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The Eastern Eye
8a Quiet Street
Bath BA1 2JS
Tel : 01225 314413
www.easterneye.co.uk |
Opened in 1984 Eastern Eye is a dining institution in
Bath watched over by owner Mr A.H.Choudhury. Described by local press
as "the Taj Mahal of the West". The Times said "This
cavernous Georgian hall makes an extraordinary setting for a
restaurant specialising in the cuisine of northern India and Bengal.
The quality of food is significantly above the norm. as well as the
familiar chicken tikkas, tandooris, kormas and damasaks there's an
interesting range of specials, including seafood and vegetarian
dishes. Service is swift and friendly..." The original
restaurant was in Argyle Street but to its present Geogian location
in 1997. Excellent food and service in a classic setting. Winner of
numerous awards. 'Best in
Britain Award 2007'  |
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Bengal Brasserie
32 Milsom Street,
Bath BA1 1DG
Tel : 01225 4477906 |
The Bengal Brasserie is a
friendly, welcoming restaurant with just 50 covers in an intimate,
cosy atmosphere. Owned by Ahmed Chowdhury, it is managed by Muktar
Ali who is very well known to his customers. The restaurant is below
street level and has a pleasant bar, comfortable chairs and good
table spacing. The menu is not too extensive and very much attune to
the local market and prices are very reasonable. |
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INDIAN
Rajpoot Tandoori
Rajpoot House, 4 Argyle Street,
Bath BA2 4BA
Tel : 01225 466833
www.
rajpoot.com |
Ahmed Chowdhury's flagship has long been one of the
premier Indian restaurants in the West Country since opening in 1980.
The restauyrant was once described as an 'Aladdins Cave' which is a
fair description. You enter at ground floor level and descend to a
series of 'caves' that make up the dining rooms for the 92 covers
serviced by a kitchen staff of five. The bar is bright with sparkling
lights and dazzling brasses not to mention several awards. Such
guests as Ravi Shankar and Sir Anthony Hopkins have enjoyed its food
and atmosphere and Mr Chowdhury is also a leading light for
charitable causes as well as being a Justice of the Peace and owning
Bengali newspaper Potrika. Voted Les Routiers Restaurant of the Year
1998. Mr Chowdhury was 'BIBA Personality of the Year 1997'.
'Best in Britain Award 1993-99' '2006-7' |
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INDIAN
The Ganges
368 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol |
The Ganges opened in 1982 and has been one of the most
popular Indian restaurants in the city ever since. Decorated in
traditional style with cosy arched booths it can cater for 60 covers
and is managed by S. Chowdhury with a high standard of food from
Nepalese chef B. Bista. The menu is quite small but very selective
and it has built up a solid reputation such that visitors have
included Shakin Stevens, Keith Floyd and Mavis from Coronation Street. |
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INDIAN
Jamuna
9-10 High Street, Bath BA1 5AQ
Tel : 01225 464631
www.jamunabath.co.uk |
Jamuna opened in 1992 with 60
covers and is situated on the first floor opposite the wonderful,
historic church in the centre of the city. Another Ahmed Chowdhury
restaurant The decor is smart and fresh with a strong Bangladeshi
theme and the tables are comfortably spaced so as not to feel
crowded. The menu is good and very popular and prices very reasonable
so it is not surprising the restaurant has a strong following.
Visiting celebrities include Ustad Allah Rakah Khan and ex Beatle
George Harrison. |
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