A comforting spiced lentil soup, simmered with herbs and subtle aromatic flavors.
Indian • Drinks • Asiatic • European Bites
"My partner and I dined at this restaurant last night, and I personally believe it was the best Indian food I have had in years. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated at a table. We had purchased an Itison voucher (two courses for two people, with a choice of house red or white wine) which only cost us £17 total. The starters were beautifully presented and tasted delicious, setting us up nicely for our main courses. I chose the South Indian garlic chilli dish, while my husband opted for the Nepalese bhuna. Both dishes were flavorful and authentic. Since we had used an Itison voucher, we paid for the poppadoms and chutney before heading home to relax for the evening. Overall, I must say that for a restaurant that had just opened a few weeks ago, the service was friendly and the food was exceptional. Keep up the good work, Essence - we will definitely be back."
Kebab • Cafés • Indian • Seafood
"I had an awful experience at this restaurant. It was very small and cramped, with limited seating. The close quarters meant that when other customers sneezed, it ended up on our food, especially in the basement seating section. The food was also very poor quality, so I would suggest going to a different Indian restaurant in the Paddington Street area. It's better to save your money and eat somewhere else."
Cafés • Kebab • Sushi • Seafood
"I eat vegan food because I am allergic to dairy, egg and shelfish (I have an anaphylaxis allergy to shelfish aka my throat closes over why I eat it). I was immediately disappointed with this restaurant as the staff were rude, the atmosphere was unpleasant and the service was very slow (took 1hour and a half to be served). Things got worse when my supposedly vegan food arrived but had shellfish in it I soon spent the evening in A&E fearing for my life. When I went in the next day to politely asked what had been put in my food (in case I reacted to a new allergen) the owner treated me unkindly and told me the allergy was my fault. Never again will I support this business owner and I do not reccomend this place for anyone"
Curry • Indian • Chicken • Vegetarian
"Good ambience... And that's the only good thing! Food some items are ok like naan bread. But curries were bad. Especially Tikka masala was so sweet like dessert. Service was pathetically slow. Pulav rice was like yesterday's left out plain rice. Will not visit again, given there are so many other Indian restaurants around."
Indian • Drinks • Asiatic • Balti Dishes
Wine • Beer • Kebab • Indian
"The following day, I had left some of my meal at the restaurant. My daughter caught a whiff of it and expressed her desire to try it, so she asked her partner to take her to the restaurant multiple times."
Asian • Curry • Indian • Takeaway
"It was our last evening on the Isle of Sheppey so we decided to go out to eat, we spotted this restaurant and decided to give it a go and boy was that the right decision. The food was gorgeous, such a good choice some dishes we had heard of and others we had not so I tried something new and it was delicious. So if you like Indian food give this place a whirl you won’t be disappointed."
Kebab • Balti • Indian • Pakistani
"Reading through the reviews (maybe I should’ve read them first.? t would appear that takeaways don’t score so well at this restaurant. I’d never tried this place before but did so on recommendation from my daughter who lives in Hitchin although she’s not normally a fan of spicy/Indian food. We ordered chicken balti and chicken dhansak plus Bombay potatoes and I can honestly say it’s one of the worst meals I’ve (nearly eaten in a long while. The sauces were both swimming in oil, there’s absolutely no need for it and it made me feel quite ill despite having drained off a tablespoon before eating. The chicken didn’t seem right either, indeed nothing seemed fresh, it tasted like it was leftovers or warmed up from a couple of days earlier. I actually didn’t sleep too well that night as I couldn’t t get rid of the unpleasant taste and that ran into the next day. I just can’t understand why they would serve this up, surely you want to keep custom and spread the word I’m baffled and wouldn’t dream of returning."
Bars • Beer • Nepalese • Himalayan
"Gurkha Village is a well-established restaurant located very close to Oxford. The staff is respectful and attentive to customers' needs, and the service time is excellent. Although the food may not be traditionally Nepali, as it includes more than just the typical Dhal, Bhat, and Takari, the meals are generally very good with generous portions. Most of the dishes were of good quality, except for the Nan bread. It would be nice to see some new menu options and daily specials added to enhance the dining experience. Overall, Gurkha Village is a standout Indian restaurant in the Oxford area that is definitely worth a visit. Thank you."
Pizza • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"Gurkha Village is a well-established restaurant located near Oxford. The staff are respectful and attentive to customers’ needs, and the service is prompt. Although the food does not fully reflect a traditional Nepali diet—which typically consists of just three main dishes: dal (lentils), bhat (rice), and tarkari (curried vegetables)—the meals are generally quite good, with generous portion sizes. Most of our dishes were of high quality, but the naan bread could use some improvement. I believe the management could enhance the dining experience by introducing new menu items and featuring daily specials on a blackboard. Overall, it's one of the few Indian restaurants in the Oxford area that is definitely worth a visit. Thank you!"
Beer • Indian • Chinese • Nepalese
"We visited Wagamamas on a Friday afternoon and were impressed by the consistently high standards that we have come to expect from this restaurant chain. The added bonus of having a view of Portsmouth harbour made our experience even more enjoyable."
Asian • Vegan • Indian • Nepalese
"The food and service at this restaurant are outstanding. I have been a few times now and have nothing but praise. Every starter and main dish was incredibly fresh, and we were disappointed we didn't have room for dessert."
Cafés • Sushi • Asiatic • Himalayan
"very poor customer service I have ordered my food through just eat app@1:30 am and waited for 30 minutes to get it delivered apparently its show delivered in the app by around 2:25pm and I haven't got the food. I have called the restuarent since then no one answered and I tried the number for almost 30 minutes a guy who took the phone answered in a very rude manner and even if I was calling the customer with hunger I can hear the background keep on repeating the words what I have said and laughing finally they started scolding using F words I was really felt bad about the customer service they are providing and even they don't care about anything late after as soon as I cut the call I got a message at 4:00pm that my order has been cancelled because they tried to call us but I haven't responded. I have emailed every screen shot to just eat app. even just eat app doesn't respond. after covid even the app companies providing very bad response to customers."