Zam Zam Indian

Interesting, ghee is a key ingredient in authentic Indian cooking, so some degree of greasiness is ninevitable.

Having squared the block from the Vicar Lane Travelodge, looking for an Indian carry out, it was with some trepidation that I entered Zam Zam's. Why 'trepidation'? Because the building frontage of 2 rooms (one kitchen/take-away counter, the other a functional, soul-less but clean dining area - a bit like a works canteen) is not all attractive.

Nevertheless, the price was right and my appetite, ravenous. A chat with the 'chef' led me to order a chicken madras + 3 chapatis. Whilst watching him prepare the meal I decided to eat-in.

Up came a plate FULL of seriously good food - subtly flavoured, visually appealing, and smelling divine - and an un-asked for jug of water. I've lived and travelled in the Far East and on the Indian sub-continent and the food here compared very well with the street food I'd eaten abroad.

The quality of the food more than compensated for the austere, but clean (I noted Zam Zam's displayed a four star food hygiene rating from the City Council) dining surrounds And, at £5.50, outstanding value. I even went back to the order counter to leave a tip - and me a Yorkshireman!!

Next time I'm in Leeds I'll definitely be heading back here.

Thanks, Guys.