Sunday, May 24, 2009

(An old review I posted on boards, 28th May 2008)

A few weeks ago, we had a small good news to celebrate and thought we
would check out the new Indian restaurant in Bryanstown Manor.

It was mid-week, rang around 2pm to booked table for 8:30pm, which was
'no problem' and the girl on phone was pleasant to deal with.


We strolled in around 8:28pm (we live nearby ),
and the place looks funky. Not your traditional dark, candle-lit Indian
restaurant at all. The place is done up nice and bright, very
contemporary, yet colorful. Trendy looking tables and chairs, cutlery
etc. Slightly louder than your typical Indian restaurant, probably due
to open kitchen (you see them cook, flames etc) but mostly due to the
typical bollywood music in sync with an LCD tv on the left of the bar
area. Overall, its not a bad place to be, so far.



As soon as we got there, we were asked to take a seat at the bar area.
There is a certain lack of communication from now on. We didn't know if
we were to be served here (all the normal tables looked busy) or if we
are just being asked to wait (they didn't ask!). Five minutes later
someone gave us the main menu (!) - again, not sure whats happening
there! Another couple came thru the door and were taken to a table. A
few turned up for take-aways and they were asked to wait at the bar
area next to us as well. Now I am getting really uncomfortable...



Okay, here we go - some one came around and took us to our table - by
the window. Nice touch. All forgiven. I don't know much about wines,
but the list was, lets say, average. We went for a white Italian
between us - €35 or so. Probably not the best decision of the day, but
ah well, no one else to blame here. Oh quick comment on the table,
cutlery, wine glasses, plates - all top notch - loving it!



We ordered startes (selection platter, €15) between us, and own main
courses (can't remember - approx €20 each). Starter turned up in a
large square china - and my jaw literally hit the floor well, no, it
actually hit the above mentioned funky table - there were two small
pieces of sausage, one prawn, two small pieces of chicken and a small
piece of something that I couldn't recognize. Bit of a bummer then...!
I couldn't comment on the quality - because it just wasn't enough for a
good bite! Bit of of a disappointment there for €15. That kinda set the
tone for rest of the evening to be honest!



Main dish was brought out in good time. Again, same story with
quantity. Large round china and the curry was not more than about four
teaspoons in the middle of the plate. It tasted okay, I have had
better, but my main gripe was about the quantity. A 6 year old would
probably eat more than that!



At this stage I was starting to wonder if the dessert might impact my
credit history, so we got ourself Magnums from nearby Crossroads for
the walk back!



Whats good: Decor. Location.

Whats bad: Eh... pfft! Do I look like Geri Halliwell or something?

Would I go back? Of course ... (NOT!)



Conclusion: The only good thing about Indus is that Lemongrass is nearby!



I love Indian food and really wanted Indus to be a good restaurant and
I think they can be - brings the prices down, increase the quantity and
quality! And oh, just explains things better too, please! Thank you
very much!

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