Coconut Lagoon in York

A Taste of Kerala at Coconut Lagoon - A Perfect Meal! I recently dined at Coconut Lagoon, and I must say it was an unforgettable South Indian culinary experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance made me feel like I was transported straight to Kerala, with cozy and charming decor that set the perfect mood. For the meal, we started with the Lagoon Special Dosa and Paneer Dosa—both were absolutely amazing! The Lagoon Special Dosa was perfectly crispy and filled with a variety of tasty ingredients, while the Paneer Dosa had a wonderful, savory filling that paired beautifully with the accompanying chutneys and sambar. Both dosas were cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of flavor and crunch. We finished off the meal with some Homemade guava & Coffee Ice Cream, which was rich, creamy, and had the perfect coffee flavor that wasn’t too overpowering. A truly satisfying way to end the meal! The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, Coconut Lagoon provided an authentic South Indian dining experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone craving delicious Kerala-inspired dishes. I’ll definitely be returning to try more!

It was an amazing experience to had a food which is test like proper Indian food and its specially in a city where just few Indian food. I had a paneer dhosa rangoon special dhosa and with home made coffee and gavava icecream which was a wonderful experience with a kind heart staff. Thank you so much for having me and giving a tasty food experience

Amazing food! Perfect for a casual dinner night. The service was a little late as they were understaffed but the owner noticed that.. and was really sweet and personally came to apologise and the food was definitely worth the wait.. loved every bit of it.

Absolutely amazing. Birthday few nights away, my husband reviewed & booked! Stunning food! The Paratha wow wow wow! Layered, fluffy, soft, crispy yet light as it should be! Best I’ve ever had & even better than my Mums (sorry Mum) Blown away, I had the Thali option, honestly didn’t enjoy the beef, but then I don’t think beef works in a curry. That was all, all the rest, the king prawns! Wow. Biggest prawns I’ve ever ever had in and out of this country! Superb, great service, very accommodating too as I don’t like Rice so omg when that was substituted with the Paratha! I was in heaven. Wish I’d had the room to have 2 of them! Walked away so so happy, good authentic food makes me happy! This was so good! Thank you, a birthday meal to remember. 👌

Another great meal. This time a takeaway. Have eaten in previously. Quality of food exceptional. The Dosas are a particular favoutite. Such a good choice of meals available, packed with flavour.

Dohsa era el mejor masala que he tenido imágenes - fantástico Excelente entrantes personal amable y atento Mucho mejor que el restaurante indio promedio con una variedad de platos que no se suelen ver

I visited this restaurant with friends on a Saturday evening. The first thing that surprised me was the lack of choice. Secondly, I was surprised they served beef which is unusual for an Indian restaurant and made me question the authenticity. I ordered the meat platter for my starter which was dry and burnt and not very nice but looked forward to the main. I had ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and requested it spicy, not the sort of dish I would normally order but there was not much choice and everything else marked as mild. I also ordered coconut rice as again there was not much choice. When the food arrived everyone commented that it was bland and tasteless I was especially disappointed as I had asked for it to be spicey yet this seemed to have been ignored. We also found the service to be slow. This place has many excellent reviews but our experience was far from five stars. We also found it very expensive, with two of the rice side dishes being over £8 for example. I don't know if they were just having a bad night but I will not be returning any time soon.

The food was never delivered. We had to collect it ourselves after waiting over two hours.

Would definitely recommend this place great food & service all staff were friendly & very helpful. All 20 of us really enjoyed our meals & drink Thanks for looking after us 👍

No te dejes llevar por el exterior o la decoración. La comida aquí era hermosa. El servicio fue genial y el personal muy servicial en decidir qué platos elegir. Empezamos con los langostinos y el plato de coliflor, y seguimos con el pollo biryani que estaba muy bien servido, y el recomendado pollo kadai - este fue uno de los mejores platos indios que he comido, simplemente impresionante. El vino por botella tiene un precio fantástico, una joya absoluta.

Best curry in York. Great Dosa, Truly delicious food. Very friendly staff. A delight, well worth a visit. Sampled their food many times over the years , never have I been disappointed. Thank you.

Food arrived cold. Was so spicy never had such tounge numbing food. Wont order again much nucer restaurants in York

Just such delicious food - each dish was tasty and plentiful and it was (as always) a pleasure to have food of such high quality from this takeaway. Many thanks!

it was too oily.Please reduce oil content.

The staff are kind, the presentation of the food is great! That’s unfortunately about it. We initially went in due to it being highly rated. Majority of our order felt sub par in terms of taste. The portion sizes relative to other South Indian restaurants are extremely small. Yet, the prices are pretty steep. There is room for improvement, I do wish them the best!

We were very disappointed with the food, especially since this was meant to be our New Year’s Eve dinner at home. The portions were small, the food arrived cold, and the taste was underwhelming. The onion uttapam was particularly disappointing—it appeared slightly burnt and lacked flavor. The beef fry didn’t taste right, and the Chicken 65, priced at £6, contained just five small pieces of diced chicken—definitely not worth the cost. We’ve never visited the restaurant in person, but based on this experience, we’ll be avoiding it in the future.

Excellent authentic South Indian restaurant. Nice atmosphere, good service, and good value!

Me pasé por este restaurante apeteciéndole una comida picante india de algún tipo y habiendo visitado Kerala no hace mucho La comida se sentía realmente auténtica - lleno de sabor y buenas cantidades Personal muy amable Parece un restaurante popular con locales y visitantes

The BEST curry I've ever had. I'm not kidding, this is a must-go place. Definitely reasonably priced for the quality you get and drinks very cheap too. We had a couple of starters (chicken 65 and the vada) and we had a non-Veg thali that was just amazing. Each thali had a dessert, yoghurt pot, a veg dish (had okra and other veggies), a veg curry, a prawn curry, a chicken curry, a beef curry and a lamb curry. We were obviously stuffed but no effects of having had oily food which just goes to show the skill and care. Staff were super lovely and the place is pet-friendly too. Definitely one of the best finds we've had travelling. Must visit.

Just loved the South Indian food just the right amount of spice

Average food. Salmon was overcooked, the breads were all smashed up, one of the dishes was way too spicy.

Este restaurante nos lo recomendó el propietario de nuestra boutique be&be (La Casa Torre) y no nos decepcionó. El menú fue una agradable sorpresa, ya que tenía muchos platos que no habíamos visto en ningún lugar antes y había una buena selección de platos de pescado también. Los tamaños de las porciones eran buenos y los sabores eran increíbles. El costo para dos de nosotros (incluyendo cerveza) era de £ 52, que era muy razonable. Sin duda recomendaría 👌

My favourite Indian restaurant, I have been before and look forward to going again. We were looked after very well and the food is just delicious. Delicate flavours cooked beautifully. A bit of a hidden gem.

Brilliantly different highly recommended service top class unique booking advisable must return soon. Cannot get enough

the food was very cold when it arrived. considering Coconut Lagoon is quite close to where I live I don't understand how this can be. Also when I open the packet containing my masala dosa the fisa fell out into bits which was very disappointing

Absolutely first class food. The sambar was delicious and warm and comforting, just as it should be. Paratha was made PERFECTLY, and the lamb Biryani was delicious. I ordered via Uber eats so I can’t comment on the service or atmosphere but this is definitely one of the best Pakistani/Indian restaurants in York.

One of the best kappa erachi dish I’ve had in a long time. BDF could have been better. Overall it was a good meal. Thank you

absolutely phenomenal, everything tasted perfect, good quality calamari cooked to perfection and the flavours in everything were incredible

Super visita para un menú especial de Diwali. Como veganos, estábamos muy bien atendidos, y el menú se adaptó a nuestras necesidades. El personal era muy servicial y el servicio y la comida eran excepcionales. Disfrutamos de un plato de tres entrantes diferentes, incluyendo berenjena de chile y papa Masala Bonda - muy fresco y sabroso. Nuestro vegano thali era maravilloso - 7 ollas de varios dhals y curry, arroz, y un magnífico poori junto con una paratha salada. Comida muy encantadora y en el menú regular una buena gama para veganos y vegetarianos. ¡Volveremos!

At Coconut Lagoon in York, I had the pleasure of indulging in a variety of dishes, and each one was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to authentic South Indian flavors. **Seafood Platter:** The seafood platter was a highlight, featuring a delightful assortment of fresh fish, prawns, and calamari, all marinated in a blend of spices and perfectly grilled. Each bite was bursting with flavor, showcasing the freshness of the seafood. **Beef Roast:** The beef roast was incredibly tender and rich, slow-cooked to perfection. The spices infused deep into the meat, creating a hearty dish that was both savory and slightly spicy. It was a comforting choice that left a lasting impression. **Veg Thali:** The veg thali was a colorful array of dishes, each representing the diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. From the tangy sambar to the creamy rasam, every component was well-balanced and thoughtfully prepared. The variety allowed for a wonderful tasting experience, making it perfect for those who want to sample multiple flavors. **Chicken Biryani:** The chicken biryani was fragrant and flavorful, with perfectly cooked rice and succulent pieces of chicken. The spices were well-distributed, creating a warm and inviting dish that was hard to resist. Each spoonful was a delight, making it a standout option for biryani lovers. Overall, my experience at Coconut Lagoon was fantastic. The dishes were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. If you’re looking for authentic South Indian food in York, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit!

Excelente comida, buena relación calidad-precio. El menú es refrescantemente diferente a la tarifa “estándar” que se puede esperar en un restaurante indio.

Food and drinks were delicious, especially the freshly made Keralan lemonade. Service was very kind and attentive and even gave me some great tips for my upcoming trip to India! Thank you

Ate at the Coconut Lagoon last night. The service was impeccable and the food was fantastic. Every time we order from here or eat in the quality is always superb!

Had a lovely meal here on Wed 9th October. Went with 2 friends, we were not dissapointed! Food was lovely , service attentive and friendly. Will definately return!!

Excellent South Indian restaurant off the beaten track. Super food, reasonable prices and really friendly staff. Will definitely return!

We visited 29 September as a group of four and were unanimous that it was one of the very best Indian meals any of us had ever had. The four different starters, four mains were all excellent. Not only was the quality great but the dishes were just a little different from the standard menu items - but without being too different. Add to this the great service, we will definitely be back.

Legit superb delicious. BRING CASH FOR TIPS FOR THE WONDERFUL FRIENDLY STAFF!!

The best masala dosa! Delicious!

Delicious food, beautifully presented and friendly, welcoming staff. We’ve eaten here a few times and every time we’ve been really impressed.

Friendly service, tasty food, enjoyable experience. Thank you!

If I could give this delightful restaurant more stars than the maximum I definitely would! The deceptive front of the building does not do the interior justice, inside is a warm, friendly, welcoming place. My wife and I visited based on previous Trip Advisor reviews, the menu is varied and very interesting, the food does not disappoint. What was interesting was that the other diners were talking to each other about their menu choices, everything sounded so good! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and I would urge you to try it, you will not be disappointed. Well done to the lovely staff for a very enjoyable experience.

Nice veg curry and delicious chicken kadai. Very tasty! Good service.

Authentic Kerala cuisine. Superb taste. We went two days here for dinner when we were in York. Really friendly staff with excellent service. Their Kappa and Naadan Fish curry is highly recommended.

We hadn’t been here for some time but the food was better than ever.fresh delicious South Indian food. We absolutely loved every dish.Staff are so lovely.Service is excellent and it’s all very good value for money.Definitely worth trying the Dosas and the king prawn curry was amazing.I had a specialty of theirs which was recommended but can’t remember the name,it came sizzling on a hot dish. All the accompaniments were excellent.Couldn’t fault a single thing.

Me and my friends recently dined at COCONUT LAGOON and it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. The service was painfully slow, with our orders taking way too long to arrive. When the food finally made its way to our table, it was far from what we expected—spicy food were sweet bland, and poorly presented . In our order biriyani was added but at the end we told them when we will get the biriyani the guy told i forgot to tell in kitchen and was missed later biriyani was served and it was totally sweet and after 3 to 5 spoon we let the whole biriyani .it was totally bad . The staff seemed overwhelmed and unfriendly, which only added to our frustration. I had high hopes for this place, but it unfortunately fell short on both food quality and service. I won't be returning or recommending it to anyone

I recently dined at Coconut Lagoon and was left deeply disappointed by the experience. The service was abysmal, with the restaurant staff behaving rudely and showing a complete lack of hospitality. It was surprising and disheartening, especially considering the expectations set by the hotel’s reputation. Despite the hotel’s claim to offer an authentic Indian experience, the reality was far from it. The atmosphere lacked the warmth and authenticity one would expect, and the food was equally disappointing. The vegetarian biryani, in particular, was a major letdown—bland and lacking any real flavor. Overall, my visit to Coconut Lagoon was far from enjoyable, and I would not recommend it to anyone seeking genuine Indian cuisine or good service.

My husband and I love this place, food is amazing & the owners are lovely & welcoming highly recommend

Went last night with our daughter who lives in York. Friendly helpful staff and good food at a reasonable price can't ask for more. Will go again next time we are in York.

Excellent food very well cooked and fabulous service from staff. Thank you definitely recommend. Lovely to try different food from usual Indian menu.

I can describe this restaurant in only 1 word. The best Indian food restaurant in York and probably one of the best ones in the whole of United Kingdom for sure as the taste of most of the dishes are very much similar to that what we miss being an Indian in UK.

We highly recommend this restaurant. We were visiting from the US and were excited to try dishes that were different from what's usually offered in Indian restaurants. Our waiter was very helpful in choosing dishes that were authentic and unusual. We had chicken, lamb and vegetable dishes. All very tasty. We loved everything.

Do not miss this restaurant in York: everything is excellent and the welcome is charming!

Best food and top service from the staff. Absolutely recommended. Authentic South Indian cuisine with excellent quality.

Excellent food and friendly service. Best Dosa ever! Highly recommend this restaurant which serves delicious authentic south Indian food

Great experience with lovely food. The young man serving us was incredibly helpful and encouraged us to try new food that we loved.

I've been here before and it's always a good time especially this time it was just brilliant with our server josh's superb service and delicious food. Looking forward to our next visit.

Brilliant food and amazing service from Josh, he was very polite and courteous. Helped make a great experience for me and my family.

*****Horrible Experience***** I went for dinner with family and the waiter started teaching us, how to use a toilet.Just because someone soiled the toilet,he thinks its us.i will never recommend this restaurant to anyone again.There was element of racism in the behaviour of the waiter. #rudestaffs #Racism

Excellent curries mostly from the south of India.

Ordered food for take away. Came home to find that they forgot 1 item from my order. Biriyani also had green egg in it. Only giving 3 stars as they agreed to refund the full amount that was paid.

Staff is extremely rude! Very bad behaviour!! We were insulted and told that we do not know how to use the toilet!! How can a restaurant staff say these kind of bad words to a customer!! Unbelievable!!! 😡😡😡

What a great night out with the lads the good was superb

Really enjoyed my meal, my dosa was the best I've ever had. Slow but friendly and warm service.

Good, flavourful, rich, quality food. Collection was also quick and easy

Highly recommendable authentic restaurant

Excellent Kersala Lamb Curry. On the spicy side for some, but very flavorful.

Food was good and ready for pickup but Just eat don’t have enough drivers to deliver

Superb food presented beautifully let down by service. Requested a jug of water twice which we never received. Took 90 minutes to have a starter and before main course arrived.

Poorly trained staffs and zero manners

Excellent quality food, eat here regularly visiting again very soon...

We loved the food so much when we ate there last night that we went back tonight

We looked on line while in york 13 /4/24 Saturday staying at the minster hotel and the coconut lagoon came up with good reviews so we gave it a try as it was only 10 minutes walk away. The first thing is the really friendly staff very warm and welcoming 🙏 and how nice the restaurant was and clean 👌 then the starters were wonderful and very tasty. The main. Was delicious and a taste me or my partner had not experienced before very different but extremely tasty I've got to say 😋 so please on my recommendation give this gem a try it is wonderful 😊.and the staff really nice .. 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love the variety of South Indian food that the restaurant offers. The quality of the food is amazing!! A must try place in the town if your are visiting here:) the service was very professional and the staff is very welcoming and friendly!!

Exceptional South Indian food. One of the best restaurants for Indian!

Delicious! Such generous portions in the non-veg thali. Excellent samosa.

Service was very slow and there was one waiter who was rude .

Decent place lovely Restaurant food was good. This isn't your typical Indian restaurant or takeaway with stuff like Madras/Tikka Masala it focuses on Gourmet South Indian food and these Restaurants are few and far between. Good Unique place which stands out from the usual typical Indian Restaurants.

This was a poor show from start to finish. Food was mushy and overcooked as it had been sat for OVER AN HOUR waiting for a Just Eat driver to pick it up. The app told me that the driver was collecting the food for around 70 mins and we eventually received the food more than 2 hours after ordering.

Great food, really interesting different dishes. Lovely staff. Had a great time.

wrong item delivered. received one chicken curry instead of beef

What a gorgeous meal. This is the second time my husband and I have eaten here and it is even better this time - which we didn’t think was possible. Perfect, friendly service. The food is to absolutely die for. We were spoiled for choice as the menu has so many beautiful options. I highly recommend the lamb byriani as well as the Chicken 65 starter!

4/2/24. Seriously some of the worst ambience, service and food had in such a long time. Truly terrible. It’s competitive out there. Lot to get right

Came here on a quiet weekday for a catch up with my friend. Was served and looked after by Joshua Before coming I made a online reservation and put in the notes we wanted the crab curry... And I'm so glad I did... I believe they took the time to take the meat out of the crab and out it back in its shell and placing the curry sauce over the curry... This was exceptionally very good and highly recommend. This reminded me of my travels and the indian crab curry i always have in Malaysia . Another highlight was finally getting a proper paratha (aka Roti's in Malaysia ) so many times I've been to restaurants and never gave me a proper paratha... Well they serve them here and they are very well made... Flaky chewy and the right crisp to softness... Teamed exceptionally well with the crab curry. We requested the Thali with no lamb - mo problem at all. Ot was replaced with another chicken curry... Every component of the Thali was tasty and generous huge chunky meat and prawns... At least two pieces of meat in each little dish. Not knowing how big the portions was we also had a meat platter and a chicken masala dosa... Dosa was generously filled...Too generous... But this does reflect in the price compared to other places I have had them at. Meat platter was a crispy beef, great texture...But a little tough. Chicken 65...Very juicy and flavoursome.... And another chicken in a spicy sauce...All very tasty but would be perfect with more salad on plate 😉 Overall a very relaxing evening, great food and great service from Joshua who took time to talk to us. Oh oh oh did I mention the mango lasso is also a very big jug!!! Definitely coming back...But next time I'll make sure not to order so much as the portions are big from Coconut Lagoon

On a windy Sunday night we found ourselves at Coconut Lagoon and what a treat it was! Some of the most flavourful Southern Indian food we’ve ever tasted and the most amazing service from the lovely Joshua. A true gem of a restaurant!

Fantastic food, super service, perfect pricing! Genuinely faultless dining experience - amazing flavours and fine dining presentation made our table for 6 experience one to remember. There’s a magician or two in that kitchen. Real vegetarian options, new and varied meat and fish dishes and a decent bar all contributed to an excellent evening improved further by knowledgeable and attentive staff. Ignore the outside of the premises (which does it no favours) - the inside is classy, grown up, spacious and welcoming. Worth the 10 minute walk from the York city centre. If you think you tried them all this is a big step up from the usual. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back with others to spread the word!

Tasty food. Friendly and accommodating staffs. Stylish interior. Plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Food was good, interesting selection of dishes. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Had a great meal here! Lovely staff and lovely food, the parathas were especially beautiful.

I will not be ordering from here again my food was stolen from the delivery driver and put down it was delivered i complained they said you need to take this up with just eat they just really didnt care and were very reluctent to report this to the police why for reasons are beyond me

Just had another authentic Indian meal here this evening & as usual it didn't disappoint ! Having been to India many times, I know authentic food & eating food here is like eating in India, service is great, even the dodgy restaurant door reminded me of India !

Before travelling to Sri Lanka we decided to visit Coconut Lagoon that specialises in southern Indian food. Amazingly hidden on a busy street in York, we found the friendliest waiter, Joshua, and tasted delicious and authentic food.

Easily one of the best curries I’ve ever had! All three of us were raving about the delicious meal we had here well into the evening. Everything was perfect - from the starters to the rice to the breads to the curries themselves. The seafood platter, the Alleppey king prawn curry, the mutton Uluva Kootu curry and the Kerala lamb curry were each truly outstanding in their own right - I’d order each of these dishes again in a heartbeat. What’s more, the staff here are really lovely and attentive, and the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. We’re already planning our next visit! Thank you :)

Awesome food, like the atmosphere and services. Really enjoy the food.

We visited on a Saturday evening with young family. It was lovely not to be in busy central York. The waiters/owner we're very friendly and helpful. They explained which dishes were not too spicy for our 5 year old. The food was very well presented and delicious. The devil's chicken tasted amazing and the chicken tikka masala and lamb Biryani were the best we've ever tasted.

Food was amazing . Ordered a delivery which arrived 45 mins after expected time...would have been good if the restaurant could have messaged to let us know when it would arrive.

Visited this restaurant on an evening when I was in York. Very nice service with convenient location. Many thanks

Delicious fresh food - we were a group of 9 and all ordered something different and all had a taste of everything and it was all delicious The staff are cheerful and helpful - nothing too much trouble Will definitely revisit.

Lovely place with an excellent menu, plenty of vegetarian options and variety of breads. Highly recommended

I guess there are three basic elements to a good meal out, the food, the service and the price, it’s top marks for all of those, amazing food, beautifully served by an attentive waiter and for the cost of something far more ordinary.

Excellent service. Delicious food.