Gate Of India

Authentic Indian cuisine found in the heart of Chester. Tiny yet comfortable atmosphere for a great crafted Indian curry and I like particularly their Tandoori Chicken over the hotpot, the spices and tenderness of the grilled Chicken are just perfectly prepared. Rice and nans are charged extra. Recommended.

I was on my way back to the station from a Saturday afternoon in Chester city centre, and five minutes from the station I passed by this unassuming doorway to Gate of India. It was late afternoon and I was feeling somewhat peckish and took a look at the menu in the window. The vindaloo was labelled hot, together with a note to say for only seasoned diners who enjoy their hot food. This is in contrast to so many places where vindaloo has been toned down to not cause pain. They also had an option beyond vindaloo, labelled Ceylon, and a designation of extremely hot. I decided to pop in for dinner. The place is decked out in traditional decor, with some very practical red disposable top table cloths - I always hate dropping curry on a nice clean table cloth. I had a couple of poppadoms and vegetable samosas for starters. For the main, I was expecting fire, so decided on just the vindaloo. Lamb of course, with Bombay potato, a plain naan, and the fire extinguisher cucumber raita. The heat did not disappoint. I got that just dipping the pieces of naan into the gravy. I shall be back for the Ceylon soon (with lots of raita). Service was attentive and kept the drinks and food rolling over nicely. Diners around me were eating a variety of dishes and they all looked good. You will have a good meal here, trust me.