Balti Express

A few doors down from my new flat, this takeaway has to be the (second) best in town, second only to its wee brother Mumbai Express, which was conveniently a few doors down from my old place in Canning Street.
When my boyfriend and I ventured inside for the first time and ordered our usuals (green thai curry, chicken vindaloo and sag chana), we realised the menu is uncannignly similar to that of our old friend, Mumbai Express. The man behind the counter eased my confusion and told us it’s the same business.
The food is brilliant, full of flavour and not just doused in spices and grease like some curry house. Most dishes come with rice and yoghurt dip, and a 10% discount on pick-​ups keeps us coming back for more.
The Chef’s Specials are well worth a look in, and if you’re not up for the whole shebang you can dip into the appetisers to mix and match.

Balti Express is the closest curry house to my home, therefore lucky me. I eventually gave in and visited ‘Balti’ after my house had been flyered about 4000 times, I am glad I did visit though.
I ordered a chicken passanda, peshwari naan and bombay aloo, all of which were everything I was looking for. One thing I like about Balti is that they will alter dishes by request where possible.
Price wise, Balti Express is par for the course, with main meals starting at around about £6, going up to £8/​9 for the delightfully tasting chef’s specials.

Rightfully regarded as one of the best Indian takeaways in Brighton, Balti Express offers authentic Indian Cuisine of great flavour, and at a reasonable price. The service is fast and professional, and the food is exceptionally tasty. The range of dishes is very large, as is the case with most Indian takeaways in the area, and I particularly recommend items advertised as part of this store’s ‘Chef Selection’, such as the Chef’s Special Curry, or the Al Mashki.