A relaxing, comfortable atmosphere scores highly in my list of requirements from a restaurant, and it is in this area that the Merrow Dynasty is most successful. The Dynasty looks nothing from the outside, just the usual Indian, in a parade of shops opposite the Horse and Groom pub. But those who used to visit the hardware shop that used to occupy the premises will know that once you get inside, it opens up into quite a large area behind the façade, and the current proprietor has converted it into a very comfortable, spacious and nicely appointed restaurant. The décor is mainly pale green ...
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