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This
gem off the beaten track won't break the bank.
Restaurant
recessionistas rejoice - newly opened Indian hotspot Zeen provides a
stylish environment in which to enjoy Indian cuisine with a modern
twist, or to simply pop in for a classy - and very reasonably priced
- cocktail.
Located on edgy
Drummond St, known for its authentic Indian restaurants, Zeen puts a
spin on the classics as well as serving up some great new recipes to
suit Londoner's sophisticated cosmopolitan palates.
By evening,
popular dishes such as Korma, Roganjosh and Biryani, and more unusual
dishes such as Soft Shell Crabs, Tandoori Pomfret and Squid, are
served individually instead of in the middle of the table, meaning
the experience is kept simple and uncluttered. Many traditional meals
have been given a makeover and a popular new favourite is the Zeen
Platter - a take on the traditional Thali - consisting of tasters of
the best dishes on the menu.
Zeen is the
creation of Zeenat Harnal, daughter of Sir Gulam Noon, the Indian
entrepreneur famous for bringing Indian cuisine to British
supermarkets and she had a specific vision for delivering a fresh
approach to Indian cuisine.
"In this
restaurant space I have developed a modern Indian dining experience
that suits the penny-savvy. The area around Drummond Street is
frequented by a wide range of people, so I wanted Zeen to cater for
all tastes and budgets. We pride ourselves on the quality of our
food, the environment our guests enjoy, and the service that
complements them both."
The real surprise
at Zeen is the prices. The special lunch buffet is a steal at
£6.75 for all you can eat. There is also an Oriental buffet
lunch offered twice a week. In the evening, three courses with sides
from the a la carte menu will only set you back between £15 and
£20 and if you get there before February 20, 2009 you'll also
benefit from an extra 15% discount.
Zeen also caters
for those who just want a drink which is hard to find in this neck of
the woods. There is a full bar where visitors can treat themselves to
a selection of wines, champagne and cocktails. Wine can be bought for
under £10 with many cocktails sliding in under £4.
Zeen
is located at 130 Drummond Street, NW1 2PA and bookings can be made
by calling 020 7387 0606
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