Kuti’s Brasserie
Location 37-39 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP t: 0844 683 6497 w:
www.kutis.co.uk e:
info@kutis.co.uk
Kuti’s Brasserie is conveniently situated in the heart of Southampton’s fashionable eating district, Oxford Street. Ushered inside by their resident greeter, resplendent in traditional Sikh regalia, we knew we were in for a treat.
Kuti’s has two large, opulent dining rooms. Upstairs is reserved for the popular buffets and private parties, while downstairs lattice wall lights cast intricate shadows amidst the plush, elegant decor. Our visit coincided with their Tuesday night entertainment, when a magician tours the tables while renowned chef Romiz Miah and his team conjure up some magic of their own in the kitchen.
Over drinks and poppadoms, we chose from the menu’s wide selection of Indian and Bangladeshi dishes and inventive fusion food such as aloo Brie tikki (potato balls flavoured with ginger and cashew, filled with Brie and served with tamarind sauce). Starters are beautifully presented with exquisitely carved garnishes. My kumbh palak tikki (spinach and
Open: Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 6pm-late
paneer cake stuffed with mushrooms) was light and spicy and the crab cakes were satisfyingly crisp with lovely touches of ginger. My main course of chicken xacuti, a Goan speciality, featured succulent pieces of chicken and a winning combination of whole, dry-roasted and tempered spices. Lal maans, a royal Rajasthan lamb dish, wowed us with its velvety paprika sauce. Basmati rice, Sylheti naan and zeera aloo – potato sautéed in cumin and coriander – proved perfect accompaniments.
Rimjhim
Location 1 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD t: 0844 683 1859 Location Main Road, Colden Common, SO21 1RR t: 0844 683 1861 w:
www.rimjhim.co.uk e:
info@rimjhim.co.uk
Offering truly beautiful Indian cuisine, the chefs at Rimjhim believe the creation of food is an art. The concise menu available is comprised of inventive, contemporary and classic Indian dishes, with an ever-changing seasonal selection adding even more choice to this bounty of exotic delights.
A sterling reputation precedes this popular restaurant, and with good reason. Whether you’re passing by for a quick lunch, celebrating with an evening meal or relaxing with a luxurious takeaway, Rimjhim offers only the best. Perhaps begin with the Goan-style beef seasoned in a delicious combination of dry ginger and rosemary and served with a mélange of yoghurt and mint, or Orissa-style succulent chilli-fried squid. The unusual black tiger prawns and tandoori quail are equally as tempting. Follow this with Rajasthani lamb leg curry – perfectly tender in a heady spiced sauce – or the delicate pan- fried sea bass accompanied by lemon rice. All dishes are visually stunning and take your tastebuds on an adventure you will never forget. The seasonal set menu offers wonderfully reasonable prices for the same high standard of cuisine.
Indian W
£18 to
£24
Indian SE
£20 to
£25
Winchester Open: Mon-Thurs noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm; Fri & Sat noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm; Sun noon- 2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm Colden Common Open: Sun- Thurs noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm- 11pm; Fri & Sat noon- 2.30pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm
The contemporary dining room, with its stunning furnishings and relaxed atmosphere further enhances the experience, making sure that your first visit to Rimjhim is certain not to be your last.
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