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Brilliant
72-74 Western Road,
Southall
Tel : 020 8574 1928
www.brilliantrestaurant.com |
Brilliant is an institution in the Indian restaurant
scene and has stood for all that is best in authenticity since it was
opened in 1975 by K.K. & D.K.Anand. The restaurant is very much a
family affair and if you are expecting a regularly changing menu then
forget it. The menu has remained much the same for many years but
what they do they do really well - try the Butter Chicken. The food
is Punjabi style with a touch of Kenyan and it was no surprise they
gained a 'Red D' for distinctive cuisine. 250 diners can enjoy the
food and happy atmosphere. Shankar Anand is now
the General Manager and the driving force is sister Dipna. 'Best
in Britain Award 1994-2001 & 2005 - 2007' - Voted BIBA Best in
London & the South 2007. British Curry Awards 'Best Restaurant in
Suburbs 2007'.
Brilliant no longer looks as as
many people may remember it but has a brand new external image with a
smart, orange and black, Kenyan Asian themed interior and the new
healthy menu is fantastic.  |
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Madhu's
39 South Road,
Southall
Tel : 020 8574 1897
www.madhusonline.com
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Another Anand family top class restaurant, this time
run by Sanjay and Sanjeev Anand. The 104 seater restaurant opened in
1980 and the decor and food then had a heavy Kenyan influance. The
interior reminded one somewhat of an African Game Lodge and the
Kenyan Punjabi food was very special and 'dinstinctive'. The decor
was modernised in a recent refurbishment to make it the smartest in
the area and the food is still wonderful. Sanjay also runs one of
London's most successful outside catering businesses and often caters
for groups of over 1000 for weddings or other functions. After a fire
the restaurant was completely re-furbished and expanded to become one
of Britain's top restaurants. Sanjay Anand was awarded an MBE in 2007
Birthday Honours for services to catering. 'Best
in Britain Award 1998-99 and 2005 - 2007' |
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Zan Zi Bar
113 High Street,
Edgware,
HA8 7DB
Tel: 020 8952 2986
www.zanzibarrestaurant.co.uk
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North London's best kept secret the Punjabi and north
Indian-style restaurant Six years of quietly being a magnet for both
far-flung curry aficionados and north London's Asian residents, Zan
Zi Bar is a surefire stamp of authentic cooking.
Owned by husband and wife Sameer and Sheetal Malik,
Zan Zi Bar's head chef JP Bhatt has a pedigree which hails from some
of India's finest restaurants and hotels, including the country's
renowned Taj group of hotels. Bhatt and his talented team have
devised menus which compliment the restaurant's Punjabi and north
Indian-style a la carte menu. Each month clientele will be able to
savour an array of items that characterise bold spicing, expert
char-grilling, succulent on-the-bone meat items such as the Chicken
Tikka, and flavours which are at once robust without being overwhelming.
Dishes may include Salmon Zanzibari (subtly flavoured
chunks of tender spiced salmon); Kalmi Kebab (melt-in-the-mouth
chicken legs marinated in yoghurt, cream & light spices); or
Kathi Kebab (delicious diced chicken enveloped in a soft egg roll).
Vegetarian items are exemplified by the Dhaiwala Kebab
(tantalising & mildly spiced yoghurt fritters coated in gram
flour); or the Stuffed Battered Mushrooms (aromatic whole mushroom
stuffed with potato & mint).
Newcomers and loyal followers to Zan Zi Bar's a la
carte selection will enjoy a range of memorable dishes, starting with
such finger-licking snacks as Spicy Peanuts or Masala Mogo Chips. The
tandoori items are unbeatable, with the wonderfully smoky lamb Boti
Kebab or the equally arresting Tilapia Fish, served whole and
barbecued to perfection.
Main dishes are unmissable: the home-style Asli
Chicken Curry comes on the bone, the Masala Lamb, a house speciality,
is made of tender lamb in a richly textured north Indian masala
sauce, while fans of true Punjabi cooking won't want to go without
trying the Sarson da Saag (mustard leaves) and its classic
accompaniment Makki di Roti (corn flour bread).
The breads, including the aromatic Methi (fenugreek)
Roti and rice dishes are also notable, while Zan Zi Bar prides itself
in serving a range of well-chosen wines and cocktails. |
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Indian Zest
21 Thames Street
Sunbury on Thames
TW16 5QF
Tel : 01932 765000
www.indianzest.co.uk |
A sister restaurant to award-winning Manoj Vasaikar's
Indian Zing in Hammersmith. Indian Zest is owned in partnership with
Bhanu Pratap who runs the charming restaurant alongside the River Thames.
It is a delightful building of wood panelling and
tables in varying locations making up 120 covers. Opened in 2008 it
has already drawn critical acclaim and is one of the top restaurants
in the area. Try the Lobster Balcho (Lobster tails seared with
full flavoured hot sauce and balanced with jaggery and Goan spices,
served with a timbale of spicy semolina) or Duck Chettinad (Breast
of barbary duck in a blend of Chettinad community spices, roasted
coconut and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves) two of
the exciting dishes on the menu.
Indian Zest’s Director Cuisine - Manoj Vasaikar
combines a thorough understanding of traditional values and
contemporary style. His impressive CV includes time spent in some of
the best kitchens in both Mumbai and London including Deputy Head
Chef at Chutney Mary and Head Chef at Veeraswamy. In India he worked
for Taj Hotels, Oberoi hotels, & ITC Sheraton.
Another great advantage is the very convenient car
park alongside the restaurant. |
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