Shunam Tandoori - Mid Sussex

I’ve always really enjoyed the Sunam and I’m happy to see that, after not coming for a little while, the food and service are still top notch and the prices are still so reasonable. When we arrived the waiters came to open the door for us, sat us down and were incredibly attentive to us the whole evening. The service, like the decor, is decidedly old fashioned but certainly very appreciated. We ordered a couple of large Cobra’s while we perused the menu and then ordered a couple of curries and some sides, which arrived quite quickly. The vegetable dopiaza and garlic naan were lovely. The vegetables tasted fresh and the sauce was irresistible, while the naan was crispy and fluffy. The sides were great too: the sag paneer was creamy and had that cheese pull, the mushroom bhaji was perfectly spiced and fragrant and the onion bhajis were out of this world- they packed more flavour than any I’ve had elsewhere. Considering the size of the meal we shared along with the beer I was surprised when we only ended up spending £20 each, maybe I’m just too used to London prices.

Have used this place for years.... never had a bad experience ...take away or in restaurant, always been very good. Recommended

I ordered a chicken Madras which was extremely bland with a watery sauce. This restaurant lacks consistency and is by far the worst curry I have ever had. They have lost a loyal customer.

I sadly found out today of the passing of the owner of Sunam Restaurant in Hassocks. He was a good man with a big heart, well traveled and knowledgeable. One would have thought the village would have put a picture of him up and some flowers for his loyal service to the locals for many years, the guy hardly had a day off. All the very best my dear friend! May your next life be an auspicious one. Bhavatu Sabba mangalam....(I highly recommend the Channa Masala and Veggie Nann Russ Cosmic Curry Eater :

Very good Jalfrezi Chana masala Usual high standards Partner had delicious Chic Tik Balti, Keymer Nan Need to book peak times