One of the things Wakefield does very well is curry,
indeed when I lived in Newcastle as a student I was surprised at how comparatively
poor the curry was.
I am, with my family, a regular at the Red Chilli 2,
to the point that we have a regular table. We are always made to feel very welcome when
we walk through the door (but that may be because there are 6 or 7 of us). They
always seem to recognise us, although that may be because my dad’s Scottish,
making him something of a local celebrity. Exotic..............
The service
makes you feel like you are in a high class eatery rather than in a converted
shop on Kirkgate. The restaurant is clean and warm but the décor is nothing spectacular,
letting the food and the service (which can sometimes feel a little
over-bearing) speak for its self. The food tends to arrive very promptly, which
is a blessing if you have small children or teenagers. It’s a popular family
restaurant and children are made to feel very welcome.
As a vegetarian I am very rarely bowled over the choice
when eating out; however, a large proportion of the Indian subcontinent are veggy.
I am almost always guaranteed a decent meal in a curry house. I can get vegetarian
versions of most of the popular curries as well as a few dedicated veggy dishes
such as Paneer Tikka Masala as well. This means that I can have a different dish
each time I go. There is also a choice
of milder curried for those unlike me are not a fan of hot food, such as kormas,
which I am told are very creamy and full of flavour.
Last time I went I had poppadoms and pickles (a meal
in its self) then a Paneer Tikka Masala with a garlic naan. It was as always
very tasty and not too hot. The best dish I’ve had there is the hot and sour
vegetable dansak, which may be a little too hot for some, but just right for
the chilli devil that I am.
Price wise, it’s extremely reasonable. A main dish
comes in at around £6 or £7, though some might be a little more expensive. Last
time we went, seven of us were able to eat (and have some drinks!) for less
than £90. This included pickles, poppadums six adult and one child’s main,
naans……and doggy bags to bring home.
