Ali Raj in Mole Valley

I was taken to the Spice Tavern by friends for an early meal yesterday evening August 12th. I am disabled and have an assistance dog. We were refused entry with my dog and were told to leave her in the car. As the temperature outside was 30 degrees, that was not going to happen! Needles to say, we will not be going there again or recommending it! We went to the Black Horse in Hookwood, Horley where my dog and I were made very welcome and we had an absolutely delicious curry

What can I say. We haven't been out for months and our first trip, at my suggestion, was to your restaurant in Newdigate. The food that we had was OK, just things we ordered were not available, then the portions were very small, especially the rice. In addition we asked for water which was forgotten, twice. One of the starters was wrong and had to be corrected Then, when the Bill arrived I nearly fell off my chair! It was SO expensive, and a 15% service charge on top? To tell us you had run out of Mushrooms! I didn't want to make a scene in front of my family, as it was my idea in the first place, so we paid and left...

The Ali raj years ago was excellent, it then went down hill with poor service and below average food, we stopped going, now I’m glad to say it’s under new management and is now called Spice Tavern, with a very nice pleasant proprietor who has been in the area for a number of years , due to redevelopments of his other restaurant location he has finally got a superb location and place to settle down and call his own, good luck Adam and see you soon,

Visited on Friday night. Once again another superb meal. Very relaxing restaurant. Staff friendly. As usual the food was delicious. My only criticism is that the wine prices never match what's on the menu, but it's only ever £1-£2 out, and is not that much of an issue. Well worth a visit as this place is a hidden gem. The best curry house in Surrey.

Went there as a last minute decision. Well I really wish we hadn't. Chicken 65 was my wife's starter. Dry chewy and not nice. I had chicken chat. Boiled chicken with limp cucumber over powered by white pepper. Main course was no better. We thought we'd been transported back to the 70s .all in all a really poor experience never to be repeated. Totally understand why the place was almost empty.

OMG - the worst take away food for a long while- spent over 10 years in the village when you could not eat there - had heard it had changed but it will be a lot longer than 10 years before another attempt is made Ordered a very simple take away meal that was totally inedible and went straight into the bin

I regularly use this restaurant as it is located in my village. Such a great place and the food is particularly excellent. Hadn't booked but managed to get a table on Saturday night. Food was delicious as always and the staff were friendly. I would have given 5 stars but we were overcharged by £3 on our wine. I'm sure it was just an oversight so didn't say anything. I would highly recommend this place though. Best curry in the area.

This review isn’t based on the food as the food is one of the best I’ve tasted for Indian. Me and my partner visit on a regular basis for the amazing food but on numerous occasions have been greeted by one very rude staff member. He is very dismissive, arrogant and lacks people skills! This waiter becomes impatient and we always feel rushed when being served by him. If we’re not ready to place our order when he wants us too he rolls his eyes! This one waiter does let the restaurant down. All over staff members don’t make us feel like this. I think management should maybe look into his staffing as I’ve noticed this isn’t the only review that mentions him.

Have been a regular for take always at the Ali Raj for the last five years and the food has always been the very highest quality. This week we ordered two different chicken dishes and a prawn one. The prawn one was deemed to be good. But both chicken dishes were not good. Tough, flavourless (cheap?) chicken. Both dishes left unfinished. Roll forward a day and the view is that for the money we paid we get better value and better quality from a Charlie Bighams from Waitrose for a Chicken Tikka Masala. Don’t mind paying for a good take away curry but not impressed with how the quality has declined here . Would have given two stars but for the great food in the previous five years. Perhaps the chef was having a bad night. But I’m not prepared to pay for that. You have been warned....

Very good food. Always made to feel welcome. Recommend the fish curries especially and the tandoori mixed grill.

Being one of the only places to eat in Newdigate, the Ali Raj could quite easily rest on its laurels . . . . but it doesn't. The menu is great as is the food delivered to the tables. Service is polite, prompt and efficient.

Friends took myself and partner here on a flying visit down South. It was an area we had lived near many years ago, did not know this existed. We weren't disappointment. Excellent service, lovely food. I see that there are mixed reviews but I was very happy. The staff were very attentive and friendly, the food was hot came out quickly and no complaints at all. Very fresh and inviting. Well worth a trip again.

Happy with the food as they always cater to my fussyness! Fish always entertain me! Staff are fantastic. Keep it up

We’ve had curries from here over the last 15 Year’s. I really feel the service & food has gone downhill! Our last 2 Takeaways haven’t been great. Poppadum’s over cooked, samosas & bahjis under cooked & soggy. Rice nice. Sheek kebab luke warm. Chicken rogan ok but bland. Won’t be returning & wouldn’t recommend. Such a shame.

After being recommended the Ali Raj, my family and I decided to give it a try. On arrival the car park is the the scruffiest, badly kept area I have ever seen in a restaurant car park. Only because its Newdigate that I felt comfortable leaving my car there. The outside of the restaurant is scruffy and it didn't inspire confidence in us as to the food! Internally its dingy with tables too close together and lacked atmosphere. All this was before we had our food! The service was average with bored looking waiters and the food was uninspiring. We ordered a wide variety of dishes whereby some were tasty and other downright bland. Considering the busy pub opposite and in a well to do area I'm surprised this restaurant has so much lacking and with so much potential for a fine dining Indian cuisine. Suffice to say we will not be eating there again.

Took my wife here for our anniversary and they looked after us beautifully. Especially as it was a special occasion, they went above and beyond to cater to my request. Offered brilliant service, quality of food was amazing, atmosphere was just right and overall, a great experience.

I must admit this restaurant has to be one of the best restaurants in the area, this place never fails to amaze us for the quality of the food compared to the price. The staff are so welcoming and always very helpful and attentive. Will recommend this restaurant to all A’s the food here is absolutely delicious.

Ordered my usual Chicken Rhanjani on the way home it was like boiled chicken in a yellow sauce, not like any Rhangani I have had there in the last 10 years. So so disappointing there must be at least 1 good consistent curry house in the area I could have cooked better

Had a bad day so went for a curry to relax. Very good & did the job. Starter: Onion Bargee Main Course: Prawn Korma Pilau Rice Naan Bread I sould recomend this place to anyone

Fantastic banter with the staff! Great food and menu is awesome! Definitely worth a Try!! Prawn Korma is great!

I am working away for a few months and was given a rare weekend off. I came across this Indian restaurant hidden in one of the villages. I wanted a table for one on a Saturday night i was shown to a comfortable corner of the restaurant, hidden away.

Have used this restaurant many times. However recently visited and our food was delicious but a little dissapointed that the food seemed

I visited this resturant with some friends yesterday (Friday) evening. We did not book and it was quite busy but we got a table after 30 minutes and waiting in the pub opposite. The food was very good, we had a mixed starter and all liked it. Staff are efficient and helpful. A meal for 6 of us cost £180 so prices seem average to me. The Irish Coffee is one of the best ever according to my Irish friend. Car park at the back so you don't need to park on the road. No mobile or internet in the resturant so if you need a taxi then book in advance!

Great food within a nice restaurant. The food was beautifully cooked and the service was good, very impressive, you won't be disappointed after a visit here.

First time round I had been happy with most aspects and most specifically the scope of the menu which was supported by the eventual offerings

We were going to have a takeaway but randomly decided to have a sit down. Great food reasonably priced! Just a tad slow for our main but that's forgivable as it was very busy!

Debo decir que no puedo ver todos los comentarios negativos vienen de sobre este restaurante. Qué increíble comida que acabamos de pasar aquí. Excelente servicio, curry hermoso y lados. Estaban ocupados con comida para llevar, pero nada era demasiado para ellos. Una joya de lugar y volveremos muy pronto.

Excellent throughout the enu but MOST IMPORTANTLY the most consistent curries I have eaten anywhere. Eat in or take out - excellent

New neighbors had told us of this restaurant and so we needed to try our new local Indian, and very pleased that we did Large car park and spacious and pleasant inside, we were welcomed and offered a choice of tablesStaff were very friendly but not overly familiar, the waiter was quick to tell us he was training a new team member, but he need not have worried as the service was excellent The menu was varied and interesting and the food was served quickly, hot, and well presented My son had a dish from the chefs specials which unusually (at least to me) had olives as a key ingredient- I tasted it and it was different (in a good way)Overall I have no problem recommending the establishment and am happy to have found it

I am a reguilar visitor to this restaurant as I live not far away. Visited on Saturday with the intention of having dinner at the Surrey Oaks pub opposite. However we fancied a curry and so decided on the Ali Raj instead. The pub was very busy with the Beer Festival so we sat happily by the window in the Ali Raj. Waiter was very friendly. Food was delicious, especially the Samba Tiger Prawns. Really nice meal on a warm summer evening. Highly recommended.

A spur of the moment meal out on a Tuesday. Not realising that Tuesdays you are in for a bargain at the Ali Raj we spent a lovely early evening here. My husband chose all new dishes to him and was delighted with the flavours. I stuck to my old favourites of Prawn Puri as a starter and Chicken Tikka Masala. All the food was delicious - for £13.95 a head we had a starter, main course, & vegetable dish each.Excellent service as usual. A good evening.

Living just down the road from here and as the only curry house within a reasonable distance we often remark how lucky we are that it is so good.Friendly service, can seem a little officious as remarked by others, but when there are a lot of people in the restaurant it can be noisy and as their popadoms are so good it can be difficult for them to get attention of diners to place their orders!Food is great, plenty of parking and service is always quick - often have takeaways and always good value.

had been meaning to try the Ali Raj for a number of years and we finally made it! We were not disappointed. We both went for something different off the Specialities menu and it was very good indeed. Look forward to going again and tying in with a visit to the pub across the road.

We've been getting takeaway from the Ali Raj for a few years, and the food never disappoints. We recently joined some friends there for a sit-down meal.Waitstaff were efficient but rude. They issued demands for our orders with a 'please' added to the end, which I suppose was meant to make it seem polite. "DRINKS, please!" "STARTERS, please!" It was all quite bemusing, like being in an episode of Seinfeld. That said, the food is very good, so if you don't mind being ordered around by the waiters, you'll probably be fine. We'll go with the takeaway from now on.

Visited Ali Raj again. I am a regular customer as I live local. We hadn't booked but were found a table on a Saturday night despite it being quite busy. The menu seems to have changed since we were last there and one or two new staff but still the superb establishment it always is. Food was delicious, staff very friendly and helpful and great value for money. Located just opposite the Surrey Oaks so handy for a night out, despite being in such a rural location. Highly recommended.

Whenever we get an Indian takeaway or decide to eat in we always go to the Ali raj.It may cost a little bit more than other local restaurants but it is well worth it.The service is very good and the food quality excellent .The restaurant is very tastefully decorated with a relaxed ambience.Go and enjoy a curry !

We had a very enjoyable meal. There was plenty of food, in fact we could not eat it all and were asked if we wanted to take the remainder home.Service was efficient and friendly. My husband was using crutches at the time of our visit and the staff werevery helpful.The restaurant was very quiet but I did notice that there were many take away collections, a good indication of the food quality.

Have just eaten here was one of the best curries I've had. Tons of King Prawns in my dish, the mushroom rice delicious, the onion bhaji so crispy and the poppadoms were light and very fresh. My husband had the lime pickle and he said it was the best he's eaten. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the service impeccable not at all rushed but very efficient, polite and prompt.Will definitely go again and would recommend highly if in the area.

just a shame it was totally empty when we went for my birthday, so lacking in atmosphere. Food is usually very very good though.

Not the cheapest but marvellous food, excellent service and good atmosphere. Restaurant established well over 20 years ago. Solid local reputation for Indian/Asian cuisine including take away service.

I have been visiting the Ali Raj for nearly 20 years, and I have to say, have never been disappointed. Friends and family who visit, also agree, the food quality is outstanding and the service very friendly. Highly recommend a visit or take-away. Its my childrens' favourite place to eat out!

Really enjoy going here, always had a good curry. I judge Indian restaurants on the quality of the Naan bread, pretty good here. I don't always have the same curry & find each one good

I had heard good things about this place so decided to give it a go. Well the welcome was very warming it was busy on a Monday night and the food was excellent. I had the chicken Korai which was lovely could have had a tad more spice if I'm being picky. The rest of the food was great, one of the best sag aloo I've had. I will definitely be going back as it was a really good meal for £25 per head.

It's a great restaurants, food is delicious, the staff is very nice, very helpful. We come here very often and sometimes we have take away. Never been disappointed. Highly recommend.

We love coming here when we are in the area as there is a very good range of dishes on the menu. We like the fact that there are dishes which you can't find elsewhere. The food is delicious and the service is good.

We have been to Ali Raj a couple of times and have been really impressed! The service was great and the food fantastic the best Indian we've had for ages! There is also a great deal on Sunday's so very reasonable too.We had a small issue with the rose wine on the first visit which was undrinkable but it was replaced.So we can't find fault with this great restaurant and in such a lovely position in the country opposite a lovely pub!We'll definately be back soon!

We visited here during July for a curry. I had previously had a takeaway curry from Ali Rag which lacked flavour and seemed like the flavours had not been developed and instead rushed. Nether less we opted to dine in and give it another go. I myself ordered a Makani of which was no different flavour wise to a korma. The curry seemed to be a frozen Korma with a lump of butter placed in the microwave and was not a Makani. The curry arrived with a layer of butter on top which made me think that a lump of butter had just been added to a frozen korma and had just been placed in the microwave in a bowl of which had not been stirred etc... The dishes were boiling hot and the curry's all seem to be frozen and then reheated in a microwave, there was no sign of a chef just waiters. I think they freeze all their curry's and then heat in microwave due to lack of thickness in sauce instead a watery texture. I will not be revisiting.

I have to be honest and say that we have found the menu (we mainly have a takeaway) a bit hit and miss. I think to be fair it depends on the chef/management at the time. Whilst the food is fine (we've never had any particular problem) , as I said, it is slightly variable in quality. That's fine as long as you know that I guess. It's not particularly put us off returning.

A very nice curry house tucked out the way in the middle of nowhere but well worth a visit.The pub opposite is good too with a large garden ideal for a post curry drink if you have kids with you.I will visit again soon and report back!

Was recommended this restaurant by the B&B we stayed at, the food was very tasty and very well priced. My partner and I ate for less than £40 that included 2 drinks 2 curries popadoms naans and all the trimmings!! Would definitely eat there again if we was in the area.

The food is great tasting and service was unhurried. Average size restaurant busy, but not overly.Restaurant middle of countryside so would need driving too

Our first choice was closed due to Ramadam, so this was completely new, but well worth the visit.Do talk to the owners, very interesting conversation.Nice to have linen tablecloths and napkins, shows that they care about standards.

We regularly visit the Ali Raj as the food is consistently good.We hadn't booked and the restaurant was very busy, it had a great atmosphere.The reason it doesn't get the full 5 stars is because the staff were so unfriendly.Food came quicker than normal but we arrived late so it wasn't such a problem.I wish the staff were just a tad happier, this place would be absolutely perfect!We will still go back as the food is still the best around.

Having looked at paying this place a visit for ages, finally made it in! Heard a few good recommendations so expected a pleasant experience. Frequent visitor to the Surrey Oaks pub and a big fan of curry ever since living in Leicester where I was lucky to enjoy the cuisines of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan frequently and at many levels of expertise. I think we expected too much, often out of town establishments such as this offer a better-than-Friday night kind of experience Nothing wrong with that but I don't think the price was justified in the food in this instance. That aside, the main problem here was the unfriendliness. We are a very friendly young family with well behaved, polite and unprecocious children. I do not know what was up with the waiters but they sure did not offer any form of welcome. It all seemed too much effort and we really felt unwelcome and an bit too much of a bother. Look, a curry is a curry, but friendliness costs nothing. We won't be back, we can find this level of food elsewhere, for less money and the smiles and welcome are freely offered. Lighten up Ali Raj.

Having moved in locally around 18 months ago I was eager to give this place a go because I enjoy a good curry regularly.I was astounded at how good the food is from this establishment, and I can confidently say that I have ordered takeaway or eaten in the restaurant an average of once a week ever since.I have never had a bad curry and the staff are incredibly friendly.I have recommended this place to a number of people who all share my opinion so it is only right I put this review up on here now too.In fact, I'm probably going to order again this evening..

For a Friday night the restaurant wasn't busy yet we were rushed and not looked after! We had 3 courses and a couple of bottles of wine so spent a good amount of money and arrived at 7:30 I would understand if we arrived at 10 and order tap water and popadoms!!! Shame as this ruined the good food and I am not sure I would return.

I am a regular visitor to the Ali Raj and was there again this Saturday. I had booked a table which was just as well as it was absolutely packed! The food was the usual high standard and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. The only very slight criticism is that the service was a little slow but then it was so busy in there and it wasn't too much of an issue. Well worth a visit and delicious food.

We have been going here for years and the food and service has always been first class. Just tried the Gourmet Evening Menu Sundays and Wednesdays! Amazing value.

My wife was fed up, had one of those days that we all get from time to time. So we went for a Pint at the Surrey Oak and had intended to have a bar snack and cheer up!! The beer was good, and the food didn't inspire given the mood, we saw an Indian Resturant over the road, so we just popped in. Big light and airy, a couple of families inside a good sign.As 'we' had a bad day nothing on the menu was good enough, so my wife described a meal that she'd had elsewhere recently, the waiter took the description to chef who then cooked it!! And it was excellent, and we will be going back soon, although having been told what it has been called we still cannot remember so we will have to describe again.The food was very good, there cannot be many restaurants that will cook meals not on the menu. The bill was a pleasant surprise as it was very reasonably priced as well.We had a good meal in a well lite resturant and will be re visiting.Why do resturants no longer offer Banana fritters, that would have made it perfect (for her).

We visit the Ali raj restaurant on a regular basis because the food is delicious. The service is amazing and the staff will go out their way to please. The restaurant has a lovely laid back atmosphere and is very comfortable. They also do a takeaway and we find that faultless too. Excellent value for money. We will visit again very soon.

I went to this place expecting a gourmet experience; what I actually got was an acute dose of food poisoning. I contacted the owner (Mr. Ali) who told me to come in and see him regarding my complaint, when I went he was rude, overbearing and tried to dismiss my complaint as bogus. A thoroughly cavalier attitude and total disregard for customer satisfaction. He claims to have sold 60 of the dishes I was served without complaint. I can only conclude that that the people eating there that night had little or no regard to what they consume or Mr Ali is being less than forthcoming with the truth. Either way, an extremely bad show, not only getting bad curry but the dismissive attitude in which my complaint was (non) handled.

This is a very average Indian takeaway, the main problem is the entire place needs deep deep clean , as you pull up outside the blinds of rotten dirty gives a bad impression, the food is average and reasonably priced, if the bits you can see a dirty it does make me wonder what the bits you can't see I like

The quality of the food remains consistent despite the change in management and staff over the past year or so. The food is really excellent and reasonably priced. Very worthy of a trip out from Reigate, Dorking or surrounding areas. Remember that this restaurant is also opposite one of the best pubs in Surrey...the Surrey Oaks, which is also excellent!

Faaaantastic......!Got to be the best Curry house in miles.Banquet night 10/10Did go down hill 3-4 years ago, but back to its former glory since it's changed hands

Consistently, the best curry you will eat anywhere in the Horley/Crawley/Reigate area.Never get a 'bad' one as I have with other establishments which knocks your confidence to revisit.Chapeau, Ali Raj!

We have been visiting this restaurant since 1984. In all the time we have been there the standard of the food has been magnificent. Their secret is they use all natural spices and that's the key to a good curry.I always eat prawn dansaks and my wife always has a chicken dish. The chicken always melts in the mouth and I have always tried to replicate my own chicken curries to achieve the same result Sadly I have never achieved their standard of delicious food. This was a family occasion with my son with his new partner. The whole evening went well thanks to the staff of the ali raj

Decided to revisit after a lengthy gap and were glad we did! Tuesday night apparently is Gourmet Banquet night. For only £13.95 a head we had a starter, main course, and vegetable dish - all of which were delicious.It was fairly busy so the atmoshere was good. The service was attentive & friendly.

Took a drive out to Ali Raj as we hadn't been there for a long time and had always been impressed by the quality of the food. I was not disappointed. The service was excellent, attentive but not claustrophobic, the food was delicious and there was a special deal on as well! Couldn't fault it!

I’ve been searching for some time for an Indian restaurant that would not only welcome me and those I am with, but my Guide Dog as well.I accept that there is legislation regarding the admission of assistance dogs, but would you want to visit somewhere were you weren’t really welcome? So a bundle of stars for diversity and inclusion before I had even set foot in the place.Then my rating, diversity aside, 5 stars, yum yum.Portions were generous, when I eat out I do want to eat out, food was delicious, staff were friendly, atmosphere was very relaxed, the bill represented good value for money.I’ll need to go back soon, and probably keep going back as there are lots of different dishes on the menu that I’d like to try.The chicken Rezala was excellent, as was my wife’s Sea Bass, I had to have a little taste.I didn’t take the dog on this occasion, but it has been made clear to me that she’d be welcome, so as is unfortunately not the case with many similar establishments I have the choice.

Good portions. The food is well cooked. The nann breads were great. The menu was very varied. It is a Small Indian restaurant. We went on a Friday evening, booking is essential as it was very busy.

The food as always was very good here. The dishes have clear distinct flavours which is sometimes not found in indian restaurants where you often wonder if they just use a base sauce for the majority of dishes.The service of the food was efficient, but we had to re-order drinks twice and when they came had to send some back as they were incorrect. This is a bit of an anomaly as having visited before I've not had that issue.

Some friends and I were going to a concert in Dorking Halls last Saturday evening and wanted somewhere to eat after the show. We decided to go for Indian as those establishments are usually open late and we wouldn't be arriving until around 10pm. We booked in advance but were slightly perplexed that they seemed worried about accepting the booking (for four people) as they closed at 11.30. We were planning to arrive for 10 o'clock, so didn't understand the problem. As it transpired, the concert overran and we were going to be 10 minutes late and so showed them the courtesy of calling ahead to let them know. This sent them into quite a spin because they "closed at 11.30" (we were still on course to be there by 10 past 10) and it was "up to us" if we wanted to continue our journey there. All very odd, we thought.We arrived and found the restaurant very pleasantly decorated with just the right mix of traditional and modern. The welcome we received, however, although not quite in the surly category, was cool to say the least. We had chosen this restaurant above other (more easily accessible) ones in the Dorking area because of the reviews and also because the menu looked different and interesting (always nice to have a change). The house red wine, which three of us had, was quite drinkable, but my draft Cobra was not as chilled as it should have been. The food arrived, placed on hot plates (a nice, nowadays unusual touch) and we tucked in. I have to say that, as a foodie generally, curry connoisseur and partner of a professional chef, the quality of the food was among the best I have tasted anywhere. It was obvious that fresh herbs and spices had been used and infused properly into the flavour of the dishes. I would certainly eat there again and would recommend the food to anyone who likes to explore a wide range of Indian food.Others have commented on the poor service. By the time we arrived, the restaurant was quiet and the service was fine. Our waiter even warned to us a bit when we chatted with him. However, the initial impression the staff give in this restaurant can do them no favours at all and I urge them to be more welcoming to customers and prospective customers. This fault is the only thing preventing me giving Ali Raj five stars.

I used to live round the corner from this restutante and would eat here every Saturday evening. After moving out of area, we decided to go back as a treat. Hands down it is the best Indian I've had. Nothing in my local compares to the food and if I lived closer I'd still be coming here. It's been 6 years since I last came and it is still exceptional. Great food great staff and brings back great memories

We go to the Ali Raj quite regularly now since our local Indian has closed.We usually go with friends and have a lovely time- the food is fantastic however what really really lets this place down is the service, I wish the guys were just a little bit more happier in their job and made a little bit more effort; this place would be perfect.It won't stop us going but we do always feel the need to tell our friends that the food is great but the service isn't that brilliant... Such a shame.

Been here before as food is very good and reasonable prices for Surrey?Waiters are all very attentive without overpowering ; let you fill your glasses yourself!try it - you won't be disappointed.

We visited The Ali Raj with friends just because ! The menu is very interesting and not the bog standard type of menu with interesting house specials.Service was efficient and prompt especially as we were a little late but not rushed.We all had something different so we could taste the variety of meals !i had chicken and prawn sundorborn my wife had the same but she likes her food a little hotter and it was no trouble ,they put fresh chillies in it and it was lovely.Everyone enjoyed their meals with no complaints.6 meals 4 rice 2 naans 3 vegetables a bottle of house wine 4 pints of cobra £121 plus tip. Very enjoyable

Been twice since my last review, but have to wait for a month to post a fresh review.Bot the last visits as excellent as ever,Chicken Tikka Naga, just brilliant,and try the spinach side dish, lovelyGreat friendly owner and staff.Never let's us down, highly recommended, as this has to be the best in the area

Surprising location but the Ali Raj has been established there for years which is testimony to the Indian cuisine and pleasant staff. We enjoy it enough to make a ten mile journey to get there!

Third visit to this great restaurant.Once again fantastic food served by great staff.I cannot understand some of the previous reviews criticizing the service.As far as I am concerned the service here is second to none.Courteous.pleasant and efficient.Perhaps it's a case of how you treat the staff in the first place, is a guide to what you get back!I have seen many times, customers being pompous and rude,so I suppose they get what they deserve in return!!Anyway, once again the food was excellent, with my family enjoyingall the meals, with what has to be the most tender chicken going!!Congratulations to all at the Raj,for wonderful meals, service and a great evening.

Really enjoyable place to visit when down in Surrey, lovely food and friendly staff , make you feel very welcome , will definitely be revisiting on my next stay here.

We usally eat here when we stop overnight onway to holiday.we like the friendly service and the food is excellient.

How frustrating. Our first visit based on revues and recommendation but the service was just so bad. Felt like walking out but felt waiters would have taken that as an achievement! The food however was lovely, so really don't know what to make of this restaurant...... at least we could retired to the Surrey Oaks opposite for a few passable beers.

Staff were incredibly rude! We never got to eat here as was refused entry as my dad is in a wheelchair! So disgusting!

This restaurant looks impressive: elegant and clean, and the food was very good. A Tuesday night special gives a starter, main, side, bread/rice and coffee for £13, which was excellent value.The service, however, was very disappointing. Our food was served promptly, but the waiting staff (on a very quiet evening) were inattentive and less than cheerful. From other reviews I'm assuming we were unlucky and went on a bad night, but I certainly won't be hurrying back.

Second visit to this gem of a restaurant.,and in my previous review 'a cut above the rest'although the prices are comparable with other places, and a pint of Cobra is less then £4!The food and service here is excellent, with all the staff pleasant and efficentWell worth a visit

Good attentive staff, clean and tidy and efficient serviceGood tasting authentic Indian cuisineParking nearby and pub over the road

Lovely restaurant, good staff.Delicious food, reasonably priced! Hassle free.We were a party of 18 for a stag do, and they catered for us very well, and in good humour.Head onto the pub over the road for a drink after your meal!

We had spent a lovely evening with friends at the pub opposite and decided to go for a meal afterwards. The service was slow which would have been fine if it weren't for the tasteless food that my husband had. It was chicken biriani and vegetable curry. The biriani had very few dried pieces of chicken and the so called vegetable curry included frozen vegetables. Not what we would expect from a traditional Indian restaurant. On top of this the owner was extremely rude when we said how disappointed we were. He could have sorted this out and apologised but clearly didn't feel that we deserved this. Instead he ruined our evening and we will not be returning.

We visited Ali raj on 23rd May after a lovely evening with friends at the surrey oaks pub opposite. After hearing many good reviews, we were looking forward to a great Indian meal. However, the service was very slow, although not hugely busy as most customers in there had already got their food. It took a long time for the food to arrive and when it did, we were disappointed. I had tandoori salmon which was average and my partner had a chicken rassala which was also only average. However our friends had the biriani which consisted of very little dried up scraps of chicken and a frozen mixed vegetable side curry which had an 'interesting' flavour. When the waiter asked if our meal was ok, we took the opportunity to explain our disappointment with the biriani. Our waiter (the owner), tried to deny the use of packet vegetables and was extremely rude. Eventually he admitted the veg was frozen. We asked to have the biriani removed from the bill, to which he remarked that we couldn't afford to pay. We were perfectly happy to pay for the other meals, but the biriani was extremely poor so we felt it was only fair to have that item removed from our bill. We could have forgiven the poor food, if we had been treated a lot better...clearly the owner does not care and has no manners. Can't understand who would put themselves out and drive to a restaurant like this when there are so many other superb Indian restaurants around.

Absolutely love this place! My partner (now) brought me here for out first date and we have been going regularly ever since. The staff are brilliant and always remember us. The food is always delicious and tastes fantastic.

Great meal, and although I ordered my usual Chicken Tikka Korai,the meal served was a cut above anything I have had before.Succulent moist chicken served in a wonderful korai sauce.With service to match, this is a must visit restaurant.

We had a takeaway last night and were completely blown away! We have had takeaways from there in the past and they have always been good, however last nights was in a different league. The meat was so moist and flavours so fresh and tasty. If you only ever try one curry once, it has to be from here!

Have been to the Ali Raj on a few occasions and have enjoyed the food each time.Was a bit hurried just as we sat down as to how many poppadums we would like. Also service can sometime be quick and sometimes not, doesn't matter how busy they are.Ali Raj is always busy with take-aways but never tried.

I have eaten here twice within a 3 week period, both on a saturday night, and throughly enjoyed both experiences.The food was very good, and service staff attentive. The Bill was reasonably priced when delivered.There is a car park behind the restaurant, but is on the small side. Would I copme again? YesWould I reccomend to others? Yes

I had been told by various chums this was the best curry house in the Dorking area and was excited to go for my partner's birthday meal with family. I was badly disappointed. Food was reasonable but uninspiring.This was overshadowed by the attitude of the staff who were rude, inattentive and grudging of any request - be it from getting water for the table, taking additional orders, bringing coats so items could be retrieved. It was a Friday night and they were 2/3rds empty so rush is no excuse.Then the bill arrived and seemed a bit steep. One of our group wanted to pay precisely for their bit - so we worked it out twice and they'd overcharged us by £15 or so - hiding behind a hieroglyphic receipt. I would have just split it normally, but I'm glad we didn't. When we tried to raise it the staff smiled sheepishly and avoided our gaze. They knew we'd caught them out. So we paid - left them the overcharge as the tip - and left. . In this day and age...just terrible to do that. I won't be back. There are many other good curry houses in the area, this isn't one of them.

Very average food (frozen veg was obvious ie diced carrots in a prawn dish. Poppadoms were good. Staff were so abrupt, unfriendly an rude. Couldn't understand why as the restaurant only had one other table. Often drive past and see no diners inside. Surely they should provide a welcoming a nice experience to entice locals to return. It made me question their reason for being at such a large, expensive premises.I crying shame as the pub opposite is beautiful with exceptional service would love to be able to end the evening with a lovely curry. Not possible currently with the way this place is run.

Visited for the first time and must confess we had a wonderful meal here on a busy Friday night and loved every minute of it The service was wonderful, the food incredible and the host was charming. Great value for money too.

I had a nice meal in this restaurant with my friends.It has been a lovely time for us.The food was really delicious,service was fantastic. Overall nice environment would say one of the best restaurant in dorking.

I am having four times meals in this restaurant with my family.Good and quality food excellent staffs,they do nice bangladesh staff curry it's something different.Nice place for having a fantastic meal.

we visited for meal and its really excellent.service is very good and the food and decor is really excellent.they have there own car park and the food is really something special.