I have eaten so many bad Curries on Brick Lane that I'm always reluctant to eat there again!
As you walk past the many Restaurants, you are harassed by waiters acting like pimps, trying to get you to try their delicacies!
After about 5 mins of this, we were pursuaded by the Indian version of Hale and Pace to eat at the Masala. This was mainly because of the free beer they had on offer! I recall that the service charge made up for the so called free drinks!!!
Once seated, you can enjoy the Cheese Cake style menu with far too much choice for them to be all good...
Starters:
The Yes man waiter brings some very average Papadums and Bhajis...
Mains:
I was really surprised here as both the dishes were good. Tender and good flavors.
Chile Chicken and Lamb Bhuna both winners.
The Verdict:
Good for Brick Lane.
The Eterna hand dryer was decent as were the after death mints!
Likely to dine here:
President 'tricky dicky' Nixon
Directions:
Massala 88 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL
Nearest Tube /Overground: Aldgate East/ Shoreditch High Street
