it was clear from the greetings of some the diners that it has rapidly acquired a band of regular diners. Bob and Phil wish the restaurant well!
