Our meeting was at Dhanmondi in Whitehill.  This is a family-run restaurant with lots of space and a fine reputation locally.  Drinks at the Outback (former Prince of Wales, a few yards down the road).  The turnout was low but the food was good.  One of the dishes was a Bangladeshi roast chicken dish that Mr Habib has taught to pupils at the nearby school.  A subtle lamb jalfrezi, a mild chicken dish and a vegetable curry were the other main courses.  Plenty of garlic was in evidence too - certainly next morning.

Fact 1:

Dhanmondi is a suburb of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.  This may give you a clue to the style of cooking. 

Fact 2:

Your webmaster ordered a chilli chicken masala on his first visit to Dhanmondi.  It was hot.  Think phal; we ordered a good mix of spicy and less formidable curries for our visit.

See the photos here - the tandoor in action!

We visited Dhanmondi, Whitehill, on Wednesday 21st February.  The meeting was postponed from the usual date because of the clash with Valentine's Day, but despite this disruption, we had a very good turnout.

As to the food, an eclectic choice of menu by the restaurant included King Prawns in their shells, Chicken Anarosh (served in a scooped-out pineapple), Lamb Achary - cooked with lime and herbs, and Murgh Massala - chicken cooked with spiced minced lamb, which Mr Habib told us was a traditional dish from Bangladesh.  We also had chef's special lamb chops, starters and side dishes.  Some members thought the lamb a little challenging, but generally a great evening was had by all.

See also Will's comments.

1 & 3 Petersfield Road, Whitehill, Bordon, Hants GU35 9AR

Outback (former Prince of Wales)

February 2007

01420 477666 or 01420 478388

e-mail comment from Dhanmondi:  it was great pleasure to serve the local curryclub members we was expecting more guest then we serve hope you enjoyed the food and hope to see you again soon, thanks from the manager Hamid