When you think about some of the best Indian restaurants in the county, Riwaz in Old Town Beaconsfield frequently gets mentioned.
The Aylesbury End-based venue is one of four establishments owned by Michelin Star chef Atul Kochhar in Buckinghamshire, and one of nine the Indian cook has in England.
As it stands, it currently has an average score of 4.2/5 from 202 Google Reviews, with many leaving positive testimonies about their experiences.
This caught our eye, so we decided to try them out.
Upon entering, we were greeted by several members of staff who showed us to our seats and after exchanging pleasantries, my guest and I were recommended to try out their seven-course taster menu.
A relatively new feature which changes every few months, the list consisted of the following:
- Traditional Indian Street snacks
- Tanga prawns (Tempura coasted crispy prawn with sweet chilli sauce)
- Achari Salmon (Scottish salmon with mango pickle marinade)
- *Chicken Tikka Pie (Homemade pie stuffed with chicken tikka served with berry chutney)
- Nihari Gosht (Romney Marsh lamb shop, roast potatoes and nihari sauce)
- Lobster Moilee (Clay oven-cooked lobster tail with malai curry and mustard potato)
- Chocolate Moose
- Ras malai
A seven-course meal is something that I personally had never experienced before, and priced at £69 per person, I was curious to know whether or not the price would justify the quantity of food provided.
I can certainly say that my guest and I were full when we left.
One of the standout dishes we had was the homemade chicken tikka pie.
After noticing this on a separate menu, we asked our waiter if it was possible to swap out the initial Duo of Chicken Tikka (Punjabi chicken tikka and malai chicken tikka, onion salad and mint chutney), for the pie, and it was a decision that paid off.
The puff pastry was incredibly crumbly yet soft, whilst the contents of the pie were hot and spicy.
It was also split in two which made it easier to eat.
A perfect blend of an Indian twist on an English favourite.
This is one we highly recommend you should try out.
Another dish that hit the spot was the prawns.
Each one was marinated in a thin layer of chilli sauce that was sprinkled with thinly cut vegetables – both complimented each other.
The mains (lobster and lamb) were also very good.
I opted to have the lobster as I don’t recall ever trying it, and I can certainly say it will be something I would happily have again.
The thick and creamy mustard sauce, mixed with the potato, added a collage of flavours to the lobster which was cooked to perfection.
The lamb was so sublime.
It was so soft, tender and not chewy in the slightest.
Overall, it was a brilliant experience.
Sometimes, Michelin Star chefs receive criticism for their high prices and little food, with many arguing whether or not that can be justified.
But with a seven-course meal, which includes mains such as lamb and lobster, customers are paying roughly £9.80 for each dish.
Riwaz is certainly one to try out if you haven’t already.
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