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restaurant review MAHA-BHARAT KINGSBRIDGE


SINCE 1993, THERE HAS BEEN ONE VERY SPECIAL CORNER IN KINGSBRIDGE – WHERE YOU WILL FIND MAHA-BHARAT. This beacon of good taste has


attracted an avid following of dis- cerning diners seeking a rich variety of cuisines from the Indian subcon- tinent and collected a clutch of very well deserved accolades and awards over the years including Best Indian Restaurant in Devon. It is easy to see why! Amirul Islam and his team, many family members, have created a re- laxed, contemporary setting for their extensive range of familiar and fusion dishes; old favourites are delivered with a lighter touch; flavourings are subtle, spices delicate; presentations exquisite and the emphasis on ‘fresh- ness’ – superbly demonstrated in the


BY AMANDA BLOOMER


stunning vegetable side dish Subzi Hara Dhaniya, a perfect accompani- ment to our main course. Whether a novice to Indian fine dining or a regular, why not (like us) let Amirul personally select dishes for you to create an harmo- nious melding of flavours, celebrat- ing the creativity of his chefs, and matching your personal require- ments. Whatever your choice or diet dictates, the


Cracking Papadums with assorted


“a brilliant blend of flavours with every forkful”


menu can satisfy so do seek some friendly guidance to enhance your experience – we discovered new tastes on this visit that we will most definitely be enjoying in future! And with advance notice, special dishes can be prepared for your party


chutneys and raitas, sipping ice-cold Indian beers (crisp, tangy foils to our food, with a great alcohol-free option for drivers!), we awaited starters con- fident they would be delicious –an almost inade- quate description for our Lasooni Jinga Harimirch and Taftan Murg Kebab. The first, fresh king prawns with green chillies and garlic cooked in


a tandoor; meaty and succulent, the spicing so well balanced the prawn flavour still shone through, this was an elegant introduction to our meal. The second, whole breast of chicken stuffed with spicy paneer and chef’s secret ingredients which he most


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