November 2007 - Sherpa Kitchen, High Street, Esher

(01372 470777)

This time we had starters rather than desserts

Starters: Tekero Squid (tempura); a salmon dish whose name we can't remember; Duyalu (a potato cake with lentils)

Main: Gawlar Chicken; Pork Masu; Mayalu Lamb; with rice, plain naan and Gulyo Roti (like a Peshwari naan)

Drinks: House red; Singha beer

Cost: £60.00, inc service

The squid was well-cooked and tasty, the salmon delicate and fresh, with the potato cakes being earthy and satisfying. Subtle but deep flavouring.

Similarly, the main courses were well-balanced with a delicious depth of flavour. Although we chose dishes in the 'one chilli' range, Lyn and Chris in particular still found the heat more than enough.

The Gulyo Roti and naan were very good versions of their kind.

Altogether, a delicious meal in charming surroundings, somewhat reminiscent of a long house with oriental touches liek Buddha heads.

Our rating: FOUR STARS - good value for money