South Ayrshire
Berkley Ayr

Berkley Ayr

23 Barns Street, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Kebab • Asian • Balti • Indian


"Quick pick up time after a holiday Friday around Ayr, was a nice surprise. Food was well packed and hot when we got home. Initially we went to the wrong branch for pickup but the staff phoned ahead and checked our order with the other branch who were waiting at the door for our arrival. Friendly, helpful courteous service. Veg pakora was light crispy on the outside with lots of fresh moist veg on the inside. First time having yellow (turmeric? pakora sauce which was a nice: fresh, spicy and picante contrast to the pakora. Special tikka was the best we've had in Ayrshire- large chunks of succulent marrinated, chicken with just a little charcoal flavour on the outside. Tikka pieces are so often dried out, over charred or hidden in too much marinade- this was perfect. The creamy curry sauce that came with the special tikka had an amazing mix depth of flavour with: sweet tomato, creamy butter, aromatic cardamom, a little heat from chilli and a nice sharp citrus finish. South Indian garlic chilli Lamb had lots of tender flaking lamb chunks in a thick, satisfying onion, garlic chilli base that tasted fresh- not too hot, runny or greasy like so many other restaurants. Vegetarian celiac wife was very happy with Tarka Daal Saag Paneer; which are so often an after thought with thin, water, bland or lacking in depth of flavour. Pilau rice was multi coloured, well seasoned and very appealing for the children; again, really well cooked with separated grains and a little bite for texture. Large, moist nan bread with that lovely clay oven flavour black onion seeds running through it. Honestly the best Indian food we've had in Ayrshire and we've tried almost everywhere from Kilmarnock, Irvine, Troon, Prestwick Ayr. Can't wait to try more dishes come back again"

Auld Acquaintance Cafe (international Fusion Food)

Auld Acquaintance Cafe (international Fusion Food)

9 Dalrymple Street, KA26 9EU, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cakes • Fusion • Breakfast


"My wife and i visited Girvan and gave the Auld Aquaintance Cafe a try We were not disappointed. The Cafe is managed by the husband and wife team Prenil and Delphina Prenil is the chef and Delphina manages the cafe. They both made us feel extremely welcome and Prenil allowed us complete freedom to dictate our own taste choices and explored with us our food likes. Prenil can make virtually any dish to order rightly called food fusion) and loves a challenge but on this occasion we opted for Indian food and a house special Chicken Kashmiri and a Prenil customised Korma. We also ordered chicken Pakora and Onion Bhajis as starters. Each dish came piping hot directly from the kitchen as soon as it was ready to eat. Each and every dish was a delight , the Pakora was extremely succulent and the dips were delicious as were the Bhajis. The main courses each included the curry dish, rice, a hand made fresh flat bread and a Poppodom the food was specialised and subtly different in taste from standard curries , you could literally taste a multitude of different flavours. If you are in Girvan then don't be put off by the cafe decor , its all about the food and it is well worth the visit we don't think you will be disappointed and very reasonable prices for speciality food. If you have dietary requirements then they can usually accommodate most my wife is gluten intolerant and had no issues However if possible phone ahead and they will proactively respond to your specific needs."