Mirch Masala (Tooting)

• We stopped off in Tesco to pick up some BYOB and left with a cheeky four pack of Sols each
• They did the job and were pretty much the only thing on a sensible offer
• (FYI Mineral water and a clear head are the ideal accompaniment for impartial curry appraisal but we are mavericks blazing a trail down the Upper Tooting Road)
• Mirch Masala was our immediate second choice)
• Early fears of a draft were soon quashed and we settled down to enjoy
• Mirch Masala is an old favourite amongst Tootonians (just made that up)
• When I first came to Tooting a couple of years ago it was perhaps with an air of out of town snobbery about what a curry house should look like
• It leaves a bitter taste in the mouth (metaphorically not literally) when rivals in area are fairly liberal in offering it
• The poppadoms were also provided as standard
• The rice at Mirch Masala is served in large portions which is a definite positive ideal for a couple
• It has to be said were a mixed bag
• The peshwari was as moist as an otter's pocket and succulent to boot
• Despite a lack of clarity with what we were eating it was very good creamy
• The jalfezi was similarly very tasty (note to self
• The chicken in both dishes was similarly decent
• All in all both dishes were of the above average standard one associates with Mirch's reputation
• We've already mentioned the quick service to be seated which is a definite plus point
• They were very proactive with offering a bottle opener and in clearing away our empties
• The recommendation was nonetheless strong
• Service was prompt and professional and always came with a friendly smile
• 10 each (including a less than generous tip (it was easier to keep it to a round tenner))
• The Sun in Clapham and then the classy joint that is Artesian Wells)
• It's truly the best Indian I've had in London and its among the cheapest
• Mirch Masala isn't the place you can go to while on the booze with some mates before heading over to a Bricklane dance floor to sweat the spices out
• I suggest going with a bunch of friends and ordering a plethora of dishes to try out and share (you can ask for a doggy bag if there's left over)
• Its pretty small so it gets crowded quite quickly and service was not too good at times either
• It will remove ur food sickness n recharge u with indian taste
• Most of their food is prepared freshly in the kitchen
• The restaurant itself is fairly small compared to some of its other branches
• The service is fast and the waiters ensure customers are served quickly
• The service is quick and it's cheerfully cheap
• U r given a bowl of salad with chutneys and two popadoms
• Mirch Masala is great value and some of their dishes are of stand out quality
• The breads are also really good
• Especially the tandoori roti which is one of the best in the area I think
• They could do with speeding up a bit and cheering up a bit too
• This is a pleasing trend with all attendees present and correct by 7.15pm
• Once inside the missing neon L is perhaps a symptom of a slightly neglected interior
• As we know a curry experience is so much more than decor
• After the CURRYBONDers settle in with a variety of beers courtesy of the BYOB policy
• The food kicks off with the obligatory popadoms
• The 'doms come with a mint raita and a chilli sauce
• We are presented with two mounds of the crustacean version of the onion bhaji
• The comparison is inevitable
• Overall the conclusion is pretty good
• These bhaji's are rewarded with a 7/10
• With the largest CURRYBOND crowd so far the variety we were able to sample was significant
• The reference Chicken Tikka Masala in particular may be the best example so far
• The chicken did go a little dry and the naans were perhaps on the thick side
• The value assessment therefore is going well
• To be honest is not why one comes to Tooting for curry
• The man dealing with the payment said that the water is there for whoever wants to drink it and whoever drinks it will need to pay £
• As were the sauces that were given in tiny little bowls and not nearly enough for a family
• Staff and service were very unprofessional
• With the bill being written out by hand and for some reason thinking that we were foolish enough to believe that the bill added up to so much
• We ordered vegetable samosas thinking that they would be the usual ones made in house with fresh pastry
• They were the small cheap ready made ones with no flavour
• It happened to many people whilst we were seated inside
• My kids ordered mild but it was still too spicy
• Just reached home after the so called dinner with my family at this restaurant
• This was surely not what I was used to at this restaurant
• Then it was a horrible experience for my wife and daughter who are pure vegatarian they found pieces of animal bones in their Spinach Paneer dish (Palak Paneer)
• I didn't like your offer of free food as I felt like I was being bribed)
• You serve bones with vegetarian dishes and then threaten customers when they complain
• In my experience this restaurant is the worst in the area
• The mango milkshake was a sour cup of orange cream
• The food we had at Mirch Masala was very tasty
• The setting and the food are not absolutely outstanding

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