Memsahib's Lounge

Wow. At first I panicked. Decided last minute we wanted an Indian. Never been to Cheltenham before so used trusted Google. This was in the area we wished and had good reviews. Didn't look at menu and looked forward to our tikka masala or korma or Rogan josh. Not in this place. I thought I had made a major boo boo when I looked at the menu. Not what I expected. The place itself has an old British colonial feel. Dark and well decorated. Maybe a little too dark as we struggled to read the font on the menus without a little help from out phones. A very nice setting. Staff were so helpful, polite and welcoming. We were presented with some little nibbles and a drink as part of the experience. Very nice. We then looked at menu and had that Kevin Bridges moment....where's all the yella stuff. We panicked...this was either gonna be a nightmare or best meal ever. Luckily it was the latter. What a place. The staff were ever so helpful translating the menu style and recommending what to have. We went for the sharing platers rather than set menu. We had several small dishes brought out at different times to share. Wow, wow, wow. The food was amazing. Different to any Indian food I have experienced but wow. We had a selection of mains and sides but every single mouthful was mouthwatering. So flavourful and well presented. I must say it's probs one of the best meals I've ever had. Not a place you would go if you just wanted your British Indian takeaway style but if you want something different with more flavours in an amazing setting then try this place out. Would highly recommend.