First time dining here. The food is absolutely first class and will definitely be back.
anna c
It's become our family tradition to go to Malancha for a curry on new years eve,have done for a few years now. Usually a good experience not this time ! Booking was lost, squeezed on a table amongst everyone else although not fully booked in there at all, eventually took our food order for main courses ages after eating starters, as the waiter was taking out order was too busy looking in the mirror to watch the restaurant main door we might as well have been invisible!! The food was ok not as good as it usually is . Wasn't a good experience came away feeling very disappointed and wasn't made to feel welcome at all , was like they didn't want us there was a big chore !! So off our list from now on.
Ceeceegirl
Had another takeaway for NYE. Pre booked. On time, piping hot and beautiful. Not easy when busy. See you in the New Year!!
Deb S
Can’t thank the staff enough for making our mum’s birthday meal so memorable. Beautiful food, great service and extra specials thrown in. Thoroughly recommend Malancha. Thank you so much
Sailesh Kumar
Below average food and the fish/meat were all over cooked. Expensive for what was served. The fish sizzlers were almost £15 with 4 small pieces of over cooked fish.The waiter assumed you know his language and started speaking to us and we had to correct him to use English!Soda water had 0 fizz. Gin was served in a wrong glass.Should have understood when the restaurant was empty when we walked in..Ambience of the place was okay.Definitely won't be visiting again as it's totally not worth it. Thanks.
Portia Gogela
The lamb biriyani is just so delicious and you can choose a different side instead of the usual vegetable curry...this is brilliant because my family get to try new things and our allergies are well catered for. I always have a takeaway so can't comment much on atmosphere, but looks amazing.The staff are always do kind and generous. They are attentive and always smiling and polite.Dietary restrictions: Nothing is too much for the staff and our allergies are well catered for.
Marios Zote
First time I come to the restaurant the service is so good and respectful and the food is delicious and is good value for money..I was served by Samin who was very friendly and helpful and attentive..I will be back very
Jeff Hassall
Ordered a lamb rogan josh for takeaway along with other dishes.3 pieces of lamb,.the rest was onions and peppers. Very disappointed.Please avoid . Overpriced for the dishes they
JAM13
Samin and staff are always friendly and very helpful. Food and service was excellent as always. Glad to see that they have put the table cloths back on. Makes it feel more like a restaurant . Will be going back soon.
lisa jeffries
Always amazing food great service from saminGo out the way gave us free dessert and firework for mine and my husband Ben for our first wedding anniversary
I’ve frequented this restaurant since Omar originally owned and operated it for many years. The menu does not reflect the food! You can order three different chicken dishes and they look and taste the same but vary in price. The collection of chef’s special dishes are over priced variants. Yes, the ambience is nice but the food is so far off being authentic Indian or Bengali. So much sugar and red colouring in the food. Dunchurch is an upmarket village but the menu is overpriced as are the beers. Finally, there’s no Omar, he was the life and sole of the restaurant: always greeted is customers warmly and with respect.
Yorkshirepudding56
Food was great. There was a bit of a mishap when one of the waiters knocked over the glasses (which smashed everywhere) when putting down the plates. The staff dealt with everything really well. Moved us to a different table, kept checking we were OK, had a free round of drinks & voucher for next meal. Couldn't ask for better service!
flossy0800
Decided to try here , really wished we hadn't. First impressions, no table cloths, table sticky, and paper napkins. Poppadoms and chutneys were nice. Had to chase our main course, az we appeared to have been forgotten. Mushrooms were tinned, jalfrezi consisted of whole uncooked chillies, uncooked onion, and crunchy peppers, no sauce or flavour whatsoever. Chicken madras not edible. Rice didn't appear, when it did, wished it hadn't. Tinned mushrooms in it, and looked/tasted like microwave bag. NO food warmer. Naan bread flat and cut into quarters. I can honestly say this was the worst curry we have ever been served. Went to pay, after leaving the table with the food still on it, explained problems, staff couldn't care less. £50.95 later, we had 4 poppadoms, a pint and half a glass of non fizzy diet coke. ABSOLUTE RUBBISH, will never return. It was worth £10 Maximum. If only we had stuck to original plans, Long Buckby Village Spice...
Jenny Bates
After waiting 30 mins for a take out and Spent £38 to have rubber chips, cold naan bread and dry popdoms. Normally go here and it's normally good but no not this time and won't be returning. Rang to complain and they said take number sort it tomorrow and put the phone down. Great customer serviceHad a call to apologise and a replacement meal today and was absolutely perfect will definitely recommended just how it should be, fresh, hot and taste so good will definitely go back again ?
Heather Lorimer
Lovely meal, the paneer starter is amazing! Took my dad for Father’s Day and he even got a bottle of beer to take home! Will be back again soon!
First time dining here. The food is absolutely first class and will definitely be back.
It's become our family tradition to go to Malancha for a curry on new years eve,have done for a few years now. Usually a good experience not this time ! Booking was lost, squeezed on a table amongst everyone else although not fully booked in there at all, eventually took our food order for main courses ages after eating starters, as the waiter was taking out order was too busy looking in the mirror to watch the restaurant main door we might as well have been invisible!! The food was ok not as good as it usually is . Wasn't a good experience came away feeling very disappointed and wasn't made to feel welcome at all , was like they didn't want us there was a big chore !! So off our list from now on.
Had another takeaway for NYE. Pre booked. On time, piping hot and beautiful. Not easy when busy. See you in the New Year!!
Can’t thank the staff enough for making our mum’s birthday meal so memorable. Beautiful food, great service and extra specials thrown in. Thoroughly recommend Malancha. Thank you so much
Below average food and the fish/meat were all over cooked. Expensive for what was served. The fish sizzlers were almost £15 with 4 small pieces of over cooked fish.The waiter assumed you know his language and started speaking to us and we had to correct him to use English!Soda water had 0 fizz. Gin was served in a wrong glass.Should have understood when the restaurant was empty when we walked in..Ambience of the place was okay.Definitely won't be visiting again as it's totally not worth it. Thanks.
The lamb biriyani is just so delicious and you can choose a different side instead of the usual vegetable curry...this is brilliant because my family get to try new things and our allergies are well catered for. I always have a takeaway so can't comment much on atmosphere, but looks amazing.The staff are always do kind and generous. They are attentive and always smiling and polite.Dietary restrictions: Nothing is too much for the staff and our allergies are well catered for.
First time I come to the restaurant the service is so good and respectful and the food is delicious and is good value for money..I was served by Samin who was very friendly and helpful and attentive..I will be back very
Ordered a lamb rogan josh for takeaway along with other dishes.3 pieces of lamb,.the rest was onions and peppers. Very disappointed.Please avoid . Overpriced for the dishes they
Samin and staff are always friendly and very helpful. Food and service was excellent as always. Glad to see that they have put the table cloths back on. Makes it feel more like a restaurant . Will be going back soon.
Always amazing food great service from saminGo out the way gave us free dessert and firework for mine and my husband Ben for our first wedding anniversary
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve frequented this restaurant since Omar originally owned and operated it for many years. The menu does not reflect the food! You can order three different chicken dishes and they look and taste the same but vary in price. The collection of chef’s special dishes are over priced variants. Yes, the ambience is nice but the food is so far off being authentic Indian or Bengali. So much sugar and red colouring in the food. Dunchurch is an upmarket village but the menu is overpriced as are the beers. Finally, there’s no Omar, he was the life and sole of the restaurant: always greeted is customers warmly and with respect.
Food was great. There was a bit of a mishap when one of the waiters knocked over the glasses (which smashed everywhere) when putting down the plates. The staff dealt with everything really well. Moved us to a different table, kept checking we were OK, had a free round of drinks & voucher for next meal. Couldn't ask for better service!
Decided to try here , really wished we hadn't. First impressions, no table cloths, table sticky, and paper napkins. Poppadoms and chutneys were nice. Had to chase our main course, az we appeared to have been forgotten. Mushrooms were tinned, jalfrezi consisted of whole uncooked chillies, uncooked onion, and crunchy peppers, no sauce or flavour whatsoever. Chicken madras not edible. Rice didn't appear, when it did, wished it hadn't. Tinned mushrooms in it, and looked/tasted like microwave bag. NO food warmer. Naan bread flat and cut into quarters. I can honestly say this was the worst curry we have ever been served. Went to pay, after leaving the table with the food still on it, explained problems, staff couldn't care less. £50.95 later, we had 4 poppadoms, a pint and half a glass of non fizzy diet coke. ABSOLUTE RUBBISH, will never return. It was worth £10 Maximum. If only we had stuck to original plans, Long Buckby Village Spice...
After waiting 30 mins for a take out and Spent £38 to have rubber chips, cold naan bread and dry popdoms. Normally go here and it's normally good but no not this time and won't be returning. Rang to complain and they said take number sort it tomorrow and put the phone down. Great customer serviceHad a call to apologise and a replacement meal today and was absolutely perfect will definitely recommended just how it should be, fresh, hot and taste so good will definitely go back again ?
Lovely meal, the paneer starter is amazing! Took my dad for Father’s Day and he even got a bottle of beer to take home! Will be back again soon!