Anoki Restaurant Derby

We came on recommendation from a work colleague. Celebrating their 20th birthday the menu was very paired down and it was 3 courses for £20. The restaurant is an old cinema with a curved ceiling, coving and beautiful lighting. I had the hot chili fish, which if it had been polite to do so, I would have licked the plate. Outstanding dish and I will go back for this dish alone. He had the vegetable plater containing pakora, bhaji, grilled spiced veg and the wonderful earthy paneer. For mains we shared a lamb desi and chicken makhani. Served with rice and naan. Time for my happy dance because they did me a gluten free naan. Although the chicken was decent, spiced well and good thick sauce it paled into insignicance against the deep savouriness of the lamb. Enough heat to make your nose run but not so much you were ordering a gallon of milk. Utterly devine, when we go back I won't be sharing. On top of the 3 courses we were given a sorbet to cleanse our palate and desert of gulab Jasmin with ice cream. What a treat! The staff are fabulous, friendly and rightly proud of food done well. It is rare you mention gluten free and every staff member is aware. Neither of us could manage any more and it was a shame some went to waste. If you visit take my recommendation of the hot chili fish or paneer, you won't be disappointed. 💖

I can't ever fault Anoki and would happily recommend to anyone. I visited recently with someone who is gluten free and they made a gluten free naan for them which was really appreciated. The staff are all really friendly and attentive.