Sat on Westminster House in the Hampshire town of Basingstoke, within the Festival Place Shopping Centre and just a stone’s throw away from the scenic War Memorial Park, Spicy Tadka is a stylish little eatery that provides all that walk through the door with an array of tantalising Indian flavours.
Now accepting the Gourmet Society card, members who call in advance are able to partake in all that the a la carte menu has to offer at a fantastic price, giving them the perfect excuse to indulge in more than one course, and to give their extensive drinks list a little more thought.
Beginning with one of the scrumptious starters, where the usual favourites of the onion bhaji, samosa and pakora sit alongside such delights as the peri peri wings, the crispy fried potato chips and the battered Amritsari fish, diners can consider their palate sufficiently prepared for any of the mouth-watering plates to come.
Next up, the main course options leave very little to be desired, with the likes of the korma, madras and jalfrezi serving to satisfy the traditional curry lover, while there is also a wealth of choice in the Spicy Tadka specials the promise to entice those looking for something a little different. Particularly enticing examples of such can be seen in the lamb chettinadu, which is flavoured with coconut, curry leaves and black pepper, the king prawn achari, infused with a mixture of special spices and aromatic herbs, and the Indian cheese infused Paneer bhurji.
Catering to carnivorous and herbivorous guests equally, customers of all tastes, appetites and budgets are offered a warm welcome at Spicy Tadka.