Bombay Flames, Alpharetta, Atlanta (20th June 2013)

On Lee's last night in Atlanta he decided to pay a second visit to the Bombay Flames, given the exceptional meal he had first time around

To mix things up a little, he went for paneer tikka at heat level 5 out of 5. There was a lot of it and the spice level was good - a very filling option for a starter

For main, Lee upped the spice level again going for vegetable phall (again off menu) - wowsers that packed some heat! Served with a plain nan and cold beer...

Again, another fantastic meal!

3050 Mansell Road, Suite A
Alpharetta GA 30022

Tel: (770) 552-5575
Website: http://www.bombayflames.com/index.html

Bombay Flames, Alpharetta, Atlanta (19th June 2013)

Lee's latest US find was the Bombay Flames in Alpharetta Atlanta, Georgia conveniently located 2 minutes walk from his hotel.

Lee started with a twist on his favourite paneer tikka with Tawa Paneer - similar in that the paneer is cooked in a clay oven with peppers and onions.  The waitress asked Lee 'how' hot with a scale of 1 thru 5 with 3 being American spicy and 5 being Indian spicy - Lee opted for a 4. The dish was fantastic, served with a little bit more sauce than paneer tikka, but still quite dry. The sauce had a hint of sweetness with garlic and chilli. The 4/5 on the heat scale was the right call bringing on a light sweat and a tongue tingle

For main, or 'entree' as they say in the states, Lee went off menu, but for an all-time favourite, vegetable vindaloo. The chef did well, well spiced and full of flavour. 

To drink, beer was definitely on the menu with a pint of Taj Mahal Premium lager

If Lee was scoring, he'd be hard pushed to score anything less that 10 out of 10.  Highly recommended if ever in Alpharetta, Atlanta.

3050 Mansell Road, Suite A
Alpharetta GA 30022

Tel: (770) 552-5575
Website: http://www.bombayflames.com/index.html

Anokha Indian Restaurtant, St Pauls, London (3rd June 2013)

The latest review is from a lunch time curry Lee had in London, at the Anokha Indian Restaurant near St Pauls Cathedral in London. The restaurant is intimate with seating for around 24 people.  

Lee was attracted by the £6.95 lunch-time special menu for a vegetarian Thali. Other Thali options were available including meat, chicken and sea food at a small supplement each. For the price, you received a starter a vegetable dish, pilau rice and half a nan bread along with your choice of one extra dish from a list of 7 or 8. Lee chose the Paneer Karahi as the additional dish.

The group had poppadoms and chutneys to start then each chose their thali of choice. The food was well presented and full of flavour. Others in the party went for the chicken, meat and sea food options and all agreed, the meal was great value for money for some good quality food.

Lee looked at the al a carte menu and thought it was a bit on the pricey-side, so the value for money will not be as attractive for a regular meal, so a recommendation for the lunch-time special!

2 Grrenchurch Lane

London

EC3A 5AY

Tel: 020 7283 7729 or 020 7283 7747

Website: http://www.anokha-indian.com/