A real treat awaits you at Qavali in Brindleyplace.
Qavali is different, it’s unique in the city (well actually the whole country), being the only Indo-Persian restaurant offering an authentic journey into the perfectly blended tastes of Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey and thus presenting a glimpse into true Sufi culture.
From the moment you enter the deep green, sumptuously furnished restaurant, you just know something special is about to happen.
We were lucky enough to visit for an Afternoon Tea experience, and quite the experience it was.
Our party of five was warmly greeted at the door and shown to our table – a spacious booth with two of the party being seated on opulent, uber-cushioned chairs. The restaurant exudes calmness and tranquillity and, as if by magic, our waiter, Shubham, appeared from nowhere to give us the menu and offer us a glass of champagne.
The Afternoon Tea menu is amazing – and what’s great is you only need to make one choice, your sandwich option! Choose chicken tikka with roasted red peppers or paneer tikka with sundried tomatoes. Then just sit back and watch the magic unfold…
As we sat chatting and enjoying the wonderful surroundings, what can only be described as a true thing of beauty, a three-tiered cake stand was delivered to each of us – YES one each! A flurry of photography was followed by cries of ‘where do I begin?!’
The dainty sandwiches were decorated with tiny, edible flowers and accompanied by a selection of savoury canapes and sweet treats such as a persian chocolate brownie and colourful macarons. A further entire layer of the exquisite, China cake stand was dedicated to the traditional scone with clotted cream and jam.
As well as our champagne, we enjoyed a great selection of teas including Qavali’s Signature House Blend, Heart of Persian Teapot, and coffees, all of which were offered with endless refills.
It was truly a fantastic experience and one we’re all keen to enjoy again. Perfect for any occasion from birthdays, graduations, girlie catch-ups or simply as a treat. Just a few words of warning – go hungry and be prepared to skip dinner!
You can download the Afternoon Tea menus here.
For more information, visit qavali.com
