Shop 8, Malvern Village
259-269 Unley Rd
Malvern SA 5061
Phone: (08) 8373 5055
6 Nights 5.00pm till late (closed Mondays)
http://www.chefsoftandoori.com.au/

This place is opposite the first venue we reviewed (Tandoori Oven) and judging by the name, I was expecting a similar result. According to their website they have "created a traditional Indian menu for Adelaide which transcends the boundaries of any one region in India". On the other hand, their website also features a flashing "Special Offer!" animated GIF... I hope their food is better than their site!

Our final score: 7.134/10

Upon arriving, we realised that there was a heavy shortage of carparks, even on the side streets, must be popular! When we got the the door, it seemed to just be a small bathroom sized reception area, crammed with about 20 people either waiting for a table or picking up takeaway, so not the best welcome I've experienced. I really like Korma, because by nature it isn't too hot but it is spicier than butter chicken. Today's serving was a decent size, and slightly cheaper as well. We were considering a banquet but it was better value to get single serves and we also got more variety. The korma was great, nice and creamy, whilst still spicy and meat was very tender for a beef dish. Most of us left very satisfied. Small issue: they were going to charge us $7.90 for the chilis for roulette, but made it half price... still expensive!

Service: 7.8/10 -Good of the head waitress to check up on Brad's curry, haha.
Quality: 8.2/10 -A great tasting curry, tender meat, overall enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 7.6/10 -Nice setting except for the reception area, mood lighting too.
Value: 7.9/10 -About $27.00 with Golden Ale, rice and cheese Naan, cheaper than banquet!
Final Score: 7.875/10

Hotness Rating:

Chow

Nice warm cosy atmosphere around this place, and by that I mean its a tight fit, never the less we all fit in and out of the place without exchanging too many girl germs. I did my usual butter chicken which was fairly spicy for a butter chicken, the meat itself was freshly cooked tandoori chicken, you could still taste the charcoal and spices used.

Service: 6.0/10 -We had to call for service, quick once meals ordered.
Quality: 8.0/10 -Tasty chicken, sauce was probably a touch on the sweet side.
Atmosphere: 7.5/10 -Efficient use of space.
Value: 8.5/10 -less than $20 for a full meal.
Final Score: 7.5/10

Hotness Rating:

Nathan

Doused in a Princess Jasmine dress our waitress arrived to take our order and my heart at the same time. I must have looked like Abu when he first stole that golden lamp.Then I selected my tradition: Beef Vindaloo, extra hot.
'Super Extra Hot!' chimed the rest of the table. 'So hot it kills him!' She hesitated, was I serious? I didn't smile, just held her eye. 'Yes, as hot as you can please.' I said. She took my order, as she walked away with a flick of her neck her whipping hair said 'Crazy White Boy' but her swaying hips added 'Do this and you will impress me' and they winked, if hips could wink.
I compared to Scott's vindaloo, which had not been prepared as hot as mine. It was decidedly milder. Midway through the meal the temptress arrived again, to enquire about the meal. 'It's good!' I said, mouth full of roti and beef. 'Not too hot for you?' she laughed? 'No actually, it's quite... mild' I smiled. She did not smile back. Instead I received the full brunt of her glare as she turned and strode haughtily afar. she didn't make eye contact with me for the rest of the night.

Service: 5.0/10 -Great for half the night...
Quality: 7.6/10 -Despite the lack of heat the taste was still great.
Atmosphere: 6.0/10 -Good, but needed more magic carpets and parrots .
Value: 5.5/10 -Well priced main meals but expensive for everything else .
Final Score: 6.025/10

Hotness Rating:

Brad

Scott and Lara came for the first time, and weren't looking forwards to the chili roulette, but everyone who comes has to play! Josh was up for a fiver winning streak, but alas his number wasn't called. Good run of four in a row though, I bore the grunt of two chilis and Lara had one, and they were pretty hot this week too! Brad and Nathan havent been struck yet...

Josh's Roulette Hits: 3 singles 1 double
Chow's Roulette Hits: 1 single 1 double
Gus' Roulette Hits: 1 double
Dan's Roulette Hits: 1 double
Lara's Roulette Hits: 1 single

Lara really doesn't like photos taken of her.

I shouldn't have chewed, I'll remember that next time!