Indian Zest


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Chef-patron Manoj Vasaikar has quietly made a name for himself with what many critics regards as one of the best Indian restaurants in London, Indian Zing. He’s now looking to repeat its success with the same formula, albeit with a slightly reduced menu, out in the sticks, with the newly launched Indian Zest. All his tried and tested favourites are here, including offering customers a fine kick off with a wonderfully flavoursome amuse bouche of roast pumpkin, swede and parsnip rasam. Follow on with melt-in-the-mouth green peppercorn malai tikka with cheese, while also making a strong impression is Vasaikar’s signature vegetable bhanvala, a flat bhaji-style snack of onion and spices steamed and then griddled. For mains, there is a superbly executed dish of mevaari chicken encompassing chicken breast in a sauce of spinach, fenugreek and dill. The Khyber Pass raan made with lamb shank, poppy seeds, ginger, onion and spices is a must-have item, while the vegetables have a clean, fresh taste about them, ditto the rice and the limited though imaginative breads list. Décor has an unpretentious and soothing quality about it, which has touches of both the colonial days and some contemporary hints.

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