We had takeaway and driver got lostFood was OK nothing specialCould do with more chickenOnion bhaji was very smallNot sure it's worth the money
Robin Hume
We had a lovely evening. Our food was delicious and the service excellent.
Carl Mumford
They have stopped the BOB so you can tell this used to be a big feature of the restaurant, due to less people in it. Food was lovely however and would recommend visiting. Pricing was fair as well.
James S
We visited on a Saturday night, called ahead to book a table for 5.When we arrived there was only a table for 4 and the staff were very unorganised. I asked if I should just pull up another chair and the staff nodded. I sat propped on the end of a 4 seater table with my knees knocking against a friend's.The decor was nice, but didn't look well kept. There were stains on the tablecloth and we noticed an old food stain on one wall.If we'd had another option to eat with short notice on a Saturday night we'd have left then. But with little options we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt.There was a table of 12-15 that was just finishing up.We ordered our meals after a long wait and after another long wait (for poppadoms) the poppadoms came out. In this whole time they'd still not cleared down the large groups table.The server put down two plates for the poppadoms (for 5 people), then left. When we asked for more plates, he seemed a bit flustered and came back with an extra plate (looked like the one they'd serve the bill on). Then after going back to the kitchen a few times, they went to the large table, picked up a plate that didn't look like it had been used, turned it over and shook it. Then proceeded to place it on our table...Shortly after, the server returned to the large table, picked up a single naan bread (that didn't look like it had been eaten) and returned it to the kitchen. It was very pretty suspicious and not part of the clearing down of the table (that didn't happen for a while still). I even commented to a friend "Good job no-one has ordered a Peshawari naan".At this point we discussed leaving and getting a takeaway, they brought out our food. They had also finally cleared the large table down and offered us a new table due to me being in the isle.The food was ok, maybe a little cold.They clearly knew they'd provided a poor service as they did not add service to the bill (I checked as I'd have asked for it to be removed).Finally as we walked out one of the servers said "Thank you for putting up with us guys".I am not sure if this place has recently changed hands as our experience seems to go completely against the other 100 reviews here, but honestly it was carnage. Poor service, average food and a lot of waiting. I will certainly not be visiting again.
jeffery l
Went 15th December with a group of 14 for xmas celebration. Bookedin for 8.30pm didnt get any food til 10.30pm. We rx the most appaulling service and then luke warm food in spit and spats , that was of poor quality and little difference in each dish. When most had finished what we did get ( as we were all hungry by then) the rice then turned up at end of meal. Dont go there on a busy night or woth a big group.
CHRISTINE WILSON
Celebrated special birthday with friends. Took our own alcohol, which is still acceptable despite now having a bar. Food was very good and reasonable. Staff very friendly. Decor has been updated. Definitely recommend it!!
John Soper
Now renamed as the Bengal spice, good food at a reasonable price.
Barry Delight
They take so long you don't even feel hungry by the time the food turns up
Jon Shepherd
Food quality was nice, price was expensive compared to other local Indian restaurants. Service was extremely slow even though there were only 5 other people in the restaurant. Absolutely no atmosphere whatsoever. Would not recommend and will not go back.
George CURTIS
Lovely food. Got delivery but didn't get 10% discount on my £40+ order as advertised on the website
Passing through the town I stopped off here on a Saturday evening. I can confidently say the place has everything I'd want for a satisfying dinner. Friendly, happy employees, tasty vegetarian dish with fresh herbs, just the right amount of cooking oil (many Indian restaurants struggle with this). The decor is clean and bright and the prices are competitive. My only suggestion would be more green vegetables in the dhansak instead of so much potato and onions.I'd come back again if in the area.
Q3237GMandyw
Impromptu visit and this will now be my go-to Indian in Rayleigh. Service impeccable food delicious price on par with others. Really nicely presented and delicious.
Danny Green
Very polite staff. Food nice big portions definitely be coming back for more and very reasonable prices also
Reviewertravels
What a great place ! Lovely staff , really tasty food , great price and bring your own drinks - a really great find and totally recommend
We had takeaway and driver got lostFood was OK nothing specialCould do with more chickenOnion bhaji was very smallNot sure it's worth the money
We had a lovely evening. Our food was delicious and the service excellent.
They have stopped the BOB so you can tell this used to be a big feature of the restaurant, due to less people in it. Food was lovely however and would recommend visiting. Pricing was fair as well.
We visited on a Saturday night, called ahead to book a table for 5.When we arrived there was only a table for 4 and the staff were very unorganised. I asked if I should just pull up another chair and the staff nodded. I sat propped on the end of a 4 seater table with my knees knocking against a friend's.The decor was nice, but didn't look well kept. There were stains on the tablecloth and we noticed an old food stain on one wall.If we'd had another option to eat with short notice on a Saturday night we'd have left then. But with little options we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt.There was a table of 12-15 that was just finishing up.We ordered our meals after a long wait and after another long wait (for poppadoms) the poppadoms came out. In this whole time they'd still not cleared down the large groups table.The server put down two plates for the poppadoms (for 5 people), then left. When we asked for more plates, he seemed a bit flustered and came back with an extra plate (looked like the one they'd serve the bill on). Then after going back to the kitchen a few times, they went to the large table, picked up a plate that didn't look like it had been used, turned it over and shook it. Then proceeded to place it on our table...Shortly after, the server returned to the large table, picked up a single naan bread (that didn't look like it had been eaten) and returned it to the kitchen. It was very pretty suspicious and not part of the clearing down of the table (that didn't happen for a while still). I even commented to a friend "Good job no-one has ordered a Peshawari naan".At this point we discussed leaving and getting a takeaway, they brought out our food. They had also finally cleared the large table down and offered us a new table due to me being in the isle.The food was ok, maybe a little cold.They clearly knew they'd provided a poor service as they did not add service to the bill (I checked as I'd have asked for it to be removed).Finally as we walked out one of the servers said "Thank you for putting up with us guys".I am not sure if this place has recently changed hands as our experience seems to go completely against the other 100 reviews here, but honestly it was carnage. Poor service, average food and a lot of waiting. I will certainly not be visiting again.
Went 15th December with a group of 14 for xmas celebration. Bookedin for 8.30pm didnt get any food til 10.30pm. We rx the most appaulling service and then luke warm food in spit and spats , that was of poor quality and little difference in each dish. When most had finished what we did get ( as we were all hungry by then) the rice then turned up at end of meal. Dont go there on a busy night or woth a big group.
Celebrated special birthday with friends. Took our own alcohol, which is still acceptable despite now having a bar. Food was very good and reasonable. Staff very friendly. Decor has been updated. Definitely recommend it!!
Now renamed as the Bengal spice, good food at a reasonable price.
They take so long you don't even feel hungry by the time the food turns up
Food quality was nice, price was expensive compared to other local Indian restaurants. Service was extremely slow even though there were only 5 other people in the restaurant. Absolutely no atmosphere whatsoever. Would not recommend and will not go back.
Lovely food. Got delivery but didn't get 10% discount on my £40+ order as advertised on the website
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice meal. No frills, well priced. Polite staff.
Passing through the town I stopped off here on a Saturday evening. I can confidently say the place has everything I'd want for a satisfying dinner. Friendly, happy employees, tasty vegetarian dish with fresh herbs, just the right amount of cooking oil (many Indian restaurants struggle with this). The decor is clean and bright and the prices are competitive. My only suggestion would be more green vegetables in the dhansak instead of so much potato and onions.I'd come back again if in the area.
Impromptu visit and this will now be my go-to Indian in Rayleigh. Service impeccable food delicious price on par with others. Really nicely presented and delicious.
Very polite staff. Food nice big portions definitely be coming back for more and very reasonable prices also
What a great place ! Lovely staff , really tasty food , great price and bring your own drinks - a really great find and totally recommend