Bhoomi Kitchen Oxford in Tonbridge and Malling

We visited this restaurant last summer and really enjoyed it, even recommended it to friends. Having just returned from a trip to this part of the world we thought it would be nice to go again. Visiting last night it felt like we’d definitely got the ‘B’ team! We’d booked….. but you wouldn’t know it, the dreaded phrase ‘please take a seat in the bar’…….was followed by much shuffling around of tables and chairs. This process seemed to follow when each group who had booked arrived so it’s obviously ‘what they do’. Then when we ordered it was only after we’d given our order that the waiter told us they did a vegetarian Bhoomi banquet (our companions being vegetarian), weird. Food was a mixed bag, interesting selection of mixed popadoms, starters forgettable, mains good (with excellent spicing), breads fabulous. Large portions, not sure any of us actually finished our food. I don’t think we’ll return, headington’s a pain to get out to and neither the food or the experience justify another trip. Oxford has some good Indian restaurants including The Standard in Jericho which has been consistently good for decades so why bother?

What an excellent find ! Visiting Oxford and came across an authentic Southern Indian restaurant. The Biriyani was this best I’ve had out of London. Staff padu and Sagar were charming and welcoming. I will miss this restaurant when I leave Oxford.

Went for lunch today at Bhoomi kitchen. Really lovely staff and the food was absolutely delicious. We all the thali and it was really good. Very well spiced and very flavoursome. We all really enjoyed our meals. They even made my son a salted lassi which he loves even though it wasn’t on the menu. Thank you guys.

Fabulous food, the chicken lollipops were amazing. The chicken stew special fragrant and full of flavour, and the beef was incredible

very over priced poor selection on menu waited a long time between courses waitres stunk of bo will not be going back poor

As usual very friendly service and absolutely delicious food with lots of veggies options. The best Indian restaurant in Oxford. My companion, from Delhi, said it was as good as being at home.

Excellent food, warm and efficient service. Will be back We ordered the two course menu, and had the beef, prawn, fish and chicken stew. All delicious.

We booked this thinking it was Michelin star , it is not quite there yet , they have started to process to become a start rated establishment. Odd menu , the starter are very small , and we had to order two of each. The mains were limited for Vegetarians. It was quite expensive for what we paid. around £40 which would have got us a 3 course meal. The food was quite tasty , seem well made, but limited choice for us.

Finally had the chance to visit after several recommendations. Hugely disappointed. Food was bland with little or no heat, portions were also on the small side. Genuinely can’t understand what the Michelin reviewers were thinking, it’s not even close to the standard of the most average of Indian restaurants in London.

The menu was deceptively simple, but in fact gave a number of options for a main dish within the Thali. I chose Butter Chicken. Everyone one else chose some thing different. It was lovely. Heavily spiced, it was just on the right side of being 'hot'. But the flavours shone though, Very filling and delightful explosions of tastes. l enjoyed the different presentations of pappadum, although the chutney that came with it was a fraction too hot for my taste. Still, overall i recommend this restaurant very strongly. Cant wait to return

Lovely food and good service. Slightly expensive but parking was easy. Good choice of food and comfortable seating. Would definitely eat there again.

Lovely place, one of the best Indian restaurants we have been to Food cannot be faulted, and good value for money Excellent service

We go here regularly. Always perfect service. Never any complaints about the food. Of course, tastes differ, but you never get the off the peg orange muck here as in so many so called Indian restaurants. Best Indian restaurant in Oxford by a long shot.

I was lucky enough to try the updated menu today and had a Dosa. This restaurant is impeccably high quality so if you are used to basic Indian restaurants that bran everyone in, then it's not for you. If you want a restaurant where the staff focus on very high quality, with a dedication to making sure you enjoy your experience, then choose this restaurant! The decor is beautiful and relaxing.

We went to Bhoomi Kitchen for a birthday lunch. Having traveled around India extensively, attended the Jaipur Cookery School and living in an area known for its large Nepalese I’d call myself an Indian Food snob! Bhoomi really didn’t disappoint - its hard to find dosa’s on a menu in the UK yet here they were along with a traditional thali and homemade kulfi. We were in seventh heaven! The restaurant itself was exquisite, the service friendly and impeccable with a great music playlist that was just perfect. They very thoughtfully provided a surprise birthday course at the end complete with candle to accompany my old fashioned cocktail that had a magnificent twist! They thoroughly deserve to be listed in the Michelin guide and I’d recommend you get there before the prices rise with their first star!

Haven’t bothered going to an Indian restaurant for many many years and boy was I missing out! Had the most delightful meal served by polite and attentive staff. The set menu offer is a steal and drinks very keenly priced. Papu, the manager made several...

Best Indian food in Oxford hands-down. It is not even close. Probably the most authentic food I have tried outside of India. I am Indian myself - this is the only Indian restaurant I go to in Oxford. Food prepared fresh - using whole spices....

Beautiful Keralan Food and very friendly attentive service. Nice people. Traditional dishes, and excellent flavours.

I love Bhoomi Kitchen, I really do! This time, I went for a birthday meal, BUT - unlike other times I'd eaten here, the way in which the food was 'sold to us' had changed, and not for the better. We wanted a mix of...

Lovely food, had great flavours and a variety of dishes. Presentation was excellent and the staff friendly. Albeit a tad pricey.

We enjoy Indian food so thought this would be a great place to try on our trip to Oxford. We did the banquet and were not disappointed. Flavours were lovely and quite different to anything we have tried. Out of thec4 mains I couldn't pick...

The food here is amazing South Indian full of flavor a vegetarian vegan dream, though I had two lamb dishes which were exquisite The food on this occasion was the best I’ve ever tasted

This is a bit of a mash-up of a couple of visits to be fair. I've been to the Michelin Guide-mentioned Bhoomi Kitchen a couple of times on business events, but most recently we opted for a click and collect. In-house, the vibe is classy,...

Nice meal out with the family, would describe as street food. The chocolate samosa dessert is lush!

Quite apart from the attentive service on my birthday, the food was amazingly tasty, and therefore justified the expense. Mum’s Dosa & brother’s Butter Chicken main dish easily fulfilled their rather conservative tastes! Dishes were of a generous size, with good accompaniments (rice & parantha)....

We saw the review and visited this restaurant. But we were bit disappointed . Their menu ordering style is bit complicated than other restaurant. Food was bit oily . We were expecting to have a light dinner but ended up ordering more because of the...

This was the first time we had visited Bhoomi Kitchen. What a wonderful experience. The staff were all so friendly and helpful, explains the different dishes on the menu. At their suggestion we had the Bhoomi Banquet. A delightful mix of flavours and different dishes....

Our dinner was lovely and we really enjoyed it but we will not be going again. We sat down for our meal at 8.30pm and our starters arrived promptly. However, our main courses did not arrive until 10.20pm. We were hungry and felt ignored. The...

Stunning authentic South Indian food You won’t be disappointed. Good mixture of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Friendly staff

As this was the most expensive curry we have ever purchased, one would hope it was the best we had ever tasted, and it really wasn't. The menu was limited and the wait for the food was longer than we anticipated, but we could live...

Really attentive staff and delicious food. The banquet menu option gives you the opportunity to try a few different menu items that were all absolutely fantastic. The staff were brilliant and went that extra mile for my partners birthday. I would absolutely recommend visiting and...

Had a lovely meal to celebrate a birthday with friends, restaurant was not too busy at 7.30 when table was booked perhaps about 50%-75% full. We were sat toward the back (if you have a choice sit nearer front as a bit warmer). We ordred...

Food…. Amazing Atmosphere….. amazing What a great evening, the food was out of this world. We went for the banquet, 100% recommend Papu, the manager was THE BEST host, knew his food and drinks! Such a top guy!

This was our first time at this restaurant and we were favourably impressed with the tasty food that wasn't too spicy or greasy. Nice to have some south Indian specialities. Polite and friendly service.

Wonderful food ! South Indian . Lovely atmosphere. I would have liked more salt but I think that’s an older person thing but other wise the spice balance was good.

We had a lovely meal here for my husband’s 70th birthday. The food is amazing, the dhosa’s are fantastic. Service was quite slow so we could hear customers wanting out table complaining about us still being there which was a bit upsetting as it was...

Beautiful restaurant with really stylish decor. Service could have been more welcoming and friendlier. Food was pleasant but we felt it was overpriced and not noticeably better than your typical Indian restaurant. We also both had dodgy tummies afterwards despite not ordering spicy meals which...

Welcoming and friendly with some very good dishes although quite expensive at £32 for two courses. However service was very slow without any explanation. We were there 3 hours. We also had to ask twice for somethings with no reason given.

The atmosphere and interior decoration is beautiful. The seating is elegant and comfortable. The service was attentive, knowledgeable, and courteous. Now to the important part, the food. Our party of 5 each ordered a different 2 course meal combination. Each choice was delicious. Standout starters...

I visited here with a friend for dinner. We mixed and matched a few dishes to share and the food was Excellent. The service was also excellent, and never had to call to get someone’s attention.

We had the most incredible 3 course meal at Bhoomi tonight. Our waiter, Shashi was informative and lovely. The food was spectacular! Make sure you visit when in Oxford!

The food here was simply fantastic - my partner and I both ordered a vegetarian banquet and shared the two between us. We were served by Shashi who did a wonderful job at hosting us and explaining the menu, and even organised for us to...

We have tried to book a few times but managed to get in tonight. We had a table for two at 8.30 and when we arrived we were seated promptly. The service was excellent, attentive, knowledgeable but not over bearing. We ordered the banquet menu...

We were here for the first time on a visit to Oxford in May. The food was so great that we decided we have to go again on our next visit in July even though we had only 2 evenings. The food was wonderful again...

Fab night here. I never thought Indian could taste like this. Shiva served us well. The wine and food were perfect compement to the dishes.Thank you.

Refined flavours that challenge your taste buds but don't overwhelm. Not spicy at all. Great cocktails and a waiter by the name of Shiva who really looked after us. Thinking about coming back before we head back to Oz.

Visiting Oxford for the first time decided to try this restaurant for its Michelin’s rating. Here are my STARS ratings: Chicken Biryani - 3 1/2 - tasty but not the best Butter Chicken- 3 1/2 - Red sauce? Chicken was not cooked in the sauce...

This is such a different experience southern Indian food tasty and not very hot, great spice just tasty. We had the banquet which was so good finished with chocolate samosa just devine.

We had been for dinner at your Oxford restaurant on Friday evening; upon having dinner at the place once we left .. we (2 kids and 3 adult) suffered terrible stomach ache and ended throwing up and visiting the loo (loose motions) numerous of times....

I am baffled by how this restaurant has gained a mention in the michelin guide. It was by far the worst curry that we’ve had in Oxford and we’ve been to most of it them. Our food took a very long time to arrive but...

I've been to Bhoomi three times now and every time was amazing. I basically never had great Indian food in my life until now. Everything I've tried on the menu is just great. This starts with the cocktails, but then all the food as well....

Not your average 'curry house' fare. This is a Keralan restaurant with fresh, new and exquisite dishes that are regional and they obviously put much care into the dishes. Been there a couple of times (don't live nearby) and recommend the Kerala Parotta and Thali....

This food is delicious and I think pretty authentic. The breads and pancakes were specially good and clearly all freshly made. The meat dishes were perfect and our vegetarian was well catered for too. The dals were superb. The only reason I didn’t give them...

Excellent from start to finish, Service was great, food fantastic, a lovely atmosphere, they recommended a great wine. A must try, defiantly going back

Lovely ambient, good food and attentive service. I found it a bit on the pricey side, and I was not too keen on the fix set ‘2/3 courses’ menu, so that a chickpea main costs the same as a prawns or lamb dish. Doesn’t seem...

Lovely service and setting, but very average food especially for the price. The mains were quite bland and were not flavourful. If you like flavour ask for the spiciest thing on the menu.

I ate here last night for the first time. The menu is somewhat fixed, in that you can either choose a 2-course option, a 3-course option or a banquet option. For the 2-course and 3-course, you choose which starter, main and dessert you want. The...

Top rate restaurant - efficient waiting, front of house staff. Food lovely flavours, with the right amount of portion size. Only one picky point - do not like the new menu pricing scheme. Prefer to pay for each course plate, not specified two course, 3...

Wonderful light, tasty fresh food with style and real taste. The lack of grease and oil was a revelation and made the whole meal completely delicious

The food was delicious and really reasonably priced, the restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and clean, lovely atmosphere, the staff were all so kind and helpful, will definitely be going back!

Birthday meal with friends Lovely South Indian food, very friendly staff and the restaurant full with a vibrant atmosphere without being overwhelming. More expensive than your average Indian but worth it in terms of quality and choice.

This is a fabulous restaurant offering authentic Kerelan food. We have visited a number of times. However, on our last visit they had changed the menu and adopted a fixed price fare. You are now compelled to have either two or three courses at a...

Delicious highly authentic food and great atmosphere. Incredibly attentive and friendly service. The standard of Indian food in Oxford has been declining for years and this begins to redeem it. Good value for money.

We went to Bhoomi for my daughter’s birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and table decorated with balloons and birthday cake- all complementary! Staff were very welcoming and service was quick. We loved the food! Absolutely a delight and will be visiting...

We chose this restaurant based on TripAdvisor reviews. An unfortunate situation when a waiter split a glass of red wine over my partner was well managed & dealt with by Sonia. Change of table / more apologizes than I can remember / complimentary meal /...

Stunning food and service, Some of the best indian food i've ever had. and the prices are super competitive especially compared to the quality of service and food. Will be back for sure!

Amazing service: We arrived 30 minutes late for our booking and were welcomed like old friends. The staff whirled around smiling and efficient. Delicious food: really unusual choices, excellently prepared. The baby aubergine dish was exceptional. So nice to find an Indian restaurant with homemade...

Beautiful food; all of the staff were charming and helpful - most of them from Kerala. The food was fresh, super-tasty and nothing like your average Indian fayre in the UK. Absolutely delightful - so lucky to have this restaurant in Headington. Great choice of...

My wife and I have been to Bhoomi a few times, and the standard of the food is fantastic. We used to live very near the well renowned south-Indian Rasa and this is just as good (apparently the chefs here used to work at Rasa!)....

Lovely decor and general ambience. Fun, helpful, delightful staff. One of the nicest meals I can remember having in a restaurant - I had the chilli chicken, delicious.

We enjoyed our first takeaway from this restaurant on Saturday. The food was very good but expensive. It was well spiced (maybe a little too much for my husband who isn't too keen on finding whole cardamom pods and chunks of cassia bark in every...

We visited Bhoomi on a fairly quiet Thursday evening, which was a really nice atmosphere to dine in with a backdrop of instrumental music. The staff made us feel welcome from the beginning, and clearly take pride in sharing knowledge about the food they serve...

Very good food; attentive service, nice atmosphere. This manages to be a different take on Indian food - a wide ranging menu, which contains some basics, but plenty of different things too.

I loved the food. I'm Indian and love cooking. The food was delicious and authentic. Great ambience as well.

Tasteless food, poor service, terrible, will not be coming back, half an hour before receiving a drink and that was getting the attention of not many staff.

This is one of the best restraints I’ve eaten Indian food in the UK. Menu is fantastic, Food was so delicious and the ambience was just right. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We went for dinner for 4. We thought we made a...

Food was nice, but we waited 2 hours from ordering our mains to them arriving. I appreciate the food but it was a very long wait and no comment from the staff.

We went at lunchtime, so it was quiet. We were greeted warmly, the menu was full of different options to what you usually get in Indian restaurants, with a good variety of vegetarian options, including a dhosa - not had one of those for years!...

Honestly was the best Indian food I have ever tasted, accompanied with great cocktails (especially the ginger one) and customer service. I would travel the two hour journey just to eat this again!

My partner and I visited after searching local cuisines. This restaurant stood out immediately with its authenticity and lavish menu style - which was very different to what we have experienced before in London. Upon arrival, we were instantly greeted by the members of staff,...

This was our first visit to Bhoomi Kitchen, Oxford and will be definitely be returning. We were welcomed by lovely staff and supported with making the right choices from a fabulous menu. The food was fresh and delicious and beautifully spiced with dishes you will...

We can honestly say that this is the best Indian food we have eaten, even our fussy eater little boy demolished his chicken korma. Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Great value, brilliant staff, lovely evening out.

Incredible experience. The food was delicious and the staff were brilliant. Definitely the best Indian restaurant in Oxford. Can’t wait to go back!

Went here last weekend for a family birthday meal and we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is slightly different from the standard Indian fare and the interior has been done to really high standard with nice decor & very comfortable seating. Although it was quiet...

I was ready to leave a 5* review after just the mango chutney! But the food kept on getting better and better. The staff were also very lovely. I will be bringing my friends and family!

Visited Bhoomi Oxford and what a place. Restaurant is modern and stylish, staff are so friendly and very attentive. The food is authentic Indian and the flavours/presentation was amazing! Will definitely be returning!! Thank you for a great meal out!

My wife and I ate here on a Friday evening. The service is excellent with a very knowledgeable front of house manager. The menu is NOT your standard curry house fare , and you are best advised to talk to the staff about the options...

We recently had a meal, it was the best experience of a regional South Indian food, the staff are very pleasant and helpful in explaining the dishes, that made it easier for us to choose. All the dishes ordered were nicely cooked. There is a...

Our first time to visit this restaurant, and my first time to ever review ANYTHING. But honestly worth reviewing because the meal was just so good. I had the chicken biryani and my husband had the salmon (kala) and duck breast, all of which were...

The food tasted fresh and authentic. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. If you like good Indian food then I totally recommend this place.

WOW what a fantastic restaurant this was our 3 rd visit and the food and service was just amazing. We took 3 friends with us this time and was there first visit Sonia the manager couldn’t of done any more she talked to them regarding...

Really disappointing experience. Was expecting great things but sadly overpriced, tiny portions. Chutneys clearly out of a jar not homemade. Nothing special. Not allowed to order thali in the evening. Why not?

On 20th October me and my friend ordered Hyderabadi biriyani but they served with "look like biriyani",in that even rice and chicken was not well cooked.When i asked them ,they replied ,need more time to cook proper hyderabadi biriyani.

Very good food, with a South Indian theme. Cosy atmosphere & friendly service. Not cheap. We paid £90 for 3 people (one beer each, no wine). Would go again for a special occasion

Really interesting flavours with minimal oil. A pleasant change to the norm of predictable taste and lagoons of unnecessary fat.

Good to see business bhooming after a shaky start under lockdown. The restaurant is small so distancing is difficult, but staff ensured the wearing of masks and use of sanitizer. Food was good, but disappointed to learn Thailis are only served at lunch or pre...

I am a great fan of Butter Chicken with rice. This restaurant never let me down. Great company with friends and the staff were wonderful and down to earth. Will I go again? Yes I will 😊😊

Well, having made the trip from a Cheltenham just to suss out Bhoomi Kitchen, Oxford - and to celebrate a birthday - I’m delighted to report that it’s just as great. Same fabulously tasty menu, lovely and attentive staff and, if dessert doesn’t grab you,...

Pricy tiny portions. Food was good, but nothing special. Chicken Korma avarage. Lamb stew actually potatoes and peas with 3 extremely small piecies of lamb. Definitely overpriced. Also, absolutely 0 regard for covid-related safety. No one wearing a mask, noone trying to keep distance from...

Along with some neighbours we ordered food to collect. Collected the food and when we got back realized a couple of items were missing. We were about to call the restaurant when they called us, apologized for the mistake and brought the missing food to...