"Very Posh" Indian Restaurant in Christchurch (Dorset!)?

[T40ORA]

Anyone know which restaurant this might be?

[5potTurbo]

Interested to know myself ....

http://www.yell.com/s/restaurants+indian-christchu...

I suspect it's NOT Kashmir or Starlight ...... and I thought the Saxon Centre (Mela is there) was a dead place now?

[T40ORA]

Yeah, I just Googled and couldn't find anything definitive. But the person that mentioned that it was posh really KNOWS posh when they see it! So it has to be quite special I woul think.

[Bullett]

Actually in Christchurch?

Vatika is a posh India but it's the other side of Southampton (30+ miles away) it's very good though...

[T40ORA]

Supposed to be in Christchurch.

[wiffmaster]

I can't think of any Indian restaurant in Christchurch which is even remotely posh? You need to head out towards Bournemouth to find something even close to resembling 'posh'.

[bazking69]

Masala Bay?

http://www.masalabay.co.uk/

I wouldn't however say it was especially 'posh'. Also, having eaten there twice now, I wouldn't say it was especially 'exceptional' either.

[pmanson]

My brother works in a restaurant in Christchurch (Cheese & Alfies) i've just text him and he says Marsala Bay.

[T40ORA]

OK thanks; I'll look it up.

[Pferdestarke]

We went to Christchurch recently. We were disappointed and left to go to Poole instead.

[Nat_H]

Pferdestarke said:

We went to Christchurch recently. We were disappointed and left to go to Poole instead.

Are you mad? You swapped bumbling grannies for 4000 Vicky Pollards!

As for Masalla bay, I went there about 8 weeks or so ago, but I would say it was far from posh, but pretty good food, and rather cheap. The rather loud (and common) group of girls in there may have swayed my opinion.

6 of us, with 8 beers and a bottle of Oyster Bay (for the ladies) with starters and mains was around £120.

[bzh1p9]

It that at the bottom of the dual carrage way Bargates side nr waitrose ?

[5potTurbo]

Nat_H said:

Pferdestarke said:

We went to Christchurch recently. We were disappointed and left to go to Poole instead.

Are you mad? You swapped bumbling grannies for 4000 Vicky Pollards!

Oh, so true!

I'll have a look at Masala BAy next time I'm back visiting the Rents. Bit of a creature of habit for the Taj in Westbourne myself.

[T40ORA]

Looks like Masala Bay is the one; strange, if as you say it's not that 'posh' as it was suggested by someone who eats at Limewood, Rheinfield, Chewton Glen and most of the out-of-my-league places in the smoke.

I guess I'll be able to decide for myself after Saturday.

[pmanson]

5potTurbo said:

Nat_H said:

Pferdestarke said:

We went to Christchurch recently. We were disappointed and left to go to Poole instead.

Are you mad? You swapped bumbling grannies for 4000 Vicky Pollards!

Oh, so true!

I'll have a look at Masala BAy next time I'm back visiting the Rents. Bit of a creature of habit for the Taj in Westbourne myself.

My parents live down in Mudeford and we always make an effort to have an afternoon in Christchuch while we're visiting.

[pmanson]

Any Dorset locals tried this place yet?

[Nat_H]

bzh1p9 said:

It that at the bottom of the dual carrage way Bargates side nr waitrose ?

Its over the first bridge near the bowling green, close to Prezzos.

Edited by Nat_H on Thursday 8th July 11:40

[bzh1p9]

Ah got ya , I go back to visit for a few scoops and a curry with mates 2 - 3 times a year , and usually end up in Kashmir , and to be fair the food is usually good , will suggest we give this place a go next time .

One of mates has an appt opposite the Avonmouth , and says the food is good although not consistant enough to be excellent , however when it is a good evening and the sun is setting the view can more than make up for any minor failings .

[Nat_H]

It can be a little pretentious, but on a warm evening, I do enjoying watching the world go by and the sun set at the Captains Club.

[bzh1p9]

Yes , it's good , I love the buzz of the place most of the time , however it can be 'very pleased with it's self' some evenings depending on the crowd .
(lest they forget they are drinking where Pontins Ballroom once stood ! )

What is the Ship like now on the High street , I hear that someone has sunk ££££'s into the place recently ? ( almost a shame , there should be at least one spin 'n' sawdust in every town without taking out membership for the NADDs !!