Was great when it first opened, but declined after key staff left the business and went to a newly opened place in Eastleigh. Only ate there twice after staff left and it was ok, but food served with too much oil and much blander than before. Previously, food was consistently tasty and fresh tasting; none of that non-descript curry sludge so often served up.
Rajdho
Rating des Ortes: 2 Coventry, United Kingdom
(Delivery) Considering the high rating on Tripadvisor and the reviews of the place we were ready to give Kali Mirchi a go. After quotes of «Best Indian» and«So much flavour» being thrown around, we were anticipating a much needed curry. After placing the order and being told it would be 40 minutes, we waited an hour before we called to be told it had just left and would be with us any minute. It came to £19.20 so I gave the driver £20 and was told he had no change! Biting my lip to the sofa we dug in to our starters. The Onion Bhajis were more gram flour than onion and for such a cheap dish to make was surprising. I could taste the old oil which isn’t always a bad thing if it wasn’t for there being too much flour to soak it up. Oily onion bhajis seen to, mains were a go. I love my naan bread and wasn’t all that impressed with the one I had infront of me, the bright red keema filling had all dropped to one side and it was very thin. The pilau rice was nice though, I think they had added a touch of saffron. The Chicken Tikka Masala was average at best and tasted alot like cheese. Not how I would expect, it was also luke warm but did have good chunks of chicken. The lamb jalfrezi was overly spiced and had more than enough green chillies but abit too much oil. Unfortunalty we didnt feel Kali Mirchi had lived up to its reputation and I am a firm believer that food should be a similar standard when delivered, if this is the standard in restaurant then I would be very disappointed to have made the journey. Summary — Nothing special, average experience for a takeaway, good portions of meat, but bad balance of spice and flavour. Check your change and order well in advance!
Cabbag
Rating des Ortes: 5 Southampton, United Kingdom
I’ve been to Kali Mirchi three times now to eat in and had my first takeaway experience tonight. Each time, the food has been excellent, and very good value for the price. The menu is also really interesting and has a lot of dishes not be found on the average UK Indian Restaurant menu. The staff are also really friendly. Great stuff, highly recommended.
Sundaz
Rating des Ortes: 5 Southampton, United Kingdom
Excellent, wholesome and interesting food, as well as the Indian«standards» if you like. Polite and helpful staff and a pleasant ambience. Everything is well-presented and clean. Not cheap, but certainly good value. I would say that it is the best restaurant in Shirley, of any style.
Ballis
Rating des Ortes: 5 Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Just eaten here for the first time(working in Southampton/Shirley temporarily). Fantastic food — plus we had a «curry virgin» with us and he loved it too. Highly recommended — and I know good curries when I find them 10⁄10 and a gold star…