Veeraswamy

ceedoubleu

Lunch 9th January 2009

5 found this helpful

So lunch in Veeraswamy. First of all, the location: The entrance is a nondescript doorway on Swallow Street with a sign inviting you to take the lift. The Doorman, alas, is long gone. The restaurant itself makes the best of an awkward space, light and airy with good views over Regent and Swallow Streets and an eclectic modern Indian art on the wall. Plenty of candles are in evidence.

We opted for the Tasting menu at £35 a head and in the event, this turned out to be good value. Starters consisted of a mildy spiced lamb with wheat and a further dish of grilled Madagascan prawns with mint sauce and orange chutney, both very tasty although I would have preferred a bit more pepper with the lamb.

Main course were a lamb rogan ghost, chicken massala and a chicken in spicy coconut sauce, accompanied with rice and bread. All were quite delicious and I could really taste the different spices used. The dishes are served in separate cast iron dishes heated with a candle, making them ideal for sharing.

Service was friendly and professional, even if they wouldn't let me have a copy of the menu!

All in all, well worth the money and a thousand miles from a late night High Street curry house.

But please, bring back the Doorman!

intoxicating at 10/01/09

I am going there in the next fortnight and will definitely go for that reasonably priced tasting menu thanks to your review.

Add Comment

Hmm

Luxury Indian 12th November 2008

0 found this helpful

Top of the line Indian, not your average Curry House. Did not expect this quality but did not expect the prices either. Very tasty but maybe not good value.