The Akbar, Sandy (13th April 2009)

Overall Score: 6.867
Cost: £20-£25

NOT RECOMMENDED

Birthday celebration for Lee so the members of the curry club decided on this local curry house, within easy walking distance. Starters OK, nothing exceptional, but all acceptable. Lee had his veggie vindaloo and paneer (the latter too sweet), Tony and Simon opted for chicken dishes. Food OK, but would not be the first port of call for the club members. Very convenient but not the best.

144 London Road
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1DN
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Telephone: 01767 699066

The Ocean, Lower Stondon (18th March 2009)

Overall Score - 8.337
Cost - £20-£25

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Tony's choice this time after hearing good things about the curry house. Started very well with seven pickles for the popadoms, only the Clifton beats that with nine. Starters were all good, Tony's not too dry and all eaten very quickly. Took advantage of the "gourmet option", starter, main, rice or nan and side dish for £10, exceptional value. Main courses really good too, full of flavour and enjoyed by all of the members. Simon went for the Ocean Special option, the house specialty which consisted of chicken in a rich spicy sauce - very good. Only downer was the lack of Pineapple Sorbet, even though on the menu - this one definitely deserves to be the second best recommendation from the SLT Curry Club - visit it on the gourmet evenings - but you will need to book.

Fakeswell Lane
Henlow
Bedfordshire
SG16 6JY
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Telephone: 01462 819296

The Nawaab, Magaluf, Majorca (28th February 2009)

Overall Score: 4.400
Cost: £25-£30

NOT RECOMMENDED

Sitting on the beach front in Magaluf did very little to please the member of the SLT Curry Club. The members were not sure if coming to this restaurant in the off season would make a difference to the food, but we were soon to find out. With a choice of three pickles to go with the popadoms, which were more flexible than the plastic in our wallets; did not create the best first impression. Things did not improve with the starters which were either very dry or bland. Main courses improved slightly with both Simon's Jalfrezi and Tony's Rogan not quite up to the mark, still a disappointment. To round things off just one desert(ice cream) which did not go down well with the group. Hopefully this venue will improve in the summer months, it needs to! Please let us know if it does.

The Himalaya, Santa Ponsa, Majorca (27th February 2009)

Overall Score: 7.600
Cost: £25-£30

RECOMMENDED

The Himalaya was traditional in decor, much to Tony's liking, beer all round whilst we contemplated our choice of food. Pickles tray arrived - very good red onion salad which had a bit of a kick to it - replenished happily by the attentive waiter. Lee's veggie vindaloo hot and very good, Simon's jalfrezi bit too mild for him while Tony's Rogan Josh was the "best ever" he had tasted. Decided against the desert but was given a schnapps to wash the food down. Very good curry and good service -if you are in Santa Ponsa go to this one.

Ruby Murray, Bedford (31st January 2009)

Overall Score: 2.445
Cost: £25-£30
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NOT RECOMMENDED

After all of the local media hype about the modern style of the restaurant, the overall consensus was that the food and service were disappointing. The open grill area meant that the restaurant had a strong smokey atmosphere which affected the eyes! The experienced curry lover, Lee, was shocked at the Cheese Naan (Mozarella sprinkled on top), the limited deserts (four choices) was very disappointing to say the least! Once again the gallery effect did not impress Tony, who is more of a traditionalist. Simon was surprised that the hot towels arrived between the starter and main course, an interesting service idea. Overall this is not a restaurant that we will be returning to.

17 High St
Bedford
MK40 1RN
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Telephone: 01234 261475

Raj Villa Tandoori, Arlesey (6th January 2009)

Overall Score: 8.003
Cost: £20-£25

RECOMMENDED

Simon's second choice of venue was a pleasant surprise to all of us after reports that this curry house should have been avoided. Traditional decor, attentive service and very good food from starter to desert. Atmosphere good and very little to complain about with this restaurant; this is one to visit.

27 High Street
Arlesey
Bedfordshire
SG15 6RA
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Telephone: 01462 835145

India Lodge, Stotfold (13th December 2008)

Overall Score: 8.280
Cost: £20-£25
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Good Indian restaurant - pickles and starters very reasonable and good size portions. Vinda quite spicy, Simon completely mis-ordered with his Nawabi Chicken (very very mild!) needed to be spiced up with a spoonful of vinda! Tony's usual Chicken Korai was slightly dry, but again a good size portion. Once again nothing to complain about with this restaurant.

49 High St
Stotfold
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 4LD
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Telephone: 01462 733222

Clifton Cuisine, Clifton (7th November 2008)

Overall score: 9.004
Cost: £20-£25

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Fantastic Indian restaurant - good choice of pickles, best you'll ever find (9 to choose from), quality food all round, great service and very reasonably priced. Hard one to beat, definitely worth a return visit.

39 Broad St
Clifton
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5RL
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Telephone: 01462 811813

Shefford Tandoori, Shefford (17th October 2008)

Overall score: 6.000
Cost: £25-£30

AVERAGE

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With a few things going wrong on the night, wrong starter served and grumpy waiter, this did not add to the inaugural night of the SLT Curry Club. Main meals were of a good quality, hot and spicy with plenty of it, the price of the drinks did not make this choice value for money. The decor was pleasant and much to Tony's relief was not of the "gallery effect".

8 High St,
Shefford,
Bedfordshire.
SG17 5DG
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Telephone: 01462 813352 ‎