Yelp Belfast’s event at SAFA Indian Restaurant, Belfast

I was invited to an “Around the world in 8 weeks” event by Yelp Belfast which was taking place in Safa Indian restaurant, Belfast.  Each week, Yelp Belfast has been rewarding its most regular users with fayre from around the world sampled in a variety of restaurants.  It was my extreme good luck that  led me to being invited to try out my favourite food type, Indian.

I had never been to Safa before so was delighted to try it out.  I have heard only good things about it.  The restaurant is situated in Bank Square, in the heart of the city centre and above Kelly’s Cellars which I hadn’t been to for years.  The owner, Ali, couldn’t have been more welcoming as was Stevie from Yelp Belfast who talked us through proceedings including Yelping like mad throughout the evening to both promote the restaurant and be in with a chance of winning prizes (yes I won one, much to the envy of fellow blogger, Ben from Belfast Newbie).

As it was a special event, we were served with poppadoms and dips at each table followed by a buffet meal of Chicken Kahari, rice and vegetable pakora.  The pictures don’t do it justice as it really was delicious.  Because of that, Ali kindly gave me a picture of what it looks like when served normally  to share with you.

If you haven’t signed up to Yelp, you really should.  It’s an excellent review site with honest and helpful comments from users.  Best of all, they reward their users with great nights out like this one.  I am a newly converted Yelp user and will definitely be back to visit Ali and his staff at Safa to get the full experience.  I will share all the details with you when I do!