4/5 Zaid T. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
Visiting
for
the
first
time
on
a
short
trip
over
from
Glasgow
based
on
a
recommendation,
and
after
a
long
drive
I
wasn't
disappointed!
The
venue
itself
has
ample
parking
in
a
dedicated
car
park
at
the
back,
with
a
parking
attendant,
which
was
good.
Upon
entering,
the
reception
interior
is
impressive
and
everything
appears
super
sized,
very
airy
and
grand.
We
are
guided
to
scan
the
QR
code
nearby
and
book
a
table.
After
less
than
a
couple
of
minutes
waiting
in
the
opulent
reception
area
in
very
comfortable
seats,
we
are
asked
to
go
into
the
restaurant.
For
someone
entering
for
the
first
time,
the
scale
is
huge
and
can
be
overwhelming
(in
a
good
way!).
We
are
guided
to
a
table,
hungry
and
ready
to
enjoy
what
is
on
offer.
The
place
is
very
busy,
and
it's
a
good
sign,
with
a
mix
of
groups,
couples
and
families.
The
service
itself
is
pleasant
when
you
find
someone
to
ask
a
question
of,
but
after
our
first
visit
we
will
know
how
it
operates
and
be
fine,
so
for
our
first
time
it
wasn't
really
clear
on
how
you
get
started
(turns
out
you
just
get
stuck
in!)
And
order
drinks
(went
to
the
bar
to
be
directed
back
to
the
table),
after
that
it
was
smooth
sailing.
The
food
selection
itself
was
vast
and
served
every
desire.
I
started
with
a
nice
mixed
salad
which
was
fresh
and
tasty,
with
a
selection
of
raita
and
kebab
sauce
to
accompany
my
starters.
Both
sauces
were
delicious.
It
was
very
busy,
but
I
didn't
spend
a
lot
of
time
waiting
for
anything,
and
the
business
added
to
the
ambience.
The
starter
selection
was
simply
superb.
I
could
have
dined
all
evening
on
the
selection
alone.
See
my
photo
of
one
of
my
starter
plates!
Every
item
had
it's
own
distinct
character
and
I'd
say
was
of
restaurant
quality,
which
is
something
of
contention
when
partaking
in
a
self-serve/buffet
experience.
From
the
fish
pakoras,
the
seekh
kebab,
the
Chapli
kebab,
the
veg
and
aloo
pakoras,
it
was
all
magnificent.
After
taking
a
short
break
and
enjoying
some
cold
soft
drinks,
I
went
back
for
some
more
fish
pakoras
because
they
were
so
delicious,
before
exploring
the
mains
on
offer.
I
must
add
by
this
point
I
was
feeling
quite
full,
so
I
ended
up
sampling
some
of
my
established
desi
favourites:
traditional
naan
bread,
chicken
karahi,
lamb
karahi
and
some
saag.
The
naan
was
acceptable,
but
not
particularly
stand
out
compared
with
anything
else
I
tried.
I
can
understand
keeping
naan
bread
and
other
accompaniments
like
chips
etc
tasting
as
it
would
fresh
is
challenging,
so
I'm
not
scoring
anything
down
on
this
basis.
The
curries
were
delicious,
and
similar
to
the
starters,
of
restaurant
quality.
I
noted
a
lot
more
main
dishes
on
offer,
including
steaks
made
to
order,
which
I
was
thoroughly
impressed
by.
Will
make
sure
to
try
some
more
variety
of
the
mains
next
time
I
visit.
Despite
now
being
very
full
and
satisfied,
I
went
to
sample
some
dessert.
With
lots
of
traditional
desi
options
available
as
well
as
classic
western
options
(apple
pie,
cheese
cake
etc)
I
opted
for
the
gulaab
jaaman
with
vanilla
ice
cream.
The
dessert
stations
were
extra
busy
at
this
point,
but
I
enjoyed
ordering
and
joining
in
the
busyness
waiting
for
my
dessert
to
be
put
together
in
the
rush
of
what
must
have
been
another
20
people
ordering
or
collecting
desserts
at
the
same
time.
The
dessert
was
delectable
and
simply
fantastic.
Soft,
flavoursome
gulaab
jamin
coupled
with
creamy,
rich
vanilla
ice
cream
-
when
done
this
well
is
untouchable.
Now
very
satisfied,
we
headed
out,
adding
this
to
our
list
of
places
to
definitely
visit
when
we
return
to
Manchester.
The
prices
were
reasonable
and
reflective
of
the
quality
of
the
food
and
surroundings.
Thanks
Team
Merzee!
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