I spent my last weekend in Southampton where I went to the brilliant Kuti's . The chain boasts Indian, Bangladeshi and Thai restaurants and the one I went to was the Brasserie on Oxford Street, Southampton. The staff are very kind and very happy to help with every request; they are unfailingly polite and really take care of you. My only criticism was that when I was quite full and I needed a bit of a break before carrying on with the remainder of my meal, two staff came over separately to ask me if I'd finished. It was quite annoying and made me think that they were too eager to get us out of there.
However, onto the food. I was with my parents and between us we had the following.
- Batak (Duck) Tikka
- Chapa Kebab
- Tandoori Lamb Chops
Good-sized portions but the spices were way too hot for a tikka and a chapa kebab. My mouth was on fire and I had to ask for a glass of milk to make it cool down. Even my dad - he of the iron stomach - admitted it was very hot.
- Chicken Tikka Makhani (Butter)
- Rogan Josht
- Lamb Madras
- Pilau rice
- Mushroom pilau rice
- Boiled rice
- Bombay Aloo (spicy potatoes)
- Brinjal Bhaji (aubergine)
- Garlic Nan
This was all so lovely that I didn't want to give up, even when my stomach was fit to burst. The spices were mixed to create a subtle flavour which wasn't overpowering and was complimented by everything we ate. My butter chicken had a brilliant little after-kick which made it even nicer. The nan was unburned, something you'd take for granted but some restaurants don't seem to care. The aubergine dish was amazing and I'd recommend having it if you find it on a restaurant menu!
The price was great, the ambience was lovely and the main courses were sublime. Definitely head down there if you're in Southampton.
Vitals
Kuti's Brasserie
39 Oxford Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3DP
Tel: 023 8022 1585
Website: http://www.kutis.co.uk/
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