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The Original Third Eye

The Original Third Eye

661 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M206RA, M20 6RA, United Kingdom

Asian • Indian • Nepalese • Vegetarian


"A recent discovery for me is this beautiful Indian restaurant, which I rank up there with the best in Manchester, situated in the heart of Didsbury Village. Curries are without doubt my favourite food, so I've had a good few and since working for Yelp I have set myself the task of really locating the finest curry houses in Manchester. The Original Third Eye fully deserves to enter in at the top, alongside my other favourites, Punjab in Rusholme, Moon in Withington, and The Original Lal Qila on Deansgate. See my list for the run down. The name Original Third Eye comes from one of the finest restaurants in Kathmandu, though it is also a reference to the concept of the all Seeing Eye, a central emblem of Buddhist thought that is depicted on many temples and shrines throughout Nepal. The restaurant itself is large, and spacious, with authentic decoration and a smart, but still nicely informal, table arrangement. The food is literally unbelievable. Needless to say they sell all the usual traditional curry dishes, including an extensive fish list, but the main specialties are something new and unusual, a curry with a little something extra, taking it to that next level of joy and producing happiness and glee in their very consumption. The kidney kebab starter for example, combines classic kebab spices with beautiful marinated lamb kidney. Also beautiful is the Third Eye Tangri, which mixes chicken with minced lamb and nuts, a surprising and beautiful combination. In terms of mains, go directly to either the seafood menu or the Third Eye Specials section, on which everything is gorgeous. The piece de resistance, is the Murghi Masala, a whole chicken marinated in wonderful spices. This dish is so precisely crafted, that you in fact need to give 24 hours notice, and at least two people need to share it. I think that epitomizes this restaurant's absolute class. So I end on that note."

Tajmahal Indian Tandoori

Tajmahal Indian Tandoori

8 Norfolk Place London, W2 1QL, United Kingdom

Beer • Indian • Coffee • Pakistani


"Before I start, you need to know I have never given such a bad review I am a very reasonable and accurate reviewer. But you should never visit this one. My friend and I called in to this unpreposessing restauarant round the back of Paddington. We just wanted a quick meal and it was the closest on Open Table it was 11pm on a Friday night. We were the only people in there. It was very basic no carpet, crappy chairs, tiny. We ordered tap water and a beer. He brought bottled water, and just poured it I assumed it was one of those places where they serve tap water in their own bottles, so said nothing. He kept pushing the more expensive lines and I fell for it without thinking so, we asked for a chicken curry and a lamb one. He suggested duck, without me realising how much more it was. He also suggested a couple of samosas whilst they were cooking the main meal so we agreed. To be fair, the food was OK, nothing special, but the bill was nearly £50. The water and beer alone were £10. I paid on a card and the machine asked me how much I wanted to tip. I tried to continue, but the system wouldn't let me. I asked him and he added one penny as a tip which is in itself outrageous. I didn't complain at the time although it was clear from my approach to the tip what I thought! because my friend hates me getting into arguments on the spot, and I didn't want to offend her. I am sure I am not the only person who has this experience with friends. I asked for a bill so I could see the breakdown and all I got was the total on a strip of paper.There are plenty of better places to eat near here and I'm really disappointed that Open Table continue to do business with this devious crowd. They should be removed."