Better known to regulars, as Blakey’s Eastern Promise. This is by far the best Balti I have ever been to. There are around 10 Balti restaurants closer to our home but the journey is well worth it. The owner is a master at ‘customer care’ and really wants you to enjoy his food. You start your meal with complimentary papadums with pickles. Starters are many but my favourite is Tandoori mixed grill. For first timers, I would strongly recommend you asking to speak to the owner, who will be glad to spend time with you, discussing what dishes meet with your taste. He will go out of his way to meet your requirements and is quite prepared to move away from the menu by ‘adding or taking away’ ingredients. It is common for him to offer you a visit to his kitchens where he is proud to introduce you to the chefs and show you the food being prepared. (He is very very busy on Friday and Saturday nights and cannot spare as much time as a week night) There is a great selection of main courses but ask about the specials. If you are someone who enjoys taste, flavour, authenticity and you take a little time, you will love this restaurant !! The main is followed by complimentary coffees. My wife and I are regular visitors and book in advance to secure ourselves a booth(for privacy and intamacy). We have a great meal, we leave full, content and the bill is less than a three course meal for one in most retaurants.
