Bombay Blue, Tenerife (30th September 2012)

Score: 7.534
Price: €30-35

RECOMMENDED

The boys took a trip to Bombay Blue for their final evening in Tenerife (Simon's choice). The first impressions were extremely impressive,  aesthetically very grand, in an upstairs food court in a new shopping centre, a few hundred yards from the beach. The restaurant was full throughout the evening so is a very popular choice.

Popodoms were again adequate, 3 chutneys so getting the obligatory 6 points.

Starters included paneer tikka to allow for consistent scoring and did well achieving a 9.

 

Tony opted for more paneer tikka with his main, going for paneer tikka massala with a side of Bombay aloo which was 'absolutely gorgeous'. Simon decided he'd had enough egg this holiday, having consumed around the dozen, opting for chicken dupiaza, which Simon felt was a little lacking in flavour and a little greasy so summed up as 'rather disappointing'. Lee going for the more standard veggie balti and nan bread, which had a bit of spice and was full of fresh vegetables.

The boys all complemented the restaurant for the portion size; there was no scrimping by the Bombay Blue. The fourth musketeer on this trip, Ian, was abstaining from food this evening as was feeling unwell and decided a mineral water was sufficient then an early taxi back to the apartments.

As a special treat to celebrate the end of the holiday the boys decided to treat themselves to a dessert, Tony opted for lemon sorbet as his favourite pineapple ice-cream wasn't on the menu, Lee choosing his favourite cheesecake which turned out to be very disappointing and Simon going for his all time favourite, gulab jamun, a hot dish which Simon under estimated but summed up as 'very good, always a 10’.

Value for money was a concerning area as the Bombay Blue seemed a little more on the expensive side compared to the other restaurants and with just cause, price was highest of the trip per head and the VFM scores reflected this at just 6.5

Overall, a good restaurant in nice surrounding if a little on the expensive side.

The Plaza

Safari Centre

Adeje

Tenerife

Spain

Tel: 922 797 190

Star of Bengal, Tenerife (29th September 2012)

Score: 7.266

Price: €20-25

NOT RECOMMENDED

Night 3 meant curry 3, precipitated with a day in the pub watching football, seeing Arsenal lose and Tottenham win; Ian thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon being a Spurs fan and consuming 10 pints!  This evening was a little more laid back and chilled out than the previous two.

The usual popodoms with 4 pickles started the evening, onion salad, mint sauce, mango chutney and mixed pickle, which was on the fiery side.

Starters was nearly a clean sweep of paneer tikka again, but Tony mixed it up with a prawn puree. The paneer was served sizzling with peppers and onions. Lee and Ian preferred the more flavoursome version served at the Gandhi the previous evening but Simon really enjoyed tonights version scoring a 9. Starters scored an overall of 8.334.

For mains, egg stole the show, with Simon and Ian going for egg and paneer madras, however a poached egg failed to match up to the more usual boiled egg, Lee going for veg curry with egg and Tony mixing it up again going for chicken korahi.  The curries left a tingle, but were not overly hot this evening. An adequate curry which was reflected with a combined score of 7.334.

Overall the Star of Bengal scored 7.266, so a little below average this evening

C/Juan Reveron Sierra
Edificio Bahia
Los Cristianos
Tenerife
Spain 

Tel: 922 796 975

Gandhi, Tenerife (28th September 2012)

Score: 7.733

Price:  €15-20

RECOMMENDED

Lee's choice on the second night, he opted for the Gandhi, which Abdul promoted very well the previous evening where he explained the special offers in great detail.  The boys went Al a Carte, well being on holiday they shouldn't scrimp or compromise on their choice of food.

Popodoms to start as usual, with the obligatory 3 chutneys, mint sauce, onion salad and mango chutney, nothing special scoring just 6.

Starters were a full house of Paneer Tikka's all round. A sizzling dish full of onions, peppers and tomatoes which went down very well. Scores reflected the full flavour at 8.833.

Tony's main was vegetable and paneer curry, ideally spiced to provide the perfect heat, Lee selecting a veg balti, controversially with chips and nan, Ian chose chicken tikka madras keeping the heat consistent for comparable scoring with the previous evenings curry; Ian commented that tonights offering was "tremendous".  Simon going off menu again with egg and paneer curry, which lacked a little bit of flavour. 

Accompaniments of mushroom rice, which Tony thought was probably the best mushroom rice he's ever had, vegetable rice and nan bread. As always, the lads ordered too much food so Ian was looking at places to conceal a nan bread for a snack later. Mains scored 8.167.

Service was mixed, Ian and Tony didn't take to the waiter but Abdul the owner came out to say hello and the chaps had a photo with the owner and PR legend Abdul.

Overall, scores were a little below par at 7.733, placing the Gandhi 21st in the league table.   Tomorrow is Tony's choice the Star of Bengal in Los Christianos.

Juan Reveron Sierra 3
Playa de las Americas
Tenerife

Telephone: 0034 922 751 632

Bombay Babu, Tenerife (27th September 2012)

Score: 9.004

Price: €27

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

For the first night the boys had a little stroll to build up their appetites after an afternoon of beer, cocktails, crisps and relaxing by the pool. They stumbled upon the Bombay Babu where Steve from Bradford enticed the boys in with a promise of top quality food from a chef who has worked at Michelin starred restaurants along side Raymond Blanc!

A fellow patron popped over to congratulate the club on their choice which the lads took as a good omen!

Popodoms included onion salad, mint sauce and fiery mango chilli chutney, which was the star pickle. Scoring was only 7 which could be improved by greater choice and greater quantity as dished needed replenished 3 times.

Starters, Lee and Ian shared paneer pakora and paneer tikka, with the latter packing a punch of flavour. Simon and tony had the Bombay Babu special starter, recommended by Steve and the waiters. The starter consisted of 8 different bite size spicy morsels, chicken, sausage, and onion bhajis. Scoring reflected the quality and quantity of the starters at 9.667.

Mains were equally as tasty, Simon going for veggie paneer madras which packed quite a punch, even Lee would find hot. Ian went chicken balti madras again packing some heat, Tony chose chicken balti mild and lee went for an eye ball sweating veggie balti vinda. All were fully enjoyed accompanied by mushroom room and plain nan. Scoring wise, mains scored full marks 10/10 for only the second time!

The general thoughts from the lads was 'exceptional'.

Service was tremendous, well Steve had his reputation to deliver against, but he didn't fail! All the staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. A well deserved 10/10 was awarded, again for only the second time!

Value for money has caused some consternation amongst the boys. Overall price-wise the score of 8.333 was comparable to other restaurants, however simon's point that the quality of food was superior meant that the score should be higher, however this is a moot point as the boys take care of their individual scores, so score what each thinks! Simon was at risk of flouncing off but just threw his pen in a girly strop and got over it.

If in Tenerife, this restaurant is well worth a visit!

Centro Comercial La Nina Planta 3

Local 62 Torviscas Playa Costa Adeje

38670 Tenerife – Spain – Cannary Islands

Tel: (+34) 922 71 94 63

Website: http://www.bombay-babu.com/