A mate wanted to go out with us for a cheap and cheerful meal on a Friday night. Nothing special, and rather than go back to the Shapla in Barnet, I thought we would try something new, based on reviews from TripAdvisor. There is no web site, but several reviews on local eating sites. The New Curry Centre, despite its somewhat banal name, ticks the boxes, and most of the reviews are better than ok, and it seems to have a fan club.
It is located down a main road off the Great North Road near the Barnet Odeon. In the evening, it is possible to park near, but the Fire Station opposite means that some of the road must be kept clear. There is a somewhat intriguing takeaway menu claiming that the place is top rated by Barnet Council, but from the graphics I think this is the food hygiene rather than the culinary opinions of the council. There is no apparent regional specialisation and the place is a jack of all trades with a comprehensive menu.
The interior is unremarkable, and while some of commented that the seating is uncomfortable, I cannot say we had any problems.
For starter I had the Shamee Kebab which is the flat fried version of the sheek kebab.
Whilst it might have a slightly uninspiring appearance, it was hot at an 8.7 on the CHOF scale and very tasty. Substantial portion.
For main I had the tandoori mixed grill
This was also fresh and hot, and entirely competent. The food was good but probably the best that can be said is that it is competent local curry at a fair price. One of us was underwhelmed by the cooking and indicated that he would not be making this the curry house of choice, but I found absolutely no fault, but on the other hand there was nothing special. Service was competent and the bill was very fair. A meal for two including beer would probably come to about £35 or less depending on how much you splashed out. They charged for poppadoms, and half the price of the Bayleaf.
I would go back there again, but more for a routine meal than a treat.
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