Jai Mata Di, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife (1st October 2017)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

After a steady day around the pool the boys headed off to the Bee Hive again for a few drinks whilst watching the Grand Prix and football and playing pool - enjoying many drinks and inclusive shots.

Popodoms started proceedings again with a flavoursome chutney combination of sweet tamarind, medium coriander & mint and a very fiery chilli!

Starters included spinach pakora (TC commented that he doesn’t eat spinach however the spinach pakora was lovely) and a spicy chilli paneer. The boys scored starters an impressive and top marks 10/10.

Mains included chicken tikka masala, veg soya jalfrezi, chicken saag chilli chicken and malai kofta. The mains were served with substantial amount of rice and, for a change, buttered chapatis. The main were very well received and definitely the best curry whilst on the island! As for scores for mains, topped out at 9!

Overall a tremendous curry with Simon saying “it was fantastic” and Ian added a comment “cracking” - highly recommended if in Puerto de la Cruz!

Calle Zamora 17

38400 Puerto de la Cruz

Tenerife

Spain

Tel: +34 922 385946

Aromas de la India, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife (30th September 2017)

RECOMMENDED

After an all day session in the Bee Hive the boys went straight for a curry at the Aromas de la India. Simon had had plenty to drink then decided to drop a glass of red wine over both himself and Lee, luckily missing Lees white tee shirt but getting lees new super dry (“less dry”) shorts!!

Popodoms started the dinner with a spicy onion and a mint chutney.

Starters included many paneer tikka, onion Bhaji, sheesh kebab & chicken tikka. Paneer was a little dry  but worked well with the chutneys. Overall the score was an 8 overall.

Mains: Lee decided on taking advantage of the veggie soya Balti, others had chicken rogan josh, chicken pathia, Lamb karahi, sag aloo, chicken madras & chicken tikka jalfrezi with a selection of nan breads. The mains seemed to go down well....maybe accounting for the preceding 9 or 10 beers.... and they were well flavoured and a little spicy. The score for mains was another commendable 8.

Overall a nice curry and a great day out in the main part of Puerto de la Cruz.

25 Calle Agustin de Bethencourt
38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife
Spain

Tel: +34 822 902838

Restaurant Indian Express Tandoori, Puerto De La Cruz Tenerife (28th September 2017)

NOT RECOMMENED

The boys landed in Tenerife after a particularly early start and were at the hotel in time for lunch. After a bit of sunbathing, light drinking and cards, the boys headed out to the Restaurant Indian Express Tandoori in Puerto De La Cruz.

Poppadoms were served with a very spicy onion salad, mint sauce and mango chutney.

Starters included many Paneer Tikka’s, chicken tikka, chicken chat and a lighter option for TC of a tuna salad! Food was mostly well received albeit a cold chicken chat didn’t float Mr Smiths boat!

Mains included veg biryani, veg karahi, chicken chilli, chicken madras, mushroom curry, chicken dansak and chicken karahi with a plethora of nan breads. Overall mostly enjoyable but again Mr Smith who “wouldn’t be defeated” by the heat of a chilli chicken .....was defeated!!

So, as far as scores go.....starters scored 7 with the paneer tikka being a little dry.

And mains scored 7.66 with Simon docking a point for overly seasoned rice and TC docking a point for not using fresh mushrooms. Lee thoroughly enjoyed the veg karahi.

C/Esquivel 18

38400 Puerto de la Cruz

Tenerife

Spain

Tel: +34 922 367254

Ury, St Neots (12th April 2017)

RECOMMENDED

New year, and the first new restaurant of the year for the club. The boys had been to a few curries but no new ones to report on.  A trip to St Neots to visit Ury on a recommendation from Lee.  

When we arrived it was busy and the food looked good as we waited to be served. Interestingly in addition to the normal pappadoms the waiter recommended the Achappam as an extra pre meal snack.  

The Achappam consisted of a flower shaped snack made of rice flour and coconut, black sesame seeds and cumin seeds.  The snack began life in the Christian home of Travancore and is now eaten all over southern India.  Unusual and enjoyable when combined with the pickle tray.

Starters 

Simon and Lee shared the paneer dishes - one chilli and one tikka - both were good and scored a 9.  Tony went for chicken pakora which only scored a 7 as they lacked a little spice and not enough salad.  All dishes were presented nicely.

Mains

Simon decided on Chicken Malabar Kozhi Curry which was a delicately spiced dish, not hot but certainly had a lot of flavour.  Served with rice and a side of Mutter Paneer it was certainly a very good dish - scored an 8.

12 High Street
St Neots
PE19 1JA

Tel: 01480 475767
Web: http://www.uryrestaurants.com/