Ashiana Exquisite Asian Cuisine in Eden

The food Is the best In Cumbria I can't understand any negative reviews Tastes fantastic and the service is very professional Five stars

Take away, if you like predominantly oily, inedible food then this could be your perfect however I would rate this as the worst meal I have ever paid for

Came here a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the food and service here. We were promptly seated by the fabulous Danny who looked after us throughout the evening. The food was served promptly and was delicious. Next time we are in Appleby we are sure to visit again. So a big thanks to all, especially Danny who was amazing and an extra special thankyou Danny for the amazing gifts you sent us. Management,if you read the reviews please pass our best wishes and thanks to Danny.

We ordered a takeaway from here. The restaurant itself had friendly staff and nice vibe but we have really come to review the food- absolutely incredible. Really recommend the Makani and the Jalfrezi was really flavoursome alongside the heat. 10/10

We were staying at Appleby Manor for 2 nights and ate there on the first night but wanted something different. Spotted Ashiana as we drove through the town. The staff were really friendly the restaurant was really modern and clean and the food was excellent, We both had Poppadoms & dips, our starters were mixed platter & prawn puree. Our mains were Chicken Tikka Tandoori style with salad, Lamb Bhuna, Onion rice and Garlic Naan. Every dish was lovely, we both love Indian food and have to say this was the best we've had anywhere for a long time, the bill was a third of the previous night and the food much better. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area. A little gem.

Food was amazing! Great saag aloo, chicken balti good as well. Would definitely recommend to others.

Been going for years, had not been for a while went to get a takeaway. One of the meals was a lamb tikka, it had next to no meat in it was about 5 5 pence sized peice in. The sauce in all meals was only half way up the tub. Was really disappointed won't be back again.

Best Butter Chicken Ever! Very flavoursome. Only recently discovered and all the family have now converted to Ashiana for our takeaways. Karen Morland Cliburn

Just had the most fabulous takeaway on a Monday evening. One of the highlights in our week long trip to the area, where much of the pub food has been pretty mediocre. I tried a chicken modu wala for the first time (never even heard of it before!) and it was absolutely delicious!!! Not for everyone I'm sure because it is very sweet but to me it was a revelation! Starter and dessert all in one! Our other food was equally scrumptious and very reasonably priced too. Thank you to everyone at Ashiana.

Probably the best Indian takeaway I've ever had and the service was friendly and welcoming. Next time we will eat in the restaurant.

Amazing little spot in Appleby. Great Indian, lovely and quick service. Waiter was very polite and attentive. Would definitely recommend the “mix platter” starter - great price and super tasty. Peshwari naan was also 10/10. Would definitely visit again!!

Great food, figured if they didn't have alcohol to make their money, all the focus would be on the food and was proved right

Went here with my hubby after a long walk. It was perfect. Casual feel and the staff were really friendly and chilled. The food was great. Really enjoyed the mixed platter starter. We had one each but one between two of us would have been perfect. Didn’t serve alcohol but didn’t matter as the food was a great and there’s a pub over the road.

The food was excellent but the waiter was extremely rude. He made an error with the rice we ordered and blamed us. We asked him for water and he snapped and said he couldn't hear my request. He brought one glass. We asked for another and he said we must ask him for whatever we wanted so he didn't have to keep coming back. When we left the restaurant, he tried to push past us to get to the kitchen first. We are locals and have been coming in this restaurant for a while during winter when there is no one there. I don't think we will come again.

After being frequent visitors my friends and I visited again tonight, not sure what’s happened but the waiter was very rude. Couldn’t fault the food but the service was appalling! Having only received 3 rice dishes instead of 4 the waiter told us that’s what we had ordered. We then asked for water and were given one glass between 4 of us. After asking for more water the waiter replied with “I don’t mean to be rude” which of course we knew he was going to be “but can you ask for things all at once” erm we did! We have enjoyed many a happy night in here but won’t be back!

Burnt offerings...and when complained disrespectful...takeaway lamb chops burnt to a cinder...when taken back to complain was treated dreadfully...buyer beware

We had a takeaway from here for four. I would not always write a review for a takeaway but we almost didn't get it because we read the last couple of one star reviews. However it was lovely, really well cooked, fresh, great flavour. The...

Take away for two, when I phoned in the order they told me it would be ready in 45 mins. I got there 5 mins early and had to wait another 35 mins before it was ready! When I got home and sat down to...

Meat was hot though rice was cold. Meat very obviously was reheated and it marred the taste of the curries - not pleasant I would definitely not recommend the food for takeaway, at best mediocre!

We weren’t able to go to the restaurant for a meal so my brother ordered a takeaway. The menu we had was out of date and they no longer served jeera, but were very kind and they made it for me. It was delicious and...

Great food, but no alcohol sold or allowed on the premises. Staff very helpful and pleasant, would highly recommend fir there food

We went here last night with friends & all thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely food (huge portions!) great service and friendly staff. Luckily we live quite locally so will definitely visit again. Highly recommended.

OK. No alcohol. Is that a bad thing? No, because after all, there are two cracking pubs around the corner for a quick before and after! Now, the food. The mixed tandoori Koran was absolutely delicious. Tender lamb, tasty chicken, lovely peppers, showing a depth...

We went to this restaurant whilst in town for a couple of days and can't fault it. Incredibly delicious dishes, great service and reasonably priced. We'd definitely return.

So nice we had their takeaway twice during our stay! There’s a wide selection of dishes on the menu, with some I hadn’t seen before. All nicely cooked. Small warning - their medium was hot to me, and their hot had even my husband sweating,...

This is just a super south Asian restaurant, with top notch takeaways too. Lamb dishes especially splendid. Chilli heat varies a little unpredictably (different chefs?) which is worth mild food lovers noting.... but the hotter the better!

I dined here while hiking the Pennine Way, and I was blown away by the standard of food -- which included some dishes I did not know. Excellent service that was both friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Had a really enjoyable dinner, and would...

This is the only Indian in the village and such a shame as the quality is poor! I have had better from a fast food takeaway! Taste like they are using old oil which leaves a nasty taste! Chicken like rubber I’m sorry but if...

Turned up with the kids on our family holiday with no reservation, seated with no problem, lovely guy serving very polite and helpful but the food was delicious! We will be going back before we leave I hope, even the kids loved it especially the...

The Chicken Curry was more like a Chinese style curry tandoori mixed grill was uneaten as dry tasteless and did not come with a curry sauce side . I see now why we had to pay upfront as it certainly was worth paying for and...

I’ve been here twice now and all I can say is unreal. Everything is outstanding. Best Indian I have ever had

You can tell that the dishes have been created and prepared by a chef who loves to produce top quality dishes. The mix of flavours was excellent in every dish we had. Also the portions are generous. Highly recommended.

Called in on the off chance and had a great meal at a good price. The food was tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly. The only issue is you can't buy a drink or take one with you.

A bit of a wait due to lack of staff but service was attentive and food was delicious. Best Indian we’ve had for a long time. Definitely worth the short wait.. acknowledged and compensated by the lovely waiter!

Quality food friendly staff definitely a great choice, they also do takeaway which is a bonus. Iv eaten food from here several times and im never disappointed.

Friendly staff, terrific food, excellent prices - top marks. We had an excellent evening at this very well-run restaurant.

Interesting menu to choose from asked the waiter for a recommendation . The meal was exquisite, full of complex flavours, the best I’ve had in a very long time and extremely good value. We would highly recommend.

Wow... just wow. We were renting our friends cottage in Bolton, Appleby and decided to order takeaway the Wednesday evening. The food was absolutely splendid. Infact THE best Indian meal we have had in forever. The manager rounded it to £42. I believe it should...

Regularly visit for a sit down meal or takeaway when home visiting my parents! Could not fault this place, was concerned after seeing the recent reviews but this is one of the best curry houses. Food was fresh and excellent quality, was very busy with...

On a miserable evening we arrived to a slightly chaotic restaurant. All tables occupied and the phone constantly ringing for takeaways. Two members of staff working in the restaurant did a tremendous job serving everyone. The waiter who served us couldn’t have been more helpful,...

To start Food quality 2 out of 10.( Raw, uncooked) Food quantity 2 out 10.( After spending £40 we were Hungary, had to go big Mac on M6). Ambiance 1 out of 10.(waiter was throwing table cloth, poor lighting and music) Manner by the waiter...

Poor service, poor food, small portions, the type of restaurant you'll only visit once. Ripping off the good people off as they've no competition. Best avoided, only use if desperate.

We visited this place yesterday looking at the high rating... was the worst India food ever eaten. Biryani was small chunks of burnt lamb pierced fried with rice and the only spice and taste present in all the food were turmeric and salt. Never ever...

Ashiana is a decent Indian restaurant with a wide ranging menu that can satisfy the majority of people’s palates. You can have all the dishes as vegetarian or with a selection of meat or fish. Most of the dishes are the usual ones but there...

We were told this was the only Indian restaurant for 30 miles. The arrogance showed. The food was bland and 'factory produced' in the worst traditions of 1980's 'Indian' restaurant food. The service was OK but perfunctory.

Great tasting curry and superb service, we loved our meal here and highly recommend this place. The food was delicious and great value for money. The host was helpful and welcoming, eat here and you won’t be disappointed.

The food was incredible and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They were able to cater to our wishes and the food was absolutely delicious. Thanks for the great service

We had a meal for 4 people which was delicious! 2 starters, 4 mains, 2 naan and 2 different rice. Two happy teenagers and 2 happy parents. Job done. What I particularly liked was the fact that there was no leaking ghee. Just over £50...

We have been visiting family near Appleby for some years now and a highlight of our visit is the traditional takeaway from Ashiana we’ve never been dissatisfied with the service or the food.

Stopped here for a takeaway, knew instantly from the smell from the kitchens that the food was going to be great and I wasn’t disappointed. Nice guy at the counter serving, altogether a wonderful experience, will use every time we are back in the area.

Excellent food,Excellent service. My curry was a chicken tikka pathia which was outstanding The order was ready on time and the service was friendly and good value for money

We had a takeaway from here last night. We have always found it to be excellent but were worried about a recent review. We are very happy to report that the curry - starters, mains, sides - were all excellent. Thank you Ashiana’s for a...

Take away Always been fabulous for years been going since it opened. But what has happened the worse currys we have had ever. Really awful the sauces had no representation of what the where supposed to be the Naga chicken curry hadn’t seen a Naga...

Had a very nice meal here, good choice of dishes and good service. No alcohol but that didn’t matter.

We ordered a takeaway which was prepared very quickly and delicious. Only downside was they don't do delivery! But delicious food.

I have had several takeaways from Asiana in the past and have usually been left disappointed with the quality of the food. Their prices certainly don’t deserve what they dish up. I haven’t had a takeaway from here for 12 months and I gave them...

Not freshly cooked ,mainly microwaved, service good and friendly .Rather cold room,covid aware. Will nor re visit

Read the previous reviews after our visit fir a meal so I speak as I find No track and trace details been taken at all twice now we have visited, we had a great meal a few weeks ago. A previous reviewer mentions take aways...

Lovely cheerful,helpful staff. Food excellent.Drinks reasonably priced. Whole experience 5 star. We were visiting Appleby for the weekend and this was a highlight of our visit. Wish we lived nearer as we would visit often.

My wife and I stayed in Appleby for the weekend and stumbled across Ashiana. The food was really very good, considering the lack of local competition. In many cases restaurants can simplify their menus when they stand alone. Not in this case, lovely spice blends...

Arrived at Ashiana on the 22nd August saw reviews and thought why not try it . Table was booked for 6.30pm we were served our drinks in good time with poppadoms to follow . Please watch out for take away orders as we received our...

Visitando el área en vacaciones, decidió tomarse una noche libre de la cocina. El personal era agradable, el restaurante estaba muy lleno y animado como recogimos, pero con toda honestidad, nuestra comida para llevar nos decepcionó. Las salsas eran muy finas, casi líquidas y el elemento cárnico parecía escaso en todos los platos. Sé que los estilos de cocina varían, pero es difícil no juzgar en comparación con nuestra selección normal de restaurantes en casa. Tal vez acabamos de tener una mala noche ya que veo muchas buenas críticas.Hicimos lo mejor que pudimos, pero sería difícil recomendarlo.

Nos alojamos una noche en Appleby y elegimos este restaurante para cenar. La comida era muy irritable y el tamaño de las porciones era generoso. Si bien la experiencia gastronómica estuvo bien, el restaurante no estaba listo cuando nos presentamos para que nos sentaran a la hora reservada y nos tomó un tiempo recibir la factura después de preguntar.

Food was ok! It was that hot i could not eat it , not a pleasant taste. Others in my group enjoyed it, not sure i would visit again, sorry!

Esta fue nuestra segunda visita a Ashiana. Fue tan bueno, si no mejor, que nuestra primera visita. El personal es realmente agradable y simpático. El menú tiene mucha variedad y la comida era fantástica. Tiene un ambiente encantador y bullicioso y parece muy popular para llevar también si no desea comer en él. Visitamos Appleby con regularidad y estamos ansiosos por volver aquí. Buena comida y excelente relación calidad-precio.

If you are in Appleby, and you like Indian cuisine.. then this is heaven! Very popular restaurant so you’ll probably need to book on busy nights. Great service, fabulous food. I had Chicken Tikka Ameera (sliced mangoes) with pineapple rice & peshwari naan. So succulent, & the naan was beautifully soft & sweet. Hubby had Chicken Imlea - also new to us. This one was mango chutney sweet & sour sauce, lovely & tangy, with a lemon rice - so full of flavour ☺️ Very busy, but the staff did an amazing job - great humoured & fun but professional - had a great night out celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary , thank you!

Me, my husband and two children visited Ashiana for a meal whilst on holiday in nearby Kirkby Thore. It was the best meal of the holiday for me. The waiters couldn't do enough for us, food came quickly so fresh and tasty - beautiful, definately worth a visit.

Due to being let down by another establishment in the area we rang the restaurant asking for a table for 6 of us ASAP. Despite it being a very busy evening for them they managed to accommodate us. The staff were all very friendly and had time for a chat and joke whilst serving us and everyone else. The quality of the food was excellent and was served quickly. We would definitely visit again if we are in the Appleby area.

We always order a takeaway from here when visiting the Lake District. It is hands down the best Indian food I have ever eaten. I only wish there was one closer to home. A must have if holidaying close by.

We had dinner here last Thursday night. The menu was full of original dishes, all interestingly spiced. Everything we ate was good. Ashiana stacks up well against some well-known London restaurants we have visited at a fraction of the price. The waiter was also very friendly and informative.

We lived in West Yorkshire for a number of years and found many good curries but the Ashiana is THE best food we've had in an asian restaurant. The flavours blended to create food heaven for us both. It was busy with takeaways and no wonder and he's we had a bit of a wait but it was well worth the wait I had a balti, can't remember what my wife had but there was nothing left on either plates, just outstanding

Had quite a nice evening meal here. Staff are not masked and take away customers arrive in a steady stream most of whom are unmasked. It’s small inside without much distance between tables. Staff get pretty close to you when delivering food and drinks. Food was nice but not special. They were not participating in the govt funded “eat out to help out” scheme, so even though it was a Tuesday, we paid full price. We were also told it was cash only as their card machine was broken. No track and trace details taken and as you had to pay cash, no possible way to trace if there is infection at any point. Several customers were sent round to the cash machines in the next street when it came time to pay. When we came out we all felt it had not been a very sensible place to eat.

I eat lots of Asian food, lots and lots. The chicken jaipuri served to me last week was the hands down best curry I have ever had the pleasure to eat. Absolutely delicious. Beautifully cooked, hot, well presented and perfectly spiced. 10/10

Very friendly and helpful service. Food was great and a very wide ranging menu helped. The onion bhaji and onion pulao in particular were very very good.

Friendly, welcoming staff who were very helpful and attentive. Meals were delicious, fresh and of good size. Great stop off during our trip away.

We were staying in Brampton and all having lived abroad really wanted a tasty Indian meal.Luckily we found the Ashiana. Really delicious authentic food.We tried lots of different dishes as there were 8 adults, so feel we had a good spectrum of what they offer.

My friends and I visited late one Thursday evening. We were treated to brilliant customer service when we realised that there were no taxi's running in the area to get us home. We were offered a free drink whilst we waited and the owner of the business gave us a run back in his own car, taking time out of his evening to help us. Very much appreciated. Plus, the food was cooked quickly and to a very good standard. Thank you.

Firstly would like to praise the staff, really attentive, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The restaurant is modern and clean, spotless toilets and had a lovely atmosphere to it. The food was amazing and a great selection to choose from. Everything tasted fresh and the flavours were lovely, the onion bhaji was the best. So glad we ate here, deserves more than 5 stars, would travel back here just for another meal.

Had a fantastic meal here. Clean, lovely staff, great food, great price. What more could you ask for?

We ate on a quiet Thursday evening, staff were friendly and the restaurant itself was warm and comfortable. The menu is varied and the food served was without doubt one of the best curries I’ve had ever. Portion sizes were perfect, mains full of flavour and fresh. The final bill was a little more than I thought but worth every penny. I hope you didn’t suffer in the recent storm and will return when next in the area.

We get a takeaway most weeks and have eaten in tonight, always 5* service and amazing food. Could not recommend more! The Evans family

If you are staying in Appleby-in-Westmorland and you love Indian food you must try this restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend.

We ate here recently and really enjoyed venturing we had. The service is was friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend eating here.

Having eaten at a lot of curry houses in the UK and abroad and not usually one to leave a review I’m compelled to explain just how excellent tonight was!Although quiet the restaurant was immaculate and the menu had a great mix of favourites and house specials. We had a supper tasty combination of starters and mains with sides that took the usual to a new level of exciting flavours , delivered in a contemporary and modern way.I’m sorry not to caught the name of our waiter but he was the perfect host and helped make what I can undeniably say was the best curry night I’ve ever hadYou must eat here...

We booked in at Ashiana after struggling to find a local pub with a menu that wasn’t stuck in 1995 and at 2030 prices. If you want £6 deep fried Brie or a £20 lamb shank, you’re in the right area. We arrived on time to a professional and warm welcome. Excellent staff, very friendly and attentive but not at all overbearing. Excellent curries, fair prices. We booked in again on the second and final evening of our stay in the area because we couldn’t fault it. We again arrived on time to witness the couple in front who didn’t book, get turned away (they ordered take away) because they couldn’t fit them in. Says it all really.

Never a bad meal here always very good, worth a visit, best to book as you may not get a seat, that speaks for its self. Enjoy.

Had a lovely time in this curry house. Danny was so helpful and welcoming with our last minute booking. Warm and welcoming,

Last minute bookings. Very good menu and very tasty but a cold restaurant meant we ate with our coats on. Overall good value

Restaurant was very clean. Myself and my partner had come across from Bradford for the weekend so we are spoilt for choice for amazing curry houses. We weren’t expecting anything spectacular but when the food arrived we were extremely impressed as it was as good as anything we’ve had. The staff were also extremely friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend visiting this lovely restaurant. Absolutely faultless

Sunday evening - Liverpool just beat Man City - and we were hungry. This is a really good Indian restaurant. I am sure it must get really busy some nights. Try to book. The food was all fresh and very tasty. The korai dishes were a highlight. Thoroughly recommend this place. We will be back.

Food was good and service excellent. We had a selection of meals all of which we enjoyed The price was reasonable so overall a pleasing meal

A great menu, plenty to choose from with lots of vegetarian options. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The staff were friendly and the service was prompt. We will definitely visit again when we are in Appleby.

Very lucky to have got a table as didn't book and was clearly very busy. Staff were rushed off their feet but friendly and we weren't waiting for anything for too long. Poppadom tray was a bit bland but apart from that nicest curry we've had in ages. Presentation very nice. Flavours awesome. I get why it's so popular. Prices reasonable.

Absolute gorgeous food tasty and spicy x warm cosy atmosphere x friendly staff x clean x lovely night x

El restaurante era agradable y el servicio era bueno, pero el plato de mi marido era soso (ha tenido el mismo plato en muchos lugares y siempre es muy sabroso). El mío había quemado ajo. Estaba bien, pero no me apresuraría a volver, no valía la pena el dinero

Más o menos un restaurante indio estándar. La bienvenida fue buena, el servicio eficiente y había una buena selección de comida, bastantes "especiales". Los platos que tuvimos fueron agradables, pero no excepcionales, la lista de vinos tenía un precio razonable y el vino que elegimos fue agradable. La factura fue razonable.

visitando aquí recientemente y los 2 de nosotros solo tuvimos un curso de un minuto cada uno más 2 bebidas y nos sorprendió el costo en comparación con nuestra casa de curry normal.

Asian never fails to be brilliant wether its a meal in the restaurant or a takeaway, its always busy, staff are brill would recommend.

We ate here on a very rainy night so the restaurant was quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and tasty. Would eat here again when in the area.

We had a takeaway from here the staff were great and we had to wait half an HR but well worth the visit if you are in Appleby give this place a visit