Vijaya Krishna (Tooting)

• Louise 'Penguin' Hitchen had the pleasure of joining the 'Brothers in Naans' (despite a number of let downs we are humble and forgiving chaps
• Vijaya Krishna is situated East of Tooting Broadway tube
• This issue was not helped by the fact that there was about as much atmosphere as in the exosphere
• It is pleasant enough for a date (if you were maverick enough to suggest a curry based date) or quiet affair
• Curry louts would be best advised to go elsewhere
• Especially as this is not a BYOB venue
• The lime pickle was particularly good
• The menu described them as potato croquettes spiced with fresh ginger
• Both of which were a delight and really overshadowed the Bondas themselves
• Chilli a welcome addition to the table as the extra was gratefully mopped up with paratha
• The Coconut Rice was garnished with poppy seeds that added a crispy touch and the Vegetable Biryani
• The difference between the Garlic and Green Chilli varieties was at first difficult to find
• The Sweet Coconut Paratha was a step in the right direction
• Overall the sides and starters were arguably reflective of the whole experience not a lot to complain about
• The word special was slightly overused (and thus rendered slightly meaningless)
• The chilli had a mild kick and the sauce was delicately creamy probably the pick of the three
• The Malabar and Calicut were less distinctive
• The Malabar was creamier and quite masala like whereas the Calicut had a drier quality with crunchy green peppers and a spicy finish
• The curries were amply portioned and fairly rich in flavour
• (putting our bodies on the line so you don't have to) that there were some repercussions the next day that left us feeling a little empty (Louise made no comment
• Arguably this was a result of a lot of green chilli
• It's often said that children are best seen and not heard
• With the slightly higher price reflecting the fact that this isn't a BYOB venue (and arguably to cover the electricity bill when the air conditioning units are kicked into gear)
• A good time was had by all and
• With Louise summarising 'This has been the best night/curry of my life'
• The experience was a little non descript
• The calicut chicken and the cochin prawn curry are simply superb
• The delivery is a little slow
• Sadiq Khan as best curry in Tooting for the annual Tiffin Cup
• Vijaya Krishna is not in the heart of the curry corridor
• As we take our seats the overriding impression is this is a proper restaurant
• Prawn Puuri and thank the Lord we can re open the Bible with a portion of Bhajis
• We partner up with some parathas and a pilau rice
• The Chicken Tikka is charred and has a deep Tikka orange spice which is juicy and tender
• Mild but incredibly moorish and the Butter Chicken is rich and creamy
• 51.50 minus the tip which was added automatically so an upper end £
• 17.17/CURRYBONDer but with beers included the value was good
• Blinding Bhaji's delicious curry and Cobras on offer there are zero complaints
• Duly reward Vijaya Krishna with the highest score to date

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