Islanders looking to swap turkey and all the trimmings for something a little different this Christmas will have another option this year, with Ryde Tandoori opening its doors on Christmas Day for a special 6-course meal.
The long-established Union Street restaurant will welcome diners on 25th December, giving families and friends the chance to enjoy an Indian meal without the cooking – or the mountain of washing-up that traditionally follows Christmas dinner.
There will be 2 sittings on the day, with tables available at 12:00 and again at 17:00.
The Christmas Day menu is priced at £34.95 per person and offers plenty of choice rather than a fixed selection of dishes.
Diners will begin with poppadoms and a pickle tray before choosing a starter from mixed kebab, meat or vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, chicken tikka, seekh kebab or paneer pakora.
For the main course, customers can choose a dish from Ryde Tandoori’s standard menu, with the exception of king prawns, alongside a side dish of their choice.
The meal also includes a choice of rice or naan bread before finishing with either coffee or vanilla ice cream.
It is an alternative Christmas dinner that should appeal to those who simply fancy doing things differently this year – whether that means replacing the traditional roast altogether or just enjoying the rare opportunity to sit back while somebody else takes care of Christmas Day lunch.
Ryde Tandoori has been serving customers in the town for generations, having first been established by the Ali family in 1962. The family later moved the business to its present Union Street home, with third-generation family member Shimon now at the helm.
With Christmas Day opening far from the norm for many restaurants, spaces for each of the 2 sittings are limited and advance booking is essential.
Those who would rather enjoy their curry at home have not been forgotten either, as a takeaway service will also be available on Christmas Day. This will be collection only.
Tables can be booked by calling Ryde Tandoori on 01983 563165.
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