Wednesday 11th June 2014
It was Bromley’s ‘new’ Indian restaurant, Pink Garlic that we paid a visit to this month. The added punctuation is because Indian food has actually been served here for many years but in its previous incarnations ‘Ruby’ and the short lived ‘Indian Ocean’. Both were good but could not survive the competition with popular Shampan 2, almost next door.
The restaurant looks smart with its colourful, modern front and stylish décor. It was surprisingly busy considering it was midweek and the whole atmosphere was enjoyable. The menu is impressive and there was such a great choice, I had real trouble narrowing it down!
I eventually went for salmon tikka for starter. Great chunks of meaty fish bursting with smoky, spicy flavour. As satisfying as chicken or lamb but not as heavy. The main course was balti chicken jalfrezi. Of course this is old fashioned curry house stuff but there is a refined touch here, with all sorts of flavours going on. This is definitely above average cooking.
Pink Garlic are taking the fight to Shampan, with their welcoming atmosphere, smart surroundings and well thought out menu. This place is very very good.
MENU
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Pink Garlic
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MAIN:
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Balti Jalfrezi (vindaloo hot), despite being an old school curry house classic, it was not basic at all and full of surprisingly delicate flavour. Reccomended!
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18/20
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STARTERS/
SIDES: |
Salmon tikka was great but there were loads of eye catching options - including chicken and chips?!
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8/10
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VARIETY:
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The menu was an interesting mix of curry classics and unusual options. Plenty of choice, especially a for a ‘banquet night’. The chef’s recommendations and signature dishes all look great.
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8/10
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HEAT:
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Not above average but a good heat level.
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3/5
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DRINKS:
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The usual choice of lagers.
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3/5
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VENUE
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ATMOS:
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Even during the week, the atmosphere was bustling. There were only two spare tables at one stage.
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18/20
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SERVICE:
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Friendly staff. Some minor hiccups when serving but they were quickly sorted.
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7/10
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VALUE:
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Their midweek banquet offers excellent value.
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9/10
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LOCATION:
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Plenty of parking and bus links available. Not far from town centre and across the road from a very good local pub.
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4/5
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BONUS:
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Free drinks at the end. They have numerous offers and there's even a party room which you can hire for World Cup matches!
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4/5
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FINAL_SCORE
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82%
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Booking Name: Roger Milla
Pubs: Over the road from the excellent Chatterton Arms
Highlight: Generally good fun. Sorry, did they say chicken and chips as a starter?!
Highlight: Generally good fun. Sorry, did they say chicken and chips as a starter?!
Lowlight: The confusing waiters
Verdict: Could well be a match for the Shampan. Highly recommended.
Pink Garlic
32 Chatterton Road
Bromley
BR2 9QN
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