Overture:
The Royal India is a family run restaurant situated in the heart of Covent Garden, catering Opera lovers for Decades.
The decor resembles a Torquay hotel rather than a restaurant!
We are greeted by a friendly Basil Fawlty host who informs us that the place has had 5 different owners in its long history.
Act I
The menu is a no frills affair; probably last updated in 1987 and reminds me of a Marshall amp catalogue!
Papadums are fresh and tasty.
The Bhajis are definitely the B side to a hit single; not bad but quite average.
Act II:
By this point in the evening, they had started playing selections of Deutsche grammophon’s finest back catalogue of string quartet recordings to complete the Fawlty Towers experience!
The Saag Chicken and interestingly named Railway Lamb were both rather pleasant.
Nothing offensive here, Gentle flavors for gentle folks! Meat tender, perfect for granny to chew with her false teeth!
My trip to the conveniences was spoiled by addict hand dryers! A definite competitor for the worst!
Act III - The Verdict:
Quite a good experience with friendly waiters and decent food. Nothing special though. Take your grandma!!
Likely to dine here:
Miss Tibbs, Miss Gatsby and Major Gowen.
