Keema Mattar Keema Mattar

Spiced ground meat cooked with green peas, aromatic herbs, and spices.

The Ruby Braintree

The Ruby Braintree

United Kingdom, Braintree

Meat • Asian • Vegan • Chicken


"I’ve been using this place off and on for a while but my issue previously is that it is inconsistent almost like they have a good chef and they’ve asked some random dude if he fancies a go at cooking on other occasions. Previously I...had chicken that had the texture of wood, it’s was so strange and inedible I googled it and surprisingly it is actually called wood chicken and it can happen to some chicken however they also said it’s easy to detect when cutting the chicken into chunks so I assume to save money they just took the chance on me and took my £38. After this I ordered and it was a decent meal so I ordered again and this time it was a Sunday so they used a generic, tasteless, been reheated again and again sauce and it was not fresh. I took a break and ordered again and it was ok again and then the next time which was last night sums this place up perfectly. I paid £38 again, never asked for the wood chicken refund cuz I was so disgusted I just wanted to forget, this time the chicken tikka jalfrezi I ordered didn’t even fill half the container and it was luminous red!! Unfortunately like a fool I trusted this place would not try and choke me more than once. I had one mouthful of chicken and it was so hot and overwhelmingly disgusting I couldn’t eat it and and I’d tipped over everything! I called the restaurant and the second guy who came to the phone wasn’t keen on replacing the same night as we do live a fair distance from them so he said he would replace just that dish next time we order. I put the phone down and emailed asking for a full refund or a full replacement meal and they simply ignored me sooooooo, my advice is to use Raj Garden in Notley they have been consistent and always use fresh ingredients and cover the exactly the same area as The Ruby with the difference being they wouldn’t ever serve you chicken in purely chilli powder and then refuse to refund you in full. Making me have to go back there after taking my money and nearly choking me to death is pretty low! Plz avoid this place and use Raj Garden."

Pushkar

Pushkar

245 Broad Street, Birmingham, B12HQ, B1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Indian • Seafood • Cocktail • Delivery Services


"Birmingham is one of the two capitals of Indian food in England (the other one being Bradford). It is home to Balti dishes, and Balti houses abound all over the city. With so many great-tasting and reasonably-priced Indian food options around, it is quite impressive that a higher end, pricier Indian restaurant like Pushkar has established a loyal clientele. Pushkar sets itself apart from other Indian restaurants in the area due to its upscale setting, the high quality of its food ingredients, and especially its creative dessert offerings. My first dining experience at Pushkar was purely by chance. I was staying near Brindley Place, and happened to be walking past the restaurant, when I decided to stop and check out the menu. The duck masala sounded interesting, so I decided to try it, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. The thick tomato-based curry had a fantastic flavor profile that consisted of garlic, ginger, black pepper and red chilies. It paired well with basmati rice and a side of raita. Since my first visit, I have dined at Pushkar a few more times, and have always enjoyed everything I have tried. The murgh korma stands out as a rich, creamy, nutty curry dish that is perfect for you if you are in the mood for something less spicy. The innovative desserts at Pushkar are a major draw for me. The gajar ka halwa tart with pistachio ice cream is my personal favorite. The garam masala brulee sounded interesting, but didn't taste too different from regular crème brulee; the garam masala in it was really only a hint of cinnamon. It still was pretty tasty. The chocomosa is a filo samosa filled with chocolate and roast almonds, and is served with a scoop of cappuccino ice cream. Why had nobody else ever thought of creating a chocolate samosa, and if they did, why had I never eaten one before? Friends, if you find yourselves in Brummy, you must treat yourselves to a meal at Pushkar. It is truly deserving of all of the awards that have been bestowed upon it, including the 2015 British Curry Award, the 2015 Best of Broad Street Award, and the 2015 English Curry Award."