Jon Boyle reviews the award-winning Indian restaurant’s £19.95 festive banquet.

Christmas time, Indian food and wine! That’s my festive motto after trying Maaya Indian Kitchen and Bar’s new Christmas party menu.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the usual three-course banquet at Maaya, which has just been named the Best Indian Restaurant in the South East at the prestigious English Curry Awards 2018.

So imagine my excitement when I heard that owner Mo Abdul and his award-winning team had launched a festive variation for just £19.95 per person.

I took along a friend and we enjoyed the appetiser of Poppadoms and Chutneys before moving on to the mouthwatering starter of Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Lamb Sheekh Kebab, Sprouts & Onion Pakora and Vegetable Samosa.

It was like Christmas had come early when the main course arrived – with incredibly tender Chicken Bhuna, Butter Chicken, Laal Maas, Aloo Jeera, Punjabi Chole, Pilau Rice and Garlic & Coriander Naan.

We then enjoyed a succulent cheesecake for dessert to wrap up a fabulous festive feast.

Maaya is based at 2 Rillaton Walk, The Hub, CMK, MK9 2FZ.

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