Eriki

4-6 Northways Parade, Finchley Road, London NW3 5EN. Tel: 020 7722 0606
Somewhat irritatingly, the entrance of this Indian brings you straight into the large dining room replete with rich dark hues and carved screens. There are faint signs here though that perhaps the premises weren’t always Indian but then that’s neither here nor there when you realise what a buzz the joint is generating. Clearly something’s being done right here though the haphazard service isn’t one of them. The food is really where the action’s at in this place. The menu boasts a strong north Indian influence as evidenced by the Khyberi pankhi kebab of chicken breast stuffed with fresh mint, cream and cheese. If the texture of the chicken was a tad dry, it was compensated by the starter of scallop haryali which went down very well with steamed scallops in a garlic and herb sauce. Of the mains, the pistachio chicken korma was well-made and quite a subtle hit on the palate. The resounding winner though is the Luknowi lamb chop masala with chops in a richly flavoured sauce of chilli, ginger and lime. Sides of Jaipuri okra and creamy black lentils were exemplary, ditto sundries such as rice and breads. One major criticism though is that the salt content of practically all the dishes was wholly negligible. But don’t let that put you off an undoubtedly fine Indian restaurant.

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