Ghurka's Inn

I've just had a thoroughly pleasant afternoon spent with friends walking up to Blackheath through Greenwich Park, through the circus/fair thingy on the Heath up to the Railway Tavern for a roof terrace pint and then taxi back to Greenwich for a curry.

Ghurka's Inn has estabished itself as my favorite local curry house, out of a strong playing field of contenders both in Greenwich and up the hill (it's a good excuse to eat lots of curry! Yummy like). The menu caters for regular Indian curry tastes, but also adds a distinct Nepalese dimension - at an affordable price and with eat in and takeaway service that is of a high standard. Apparently the business is moving from strength to strength, particularly since the Greenwich Phantom reviewed the restaurant. It's great to hear that local independent businesses are doing well in spite of the recession, and that good food and pleasant service count for more in customer's preference than a prime location or brand recognition. A bonus is there's no loud/cheesy music, just the quiet buzz of the crowd tucking into their meals.

I shan't dwell too much on the details of my meal (since the Phantom continues to review the local eating houses in a more scientific manner than my rumbly belly could manage), but the Momo was a refreshing take on vegetable dumplings - they were pebble-sized balls of battered spcied vegetables with a tangy curry sauce; my butter chicken was splendid as always and the rice and naans cooked just right.

All in all, a good evening was had by all!