Will comments:

Times are a changing, the Inn on the Hill no longer looks about ready to tumble down, cause a landslide. Never looked like the place to secure an interest free loan either which is just as well, its now a trendy wine bar. 

After an aperitif here we wandered half a mile through the fog to Chilli Nights.

Intimate PLACE, bar in one corner then 7 or 8 tables, comfy conservatory style wicker chairs to relax in. Indeed a casual ambience prevailed, the staff numbered 3 and the SERVICE was pleasant and efficient all evening. 

Proudly showed off their Masterchef 2006 award at the end of a very good meal too.

The house red was spicy, more so than the FOOD of which there was enough to keep the garrison at Krishnapur from starvation.

A Mixed Starter included Onion bhaji burger, a melt in the mouth Chicken pakora and a sheekh kebab.   Initial hunger pains sated.  Then came the mains.   Here’s what I ate; a mound of pilau rice, half a mixed vegetable bhaji, a good portion of a mushrooms, both dry and distinct in flavour, and an exquisite Saag Paneer…somehow I managed to squeeze the following onto my plate and into my stomach as well;  a well behaved Garlic Chilli Chicken, an almondy Tikka Massala, an excellent zesty Lamb Shaktora, Chicken Bhuna and a late arrival!! Prawn Dhansak.

SUMMARY

The menu barely diverges from traditional curry but ye gods they do it well.

Chilli Nights selection was a real variety show, Prince Charles would've approved. Saag Paneer fit for royalty, super vegetables.  At last I have a reason for visiting Haslemere, if I land this job in Jessops, Petersfield, I'll go next week!

(Curry Club meeting)

…ON RETURNING to Chilli Night…

Started in Jessops, hence return visit, Mum and sis Katy in tow.  Mum happy with Prawn Puree, I gnawed my way through succulent Tandoori Chicken quarter.  Mains included tangy, Bolognese-a-like Murgi Massala,  juicy Lamb Shatkora (FACT: Shatkora = lime, imported from Bangladesh!! not directly surely…can Parcel force arrange that sort of thing?) and a smooth, rich Korma.  Veg included another Saag Paneer with delicious cauliflower cheese sauce plus good Mix Veg Curry.  Recommended.

(January 2007)