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Montaz

Suffolk, Newmarket - Indian - Restaurant - ££

Creative pan-Indian cuisine that's a cut above the local norm

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

Consistency is the watchword at this ‘beautiful’ family-run Indian restaurant, and there’s hearty applause for its delicate, precise and creative approach to pan-Indian cuisine. 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. As an opener, you might find samosas filled with slow-cooked diced lamb’s liver and potato or a clever chaat involving crispy Jerusalem artichoke, sweet mint chutney and pomegranate. Regional home-style dishes are cooked low and slow – try the beef Chettinad with grated coconut and Kashmiri chilli marinade or tandoori grilled duck fired with green chilli and achari bhuna sauce. Also check out the Montaz signature dishes – perhaps 12-hour slow-cooked ox cheek with aloo bhurta, wilted spinach and tomato kachumbar or nalli ghost (lamb shank with an onion sauce perfumed with rose petals). To d...

Consistency is the watchword at this ‘beautiful’ family-run Indian restaurant, and there’s hearty applause for its delicate, precise and creative approach to pan-Indian cuisine. 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.

As an opener, you might find samosas filled with slow-cooked diced lamb’s liver and potato or a clever chaat involving crispy Jerusalem artichoke, sweet mint chutney and pomegranate. Regional home-style dishes are cooked low and slow – try the beef Chettinad with grated coconut and Kashmiri chilli marinade or tandoori grilled duck fired with green chilli and achari bhuna sauce. Also check out the Montaz signature dishes – perhaps 12-hour slow-cooked ox cheek with aloo bhurta, wilted spinach and tomato kachumbar or nalli ghost (lamb shank with an onion sauce perfumed with rose petals).

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. Readers appreciate the restaurant’s lovely vibe and superb service, adding that everyone who dines here is ‘sure to have a full stomach and a smile on their face’.

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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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