Chabo

At Chabo, you can choose a single curry or combine different flavours on one plate. The menu includes servings with 2 or 3 varieties; the 3-variety plate combines lemon and salmon, vegetable and nut, and butter chicken. Choose the 3-variety serving to compare them all, or opt for a single curry or a combination of two when those curries are available. One diner who tried 3 varieties described the lemon and salmon as tangy, the butter chicken as sweet, and the vegetable and nut curry as distinctly savoury with the flavour of vegetables. The menu notes that cashew nuts bring richness, while milk adds depth to the vegetable and nut curry. Another diner, comparing the lemon and salmon with the butter chicken on a separate visit, found the latter milder and creamier, while the lemon's acidity was not too strong; the two also worked well mixed together. Rather than a contest in heat, this is a plate to enjoy by exploring the different flavours of each curry and its ingredients.

There is more to look forward to after the curry. The sweet potato pudding has been praised for its richness and dense, characteristically starchy texture, making it a tempting dessert to follow a meal. Some diners also visit for the seasonal sweets. One person who tried the peach Eton mess enjoyed arranging their own way through the peach, vanilla ice cream, meringue and cream in a wide, shallow dish. They also noted that the juicy peach, cream and tangy sauce kept the sweetness in balance—a different way to eat dessert from a parfait. Seasonal cakes and scones are available too, and some visitors say they enjoy a different cake on each visit. If there is a particular cake or other item you are keen to try, visitors have mentioned reserving or booking ahead.

For a lighter meal, there are mixed, BLT and fluffy omelette sandwiches, as well as thick-cut toast. The range has the easy flexibility of a café: choose curry for a more substantial meal, or toast or a sandwich for a lighter bite or tea break. Drinks include coffee and café au lait, alongside a broad selection of teas such as Assam, Ceylon, Earl Grey, Uva and Darjeeling. The single-origin coffee is served hot only; described as a medium-roast Tanzanian coffee with citrusy acidity and body, it makes an appealing choice after curry or with cake.