When you feel like a curry in London a lot of people will tell you to head to Brick Lane or Southall. There’s nothing wrong with either of these places, however I can’t understand why Tooting is always overlooked.
As a place Tooting is a little bland, but the many Indian restaurants that flank the high street is reason enough to stop by.
On this occasion we went to Spice Village. From the outside the restaurant looks huge and quite generic. There’s a large tv in the corner (which I hate) and the decor is standard. When we went the restaurant was full (of mainly Indian people, always a good sign).
Before we ordered we were given a salad and a selection of dips. Bizarrely though there were no papadums. These had to be ordered and were 50p a pop(adum).
We had 1 Pilau Rice, 1 Lamb Vindaloo, 1 Butter Chicken, and a Naan. For the 2 of us it was ample and we actually took a little home. The vindaloo was nicely spiced and quite hot, but the lamb was a little tough. The butter chicken was delicious but very very oily. The rice was extremely fluffy and the naan was charred and fantastic.
The entire bill, including a Lassi and diet coke was £22, so very reasonable. I would only go back if all the other restaurants on Tooting Road were packed and I was starving, because effectively SV is really only a slightly better local. I spent a great deal of time eyeing up the place across the road because the queues were endless and the smell emanating was the stuff of dreams. That will be my next stop. So actually if I’m telling you that the food here was ok but next time I’ll be going across the road then it couldn't have been that good.
Spice Village
6/10
32 Upper Tooting Road
London SW17 7PD
Tel: 0208 672 0710
www.spicevillageltd.com
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