Layered, flaky Indian bread, traditionally cooked in a tandoor, often served with curries or gravies.
Beer • Wine • Indian • Casual
"The food at this restaurant was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the lamb biryani and the dal makhani. The tamarind sauce served with the papadums was amazing. My friend tried the railway lamb dish and also loved it. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night, but the service was still great. They even made a mild vegetarian curry for my wife, who really enjoyed it. Overall, a wonderful dining experience."
Steak • Indian • Cheese • Buffet
"Usually I ask what vegetables are in the biryani, usually there is fresh cauliflower, green beans, maybe some aubergine, mushrooms, even a few chicken peas! This being a vegetarian place I didn’t ask. Their biryani was fried rice, with a handful of the cheapest frozen veg mix stirred in. Diced carrot, peas and sweetcorn (sweetcorn? in a curry? You know the kind from Farmfoods with broad beans too? Yes that stuff. There was a lot of chilli in the food too which is not right for a biryani. I am appalled at the extreme poor quality of this food. It was a takeaway. If this had been brought to my table it would’ve been sent back. 11.95 I paid for this, it came with two little plastic pots of yogurt, no gravy. The chef should be ashamed. Putting this food out and calling it Mughlai biryani. Maybe I should’ve taken the cue that the place was almost empty (when the Tanjore just a few doors up was busy . I will return. To return to food and complain in person."
Asian • Indian • Pakistani • Vegetarian
"Resturant has a great decore, service from 1 of the host was amazing. The menu prices were too low for what is offered. I was only disappointed on the coke I ordered which was not chilled enough. The biryani had a little less salt in it but the side dish which came with the biryani really ballanced it. Naan bread were well made, Vegi thalli had lots of potatoes item instead they could include a variety of aloo, paneer, cauli. Curry were not overly hot. Mocktail was full of flavour and chilled enough to go with that grilled meat which was my favourite on the table. We 4 ate plenty and was billed only £70 and got £10 off from the voucher I had."
Food • Cafés • Indian • Desserts
"huh biryani price: it was when I entered and ordered the men told me that it was about min to prepare my food. (take order) since no one else was in the restaurant until this time of the day I had a nice chat with the wet / waiter. as I said, my food was ready within minutes. it tastes very beautiful and the part was big enough. I'll recommend my colleagues to come with me. thanks for the good fresh and friendly."
Pizza • Kebab • Cafés • European
"Tawa offers a great variety of Indian dishes that go beyond the standard fare. The menu features an equal mix of vegetarian and meat options, offering traditional flavors along with innovative twists to please different palates. From the appetizers to the main courses, each dish was beautifully presented. Our total bill came to a reasonable £120 for four, which included starters, mains, drinks, and tip. Given the quality of the food, the enjoyable ambiance, and the exceptional service, I found it to be a fair price for a memorable dining experience. If I had to offer one critique, it would be that the tables are a bit cramped, necessitating some careful navigation of our space. Additionally, while the restaurant has a modern, industrial vibe—which is appealing—it feels more suited for a quick meal than for a leisurely evening out. Overall, Tawa Indian Restaurant in Cambridge is a hidden gem for anyone craving delicious Indian cuisine. Its close proximity to the train station, combined with outstanding service and a vibrant menu, makes it an excellent choice for dining with friends or family. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** £30–40 **Food:** 5 **Service:** 5 **Atmosphere:** 4 **Recommended dishes:** Chicken Biryani **Recommendation for vegetarians:** Somewhat recommend **Vegetarian offerings:** Large vegetarian selection"
Asian • Curry • Indian • Cheese
"Terrible experience. The portions are fit for a kid of 12 or someone on a curry diet..! Absolutely insulting portions. You have to order one of everything for yourself to make a square meal no room for sharing. Plates were delivered cold, the Bhindi Dopiaza was frozen okra which looked and tasted like ratatouille nothing like anything I have had before in the way of an indian okra side thank God. The taste of the food was pretty poor and amateurish. In all the different Indian restaurants I have eaten at I have never experienced such a disappointing experience. They also overcharged us on the bill. I got them to rectify the deliberate addition of a £1 being added to a meal but I forgot to tally the bill up as we had a discount applied on the bill and with the conversation around what it would have been and now what it was and now what he would charge given added £1. When I got home I realised we had still been over charged by about £2. I wish I had just gone for a Carvery with a 50% offer and come home having eaten. What you will get from this restaurant is a nice white table cloth and a nice big white napkin. If you're looking for more look ease where..!"
Asian • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian
"In view of the tranquility of the local balti triangle it may seem strange to choose a very central Indian restaurant, but the Indian streatery more than deserves the recommendations of the natives that it proposed to us. a varied and creative selection of things to do is accompanied by truly excellent and friendly service. they may not see the favorites on the menu, but I can almost guarantee that they go after they have discovered some more. some wonderful and exciting vegetarian options as well as delicious local ales. given the current climate, we felt safe at any time and the costs were very reasonable. my positiveity was shared by a diner at another table that recommended me a dish only to buy himself a take-off version of the food he had eaten for tomorrow's so that the family owners of the streatery do something right."
Pizza • Kebab • Sushi • Seafood
"Purple Poppadom certainly delivers. The flavors, concepts, and presentation of the dishes are spot on, and the dining room, complete with its stylish little bar area, has a lively vibe. I'll address a couple of minor issues before diving into the positives. In terms of the food, the only misstep was a slightly strange, powdery-textured nutmeg ice cream that accompanied one of the desserts. My only other concern..."
Wine • Indian • Asiatic • Starters
"This restaurant serves the best Indian food in London by far. I am really pleased that our concierge recommended this place. The dishes were very fresh and flavorful, yet surprisingly light."
Wine • Curry • Indian
"We had the most incredible Indian food here, but the customer service left much to be desired. The meal itself deserved five stars, and I would have gladly paid more for it. Unfortunately, we dined on a quiet Tuesday night and were the only patrons, which seemed to contribute to the lack of attention we received. They didn’t have two of the soft drink options we requested, and we were given our starter plates to eat our main course, without any change of dish. Since the restaurant is attached to a hotel, the receptionist was also serving us, and we were only asked what we wanted to order. We weren't inquired about drinks or whether everything was to our satisfaction. However, the food was excellent. There's so much potential here, and it's definitely great value for money. Be sure to try the spinach curry and the peshwari naan!"
Appetizers • Rice And Bread • Kalpna Favorites • Traditional Indian Dishes
Asian • Vegan • Indian • Chicken
"I had an excellent meal at this restaurant. It was one of the best curries I've ever had, and I'm definitely going back for more. The flavors in every dish were fantastic, and the service from Ronnie and his team was outstanding. I ordered both courses they recommended, and I was not disappointed! I had the chicken tikka hara masala as a starter and the lamb nihari as my main course, along with a laccha paratha that I had never tried before, which was also very good."