I don’t like to admit this as my mate dines out on it (excuse the pun) too much, but this curry house is great. It’s a bit weird that it a pub in one end and a curry house in the other….. but the food is mega and the service is spot on.
Fiona Willett
Table booked for 6pm (total mahem) when we arrived told to go to bar 20 minutes later table ready right at the door where many people queuing for take aways (not a very nice experience) poppadoms arrived. 1hr 20mins later main meal all rushed as people waiting for tables commenting on how busy it was. Not a very nice experience had to leave literally could not deal with this to enjoy a desert and coffee.
Suchona
We were travelling for a family wedding and staying at a Travelodge nearby. We saw that they were still open by the time we reached Dunmow, so we stopped in to order some food. Considering it was nearly closing time, we were able to order takeaway. We sat down whilst we waited for our food to be ready. All the staff members were really lovely, they all came to say hello, seeing as they are our Bengali brothers/uncles.As they got our order packed, they even gave us complimentary poppadoms, sauces, mushroom rice, dhal, and 2 cans of coke. Much more than what we originally ordered, and they also added a 15% discount. We were blown away by their generosity.We loved all the food items we ordered, especially the duck biryani and king prawn starter. We really enjoyed our meal.We'll never forget the love and hospitality we received that night. If we're ever near Dunmow, we'll definitely visit again.
Dan Wells
I live in Hong Kong and we have ridiculously good Indian restaurants so maybe that’s affected this review, but the samosa was probably the most disappointing I’ve had, and the madras, which should be spicy obviously, was more akin to an Italian tomato sauce. Zero spice. Just felt like I was eating a fusion British italian / Indian.The mango chutney was also not up to par, nor the pilau rice which was extremely standard.Came here because of the reviews, but forgot the Brits don’t like flavour…
Wesley
Both times I've been here I've had to wait for my pre booked table. First time was 30 minutes and 2nd time was only 5 minutes. Still strange since we booked in advance both times. Otherwise great the food has been tasty both times.
Sam A
Located near stanstead Airport on the way to Braintree. I went there for the first time ,and expecting a pub with pub food, but i was very surprised to find that it was an indian restaurant inside a pub. I ordered lunh from an extensive menue, and when it arrived i found the food very fresh, and of a very high quality. The staff were polite, and friendly. I will certainly go there again.
Sue Haylock
The service was poor, the staff quite rude and the food not as good as we had been expecting
Tim Oakley
One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to.
Dan Metcalf
Overall great, but in recent months, the chicken in dishes has become awful. Chewy and horrible.
Susan Wickes
Our favourite Indian restaurant. We always visit when we're in the local area.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dishes made to order to suit personal preference.Kid-friendliness: Absolutely brilliant with children. Very family orientated.Parking: Limited parking available but plenty of safe street parking opposite the restaurant.
Wonderful food at a relatively inexpensive price we took a family of six to Jalsa just a few days ago and it only costs us about 130 inclucing 2 bottles of wine. The waiters are friendly and the service is pretty nice served up in a really old English-Style, thatched-roofed restaurant. It's really quite a good bargain for an Indian-style restaurant.Kid-friendliness: There is always kourma, but you can ask for grilled chicken or a host of other things
Peter Challis
Love this place fantastic food and fabulous atmosphere ?
david bradford
We love this place, the food is excellent
Eddie Rogers
Had a lovely meal at Jalsa Ghar in Great Dunmow. It was very busy when we arrived and had to wait at the bar before being seated. The chicken shashlik was very nice. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant has won many awards over the years. Booking is recommended. They have a car park but you may not get a space during busy periods. Expect to pay £15-£20 per head for food.
Art D
First visit here and I was impressed. The service was good and everything ordered tasted very good indeed.Parking: Car park was almost empty at lunchtime.
I don’t like to admit this as my mate dines out on it (excuse the pun) too much, but this curry house is great. It’s a bit weird that it a pub in one end and a curry house in the other….. but the food is mega and the service is spot on.
Table booked for 6pm (total mahem) when we arrived told to go to bar 20 minutes later table ready right at the door where many people queuing for take aways (not a very nice experience) poppadoms arrived. 1hr 20mins later main meal all rushed as people waiting for tables commenting on how busy it was. Not a very nice experience had to leave literally could not deal with this to enjoy a desert and coffee.
We were travelling for a family wedding and staying at a Travelodge nearby. We saw that they were still open by the time we reached Dunmow, so we stopped in to order some food. Considering it was nearly closing time, we were able to order takeaway. We sat down whilst we waited for our food to be ready. All the staff members were really lovely, they all came to say hello, seeing as they are our Bengali brothers/uncles.As they got our order packed, they even gave us complimentary poppadoms, sauces, mushroom rice, dhal, and 2 cans of coke. Much more than what we originally ordered, and they also added a 15% discount. We were blown away by their generosity.We loved all the food items we ordered, especially the duck biryani and king prawn starter. We really enjoyed our meal.We'll never forget the love and hospitality we received that night. If we're ever near Dunmow, we'll definitely visit again.
I live in Hong Kong and we have ridiculously good Indian restaurants so maybe that’s affected this review, but the samosa was probably the most disappointing I’ve had, and the madras, which should be spicy obviously, was more akin to an Italian tomato sauce. Zero spice. Just felt like I was eating a fusion British italian / Indian.The mango chutney was also not up to par, nor the pilau rice which was extremely standard.Came here because of the reviews, but forgot the Brits don’t like flavour…
Both times I've been here I've had to wait for my pre booked table. First time was 30 minutes and 2nd time was only 5 minutes. Still strange since we booked in advance both times. Otherwise great the food has been tasty both times.
Located near stanstead Airport on the way to Braintree. I went there for the first time ,and expecting a pub with pub food, but i was very surprised to find that it was an indian restaurant inside a pub. I ordered lunh from an extensive menue, and when it arrived i found the food very fresh, and of a very high quality. The staff were polite, and friendly. I will certainly go there again.
The service was poor, the staff quite rude and the food not as good as we had been expecting
One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to.
Overall great, but in recent months, the chicken in dishes has become awful. Chewy and horrible.
Our favourite Indian restaurant. We always visit when we're in the local area.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dishes made to order to suit personal preference.Kid-friendliness: Absolutely brilliant with children. Very family orientated.Parking: Limited parking available but plenty of safe street parking opposite the restaurant.
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful food at a relatively inexpensive price we took a family of six to Jalsa just a few days ago and it only costs us about 130 inclucing 2 bottles of wine. The waiters are friendly and the service is pretty nice served up in a really old English-Style, thatched-roofed restaurant. It's really quite a good bargain for an Indian-style restaurant.Kid-friendliness: There is always kourma, but you can ask for grilled chicken or a host of other things
Love this place fantastic food and fabulous atmosphere ?
We love this place, the food is excellent
Had a lovely meal at Jalsa Ghar in Great Dunmow. It was very busy when we arrived and had to wait at the bar before being seated. The chicken shashlik was very nice. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant has won many awards over the years. Booking is recommended. They have a car park but you may not get a space during busy periods. Expect to pay £15-£20 per head for food.
First visit here and I was impressed. The service was good and everything ordered tasted very good indeed.Parking: Car park was almost empty at lunchtime.