Visit & Vibes

Finally back at Swadish! It’s been a while, and today’s visit was to celebrate my friend birthday.

I was really looking forward to a good wee catch-up, and I couldn’t wait to taste the food again, it’s always amazing!

Décor	★★★★★
Noise Level	★★★★★
Restaurant Temperature	★★★★★
Table Dressing	★★★★★
Restaurant Cleanliness	★★★★★
Background Music Level	★★★★★

The Food

CRISPY KEKDA £15.00
Soft-shell crab, pepper, garlic, pickled papaya, samphire, tomato coconut chutney

Yip I know I ordered this last visit, but it had been a while and its my favourite as it stands head and shoulders above the rest: the Crispy Kekda. It’s the undisputed favourite and an absolute standout starter.

The star of the plate is the soft-shell crab, fried to a golden, shatteringly crisp perfection while retaining sweet, tender seafood richness inside. It’s boldly seasoned with a punchy kick of cracked black pepper and garlic that coats every bite making it mega tasty.

What elevates the dish from great to extraordinary, though, is the brilliant play on textures and accompanying flavours, the yellow pickled papaya and delicate fronds of samphire cut straight through the rich fried coating, delivering a snappy, refreshing acidity and a touch of aromatic fennel.

If you only order one starter here, make it this one its nearly impossible to beat.

Dish Flavour	★★★★★
Appearance	★★★★★
Serving Size	★★★★★
Aroma	★★★★★
Value for Money	★★★★★
MY RATING:	★★★★★

DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN £18
Smoked chicken thigh, tomato, fenugreek, garam masala, butter

While it’s easy to write off butter chicken as a predictable standard, the Delhi Butter Chicken here effortlessly reminds you why it’s a timeless classic. Moving into the main courses, this dish delivers pure, comfort with a refined twist.

The base uses tender chicken thigh rather than breast, ensuring the meat stays incredibly juicy, and infused with a distinct wood-smoke aroma. It swims in a rich gravy that strikes a perfect balance of flavour.

Served piping hot in a rustic fluted bowl, the dish visualizes everything you want in comforting Indian dining, glowing warm tones, and a fantastic aroma. It takes a familiar favourite and executes it with absolute perfection, making it an essential order for anyone seeking rich, comforting flavour profiles.

Dish Flavour	★★★★★
Appearance	★★★★★
Serving Size	★★★★★
Aroma	★★★★★
Value for Money	★★★★★
MY RATING:	★★★★★

Final Thoughts…

Overall, tonight’s dinner and birthday celebration were fantastic! Everyone loved the food, had a great time, and left happy with full stomachs.

I even got to have a wee catch-up with my friend Ajay. If you haven’t tried this place yet, you’re missing out!!

Service / Staff	★★★★★
Ambience	★★★★★
Time between Courses	★★★★★
Halal Friendly	YES
Overall Value for Money	★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING	★★★★★

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