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Montaz

Suffolk, Newmarket - Indian - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

There’s deep affection locally for this family-run restaurant, and hearty applause for its 'delicate, precise and creative aporoach' to pan-Indian cuisine. Such adulation isn't really surprising. By all means choose a classic jalfrezi, dhansak or korma, but the elegantly presented riches of Montaz are best displayed elsewhere on a contemporary menu that changes with the seasons. Calamari and samphire pakora, tangled, deep-fried and moreish, comes with a brightening lemongrass mayo, and there are satisfying layers of texture and sweet-sharp flavours in aloo tikki chaat – a classic potato-based snack with yoghurt, pomegranate and sev. Regional home-style dishes are cooked low and slow – try Bangladeshi goat and potato curry, or a Kolkatan dish of tender lamb and butternut squash. Monkfish is a standout main, grilled to perfection in the tandoor, and served with a brass pot of south Indian Nilgiri sauce that’s fragrantly delicious with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, c...

There’s deep affection locally for this family-run restaurant, and hearty applause for its 'delicate, precise and creative aporoach' to pan-Indian cuisine. Such adulation isn't really surprising. By all means choose a classic jalfrezi, dhansak or korma, but the elegantly presented riches of Montaz are best displayed elsewhere on a contemporary menu that changes with the seasons. Calamari and samphire pakora, tangled, deep-fried and moreish, comes with a brightening lemongrass mayo, and there are satisfying layers of texture and sweet-sharp flavours in aloo tikki chaat – a classic potato-based snack with yoghurt, pomegranate and sev. Regional home-style dishes are cooked low and slow – try Bangladeshi goat and potato curry, or a Kolkatan dish of tender lamb and butternut squash. Monkfish is a standout main, grilled to perfection in the tandoor, and served with a brass pot of south Indian Nilgiri sauce that’s fragrantly delicious with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and mint. To drink? A gentle Chenin Blanc from the Sula Vineyards in Nashik, Maharashtra is a fine match, though it has to be said a cold Cobra beer hits the spot too.

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VENUE DETAILS

30 Old Station Road
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8DNGB

01638 665888

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Deposit required

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