Eriki

Eriki is an upmarket Indian that certainly looks a treat. It’s smart & dignified, but doesn’t take itself too seriously. Fretwork chairs & flashes of lustrous pinks & oranges bring warmth & colour to the room. The menu is enticing, drawing inspiration from all over India: murgh makhan palak is a Delhi speciality of chicken simmered in a buttery tomato & spinach sauce; or there’s potato curry typical of Chennai, Punjabi-style aubergines with a sweet & sour punch, & lamb chops wrapped in Lucknow masala. The food is generally enjoyable, though we’ve encountered the odd disappointing dish: not ideal when you factor-in high prices (main courses around £12) & modest portions. Eriki’s service has also been criticised as ‘unprofessional’ & ‘slow’. We can only hope things pick up.