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Chap 4’s pick this month and how jolly well excited was he by this i.e “this has got 1st place written all over it” blah blah blah, however we indulged his nonsense and off we trotted to the BOMBAY MANSION of Windlesham….

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Situated along the A30 it only opened for business on the 25th October and if memory serves used to be a Chinese restaurant for many years…   I must admit I do love a new gaff so my expectations were high.

Parking’s nice and straightforward with room at the front, sides and back, with enticing curb appeal and even a red carpet thrown in to welcome hungry punters inside.

Chap 5 also made his first appearance of 2018 and it was great to have him riding with us again the old duffer.

A sincere and cheery greeting on entry, and we were offered a choice of tables adorned with classy looking cutlery and napkins in the well laid out and spacious restaurant.

Swift service and drinks ordered – no draught lager which is always a shame, however a decent selection of bottled beers which eased the blow.

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As we were boasting a full selection of Chaps for a change we ordered 3 x starters to share and our normal doms, but this is where some were not best pleased  as they were attempting “something new” and wheeled out some small Disco crisp types instead of the normal big flappy ones, so no one got to smash the buggers up which upset said chosen smasher of the month J

I actually quite liked them but was definitely in the minority and spent the next few minutes averting a mini dom riot…

Moving on swiftly our mains arrived in good time and …mmmmmmmmmm luffly luffly mains!!

Wow these were 1st class!

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All received with their own ornate steel serving stand with a clever little burner inside these were excellent – I got involved with a Dhansak, Chap 2 a Madras and Chap 5 a Jalfrezi.  Cant’ remember what the others had but everyone was equally as ecstatic as we were.

Really, top marks to the Chef as these delivered on everything and not masses of it too which can be off putting. 

FYI they add a 12.5% service onto your bill, however this was removed without quibble on polite request.

We passed on our thanks to our hosts as we left, and left a bunch of very happy Chaps.

Marking afterwards and it was nice to award some 10’s at last, as these have been sadly lacking over the last few months amongst a whole bunch of average.

Keep up the good work Bombay Mansion as early signs are good for you and I’d definitely recommend.