Wirral Tandoori 30 March 2007

Wirral Tandoori is one of the stalwarts of the local Indian restaurant scene and its continued popularity was plain to see on our recent visit there.

The decor is plain and simple and suppose what one might imagine when a curry house finds it home in a mock Tudor building - its definitely some sort of fusion.

In an attempt to avoid the usual pitfall of over-ordering and after spying on fellow diners' choices we all decided to try the non-vegetarian thali. This set meal gives you a starter of mixed kebab followed by a main course of lamb bhuna, chicken tikka, keem chat, pilau rice and nan bread all served on the traditional metal thali plate which gives this dish its name.

This is a great way of sampling a number of different dishes without being overfaced and the food itself was well cooked with some distinctive flavours.

The restaurant had a buzzy atmosphere with a wide range of diners and the staff were friendly and attentive.

'Going for an Indian' has become a British institution but the Wirral Tandoori shows that it can be about good food and its not compulsory to have drunk 15 pints of lager beforehand. There's a wide ranging menu containing some more unusual choices alongside the familar favourites. It's easy to always order the old faithful but I'd recommend you stray off the beaten track and try at least one different dish. Go on you know you want to!

Verdict 3.5/5

Menu Details

Non-Vegetarian Thali £12.95 per person