Purely in the interest of advising away supporters about local eateries in the area (as if we needed any reason) we went tonight to the newly opened Adwadh down Manchester Rd. Used to be Zio's Italian above Friar Tucks.
If they are serioius about becomoing one of the best asian restaurants in Bradford then they have some way to go, though their actual cooking is very, very good.
Bad side, the pickle tray was poor with a saag and herb concotion that was so strong it was stringent, and the coffee was aweful.
Good side was that the dishes were really excellent with clean flavours in great balance.
The menu has sections for each area of India (north, south, east & west) and a menu to go with. Although not mandatory we ordered of the southern menu.
For starters we went with Malabar chicken strips, very tasty if a bit miserly in number, and Masala fish which was absolutely delicious.
Mains of Chicken Chettinad -tasty & fairly hot with whole green chillies , and Lamb Hydrabad Handi which if you don't like chewing on the odd cardomon, clove or bit of mace you should avoid. For me it was an outstanding dish.
You can order any main vegetarian dish as a reduced side for £3.25
The cauliflower melagu peretti in mustard and coconut was the best thing of the night, and thats saying a lot.
We refrain from further comment on the coffee
Pretty well pleased with draught Cobra @ £3.49 (not quite a pint) and the wife's namby pamby tonic @ 99p
Overall costs:
2 popadums and pickle, 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 side, 2 chappatis, 1 Roti, 2 beers, 1 tonic, 2 coffees = £35.80
Mains are 2 for 1 monday & tuesday so...might make another trip to check out north, east and west
