http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19428 The service, food, decor and ambiance are all top notch. Go, you will not be disappointed, but book or you will not get in on many nights.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19428 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19150
Shamsul and Saleha Krori first opened the doors to the The Curry Corner in 1977. From that date to the present they continue to personally cook everything on the menu. They only use best quality ingredients, (local as much as possible). Locally Sam is often called the Master of Spices - he crushes, grinds and blends his own spice.

The excellence of the restaurant is epitomised by its high quality food but certainly does not end there. To celebrate their 30th anniversary Shamsul and Saleha completely refurbished the restaurant. The new interior is fitting of Maharajas; palatial antique carvings, ruby silk walls and vintave sari bolsters have been used to create the most luxurious and realxing restaurant imaginable. The restaurant was designed by daughter Monrusha because she wanted to make the space a "Krori" family space in line with everything else, this from someone who is extremely busy in her career as a lawyer is indicative of the hands-on approach and pride the family take in running their restuarant.

Son Joshua is in charge of front of house, and he is nothing short of attentive and charming. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, it is one that anyone who appreciates excellent food, service and ambience should try. My personal favourites from the menu include 16 spice masala, sweet Gloucestershire honey chicken, Goan tiger prawn and coconut curry with courgette flower. And do try any of the naan bread on offer and range of homemade fresh cream kulfis because it is all deliciously divine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19150 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18964 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18964 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18882 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18882 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18147
The decor is gorgeous - contemporary, stylish and light with mirrored and iridescent mosaic. Free wi-fi is available and you can just pop in for a coffee or chai and read the newspapers. The desserts are pretty good too. You can also eat and drink al fresco. This is the only decent Indian restaurant in Catford and surrounding areas. Absolutely worth a visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18147 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18074 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18074 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18034 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17877 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17877 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17868
Also fab is the Patrani Sea Bass which is steamed with coconut, sesame, coriander and mint and enveloped in banana leaf. The lunch menu is very tasty with a choice of nine dishes all very reasonably priced. Finish it off with a fruit sorbet which is divine! I love it so much here I actually ate both my lunch and dinner there last week!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17868 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17813 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17813 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17543 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17543 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17486 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17486 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16810 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16810 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537