Lovely food. Rubbish service given it took 90 minutes to receive food. The attitude at paying the bill was unbelievable. The young guy behind the bar needs a few lessons in customer service!! Go elsewhere as there are other choices Indi18 for one.
RealCritic2014
What a shocking fall from grace. I have recently moved back to the area and Alishan was my go to Indian from age 18, I’m now 41. I decided to get a takeaway and my god, I now wish I hadn’t. Order kali mirch methiwala murgh - pure salt, no hint of fenugreek, just a horrible base curry sauce (totally inedible) Onion bhaji, completely soggy not a ball, just strips of batter which didn’t have the spice flavour I’m used to from other restaurants. (Inedible) Vegetable Dhansak - not sweetness or sour, again pure salt (not a hard dish to do well) Popadoms were acceptable as were the chutneys. Garlic naan was average. I like them to be a little crispy. This could be personal preference though. I called the Alishan to complain and was told I’d get a discount next time. No offer to refund any or at least part of the bill. This would have been appreciated. I won’t be returning again. I did ask if the chef had changed and was told no. I simply don’t believe this. I can cook better this and do. A very sad experience.
Stephen D
After going out for three curry’s in nine days, we left the best until last. Five of us were for my sons birthday, booking was easy over the phone, service was excellent, food was delicious. Already planning a return trip. Massive shame there were not more people in there, their food deserves a bigger audience.
Jem Ratip
This is my first review as i never do this but they Served 2 inedible dishes one came cold had to re order and still could not eat it.Had 2 bites of the main tastes disgusting(like vomit) if your thinking about eating here and like Asian quinine DONT
Daniel Goff
I have never left a review in my life but today I really have to .This curry last night was the worst curry I have had in my life .The chicken tikka coma had no taste just tasted of a burnt chicken .The rice was old .The onion bhaji came in a small cardboard box and wasn’t even in a ball it was like onion chips just loads or stripsAnd the worst thing it didn’t even taste nice .My wife had the rice with the beef and said it was just all fat and didn’t eat it .My daughter told me this is different dad I don’t like it .I have never been to this rest beforeThe cinnamon was too busy and I was hungry so I took a risk .Lesson in life don’t change your take away just wait a hour ?This review isn’t to make the place look bad this is just facts .I hope they take this in and turn it around .no wonder why when I went in it was empty on a Friday night makes sense now .And to top of all that it was more expensive then the cinnamon ?♂️What a joke .Hope the fox enjoyed it last night .Please make the change like Michael Jackson .Thanks
bobbC3359ES
I visited the restaurant with some friends and was initially concerned that the place was empty at 9pm on a Tuesday night. I needn’t have worried. It was lovely food, excellent service with the best keema naan I have ever tasted !!
Mark Payne
Great food and good service from staff lacks a bit of atmosphere, disappointed no desserts, the best way to finish off an Indian meal is with a mango kulfi, so marked down to 4 stars for no dessert.
Dave Griffiths
Quality curry house. Really good poppadoms. Curries were amazing.
Dave Griffiths (Griff)
Quality curry house. Really good poppadoms. Curries were amazing.
Rohana McGarry
Normally the food is great. But tonight no flavour just heat in the Dum Gost and vegetable samosa tasted like frozen veg in raw curry powder and under cooked pastry. So disappointed...
The best curry in Tonbridge, fantastic food, the service is amazing, all of the staff cannot do enough to ensure you have the best experience. Very accommodating with allergies.Vegetarian options: Tasty vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Julie Dunnett
Really disappointed,normally more than happy… Ordered Chicken Korma,naans and rice. Sooo salty,naans burnt. Just awful and double the price. Only one poppadom for the price,cheaper to go and get a ready made pack at your local One Stop (Other retailers available!)
Tom Gassler
Excellent service and food as always! Have never received any less than a great meal!
Robin Larkin
Used to be a reasonably good priced but really dear now. Won't rush back!!
mark abrahams
Lovely Indian restaurant nice friendly staff good quality food very nice meal
Lovely food. Rubbish service given it took 90 minutes to receive food. The attitude at paying the bill was unbelievable. The young guy behind the bar needs a few lessons in customer service!! Go elsewhere as there are other choices Indi18 for one.
What a shocking fall from grace. I have recently moved back to the area and Alishan was my go to Indian from age 18, I’m now 41. I decided to get a takeaway and my god, I now wish I hadn’t. Order kali mirch methiwala murgh - pure salt, no hint of fenugreek, just a horrible base curry sauce (totally inedible) Onion bhaji, completely soggy not a ball, just strips of batter which didn’t have the spice flavour I’m used to from other restaurants. (Inedible) Vegetable Dhansak - not sweetness or sour, again pure salt (not a hard dish to do well) Popadoms were acceptable as were the chutneys. Garlic naan was average. I like them to be a little crispy. This could be personal preference though. I called the Alishan to complain and was told I’d get a discount next time. No offer to refund any or at least part of the bill. This would have been appreciated. I won’t be returning again. I did ask if the chef had changed and was told no. I simply don’t believe this. I can cook better this and do. A very sad experience.
After going out for three curry’s in nine days, we left the best until last. Five of us were for my sons birthday, booking was easy over the phone, service was excellent, food was delicious. Already planning a return trip. Massive shame there were not more people in there, their food deserves a bigger audience.
This is my first review as i never do this but they Served 2 inedible dishes one came cold had to re order and still could not eat it.Had 2 bites of the main tastes disgusting(like vomit) if your thinking about eating here and like Asian quinine DONT
I have never left a review in my life but today I really have to .This curry last night was the worst curry I have had in my life .The chicken tikka coma had no taste just tasted of a burnt chicken .The rice was old .The onion bhaji came in a small cardboard box and wasn’t even in a ball it was like onion chips just loads or stripsAnd the worst thing it didn’t even taste nice .My wife had the rice with the beef and said it was just all fat and didn’t eat it .My daughter told me this is different dad I don’t like it .I have never been to this rest beforeThe cinnamon was too busy and I was hungry so I took a risk .Lesson in life don’t change your take away just wait a hour ?This review isn’t to make the place look bad this is just facts .I hope they take this in and turn it around .no wonder why when I went in it was empty on a Friday night makes sense now .And to top of all that it was more expensive then the cinnamon ?♂️What a joke .Hope the fox enjoyed it last night .Please make the change like Michael Jackson .Thanks
I visited the restaurant with some friends and was initially concerned that the place was empty at 9pm on a Tuesday night. I needn’t have worried. It was lovely food, excellent service with the best keema naan I have ever tasted !!
Great food and good service from staff lacks a bit of atmosphere, disappointed no desserts, the best way to finish off an Indian meal is with a mango kulfi, so marked down to 4 stars for no dessert.
Quality curry house. Really good poppadoms. Curries were amazing.
Quality curry house. Really good poppadoms. Curries were amazing.
Normally the food is great. But tonight no flavour just heat in the Dum Gost and vegetable samosa tasted like frozen veg in raw curry powder and under cooked pastry. So disappointed...
Restaurantji Recommends
The best curry in Tonbridge, fantastic food, the service is amazing, all of the staff cannot do enough to ensure you have the best experience. Very accommodating with allergies.Vegetarian options: Tasty vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Really disappointed,normally more than happy… Ordered Chicken Korma,naans and rice. Sooo salty,naans burnt. Just awful and double the price. Only one poppadom for the price,cheaper to go and get a ready made pack at your local One Stop (Other retailers available!)
Excellent service and food as always! Have never received any less than a great meal!
Used to be a reasonably good priced but really dear now. Won't rush back!!
Lovely Indian restaurant nice friendly staff good quality food very nice meal