• Vama

     
  • This acclaimed restaurant clearly doesnt skimp when it comes to ingredients. Our masala chaaps appetiser was tender and juicy, steeped in a divine ginger, garlic and yoghurt marinade. Think fine French dining meets the back alleys of Lahore. But our second appetiser, mushrooms stuffed with pomegranate, cheese and masala, was a rather half-baked attempt at fusion. A main course of crab kofta curry was equally disappointing. When prepared well, this consists of scrumptious balls of minced crab rolled in chickpea flour, with a rich tomato sauce; Vamas version was more like a sloppy keema, mashed meat (if this was crab you couldnt tell) in a red sea of overpowering spices and oil. But we enjoyed the bhindi bhojpuri, a traditional dish (served in northern and eastern India) made up of batter-coated okra strips shallow-fried and sprinkled with salty mango powder; a convenient half-plate option was available. The ambrosial mango kulfi arrived smartly decorated and ended the meal on a tasty note. A trip to Vama wont leave you feeling heavy and sleepy, but grumpy service left us a little frustrated especially at these prices.

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  • 438 King's Road, Chelsea, SW10 0LJ
  • Tel: 020 7351 4118
  • www.vama.co.uk
  • Book online
  • Category: Indian & Pakistani
  • Travel: Sloane Square tube then 11, 22 bus
  • Times: Lunch served 12.30-3pm daily. Dinner served 6.30-11.30pm Mon-Sat; 6.30-10.30pm Sun
  • Price: Main courses £9.50-£15.50. Set buffet (noon-3pm Sun) £14.99
  • Credit cards: AmEx, DC, MC, V
  • Services:
    • Available for hire: Separate room for parties, seats 35
    • Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs
    • Outdoor tables: 2, patio
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