Ayo Gorkhali in Stafford

Spontaneous decision to go out for food (child free!) - Googled ‘food in Stafford’ and came across Ayo Gorkhali, 10mins later table booked for 730pm. Chilled atmosphere, greeted with exceptional service… and wow! What a taste sensation the food is, can highly recommend - we over indulged and the team couldn’t be prouder to serve such traditionally made and carefully considered freshly cooked food from their home country x

Best foods, best atmosphere. Highly recommended

Very much recommended .. food was excellent.

The only criticism of Ayo is it's small, but that is also one of the best things about it. Lovely staff make you feel like family and the food is amazing. Love this place.

Another flavoursome experience of Asian cuisine

Food and service is always excellent. Staff are so polite and welcoming. We travel 40 minutes to eat here because of how good the food is. There is no dish I wouldn’t recommend and the dill rice is so unique.

Been looking at trying here for ages, just wish we'd tried it sooner. We were sat around the back but it was comfortable and simply but suitably decorated .The service was good and the food was fantastic. The calamari is the best I've ever had, and both the lamb and the duck were beautifully tender and full of flavour. The portions are plentiful and well presented. We both tried dessert I had the cottage cheese one which sounded strange but was very nice and my partner had the milk based one, which was equally as nice, both were very sweet though. Good value for money and well recommend.

First time trying Nepalese food, good flavours (tasted similar to Indian food)and decent quantity . We had pork steamed momos for starters and took non veg thali meal (loved dal curry) and ayo ghorkhali tandoori special for mains (mixed grill meat chicken prawns-tender, soft, nicely marinated and good flavours )and rice pudding as dessert. Staff was friendly and good atmosphere in restaurant with nice Nepalese song in background.

I booked this restaurant for our anniversary njght out having seen it a few times and being intrigued by Nepalese cuisine having never been before. A small cozy environment was just what we wanted. What a little gem of a place! The food was excellent, the staff attentive and the price was brilliant. The menu is clear and the staff ask you how spicy you want your food. A nice little safety net if you're a bit cautious. There's quite a lot of lamb on the menu with the other options being chicken or vegetable. I had thr Nepalese set meal which was a superb selection of different dishes, with the other half closing the Nepalese Curry. We ordered a few sides we've not had before as well. We wanted to experience the best and we got it. The drinks menu is also interesting with the Nepalese Gurkha Beer my choice and the Himalayan Red Wine was also lovely. We loved the whole experience here. We will definitely be returning or ordering a takeaway soon! Highly recommend to book to save disappointment. It's only a small place after all!

Family dinner was one the best after many years . Everything's flawless. This place will be our must go place now .

Best resturant in town. Great service, brilliant food. Decent price. Our favourite 😍

Ordered a seafood mismas should of had King prawns scallops and shrimps,this had loads of salmon and 2 King prawns,very disappointed.

Lovely food and service. Nice and busy even though it we ate early and midweek. Definitely would visit again (soon hopefully)

It is a lovely little place to go for delicious food with variety of choice in particular if you are looking for curry. Excellent customer service. Thank you to all staff.

We went for a quite meal on a sunday night Two very drunk people walked in they was very loude swearing been rude to staff kept getting up shouting. They was very aggressive and we felt very unsafe. Some one did come over to us and apologis but did nothing about them The final straw was when the lady was sick in her food and carried on eating We paid and walked out I contacted the owner of the restaurant said we understand that you cant help who comes into your restaurant but they should have been asked to leave. Our evening was ruined and a complete waste of our money He said he was sorry they upset his staff as well, he watched the CCTV and could see us and what we witnessed but did not seen to care Clearly he does not value our business We eat here lots of time but never again

surprisingly outstanding food & service . it was busy saturday night however management team managed a table for 4 of us . Plenty of choices for food & drinks . my recomendation is momo, set meal (No 40) & Gurkha Beer if you want to try first time. Will be returning soon ,

Had a takeaway last week. Food is tasty and the staff are pleasant. Probably my mistake for not checking but not all of what we had ordered was included. Used the contact process via the website but not had a response. There is a growing number of very good Asian restaurants in Stafford so there is stiff competition if customers are left a little disappointed. That said, I can’t fault the food which we did receive.

Had the main with multiple curries, lovely selection , choice of hot which which was perfect temp. Momo great starters.

Lovely food! Could do with a bit of a refurb

Group of 8 had dinner here last night . where shoul I start from... ! Everything ; food, service, deco, atmosphere .. beyond my imagnation in better way. Due to the nature of small space, booking is must I’d say. Well done to Ayo Gokaali team.

Best restaurant in the town by far .

I have been visiting this restaurant for many years now, It's finally time for a review. I have previously visited with friends with my partner and with my family, aways book a table as the restaurant is quite small, however the food is sensational, I personally recommend the Timu Piro (Lamb) as I have never tasted anything like it and I cannot replicate it. The dill rice is also something which I have never seen on a menu before and if that was ever to be removed I'd be gutted. The staff are always really friendly, in particular - Mr.Chabbai Rai. If I had to choose my final meal it would definitely be here. Me and my family travel 40 minutes to eat here and its definitely worth it. Please keep up the hard work and wonderful flavours. I can't wait to visit again.

Me and my partner ate here for the second time, first time being a fortnight ago. Honestly cannot recommend this place enough! The food is so fresh and delicious, not greasy/oily at all and you can tell they really care about the quality of their ingredients and cooking. The meat in the starters and mains was so tender, the pork momos were divine and the himalayan chicken was very tasty. We will certainly continue coming here for the best food we have tasted in Stafford by far. Thank you so much to the wonderful staff that are so welcoming also. Fantastic!

"If you're craving delicious food in Stafford 😋😋, I highly recommend this restaurant. While the service may be slow due to limited staff, it's still well worth the wait! 🤩"

We really enjoyed our meal at this lovely cosy restaurant. Perfect if you fancy something slightly different from the typical curry house experience. The set menu was excellent, as was the service.

My favourite place to eat in Stafford! And the staff are lovely too Just ordered takeaway and it was superb, hot, tasty and quick delivery. I had the seafood mismas 😋

Fantastic and consistent quality, friendly service. The only thing that lets this place down is the fine details. Menu's dropping to bits and the same with the table mats. Just this attention to detail would make dining here a spot on experience. I'm not really picking flies but it's just the icing on the cake. Not a criticism, just an observation.

Excellent food with friendly and welcoming staff. Had a great night with my friends whom I met after more then 10 years.

Makes a change from your typical restaurant/take-outs. The service was great I couldn't fault it. We really enjoyed our mains (I had the chicken sahi medium spice) but the momo starters were a little disappointing. They were slightly oily and the filling was dry and a little bland. But I rate the mains highly. The atmosphere left a little to be desired. I would say 3.5 star as a restaurant, 4.5 star as a take out hence the 4star middle ground. Staff were all lovely though.

Ordered a takeaway from here as have always had the best food while eating in the restaurant. Looks as though the food was not cooked fresh to order but previously frozen as the two curry dishes were swamped in water. Not the quality we would get from eating in and for the money paid, should be freshly prepared.

We walked in on Wednesday 21st June. It is very small inside but has a great atmosphere. They made us a set menu for 4, it was delicious. I will definitely be returning kn my next visit to Stafford

There's not much to say, amazing food, amazing service & delivery is always early. The staff are always at hand to help. Thank you

Super accueil, super repas, super rapport qualité prix !!!!! Reçu comme des rois (même une play list française pour nous...

Went here based on it being the no. 1 on Trip Advisor, sadly this was very mediocre food, unenthusiastic service, low quality decor, menus and wines.

Amazing food, .Great vale for money, will certainly be back. The freshness and quality of the food was just amazing. Look forward to returning

Restaurant made to look like a street food eatery. Great atmosphere, service and food really good. Price of the meal was pretty much on par with other mid range restaurants.

Read the other reviews : everybody else seems to love the place - who am I to argue ?! Gurkha lager not worth the extra quid though

Seventh times , We, a bunch of friends booked a table and came here for dinner . Whenever we had our dinner, we're never disappointed yet rather we're having great time. Very delicious food and drinks, and best service from friendly and attentive staffs. Definitely...

Family of 7 had dinner here first time. Very warm welcomed by lovely staff. Took a bit long to take order as it's busy but it's understandable. Drinks was served with papadum & tamarind sauce as compliment. 30 minutes after, we had starters which were...

The staff are always warm and welcoming at this restaurant. The food was excellent, we have been previously and always try different dishes. Nothing has ever disappointed. There is also a choice re the spiciness of the dishes. Apparently the beer is a great hit...

Fitted us in even though fully booked and have to say service and food is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for a great evening. Will definitely be back.

Have been here 3 times now for evening meals last visit December for anniversary meal with friends. This is great little place excellent food and cooked to your liking spice and flavour wise , great for friend who prefers mild curries. Friendly service , great...

Another great Sunday dinner with childhood friends. Great food great service. Drinks choices are adequate but exclusive Gurkha Beer steals the Ethanol.

The first was open i have been there was good but this time we bern there unfortunately wasn’t good my son had noodle which was too dry and chicken had no flavour my food was mix see food curry which i couldnot find the anything...

Great evening tasty food and lovely hosts; felt welcomed and comfortable, could have been a little warmer in restaurant we wore coats most of the evening but I get it electric and gas are expensive. Food excellent though

Best and delicious Nepali authentic food in stafford town if not in whole country. Came here last saturday with the family of seven . Ordered varieties of food and drinks . Despite having some new trainy staffs, manager himself involved to provide services which was...

Having visited here before and really enjoyed the food we brought our friends here. To start with the waitress spoke no English at all. So was very difficult explaining what we wanted off the menu, as we wanted to change some of the rices included...

been many times and will go many more !!! simple food cooked superbly with friendly service at reasonable rates.

Amazing friendly Staff and fantastic food for a good price. I can't fault this restaurant at all. We live in Sheffield but we'll make the trip back to Stafford especially to eat here again.

Small simple restaurant not far from Stafford Station with lovely service and great food. The owner Chhabi ,a Gurkha, has been part of Everest expedition as you can see from picture in restaurant. Try the Nepalese dish, Dal Bhat , you can choose your spicing...

Good food, good prices and the host is super kind to his customers. Definitely worth a visit. Just one tip: do not underevaluate the spicy level if you are not familiar with it.

My partner booked this restaurant as a surprise for me to try something different. He had been highly recommended by a friend so he booked a table for last night. We arrived over half an hour late and were still warmly welcomed. From the moment...

What a wonderful restaurant, service was friendly and efficient , food was excellent with such a large menu to choose from. Food came out piping hot and so tasty! Will definitely come again!

We've just finished dinner here tonight. Mouth watering food with excellent service from ex-service man. Can't wait to visit again . Great job Ayo Gorkhali Team. Namaste🙏🙏🙏🙏

First time here and will not be the last Amazing I have no words 6 off is nothing to much trouble at all I had the salmon curry it was out of this world. You have to book as so busy this is a little...

If you want an amazing meal with friendly staff, go to Ayo Ghorhkali!! My mates and I have been on several occasions, it has never disappointed!

Food was great and came quickly, service was also very good - would definitely recomend going. The curries were especially good, there was also loads of meat and some Nepalese beer on the menu

As always our evening at Ayo Gorkhali was absolutely wonderful. For starters we greedily shared 3 starters between the 2 of us, calamari, duck and pork momos. All were delicious, especially the calamari which was probably the best I’ve ever had! For mains we had...

This is a s small Nepalese restaurant with excellent food. The manager was very attentive. The meat was tender all the way through. Went for husband's birthday and was very pleased.

Our first visit based off a recommendation from a friend! This place blew us away we were so so impressed and loved the food (also our first time trying nepalese) The staff were very friendly and welcoming the food was delicious full of flavour. Recommend...

Saturday Family dinner was superb. excellent food outstanding services. Small but very busy so booking is most . No flaw .This place is my alwqys go venue. Namaste#🙏

Enjoyed a great night of fabulous food and service This place is small but a gem of a find. The food was excellent and the attention of the staff first class. I would recommend it to anyone.

We visited the restaurant for my partners birthday. The service was great and the food was fantastic, so we will be returning for another meal. The chef even come out during the meal to make sure we was happy with the food.

We ate here last night and I loved it. The food was beautiful, the prices sensible and a lovely environment. The thing that made the biggest difference however, and really made the night, was the fantastic service. Swift, genuinely friendly and the lady who served...

Tried here after the theatre so a little early 5.45. It had a Street cafe feel but nice. Friendly ladies looking after us. The gurka beer was very tasty and flavoursome. The menu is a mixture of recognised Indian dishes but with a twist. Something...

Nothing to fault at all, incredible food, good prices and nice to find a wee local place doing great food. No photos becouse the food didn't stick around long enough!

Excellent food amazing flavours, great service and very attentive. I picked the restaurant out of the blue and we were so pleased by our choice.

The first time my husband and i visited this restaurant in May 2022 we were BLOWN AWAY with the food and service. I have a dietry need and the staff happily catered for my requirements without making me feel a nusence. The flavours were sprctacular...

The best Nepalese meal I’ve ever had. Unassuming, but absolutely brilliant. The dry chilli paneer was sublime. We had all veggie and there was plenty to choose from. Staff so friendly and warm. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Came here for a family birthday celebration following a recommendation from our son. It certainly deserves to be highly recommended. Food was excellent and extremely well cooked. Seems a small operation so perhaps a little overwhelmed when busy. Despite that, I'll be going again!

Just had a meal here after visiting the cinema. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. We will be back many times that’s for sure !!

What a restaurant….the food and service is amazing, you are always at ease, it’s very welcoming…..we have been before but do not visit enough, will be back ASAP. Can not recommend enough….it’s a must visit for anyone and everywhere, a real destination restaurant. Thank you...

The best restaurant in Stafford without a doubt. The food is outstanding, new flavours every time we visit. So much choice on the menu and the spice is catered to the individual. The service is an easy 11/10, so welcoming, helpful and friendly. If you...

We checked the reviews online and everyone highly rated this lovely little restaurant. Staff are really friendly and made you feel very welcome. The food was packed full of flavour with a great choice on the menu. If we were in the area again we...

Where do I start. The food is amazing, the owners are amazing, the restaurant is quirky though nice. This restaurant is definitely my place to go again and again.

Food was beautiful and service was quick and very good, the restaurant was very clean. Recommend the mis mas and the korma. Absolutely beautiful food

Wow food was amazing and service was wow.

We were here on a busy Friday evening and we’re very lucky to get a table without a reservation. The service was attentive and very friendly. The menu extensive and had great detail on each dish to help us chose. There were many traditional Nepalese...

On a Saturday night, on the spur of the moment we decided to eat out in Stafford. Ayo Gorkhali was fully booked but by us arranging to arrive early and promising to leave promptly they were able to fit us in. This was the first...

The best curry in Stafford! If you are looking for amazing food and friendly staff, this is definitely the best restaurant in Stafford! We tried Lamb xacuti curry, Ropa ko Hans (chef special), and cheese and garlic naan.

I love this place, I truly recommend a visit there. Food is amazing, the restaurant is small and cozy and people are beautiful. Typical food from Nepal, try the Dal. There is parking by Victoria Park just 2 mins walking.

If you’re looking for a close to home meal, Nepalese or Indian cuisine, Ayo Gorkhali is a place to be. The dal bhaat veg & non veg thali is worth a try, consisting of different curries with rice. Suitable for families and dinner with friends. The staff are helpful and friendly as well. Take out options are also available

Food 10/10 we had the set menu for £22.50, delicious assortment starter, followed by curries and sides then a choice of rice pudding (which was spiced so delicately and creamy) or icecream - good timings between courses. I've had nepalese food from a number of...

Our first visit here, blown away by the quality of the food and the standard of the service. We will definitely be returning.

We went as a group of 4, booked for a Thursday night and it was busy which tells you alot. Food was fantastic and staff we're so friendly and efficient. Would definitely go again.

Lovely meal here tonight! Very good value for money! Very friendly staff - Jiji! Will definitely come back when in this area.

Absolutely excellent in every respect. Couldn't fault it. Why do I have to write 100 characters? This says it all really!

Having a weekend away in a random town can often lead to extremely disappointing food and I did have my doubts about our options in Stafford. However my fears turned to elation as I can hand on heart say this is some of the finest Indian/Asian food I have ever eaten inside or outside of Asia. The waitress was charming helpful and incredibly sweet and the food was cooked to perfection, the dishes very delicate and spiced perfectly. We had momo to start and an amazing lamb kharsi which was obviously slow cooked as it was so tender. The ambience of the restaurant has a touch of street food charm about it so do not expect crisp linen tablecloths and napkins and meaningless and frivolous touches; this place is all about the food. I will be going back to Stafford specifically to Ayo Gorkhali and will be going out of my way to do so. 5 out of 5 10 out of 10, A star whatever way you look at it. Thank you we will be back!!!

This hidden gem just keeps getting better. The food is exceptional - authentic Nepalese as good as any I’ve eaten in Kathmandu. The staff are wonderful and really can’t do enough to help. It’s our go-to place to eat locally.

This was a great little find. The staff were super helpful and friendly and the food was divine, definitely recommend visiting. Just wish we lived close enough to come again.

Absolutely delicious food. Great service too👏👏

fantastic food,amazing staff great place with amaze food,spicy full of taste the chef is master in kitchen top of the top floor staff wonderful,smile and keep you smile all the time strongly recommended

I have been here twice now when visiting my friends in Stafford, we have had two unforgettable experiences, the opportunity to try new and authentic nepalese food is a real treasure and they put so much love into their food. You can always tell the...

Really top notch food.. The best in Staffordshire

Excellent food. Excellent service. Tasty fresh food and you can tailor the spice levels to your preference. The puffed rice dish is spectacular!

Our second visit here and we were delayed by 45 minutes due to an accident on the motorway. Staff were very accommodating and told us it wasn’t a problem and to arrive safely. Lovely setting in Stafford with easy parking. The food is incredible and...

Without a doubt the best restaurant in Stafford. Always had a great experience when I go. Staff are lovely

Great food, great staff and great restaurant in general. It was my friends first time eating Nepalese food and he loved it. Highly recommend.

Lovely food. Great service, can’t fault. Nepal 1 : Turkey 0

Love it everytime we go. We don't live in Stafford anymore so when we stay there when visiting we always go for a meal. Great choice on the menu.