Essence Of India in Dudley

We ate at essence of India for my husband's birthday , there was 8 of us. We all really enjoyed our meal it was delicious, I ate too much because it was so nice with lots of flavour. The staff there are all polite and friendly. It wasn't over expensive either. I've only given 4 for atmosphere as it was a little cold but otherwise I would recommend it.

Lovley food and great service!!! Would give 10 stars if i could!

Ordered a takeaway for delivery via just eat this is the first time I've ordered from here and the food was absolutely delicious will definitely be ordering again.

Visited whils working away and Amazing Main Course *****and Starter*****, chutney tray with popadums needs some work and would have given 5 stars for food but for this .. however the staff were friendly and reasonable price. Highly recommend a visit.

Me and my son-in-law stopped by for a meal while we were in the area for a wedding, the food was amazing, the staff were super friendly. We would definitely recommend Essence of India and we will return when in the area

Paid £30 for a takeaway. Don't buy the curries from here. You don't get your money's worth. They will give you max 3-4 small chicken pieces between 2 people to share and dump a whole load of curry on it to make it look like the box is full. Disappointed food quantity for the price we paid. Food tasted decent however

Beautiful food as always ... Thanks Mo , see you soon 👍

Fantastic food and service, would defineatly recomend

Enjoyed our night good food and very good service we will definitely go again our group will be back

I have eaten at this restaurant for many years. The food has always been exceptional. Wonderful service and a great price. We have always been made to feel very welcome. 100% recommended 👌

I have eaten at this restaurant for many years. The food has always been exceptional. Wonderful service and a great price. We have always been made to feel very welcome. 100% recommended 👌

Service and atmosphere were brilliant food. Let it down badly. I wouldn't return

Service and atmosphere were brilliant food. Let it down badly. I wouldn't return

Good value for money food was tasty and presented well.

This is our regular restaurant. It never fails to please us. Great food and a good atmosphere. Management and staff are always very pleasant and do their best to make sure you have a good experience. Lovely dishes for all tastes. Try this at least once I'm sure you won't regret it. They have beer on draught but you can also take your own drinks if desired . Ample parking at the back of the restaurant.

Me and my family have been regular visitors to this restaurant over the last 10 years. Mo (now Kay )and his team offer simple the best Indian food I have ever tasted. As Tina Turner said.... Simply the best 🎤

Amazing food and brilliant service . Welcomes you by name every time we go . Definitely recommend

We went here on Wednesday and had a lovely evening as usual. The food is always consistent and very tasty! The staff go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant experience and very friendly. I recommend it. Give it a try I'm sure you'll go back.

I cannot fault this restaurant, we have been numerous times and always great food and service. We recently celebrated my husbands 60th birthday here, there were 15 of us and they'd set the tables up for us perfect, everyone's food came out together so no one was left waiting, it was all hot and nothing was forgotten, and above all else it was all superb, every single one of us said how good it was and they all agreed they will definitely return. Staff are so friendly but keep a discreet distance whilst eating whilst at the same time making sure everything was going smoothly and that everyone had everything they needed. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The decor is great, the toilets are clean and very nicely set out. Definitely be returning very soon

I just ordered two chicKen Tikka Kurmas. The colour was a bit of putting, but I thought ok they have ran out of food colouring. I tasted it and thought, where is the flavour. Seriously, I don't like it too spicy so I like to buy suttle dishes, but this nasty looking sauce tasted of nothingness. I worked 45 hours this week, it's hot and I just wanted a yummy Indian meal. I have just been conned out of my money. The few pieces of chicken in it tasted nothing but dry, I stuck the food in my kitchen to sent it down the toilet next time. I could cry 😢

This was a really enjoyable experience. The food was wonderful, the service was faultless. We were really well looked after by Mohammed and his colleague. We stayed a couple of hours and se never felt rushed. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Love this place obviously some jelouse people leaving reviews because food is outstanding staff are never rude always friendly the amount of people going there week in week out don't lie 10/10

Fantastic food and service special mention to Sal outstanding service

This place has given me FOOD POISONING ordered a take out last night iv not stopped being sick

I have been going since it opened staff are great food is lovely I always insist my prawn S not being chopped and never are they. Food ,staff, surroundings are brilliant. Thank you for all you do x

Went to dine in with family they got rats in the kitchen and my family noticed chef even didn’t wash his hands after clean his nose and the owner was rude too when I talk about this

We had dinner at Essence of India this evening and the food was absolutely delicious and the service provided by the staff were amazing! We will definitely return.

Another fabulous meal. Gorgeous, tasty food and impeccable service! Lamb north Indian garlic chilli and garlic naan bread after mixed starter. All to die for. Spot on

What a lovely,friendly,clean restaurant this is,first time visiting,I had the nargis kebab,it was amazing,then chicken tikka jalfrezi and vegetable rice,it was beautiful,loved the presentation of all the food,see you in two weeks guys,this is definitely going to be our go to place..

We were staying in the area and stuck for somewhere to eat and saw all the great reviews for here and thought we'd try it out. Honestly, we were not disappointed! Best Balti I've have had for as long as I can remember. The staff were lovely and welcoming and the restaurant was spotless. There's so much choice it too me ages to decide what to have, but I haven't stopped thinking of the food and wished it was in my home area. Would really recommend it! They have lots of offers on in the week too, but this was so reasonably priced anyway. We'll go again next time we're in the Midlands.

Best Indian food we’ve had absolutely faultless.Down to food,service,friendly staff would highly recommend we went on a Sunday night with the deal fantastic value for money.And you can take your own drinks which is brilliant.we are all full to the brim can’t say enough about this place we will be back.

Really delicious dishes. Friendly service.

Great place 👌 👍 service fantastic

We decided to try the restaurant a few months ago, food is superb, the room is comfortable and the staff helpful and friendly. We don’t go anywhere else now for Indian food. Can recommend highly. Mervyn, Bev, Chris and Rick

I ordered food last night to be delivered. I've tried to call the restaurant but I've had no answer. The food has given me food poisening. I didn't eat the chicken out the curry so the poisening could have only came from the egg fried rice. I've been ill for an hour after I'd ate the food last night and still continuing to be sick. Not happy at all.

Went for my husband birthday at the restaurant..it was my first time eating Indian food, went with the recommendation from the guy who took our order and we loved every food..the chef made our food spicy as well based on requests, will definitely be going back

Great experience here, first time we’ve been. Food was delicious, staff were friendly, prices were reasonable and you can take your own drinks. Will definitely be coming here again. Thanks!

We have been visiting this restaurant for years. There is never a variation in the quality of the food and the service given. Always helpful. Advice on selections is forthcoming. I wouldn't go anywhere else around this area for an Indian meal. Large or small our party is always cared for.

A pleasure to dine at the Essence of India as usual! The food is always fresh and piping hot. It is our favourite Indian cuisine and it is topped by the wonderful service and smiles from the staff. We will continue to visit in the future!

Great food as usual. This has become a regular visit for us. Management and staff are very friendly and efficient. Good parking at the back. Definitely worth a visit.

Had a lovely evening. Food was delicious and staff do their best to look after you. We are regular visitors here now and we highly recommend it. Give it a go. You won't regret it.

Very helpful polite staff. Great service. Food was tasty and sufficient amount. parking free and easy accessible in evenings

Foods always amazing and staff is always pleasant, and friendly, it's always clean, could not say a bad thing Would recommend to anyone.

Pretty standard high street curry house.

Wednesday 4 course menu. Essence of India is my favourite Indian restaurant. Excellent value for money, generous portions, welcoming staff and beautiful food. The poppadoms are always fresh and crispy, and the pickles and sauces are delicious. I had the lamb bhuna this evening and the lamb is always beautiful and tender, not fatty or tough at all. I always enjoy the coffee and fresh pouring cream at the end of the meal. For £12 you get a starter, main and side each and a coffee. The poppadoms are a little extra but not much and totally worth it. We have been coming here for years and will continue to do so. Thanks again for a lovely meal and evening.

My chips was cold and dry I ordered three stuffed curried nanns and they was all terrible the chicken was burnt and dry I was very disappointed 😞 I would recommend not ordering from there

Wonderful food Service was excellent And Sol was very attentive and so Were the rest of the staff.

I recently dined at Essence of India and felt compelled to share my experience. Unfortunately, the rudeness of the staff overshadowed the tasty food. It was evident that they were judging us before even taking our orders, which made us feel unwelcome. I believe providing training on hospitality and customer service could greatly enhance the restaurant's reputation

Walking down the street you'd be unable to tell because of the humble exterior but this place is actually great. The food is fantastic, the staff is very polite and helpful and the atmosphere is nice and cosy.

Lovely food and service. Very generous portions. Very reasonably priced plus you can take your own drink. Would return and recommend.

Lovely meal, first time here and I am the ultimate balti connoisseur - this is one of the nicest baltis I have ever had! Prawn balti gorgeous , naan lovely as well as egg fried rice. Enjoyed a coffee after. Service was absolutely amazing very attentive ! Sal was our server - amazing bloke and very friendly :) Great atmosphere . Rate this 110%

Good food, service is brilliant, and Sal is a funny top fella,👌,,,,,

Was really nice food and a warm welcoming. Free ice creams of the children topped it off. Highly recommended thanks again and we will be back again.

We booked a table as it was a Saturday night and glad we did. It's BYO drinks, or you can purchase from them. Lovely service, polite and helpful. Sizzling king prawns were spot on, and Chicken Jalfrezi was hot and spicy, as it should be. Good fresh peshwari naan, dry veg curry and basmati rice were all great. Really enjoyed it and will definitely return. Booking advisable.

The food is really nice but the wait is so long. We was coming every week but the starter and main meal and the bill was over 2.5 hours last time

Staying at the Merry Hill Copthorne hotel we, as we often do when travelling,decided a local non chain restaurant would be our preferred choice for our evening meal. Essence of India, less than 10 minutes well lit walk from the hotel, lived up to its Trip Advisor rating. Great personal service was coupled with delicious food served piping hot. The mixed starter platter for two was followed by an “apna” curry that had a real depth of flavour, not just hot, but with real complex depth. The South Indian Garlic Chilli lived up to its name with toasted garlic clearly distinguishable in the sauce. Would not hesitate to return if we lived more locally and very happy to recommend to other travellers.

Just had a curry delivery, came within a good time , but curry was so watery I had to drain it down the sink , was also a chicken madrass and I've had hotter onion rings than that , the chips were basically all crispy (not very nice ) , on the other hand the naan , rice and poppadoms were nice but let's face it , can't really mess them up can you ! . Will not order from there again

What can I say..amazing food and delivery. Food came hot as if it had just come out the kitchen. The flavours was to die for. I will be ordering the deluxe mixed grill again. Thanks chef!!

Went as a group to celebrate my 43 birthday, very busy this night so service took awhile but well worth the wait , we have visited this restaurant many times and we have never been disappointed, I try and try something new every visit and...

The food is the best curry I have ever tasted. We are from thirty minutes away and it is definitely worth the journey. Service is amazing too.

Beautiful food, wonderful service and so reasonably priced. As a stranger to the area, I couldn't have hoped for a more delicious meal. Thoughtful staff and lovely surroundings what else do I need to say. Well worth travelling 200 miles for! So looking forward to...

Lovely food. Been going here for a while. Consistently good

I chose this place purely on the Tripadvisor reviews which were excellent. As usual the reviews were correct. The food was great, so were the choices of beers and wines. The service was excellent, freindly and the food was served quickly. I would eat here...

I’m exceptionally picky when it comes to Indian restaurants…. But I was seriously impressed by Essence of India. What a hidden gem! The food was delicious, so so tasty. We had poppadoms and then a mixed platter for starter, it was lovely. I had Chicken...

Excellent restaurant , great food and service . Very good menu choice. A great find in Brierley Hill . Would certainly recommend to others .

I am really disappointed as I have been going here for a while and it has slowly turned into a kindergarten. There are groups coming in with their kids. Bringing pushchairs and high chairs which are at the side of tables. The kids are left...

Excellent food and staff bend over backwards to oblige, nothing is too much trouble. Great value for money. One of my many visits, perfect as usual.

Great restaurant for families or couples, food is beautiful and service is always second to none! Option to take your own drinks or our chase there, but great touch to always provide a wine cooler either way. Deals great on a Sunday and Wednesday, though...

First time here and we'll definitely come again. Lovely service. Our meal was lovely and piping hot, with the best Naan bread we've had in a long long time. They were light and thin with a crisp base.

First time here.. amazing friendly staff.. amazing food.. Good price. Will defo be back

Went last night for food absolutely amazing food and service will definitely be returning thank you for a lovely evening

Well what can I say..... Me and my partner stumbled on essence of India earlier this year as we were shopping at merry hill and didn't fancy anything from the food court and as we have tried and tasted hundreds of Indian restaurants before we...

Honestly i live in London, and I was in dudley for work , I work for virgin media , and me and my colleagues absolutely loved this place the food was 11/10 and the customer service from the uncles who own the shop and the...

Foods always amazing and staff is always pleasant, it's always clean, wouldn't be able to say a bad thing if I tried Would recommend to anyone!!

The best Indian around, since me and my family discovered Essence of India we haven’t been elsewhere and have recommended to so many. The food is always spot on and super tasty and the portion sizes are generous, amazing value for what you get!! We...

Always such great service and the food is amazing. We travel 25 mins to have the food here because it is consistent, really nice, flavoursome food. The portion sizes are really generous and prices really fair.

The food was delicious - however one of the waiters had awful customer service skills! He came to clear up our plates and said “oh I see you like to waste food, you know there are starving people in the world” he did not say...

Food and service top class. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. You can bring your own booze or they have a comprehensive drinks menu. Well recommended

Me and my partner eat here frequently and it's out favourite Indian in the area. The restaurant manager is lovely, and always makes us feel so welcome. The food is delightful, and they have deals on of a Sunday and Wednesday which includes a four...

Great meal! Fantastic service! Food was beautiful! Been here a few times and the service and food is always the same. Will definitely be back :)

We came here with friends and had a lovely night! Food was delicious. There is a 4 course meal on Sundays and Wednesdays, very good value for money at £11.95 per person. It is also licenced but can bring your own if you wish. You...

Have been a couple of time a very nice Indian restaurant, never had bad food here always very good , service is very good we normally go with another couple and we order a lot of different things and all come out at the same...

We went here last night with friends. Fabulous food 😋 we had a 4 course meal for just £11.95 each and well worth it! We highly recommend it. You can now get drinks from the bar as well as bringing your own. Car park at...

Probably the worst curry I have had in the last 20 years. Wrong food sent on order. No apology. Gave us some chips to make up for it. Food was not good and at the end when we paid the waiter asked if I wanted...

Brilliant meal. Finding ourselves in search of food after too many gins at Dr Eamers we stumbled upon this place. We hadn’t researched etc just liked the look of it. Despite our early hours arrival they were prepared to serve us and happily so. It’s...

The food and service was to our liking. We asked for our garlic to be fried and it wasn’t a problem at all. Both of our dishes were beyond belief. We have been coming here for a number of years on a regular basis. We...

Delicious well presented meal and great service. A very comprehensive menu. The Wednesday special deal is not to be missed.

Excellent service. Good food. Great value. Happened to go on Wednesday when they have a good savings deal for dinner.

Excellent, amazing and tasteful food. The service is Amazing. The staff are always happy and welcoming. By far the Best Indian in the UK.

Food and drink was very good and well prepared. Staff were attentive and we received excellent value for money.

Me and my partner visited for the first time ever last Friday and it was well worth the 35 minute drive. We wanted to try somewhere new as all local places near to us can get a bit repetitive. The food was really good, one...

Nice atmosphere, very nice decor and lighting inside. The food is very nice and there is car parking at the back. The management and staff make you very welcome. Well worth a visit

It's definitely a place to try. I had a starter - Stir fry chicken tikka and mushrooms, which was so tasty! For main - Tandoori murgh masala with a garlic and coriander nan and then coffee to finish. I highly recommend you give The Essence...

Always service with a smile, come here regularly and the staff cannot do enough for you, they are all so polite and friendly and make you feel welcome Food is always piping hot and full of flavour, have the best onion bhajis I have ever...

The best Indian restaurant we have eaten in. We have been a few times now and are treated really well. Food is excellent and we enjoy the atmosphere, the staff and the food. Recommend you check it put- you will not be disappointed.

We come here all the time and we are always welcomed. Food is amazing and service is too. Never had a bad meal here and always recommend to my friends.

Amazing as always! Always friendly and welcoming to me and my partner. Food is incredible every time we come. Would never go to another place. Thank you Essence of India! Couldn’t recommend this place enough to anyone looking for a nice evening. 🙂

My wife and I are not in any respect experts in Indian food, but we had a lovely tasty and very good value Sunday evening meal here. Dont be put off by some of the surrounding area the resturant is clean/spacious and comfortable. We had...

Visited for the first time, had been recommended by several of my freinds. I had South Indian Garlic Chilli chicken with G@C Naan. + Egg Fried Rice. My freind had Lamb Biryani. Plain Naan Bread. Both of these dishes the Naans and the Egg fried...

The place was quiet when in with my partner for a date night, bad attitude from the waiter felt like he was trying to hard to make small talk. Didn't ask my partner what she wanted to order looked at me and ask we decided...