Rupali, Coventry

25^th April 2012
Submitted by 'Boiler Bag'

During the week commencing 23^rd April 2012, I found myself working at the N.E.C for 1 week. When I found out that Double O (Rich) was also working a short distance away, a midweek meet up for a Midlands style curry was a definite priority.  Double O decided that the Rupali just outside Coventry would be our chosen venue.

SCORE:

MENU – All the traditional dishes, plus loads of specialities. The Sylheti Chicken Jalfrezi is one
such specialty which was nominated best dish in the country by some International Chef and
TV star…apparently.  Starters were excellent – including one really hot one.                                          8/10

HEAT – The Chicken Tikka Naga was definitely up to scratch, one of the hottest I’ve had of

that dish. Large portions ensured you didn’t go hungry!                                                                             7/10

SETTING – Based on a small shopping parade just outside the Coventry ring road made it easy  

to find and park. Well situated in a residential area.                                                                                   7/10

SPEED – Not the quickest but it wasn’t like we were in a rush to leave quick or anything so all good... 6/10

WAITERS – Very friendly, attentive and just seemed like alright blokes really!                                        8/10

BEER – Cobra and Kingfisher on draught, Cobra Zero if you’re driving plus Strongbow and

Magners if you happen to be Mini Vinny… Seriously, they had a wide range of drinks  there                  8/10   

PRICE – Certainly not one of the cheapest places I’ve eaten.                                                                     6/10

ATMOS – The place reminded me of The Bombay in Green St Green (to be reviewed). Usual
Indian music, similar lighting etc. Wasn’t very busy but then again it was about 7:30 pm
on a Wednesday night…                                                                                                                                 7/10

OPEN HRS – 11pm, but reckon if you got there late they wouldn’t turn you away.                                        6/10

BONUS – No obvious bonuses but that doesn’t change the fact that it was a really good venue.                6/10

Total:  69%

papadam carousel with 5 dips instead of the usual 4! 

Rupali Restaurant
337 Tile Hill Lane
Coventry
Midlands
CV4 9DU
www.rupali.co.uk/