Madhuban - January 2012

We enjoyed a convivial meeting on 11th January, even though the arrangements were slightly disturbed by the fact that the Bluebell Inn was closed.  A quick series of texts and phone calls let all our regulars know that we'd start at the Spreadeagle instead. On a slightly chilly and damp night, this was a very pleasant place to take our aperitifs.

Dinner was delayed a few minutes by the need to ferry those without cars up to the resturant, but we had a warm welcome from the staff at the Madhuban.  They selected a really interesting menu for our meal.  After papadums and a very good mixed starter, the main courses included Jungli Mas (lamb with bay leaves and red chillis), Korma Murchwangan (mild-to-medium chicken in a red sauce), Madhuban's special lamb, served in a balti, and a delicious mixed vegetable curry.  Pilau rice and naan breads accompanied.  Everyone was delighted with the range of great flavours and the sheer quality of the food. Nothing was excessively chilli-hot, so everyone could taste every dish.  It's worth a mention that the full menu (pdf download here) offers a whole range of tempting delights.  I'm plotting a return trip to try the Naga chilli stir fry. 

The Madhuban does everything to make your visit a great experience.  This was a fine way to spend a winter evening, and we'll visit again sooner rather than later.

Web: www.madhubanrestaurant.co.uk

Table booked for Wed 11th January - Madhuban, Liss

Happy New Year 2012 to all our members and friends! The table for the first meeting of the year is booked, at Madhuban, Liss on Wednesday 11th January at 20:30. Aperitifs will be at the Blue Bell (marked with an 'A' on the map below) from about 19:30. It's only a few minutes' walk to the restaurant.


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The confirmation e-mail has been sent to everyone on the mailing list, but you can also let us know if you're coming or not through the feedback page on our web site.

Madhuban is the outstanding Tandoori restaurant in our area and we look forward to this visit as a great way to start 2012's activities.  For your diary, the subsequent meetings are planned to be at Paradise Balti, Petersfield and Dhanmondi, Whitehill, on 8th Feb and 14th March respectively (correcting my earlier error).

Table booked for 14th December: Spice Lounge, Petersfield

We're booked at Spice Lounge for Wed 14th, dinner at 20:30 as usual. Kulchi Lamb, their delicious slow-cooked leg of lamb, has been ordered. Aperitifs will be at the Red Lion from about 19:30.

Christmas is nearly here and I'd like to remind members that our Amazon shop is open for business.  I've made some recommendations on the Indian food page, and there's also a selection of 2012 restaurant and pub guides in our Christmas 2011 section.

The usual e-mail will be sent to members.  Space is limited and we need to know whether to order one or two legs of lamb, so please be sure to reply, ideally by Monday night.  Looking forward to a great evening next Wednesday!

November meeting - Malabon, Petersfield

The table is booked!  Our venue for Wednesday 9th November is Malabon, Dragon Street, Petersfield - dinner at 20:30.  Aperitifs will be a few doors away at the Red Lion from about 19:30. 

Malabon is a very popular place, and this will be our third visit in 2011.  Please let us know by e-mail or through the feedback page on our web site whether you expect to make it or not (space is a little limited). 

Christmas is coming, and I'd like to remind members that Petersfield Curry Club has an Amazon.co.uk online store that allows you to order books, music, kitchen equipment, electronics and many other goods and downloads including Kindle books.  The Cobra Good Curry Guide 2012 is now available to pre-order (click here).  Each sale brings a little commission that goes into the Curry Club beer kitty.  Here's a link to a selection of Christmas present ideas including pub and restaurant guides.  Please have a browse and let us know of any other things you'd like to see featured.

National Curry Week

This week 09-15 October 2011 is the 14th annual National Curry Week. More info here.

Petersfield Curry Club meets every month on the second Wednesday.   This month, on 12th Oct, we'll be visiting Gurkha Chautari in Liphook. Please follow this link for meeting details.