Khushi’s have been in Bank Street, Mid Calder, for years. The whitewashed restaurant does not look the most inviting from the street, and the green refuse bin was a tad off-putting near the front door.
However, many have said how good it is but, for one reason or another, I’ve not been before. My loss.
It is easy to find and parking for us was right outside the front door. Lucky I suppose as the village was alive on this Saturday night.
There is plenty of space in the surprisingly big restaurant, and the food is good.
The lighting could be improved and the service could do with sharpening. For example, we received our hot plates around five minutes before the food, but it did not detract from the fact that my South Indian lamb curry was one of the best I’ve tasted.
It was selected from a menu which has something to suit most tastes and it details with colour symbols food suitability for those with allergies.
The coconut milk, mustard seeds, spices and curry leaves dish contained a subtle taste of mustard and the flavours blended superbly.
Pam’s choice was a chicken tikka Jaipuri. The smooth taste and the subtle mix of spices made this a superb dish.
The garlic and coriander nan blended well as did the pilau rice which was cooked to perfection.
We did not know but this is a bring your own booze restaurant. I was driving to a soda and lime was fine, but other diners arrived with their carry out, some having purchased it from the mini-market next door.,
So, we’ll be back and you should try this restaurant. Prices are good and we both dined for less than £30. And, for convenience, they also have a takeaway and delivery service.
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