Restaurant recommendations

[Mad Cyril]

Can anyone recommend a good Indian restaurant in Chelmsford or on the way back from Chelmsford to Benfleet?

 

[ESG]

The Royal Tiger on the old A130 is meant to be good. Indian and Thai.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Never been but The Sitar gets good reviews on Trip Advisor.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...views-The_Sitar-Chelmsford_Essex_England.html

 

[South Bank Hank]

The Royal Tiger on the old A130 is meant to be good. Indian and Thai.

For me, the focus would definitely on the meant to be here. Nice ambience with a large and varied menu given the Indian and Thai fusion, but both times I've been, the service has been poor and the food only average. It's relatively close for me and I love both Indian and Thai so I want this restaurant to be great. The Lee Sawyer of Indian/Thai restaurants I'm afraid - Championship potential with plenty of goodwill and interest, but ultimately Conference level in terms of commitment and class.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Balti king down moulsham street, looks shabby but the food is decent

 

[Mad Cyril]

Balti king down moulsham street, looks shabby but the food is decent

My research is leading me in the same direction....

 

[Ricky Otto]

My research is leading me in the same direction....

I go there every sunday evening as it's half price and I live down Moulsham st

 

[Supernaut]

Balti king down moulsham street, looks shabby but the food is decent

In my experience, the more ropey the exterior, the better the food when it comes to Indian dining. All the poncey white walled/wood floored Indian's I've ever been in have served sub-standard food.

 

[C C Csiders]

It has to be The Rose of India opposite The County Hotel in Rainsford Road. Failing that The Sitar is a goodie.

The Rose of India does some unusual dishes my favourite being an Achari (can be Lamb, Chicken, Prawn, Vegetable etc.) - a delight.

 

[Mad Cyril]

I have gone for the Rose of India for the sole reason that the meal is a treat for my seven year old son and they have his favoutite dish - Paneer Tikka (tandoori roasted indian cheese) on the menu.

The Balti King have no paneer dishes at all so I don't think they will be able to accommodate him. Will definitely give it a punt though next time.

 

[C C Csiders]

I have gone for the Rose of India for the sole reason that the meal is a treat for my seven year old son and they have his favoutite dish - Paneer Tikka (tandoori roasted indian cheese) on the menu.

The Balti King have no paneer dishes at all so I don't think they will be able to accommodate him. Will definitely give it a punt though next time.

Excellent choice. Another good choice in Chelmsford is the Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant in Broomfield Road. Although, the staff can be slightly over-bearing in their friendliness.

 

[BobtheShrimper]

Balti king down moulsham street, looks shabby but the food is decent

Spot on.very good curry

 

[Mad Cyril]

The Rose of India was great. Service a little slow but excellent food.

 

[Mad Cyril]

As a Benfleet Resident it is just as easy to get to Chelmsford and there is so much more on offer than Southend or Leigh....

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Has to be the Shima (now called the Shabash) in the Broadway. Within walking distance, good food and the owner went to Belfairs so may even have played football with Adam Barratt.

 

[Kev29]

Out of the way but Mitalee in London Road (by hamlet ct) Westcliff is great, been a curry house since 1973.. There tandoor is charcole (most are gas now) seen a few players in there before, it rocks.