29 States The Indian Kitchen in York

Tried this restaurant while on holiday from liverpool I had a lamb dish and can honestly say it was the best lamb indian dish I have had, the lamb melted in your mouth others in my party had prawns and chicken and found them excellent. I dont normally leave reviews but felt like I had to as I was so impressed.

I'd heard good things about this place but never been. The food was excellent. It was quiet when we entered but service was still friendly and spot on. My only criticism was the popudums. I'm not a huge fan but these were poor and not a good introduction to your meal, especially when the rest of the food was so good

It took 1.5 hours, after chasing, for hot plates to be placed on the table. A further five minutes for food to arrive, that being the main course. We pointed out we hadn't had the starter. Main courses removed from the table. Only to be brought back by another staff member, to whom we again said, we haven't had the starter. He insisted the mains stay on the table, and he'd bring out the starters when ready, alongside the mains. We said no, and took the decision to give up on the meal altogether, paying just for the drinks. Hugely disappointing and frustrating.

This review is not rude but a factual account: "29 mistakes" I'm sorry to say that this is the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. The restaurant had been advertised in the York Restaurant Week and claimed a fabulous "set menu". I shouldn't have been optimistic. WE WAITED FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF. We didn't receive any food. The chef finally brought out some warmed plates, but waited at least 5 minutes before bringing our mains. We hadn't even received our starters! A waiter TOLD us we would have the starters after the mains! I hate to leave such bad reviews but in situations such as this where we were forced to leave with no food, I have to share it. This was the worst experience I have had. It was diabolical - I warn any one thinking of going - be prepared for an astoundingly long wait.

1st time in York. This has to be THE best chicken tikka I have EVER HAD. Fantastic service. Incredible quality of food. Will definitely be back! Well done 29 States!

Perfect restaurant, very welcoming staff, food excellent, we had sizzling veg platter, and chicken tikka masala, which was the best we have had, thank you for making our stay a lovely one x

Had a party of 13 people and service from start to finish was amazing! Food was hot, prepared all at the same time and no disappointments at the table. Staff were extremely friendly and we all had an amazing night! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed night out in the middle of York!

One of the best Indians I have had for a long. Staff are excellent, very accommodating. Will be definitely coming here again.

Amazing food with lovely service, will definitely eat here when we're in York again. Highly recommend.

Our 1st visit to York. Our last night out. We had seen '29 States' restaurant during the week so we decided to try it. What a result. Lovely decor, the staff were friendly & polite & even the chef came out & spoke to us. Prompt service and a pleasant atmosphere. My husband & I sat at Table 8 overlooking the Clifford Tower. It has completed our week and we would strongly recommend the restaurant.Thank you it was delicious 😋

Fantastic food, friendly staff. We were a party of six and we were looked after brilliantly. Thank you!

My sister booked here for my stag party, and we all agreed that it was absolutely superb. The food was outstanding and cooked to perfection. The staff couldn't do enough for us and made sure we were looked after. It Is cozy and peaceful meaning we could hear Each other talk which is rare in decent restaurants and reasonable considering the standard of the food. We will definitely be. Returning again as soon as possible. Thank you.

One of best Indian food in York! *Staff is very friendly! *Lots of seating spaces in comfortable settings. *Lovely music *Perfect view of the castle *Food is amazing! With Indian food, some thoughts and important considerations. Food has got to be fresh or the meat is gonna smell. Then the spices also got to be fresh and used well just like Indian dishes. What gives? This restaurant just about got it all right! Everything was so well marinated, fresh and very well cooked! Especially the lamb…… we could actually taste several spices all at one go. Pretty amazing! The butter chicken and paneer was also a charm. If you are in York, just to the right hand side of Hilton Hotel, you will find 29 States. Take a moment to come by and hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as I did!

The cooking skills are top-notch👍⋯⋯I feel that the chef works hard😋

Food was amazing as usual!! The chef is a rockstar and the place is out go to when we visit york. We had the chicken biriyani catered to our needs. However, the host was nt that attentive and was very dismisisve of our needs.

Very good food in a pleasant restaurant. The menu has the usual 'Indian' staples but also quite a few more interesting choices. Hyderabad Lamb Mutter was excellent, tasty and spicy hot without being overpowering. Prices are moderate, the staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Not too busy at 6:30 on a Saturday evening, given its location opposite Clifford's Tower. Well worth a visit.

Good food, friendly service. Food was nice and hot and flavoursome. Mouth watering delicious authentic Indian food.Service was efficient. would certainly go again. Not too expensive.

Just found this gem, situated opposite Cliffords Tower. Extremely clean, fantastic meal and the staff are really lovely. We visit York regularly and this will be our No.1 stop. Thankyou gentlemen.

Delicious Indian food with views of Clifford Tower. We had dinner on our first night in York and it was a wonderful meal. Highly recommended.

One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been.

Food is amazing, staff are welcoming and very helpful, lovely vibes in the restaurant, will be coming back again for sure

This is an overdue review of a restaurant I have visited numerous times with my friends. They are perhaps the best restaurant in the city when it comes to Indian cuisine, especially with the vegetarian options. My friend, a life-long non-vegetarian, always looks forward to their vegetarian menu, especially the Panchmel dal (highly recommended). The owner is a nice gentleman who is always very happy to see us. The chef does an excellent job with the delicious fare. Located opposite Clifford tower, it is just on the margin of the city centre, therefore easily accessible. Wish their amazing team all my best!

If I could give this restaurant 10 🌟 I would. Went there for the second time tonight .The service is excellent ,friendly staff

We came here for a last minute works meal. Having given the restaurant only 2 days notice the restaurant were more than accommodating for the 24 of us. Unfortunately we all arrived late as our meeting had overrun but the restaurant didn't mind which was appreciated The view is lovely overlooking the castle, and the atmosphere and feel of the restaurant was great. The staff did an excellent job serving all of us and did not miss or incorrectly serve anything, which is a real testiment. I would definitely recommend this place and would revisit in future. My lamb Rohan Josh was lovely but hotter than expected - so just be careful if you don't like things too spicy!

Fabulous place and fabulous food. A must when visiting York.

Visited here on a Wednesday night. It was nice and quiet with only a few other customers there. We ordered some poppadoms, chicken tikka masala, matar paneer, rice and naan bread. All food arrived quickly and was delicious. The naan bread was lovely and fluffy and makes me want to learn to make my own at home rather than having shop bought! I would visit again when in York. Would recommend. Thank you for the lovely meal.

Great service and the best Asian food I've ever had. The Punjabi Samosas were fantastic and the onion bhajis were the lightest and tastiest of my vast bhaji experience.

Staff can be more polite and nice to the customers especially Indians,found them to be more happy to serve to some British customers...it doesn't hurt to smile..does it??

Went to this restaurant tonight from when we walked through the door until we left service was first class. Restaurant very clean and comfortable. Food was one of the best I have had in an Indian restaurant for a long time so much choice and flavours. We look forward to our next visit.

I was disappointed to find a piece of meat in my supposedly vegetarian curry. The mix-up undermined my trust in the restaurant's commitment to dietary preferences, making for a regrettable dining experience.

good food, nice service, I recommend!

Excellent food. Authentic Indian Punjabi cuisine. Myself and my family travel from north east to dine here. They never disappoint.

Not been to this great little restaurant in over a year , went last night , food and service still as good as we remembered, if you like Indian/ curry type food you will not be disappointed Usual culprits on the menu plus a lot of things on the special menu you probably havnt heard of - definitely worth trying one of these !

Brilliant food, some of the best I have ever tasted, lovely atmosphere and a nice place, would definitely go back

Starter: Punjabi samosa ✅ Main: Shahi paneer masala with plain naan ✅ Drinks: Coca cola

Portion size very smalll, staff not friendly overal very basic

The worst Indian place one can imagine of. The portions, taste and the rates are third class even the staff is rude and not at all friendly. Wouldn't recommend visiting this place.

First visited 2 years ago on a trip to York and found the food to be exquisite and the best Indian we’d ever tried! ( And there have been many!) 2 years on and we’ve eaten here twice in 3 days. I feel that speaks for itself! The food quality is amazing and the service impeccable. Takes Indian cuisine to a whole new level! Friendly accommodating staff and atmosphere. Wish we had such a great restaurant at home in Wales. Just hoping to visit again on our next York trip!

Amazing food at a very reasonable price. I recommend the Goan Prawn Curry. Service was great too. I'll be back.

Service of the staff is worst Portion of the dish compare to the price is really very very little . One portion is not even sufficient for one person completely. Ambience is so so . Hygiene is completely into negative . I myself encountered with hygiene issue in this restaurant. Overall is worst experience 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 big time no no no ..,

We had an absolutely amazing meal here with 2 other couples. By far the best curries we’ve had in York. Every dish is well presented and with surprising flavours, you have to taste as many dishes as possible. Service is also excellent.

We are visiting York for a holiday. Had seen a good review about this restaurant and we were very happy to be here.. excellent hospitality and an excellent food. As vegetarian’s ourself this restaurant has good vegetarian choices as well.

Looking for a spot to take my workmates, I was recommended this place. So glad we went. We had a selection of starters and mains, with some rice and naan. Everyone said how tasty their food was (my Goan Prawn Curry was to die for!) and there was plenty of food to go round. The service was excellent - there seemed to be one guy doing nearly everything and he managed admirably, even though there was a large table the other side of the restaurant. Impressive! The only issue, and its a very small one, is that the pickles that came with the poppadums were watery and a bit tasteless. However, I will most definitely be back, if only to try some of their other curries :)

We were heading back to the Rowntree Park site where we were staying with our motorhome, when we came across this restaurant. We shared poppadoms and pickle tray, then my partner had Keema Muter, and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. Absolutely fantastic food! Definitely recommend it!

We love our Indian food and based on reviews book a pre show meal here. Unfortunately we left a little disappointed. The food and service hit average for us.

Excellent service, great food, very reasonable prices

Recommended by the concierge of The Grand where we were staying. We wanted something authentic. This place is lovely. Staff are great. The food is brilliant. The gin was lovely. Well made. Would recommend

One of the best curries I’ve had in ages!! We had a chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan Josh. Absolutely delicious, would highly recommend if you’re looking for an Indian in York.

Delicious meal. The menu includes the old favourites but we decided to try something new and both our dishes were delicious.

Four of us visited following a recommendation from our hotel bar tender. We have eaten a lot of Indian food around the world in our expat lives so we tend to set the bar fairly high and 29 States sailed over with plenty to spare. The decor is nothing special but then experience suggests this generally means the focus is on the food and indeed it was. Onion bhajis and an unusual spiced mushroom dish for starters set the tone - all excellent. Mains were a mixture of meat and vegetarian and were individually flavoursome and clearly cooked to order to a large extent. The service was excellent, the chef came to enquire as to our enjoyment level and we left wishing he operated a restaurant closer to our respective homes. Very enjoyable, indeed.

Excellent food last night at 29 States. Service was good even though the place was full, it being a races weekend. We paid around £30 a head for a starter, main, side and 2 pints each which these days is pretty reasonable. We'll definately be back.

Sunday night. Walked straight in and were welcomed and seated. Good selection of dishes, very reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. Authentic tasting. Possibly one of the best we’ve ever had. Will definitely return when next visiting York

Being gluten free I can be abit of a pain but I was advised which dish to go for and it was absolutely fantastic definitely recommend this place

We enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, Chicken Bhuna, and Dopiyaja as main dishes at restaurant. For a starter, I would suggest the Meat Sizzler, especially when dining with friends. The staff was welcoming and friendly, creating a positive customer experience. The restaurant offered a diverse range of dishes and had a pleasant atmosphere, adding to an enjoyable dining outing.

Always a pleasure. Amazing food and hospitality. Consistent and good quality ingredients. Make time to go.

Delicious! Really enjoyed the food. Service is very good. Ambience is excellent. We had a lovely evening and if we lived locally this would be out 'go to' Indian restaurant.

Whenever we’re in England, we look for a local Indian restaurant because both my husband and I love the Indian cuisine. When we were in York we chose 29 States. It’s a neat and spacious restaurant where you can enjoy your food privately, without your neighbours being too close. The staff is friendly and very helpful. We weren’t sure which starters to choose so they gave us some proper advise. And above all, the food is delicious, at a very decent price. As soon as we’re in York again, we will come back!

We visited last night after York races. We go for a curry every time we go to races and last year we visited 29 states and the food was excellent! Unfortunately not the same this time. There were 2 couples and we we’re looking forward...

Amazing, Excellent for both the food and staff. Fantastic Menu, beautiful food, the best Indian food we have had. It was my husbands Birthday and there was a weighted helium balloon on the table when we arrived, a lovely touch. The restaurant is clean and...

I was in York on business, staying at the nearby Hilton hotel and decided to go out of the hotel to eat. Luckily, this restaurant was across the road. The variety of food was vast, definitely a step up from standard high street curry house...

Great food. Tried the vegetarian curries and Garlic Naan. Went there 3 consecutive evenings and each time, ate with relish. Was real value for money too. Overall, a great Indian restaurant in the heart of York!

My daughter and me had dinner at 29 States after arriving from The Netherlands yesterday and it was so delicious! We had a Vegetarian Sizzler from the clay oven and Butter Chicken with potato Kulcha and rice, so flavourful we both loved it! Thank you...

Always a pleasure to come across a restaurant that specialises in authentic Indian vegetarian dishes. Very friendly, Chef/Owner came out and explained the dishes giving suggestions to complement our choices. The food was absolutely beautiful, very reminiscent of the food we had in Rajasthan. Would...

Walked in on a Friday, seemed very quiet when we arrived but picked up quickly. We both enjoyed 2 new dishes, the chicken Lahori and lamb Lal Maas, both great dishes with plenty of flavour. Will return in the future

Stumbled on this place as we were lost in York trying to find our way back to our b and b,lovely staff beautiful food ,will definitely come back 👍

Delicious food. We will come back to you for the same food plz. Friendly environment and supper clean restaurant. Thanks

Lovely, quality, delicious,fantastic food. We enjoyed chicken karahi and daal makhni with tanduri roti and zeera rice. Thanks Mr.Chef for your testy food. 😀😀👌

If you a great tasting curry then I would recommend this place, food was excellent, even the way they do there naan is great. The female waitress was very friendly and the service was spot on, and no rush to get us to leave. Only one small criticism would be the male waiter didn't really smile or engage with the customers. We will be returning.

Delicious popadoms, including tomato chutney. Lovely aloo gobi masala. Paneer tikka masala was extremely tasty. The menu could have done with some vegetable side dishes. The staff were very attentive, despite the restaurant being really busy that night.

Very good food portion size bit small really but overall excellent

Amazing food, fabulous service. Definitely will be back here again soon! Jaswant the owner and chef personally came out to see if we enjoyed our meal.

Excellent food, we booked late but they got us in really quickly with a delightful window seat.

Great food and service. We’ve been visiting this restaurant each time we come to York (for horse racing). Everyone we bring or recommend it to has enjoyed the food, whether they are curry lovers, spice lovers or just hungry!

I always feel with Indian cuisine you win some you lose some, but with this one holy moly boy was it good. With welcoming staff and a warm atmosphere I throughly enjoyed my visit to this restaurant with excellent value for money, I would strongly...

I have been to a lot of Indian restaurants and I can confirm this is one of the best among them. Great curry, great staff and service, great expected prices, and great quality.

Picture this, you’re hungry after a long day of physical activities with your friends, you see the sparkling lights of 29 states lighting up as beacon of hope to satisfy those rumbling bellies. Despite not booking, they managed to accommodate a group of 11 people...

Highly recommend. We had not booked and were a big group of people on a busy Saturday night yet they still managed to fit us in as they rushed together a table big enough for us all within the space of 10 minutes! Perfect food...

The most authentic punjabi cuisine that you can find in York. Their Ambala fish (as a starter), Dal makhni & Chicken lagori (as mains) is fantastic and would highly recommend to anyone!

Authentic North/ West Indian food at decent prices.

Excellent authentic Indian food. Highly recommended. Very friendly staff with good ambiance and very good value. Hope to return.

This restaurant goes above and beyond expectations on each and every visit. From the genuine and warm greeting on arrival to the courteous and unobtrusive enquiry as to how your meal is. Even the chef/owner always finds time to visit the table to enquire after...

Quality food and friendly service

If you want an authentic Indian food experience away from the typical British versions (have them here if you want too) then look no further. I rarely leave reviews by the way, and only do in exceptional circumstances. This is one of those. As a...

A relaxed and value for money restaurant. Great service and delicious menu. The Rara Gosht was incredible and would go back just for that dish alone.

We had an excellent meal here. As two American tourists we like to give Indian a try when in the UK. Definitely more varied choices and I think a step up. This was very good!

We were drawn to this restaurant when we could smell the cooking from the top of Clifford Tower. We went back for a meal and it was amazing, the best best lamb Bhuna we have ever had, plenty of tender meat with no fat! We...

The food and service were brilliant. Beautiful butter chicken, naan bread gorgeous, all of it great.

Worst attitude of the manager/supervisor/head. Very very rude and arrogant. Delay in service. Food quantity is too less. Not worth at all.

Brilliant food! We think our local Indian restaurant in Australia is the best and don't generally eat Indian anywhere else. This meal was the BEST we have had! You wouldn't notice it walking around, but definitely worth a visit. It was a quiet Sunday night when we were there so had no service issues. Recommended.

Visited 10 June 23. Choice of starters limited. Went for the Punjabi Tikka 5.95 and the Chicken curry for 10.95 with a keema paratha 3.00 All the food was delicious and nan was the best I have ever had not soggy or greasy light and...

I can fully recommend the food and service. What a gem of a place.

Amazing food, some of the best Indian food I’ve eaten in the UK! You can actually properly taste each component of the dishes, and each dish is distinctively different. The breads are superb. Very friendly and great service. So different to the usual UK curry...

Amazing food, some of the best Indian food I’ve eaten! You can actually taste each component of the dishes properly, the sauces aren’t completely homogenised, and the breads are heavenly. Highly recommended.

The food is delicious and excellent service!

We're two American's traveling in England. We enjoy Indian food at home but this is only our second time in the UK.We ate a bit early as we're traveling today so there were few others diners. I guess because of this the chef came out...

Awesome indian food in york uk and same taste like indian food 🤤 you can visit and also service is nice

Fantastic dinner here with friends. We'd gone for "curry" the night before but it was bland and blah. Dinner at 29 States was a wonderful change -- flavorful and delicious. Warm welcoming service. Highly recommend.

I've never tried Indian beer before, but this Cobra lager is pretty tasty. Started with the sea bass, and for my main I had lamb curry and garlic naan. Everything was crazy delicious. And in the picture of the beer, that's part of York Castle in the background. Dining with a view! 😍 And they have good prices too! Everything came out to about £30, which is really good for a drink, appetizer, main, and side.

Poor experience in every way. The website is mis-leading.

We went on the 24/May, it was our first visit to the 29 states.I had the chicken vindaloo and my wife had the chicken madras. Both curries were delicious using fresh tomatoes and chilli. We found the papadoms fresh and crispy but the mango and...