Summary
Bath city’s famed Indian restaurant Bandook has opened a new restaurant site in the beautiful part of Cheltenham’s Montepelier area. An award-winning pedigree, a stellar reputation couched over several years and a distinctly loyal following, South West’s renowned, casual dining Indian restaurant Bandook has opened its doors to a new site, in the majestic town of Cheltenham.
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Lovers of flavoursome Indian food in this new setting are going to lap up the restaurant’s sturdy cooking of Subcontinental sharing plates, inspired by the street food of Mumbai and Delhi, bringing robust flavours, vibrant presentation and all packaged in airy surroundings and gregarious service that’s sure to win over diners who visit this handsome new opening.
The menu will be a bone fide hit with a list of mouthwatering selections that run the gamut of Chaats to Pav Bhajis and Dosas, Small Plates to Curry Bowls, Large Plates and Biryanis to Sides, Rice, Breads and keeping the sweet toothed happy, heavenly Desserts!
Amongst the highlights from the aforementioned: the ever popular and eye-catching, signature Bandook Chaat with its tingling dance of refreshing flavours, the Taco Dosa of Chettinad Pulled Duck, Tofu Chilli Bites (Tofu stir-fry tossed with padron peppers, spices, curry leaves and tempered mustard seeds), Kerala Chicken 65 (South-Indian favourite, chicken supreme marinated with curry leaves, aromatic spices, Kashmiri chilli powder, deep-fried and garnished with chaat masala).
From the Curry Bowls, unmissable treats include Grandma’s Chicken Curry, Old Delhi Style Butter Chicken and the Mangalorean Prawn Gassi. From the Large Plates, proving simply irresistible will be the Somerset Tandoori Murgh (Half Somerset chicken marinated with yoghurt, chilli and warm spices, cooked in the clay oven and served with onion salad and mint chutney).
The list of what will become firm favourites for the denizens of Cheltenham at Bandook is practically endless and let’s not even talk about the Saffron Kheer and the uniquely put together star of the list: the Parle-G Kulfi Sandwich! A bevy of superlative cocktails adorn the fantastic drinks menu, which isn’t short on well-chosen wines and spirits.
The new Bandook’s imposing and impressive exterior is matched by its equally noteworthy and airy interior featuring dark and attractive hues filled with plenty of framed images and motifs of turn-of-the-century India. Though out of sight, diners will be pleased to hear of the plush and wonderfully inviting private dining room ready to host parties, celebrations and family and even corporate dining.
Moe Rahman, Founder and Managing Director of Bandook , says: “It’s an honour to be perched in the exquisite spot of Montpelier, Cheltenham. Without my team, I could not have done it and all that remains is for me to hope that we not only meet the expectations of Cheltenham’s residents, but go beyond.”
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog
