“Strong fish and seafood offering”
Simply Indian, a new 60 cover restaurant, is to open on the site of
the former Wadhurst Grill on the East Sussex town’s high street on
Tuesday 18th September.
The menu will feature traditional curry house favourites, but will
also have a strong fish and seafood offering. Starters include
‘Simply Chula Salmon’, ‘Kaffna’ – mussels cooked in a Bengali-style
medium sauce and ‘Simply Squid Salad’ (each £6.95). Signature dishes
include, ‘Bengali Mustard Fish’ – skinless fangash fillet cooked with
mustard, cumin and fennel seeds (£12.95) and Steamed Sea Bass
garnished with mild to medium herbs and spices (£17.95)
Simply Indian, is the latest venture of successful restaurateurs Jamal
Rahman and Kowsar Ali, who also own Indian restaurants in Bournemouth
(Westbourne Tandoori), Reading (Bengal Beef) and West Drayton (Golden
Curry), but were drawn to the area because of its affluent population
and scenic countryside.
“We decided to open a restaurant here after visiting friends in the
area and felt immediately at home surrounded by the rolling fields and
ancient woodland,” explained Jamal, adding, “It’s clear from the
fantastic range of quality restaurants and quality local produce,
residents appreciate good food.”
With a philosophy that can be summed up on three words, “Style,
passion and service”, co owner Kowsar describes their business model,
“We’re not claiming to offer fusion cuisine or food from the sub
continent with a trendy contemporary twist. Curry is the nation’s
favourite – why change it? Our aim is a simple one – hence then name,
Simply Indian – and that’s to offer people’s favourite dishes, using
top chefs and the best quality ingredients, sourced locally wherever
possible.
Ali and Rahman, who hope to spark an upturn in the use of fish and
seafood in the British curry scene, are mystified why Indian
restaurants with largely Bengali heritage which owes much to its
coastal location, ignores fruits of the sea.
Open 7 days a week: 12.30 –2.30 and 5.30 – 11.00
Take away menu available.
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