Deeba - Poynton

T 01625 879885

A 2 Chester Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire. SK12 1QT

W http://www.deeba.co.uk/mainpage.htm

Visit arranged by: Martin Noble

Eight curry eating connoisseurs descended upon the Deeba Indian Restaurant on Chester Road (Poynton, Cheshire). The Deeba also has a sister restaurant located in Cheadle.

The lads arrived at the first official monthly 'timetabled’ Curry Council event. Parking was located the front of the restaurant but spaces were minimal. There is also a shared car park behind the post office.

The Deeba also offers a takeaway service from the building immediately adjoined next door to the restaurant. All food is cooked in an open plan kitchen, which offers takeaway customers a chance to see their food being prepared and cooked.


A choice of two Indian lagers on draught (both Cobra and Kingfisher) was immediately offered, which must be highly commended. Poppodums (with a good selection of condiments) were served but the experience was ruined by the waiters bringing the starters to the table as the party were all still half way through eating our poppodums.

Members of the group sampled the mammoth Tandoori Mixed Grill starter (for two) which included Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka, Shami Kebab, Lamb tikka, Sheek kebab, and Onion bhaji. This was of a high standard and more than satisfied the committed carnivores in our party.

The main courses sampled included a elegantly spiced madras, the sauce being fiery but civilised. An unusual chilli chicken (pieces of battered chicken, with green chillis, green pepper & onions, stir fried in a sweet chilli sauce) was sampled along with a variety of tomato based curries.

Winfield, who is watching his weight, opted for a prawn cocktail starter and a reduced fat curry with boiled rice. This highly unusual choice was condemned by the Curry Council. Winfield was told by all to stop this nonsense and eat properly at next month's curry or face immediate expulsion from the Curry Council.

The Deeba offer all main courses as a healthier option (reduced fat content) for the more health conscious eater.

The overall experience was good. The group also benefited from the 20% discount card offered by the restaurant. It was also noted and appreciated that this establishment is a 100% non smoking restaurant.

The only down side of the evening was the rushed delivery of the starter. Overall, a good mainstream curry house in a pleasant environment.

Food 8/10
Service 6/10
Atmosphere 7/10
Value for money 8/10
Originality 6/10

Overall 7/10