MAHARAJAH SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT

BEST FOR An uncomplicated, easy dinner. FOOD Order a range of dishes, starting with the chilli bites: finely sliced onion battered in spicy maize flour and deep fried. For mains, options range from seafood, chicken and lamb to vegetarian curries. The palak paneer is an instant favourite, with generously sized cubes of delicate paneer in a flavoursome North Indian-style spinach sauce. The chicken korma is another delightful option and the mango-andlime pickle is a tangy accompaniment to balance the spicy dishes. A highlight is the roti. Flaky and flavourful, they’re the perfect companion to all curries. There’s also a short list of non-curry dishes, ranging from grilled masala fish to vegetarian pastas. A short dessert menu offers ice cream and chocolate sauce, brownies or vermicelli pudding. DRINKS A range of wines, plus some lassis. SERVICE Staff are attentive and friendly, and the food arrives quickly. AMBIENCE A simple interior with no frills.