A 403 London Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport
W http://www.bluenileindianrestaurant.co.uk/
Decembers curry saw a small contingent of the Curry Council travel to upper Hazel Grove to sample a mix of Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine at the Blue Nile Restaurant.After a good nibble on the Bombay-mix and a quick pint we were shown to our table, situated conveniently close to the bar. The restaurant was well occupied by several “Christmas works do’s” .
The Blue Nile is a firm favourite of Messrs. Jordan and Noble and so the expectation was great.
At this time members Day and Pearce had not shown up. Curry organizer Noble got the Rat-Phone to assist with directions. What happened next would make Jeremy Beadle turn in his grave.
Day answered the phone and reported that he was “sat at home tucking into some turkey twizzlers, chips and peas.” He had been informed by Ja-BEAN The Hutt that the curry had been re-arranged to the following night. This was no funny prank.
This mis-information left Noble, Day and Pearce fuming. This attempted sabotage by Winfield was seen as a selfish and inappropRATe act.
The mammoth menu contained a series of culinary delights – plus the usual Curry Council favorites. The mixed starters were somewhat lacking but were polished off in record time. Chicken chat and mixed starters were amongst the most selected.
Although lacking that usual underpant-burning-power, the Chicken madras was received very well by all participants, including Dansak/Korma DMS.
The service was surprising good although we were offered “any more drinks” eight times within approximately 2.5 minutes.
Marf says a hello to Ja-BEAN The Hutt
(a notable absentee from the Christmas Curry at the Blue Nile, Hazel Grove).
The night ended on an amusing note. The waiters poured everyone a complimentary glass of Baileys, whether this is a regular occurrence or a festive gesture is unknown.
However at this point most “drivers” had already reached their alcohol consumption limit. Not wanting to waste the beverages or indeed insult the staff, young Padiwan MS duly supped 5 of them. This stunt was appreciated by all members even though it’s a girls/poofs drink.
Food 9/10
Service 8/10
Atmosphere 6/10
Value for money 6/10
Originality 7/10
Overall 7.2/10
The Curry Council previously visited and reviewed this restaurant on 25/10/2006.
4 comments:
Having eaten in most curryhouses in stockport I think the Blue Nile in Hazel Grove is the best bar none. Taste, atmosphere, service and value are all of a very high standard. I recommend the chicken tikka shashlic with madras sauce as a main course. Regards
Agree totally with the above - the only downside is the staff asking if everything is o.k. every 30 seconds!! Food is top notch though, would recomend it, and often do to everyone!! I've been going here for over 12 years now (used to be the Balti massala) and its as good now as it was then!!
I agree with this - the complimentary baileys is something you get everytime you visit which is a nice gesture. You are recognised when you go back by the staff and its great food.
this is the place , the curry council are poor judges , this place is the business food tremendous service superb , friendly atmoshere. lowest mark would be 9
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