The Rose of India: A Warm Welcome, But Room for Improvement

As a newcomer to the storied Milton Keynes Curry Club, the Rose of India was often described as the club’s “spiritual home.” With such high expectations, I eagerly anticipated my visit. While the warm hospitality was undeniable, the culinary experience fell short of the legendary status it had been ascribed.

From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted with genuine warmth and attentive service. The staff’s familiarity with the Curry Club’s members was evident, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel valued. The restaurant’s long-standing relationship with the club has clearly fostered a loyal customer base, and the staff’s dedication to maintaining this connection is commendable.

The menu offers a diverse range of Indian dishes, catering to various tastes. However, while the food was certainly enjoyable, the dishes were well-prepared and presented, they did not leave a lasting impression.

In conclusion, the Rose of India excels in providing a warm and welcoming ambiance, making it an ideal place to gather with friends and family. While the service is exemplary, the food, though tasty, was not exceptional. For those seeking a memorable culinary experience, other establishments may offer a better experience.

Lionel

Also, check out the scores and the common curry.

Common Curry – Moved up into the mid price range.
Certificate –  No certificate awarded.
Web site – https://www.roseofindia-bletchley.co.uk/

Positive	Negative
Table all ready for us and staff welcoming. Very friendly and accommodating	Prawn Puree, prawns overcooked and sauce bland
Popadoms good, dips good, along with some special varieties to try	Rashmi Kebab, off menu order, ok but not that special or fresh
Korai Kebab starter, very tasty	Lamb Balti Methi madras, very red, big portion, not very tasty
King Prawn Puree, tasty, lovely light puree. Bit light on the filling	Lamb Methi madras, sauce was good but lamb a bit bland, lacked something
Chom Chom, tasty and surprising flavours	Garlic chicken, poor, some chicken pieces were tough. Not a curry
Chicken Pakoras, nice but a bit bland without the addition of the dips from the pops	Saag Cheese Garlic Naan, probably too rich and overloaded
Duck Makanwala, unusual offering, nice and creamy	Restrooms clean but a bit dated
Karahi Kebab Khyberi, good, very plentiful, as were most mains
Chicken Methi, tasty with a good flavour
Great Aloo Peas and Saag Aloo. Excellent Onion Bhajee
All rice types were good. Naans were good, keema a bit bland though
Hot plates with candles, old school but still nice