Bayleaf Restaurant (Whetstone)

• Bayleaf in Whetstone is a beautiful Indian restaurant with a long menu
• Full review and photos are available on my blog
• I was lured out with a promise of something special
• The only slight disappointment of the evening was the bhindi jaypuri
• Most recently I have been traversing the length and breadth of London in search of the most delectable Indian cuisine and the latest stop on my journey was Bayleaf Restaurant
• North London is a wonderful find and did not disappoint
• Evidenced by its nomination in the British Curry Awards and as such I was already looking forward to sampling their new menu
• An interaction of North Indian traditional dishes with a modern twist
• A visit to Bayleaf is certainly a feast for all the senses
• This all adds greater ambience to the diner's experience and you sense you are about to be let into one of North London's best kept secrets
• Keep reading and you will discover that the secret is about to be shared
• Starters aplenty were ordered and I was ready to eat
• The standout dish for sheer interplay of taste and presentation was the Samander Ki Bhojan described as a dish to impress and yes how it did
• Succulent lightly spiced chargrilled king prawns were accompanied by delicately pan fried king scallops cooked to perfection with a lightly dressed micro salad
• The dish arrived at the table with quite simply an unparalleled wow factor in presentation terms
• Order this if you are celebrating a special occasion
• I was entirely lead by recommendations when selecting the main dishes to try and I was not disappointed
• Kerala style red snapper and kappa was my favourite
• Grilled fillet of snapper served on a bed of spicy cassava with mango and coconut milk based sauce
• The chicken has a fiery after kick on the palate and the lamb was melt in the mouth
• All served with complimentary pilau rice
• The Raviya is delicious baby aubergine stuffed with paneer and mashed potato
• The awards and accolades for Bayleaf Restaurant are clearly deserved and the launch of their new a la carte menu reflects how dedicated Bayleaf are to maintaining and surpassing these standards
• Their menu is varied and complex with a host of less familiar dishes to encourage a greater appreciation of North Indian cuisine
• Flavours and presentation mean that Bayleaf is one not to miss

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