Eating out four nights in a row makes Becky a fat pie

I was a bit of a fatty last week and ate out three nights in a row and had a takeaway on the fourth! Ooops. On the Tuesday after the Jubilee celebrations at the palace Tom and I met my friends, Daisy and Matt. Brandishing our Taste card, which offers discounts at restaurants for an annual membership, we went to a small place called Spicy World in 1, Gillingham Street, London.

Spicy World

This is a brilliant little place but don’t expect any airs and graces. The kitchen is practically sat on the tables and chairs, which have fetching maroon tablecloths.  Think white tiled walls and not much room between tables.

The toilet was downstairs, which again was an interesting experience. I felt like I was abroad.

But the food was amazing! I had lamb murgh masala, with rice, naan, dall and seasonal vegetables. It was really yummy and tasty curry. And we only paid a tenner each. Good value! Also had a free half a pint of lager too.

The following night I went to a place in Cadmore End. It is called The Tree and although it was a bit of a drive from High Wycombe it was definitely worth the effort.

King prawns

It has a mixed menu of Indian, Thai and European dishes, which I think it is a great idea for a group of friends. You are literally spoilt for choice. 

For starters I had Gûng Ngaa Tôt Pàt which is king prawns coated with sesame seeds and Thai herbs served with a chilli dip (£6.45). All delicious! Tom Galafi Seekh Kebab with cheese and spices, which is glazed in a tandoori oven (£6.45).

Lamb curry

For the main course I tried the Anglo Indian Railway Lamb Curry slow, which is cooked diced lamb with coconut and baby new potatoes served with onion pulao rice and a poppodum (£14.95). The curry had plenty of meat, which was juicy and tender, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. 

Tom had halibut, which is served with a crab cake and a basil oil balsamic reduction.

For pudding I had the Orange and Ginger Baked Cheesecake with Berry Compote. It was a huge portion and I could not quite finish it but it was creamy and tangy.

Cheesecake

Tom had vanilla crème brulee, which came out with a flaming top.

The next day I went to Ask in High Wycombe with Lucy. For starters I had the special ASPARAGI CON PROSCIUTTO, (£5.35) which is fresh asparagus spears wrapped in smoked prosciutto, baked and topped with toasted Italian breadcrumbs, grated Grana Padano cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It was ok but I wouldn’t recommend it. It was a bit tasteless.

Then I had RISOTTO CON POLLO E FUNGHI (£11.65), tender chicken breast slices and sautéed mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce, which was really good. It was very creamy and tasty.

Then on the Friday I had wait for it..........chicken and mushroom pie and chips! It tipped me over the edge and healthy eating commenced!