Guddi & Gikki in Taunton Deane

Absolutely sublime food served by a welcoming and friendly team. The homemade pickles with the poppadoms include a beetroot pickle and curried pineapple, both of which are beautiful. The lamb Rogan Josh served with rice, Bombay aloo and dhal work together perfectly with no element overpowering another. The naans are light and fresh and not swamped in oil as some can be.

Six of us had travelled up from Devon for a day out and had read about this lovely little restaurant so thought we'd try it. We received a very nice welcome and seen to our seats, the service was very friendly and helpful, the food was absolutely delicious and we didn't ever feel rushed. nNot a huge menu but they had, they certainly knew how to cook.. We had a mix of Lamg Rogan Josh and Butter Chicken and everyone ate the lot with great enjoyment... We would all thoroughly recommend a visit to this Indian restaurant if you're in Taunton. Thank you for being so welcoming

Wonderful little restaurant. Slightly unusual for an Indian restaurant (in my experience) for having a very short menu that changes frequently. Dishes feel very authentic, not generic. We shared a mixed platter starter, followed by butter chicken and lamb rogan mains. Both main dishes included rice plus individual servings of daal and aloo. Service was also excellent, staff seem to really care about their customers. Casual, unpretentious decor makes for a relaxed experience. Definitely recommended.

Wow, we can’t belief the last review! We’ve been eating at Guddi and Gikki’s for five or six years and have probably clocked up over 120 meals between the two of us. Mostly as a couple, but also family/friends’ get togethers. Never a bad meal, always great service, and as a vegetarian and vegan couple, we have always felt that we have been considerately accommodated with choice. No surprise then that our vegan and vegetarian friends and family also rate it highly. It’s by no means overpriced, and the cost properly reflects the high quality of the menu. The food is sensational whilst the ongoing tweaks and changes to the dishes keeps things fresh and exciting. Donsters, you are one hell of an uptight diner! First name Sabotage, second name Donsters?? Donsters’ last review of a different venue was in 2015 when a 1 out of 5 was also given? The response of that establishment clearly says it all, but Donsters hadn’t listened. Donsters needs to be more inquisitive, ask appropriate questions and explain their needs respectfully, rather than being grumpy and vacuous. If you can’t afford the prices, or if you are unable to appreciate the value of what’s on offer, then do keep your promise and stay away. I’d hate for you to spoil one of my evenings. Keep the fabulous food flowing please G&G.

Service was really good but the food was quite bland but very spicy to cover for a lack of other flavour. I don’t mind a bit of heat but we chose the least spicy options on a very limited menu. Chicken came with bones in, which can happen but one piece was a large sharp piece of bone that really should have been spotted. Portions are also very small for very high prices.

As a vegan I was told they 'absolutely' could cater for me. They clearly could not. Dreadful and over priced. No idea how to cater for a vegan. Will not be going again.

This was a wonderful little find and we can certainly recommend the food. It might be a small menu but everything we had was full of flavour and beautifully spiced. Such a friendly, unique place. Give it a try.

We've been a few times, normally with friends with allergies (from onions to nuts) or our vegan friends, and every time everyone is very well fed and looked after. The food is delicious and everyone is always really lovely!

Fantastic as always! If you're a fan of "Indian" cuisine take a chance here and you will not be disappointed!

Our second visit and not disappointed. I like the limited choice on the menu, 3 mains to choose from and all very tasty.

This is the best ‘Indian’ you could hope to have within the Somerset area. The staff are always helpful and friendly, the room decor is pleasant, but most importantly the food is absolutely excellent. The owners cook everything from fresh local produce with extreme care. Once you try the mixed platter starter you will go back for more every time. The choice of chicken, veg/paneer or lamb for your main is outstanding, all accompanied with rice, dal and Bombay potato. I fully recommend the fig nan bread on the side. This is a restaurant not to be missed.

Authentic Indian cuisine made by talented chef with perfect balance of spices. Loved the homemade pickles served, full of flavours. Pineapple pickle took my heart. Great concept of serving Thali enough quantity for two people. We had lamb for main course and Maachi Amritsari for starters, would highly recommend it. Heavenly desert menu, we relished Gulab jamun served with ice cream. Great ambience lovely Bollywood music playlist. Friendly and kind staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. Best Indian restaurant so far in Taunton.

An absolute gem of a restaurant. After meaning to visit for some time, we finally visited this evening for an early dinner, and it did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and welcoming, but in a calm and relaxing way - it was the perfect level of service. The food was incredible - you could tell it had been cooked fresh and each dish/side (we had the butter chicken, rice, dahl, bombay potatoes and a naan) carried its own unique flavour and spice combination. Really appreciated the small(er) menu - some restaurants can feel overwhelming with the amount of choice, but here you really felt as though each dish had been perfected and was loved by the chefs for it to feature on the menu. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

An absolute gem of a restaurant. After meaning to visit for some time, we finally visited this evening for an early dinner, and it did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and welcoming, but in a calm and relaxing way - it was the perfect level of service. The food was incredible - you could tell it had been cooked fresh and each dish/side (we had the butter chicken, rice, dahl, bombay potatoes and a naan) carried its own unique flavour and spice combination. Really appreciated the small(er) menu - some restaurants can feel overwhelming with the amount of choice, but here you really felt as though each dish had been perfected and was loved by the chefs for it to feature on the menu. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

First time here, with my daughter. Limited menu but frankly that makes choosing easier! Very friendly staff. Food was fantastic. Very tasty. The Peshwari Naan was fabulous.

The best Indian meal we've had in UK for a very long time, if ever and by some margin. It's not cheap, but IMHO well worth the extra. Everything is homemade by a clearly talented Chef who presented the food well and had it served on hot plates promptly with a big smile. If I was to nitpick I'd suggest a stronger auto-door closer to keep the entrance door shut, the cold night air out and the warm and friendly atmosphere in. See you soon......:-)

Enjoyed our third meal here and it really is delicious food served by lovely staff in a lovely atmospheric restaurant. Starters are great - there aren't many choices of main (one lamb, one chicken and one vegetarian) but what you get is fantastic. There aren't any vegan main courses on the menu but if you ask in advance they will cook one for you - they have cooked me a fantastic aubergine dish. All mains come with rice, Bombay aloo and tarka dhal. The naan breads are delicious and my partner said the home-made pistachio kulfi is amazing. My only slight complaint is that the wines aren't that great but if you ask they are happy for you to bring your own and pay corkage...or you can have a beer! Definitely worth the trip from Bristol for a curry - it's that good!

Lovely family-run place. Food was really tasty and the service genuinely friendly. Have the Fig and Coriander Naan in you're stopping by!

Warm welcome and excellent food on a cold night in a quiet weekday in Taunton. Really very impressed by the Butter Chicken with came with rice, daal and Bombay Aloo. Will definitely return and highly commend.

Really friendly staff!!! We arrived in Taunton late in the evening looking for somewhere to eat, despite the closing time they let us in and made us eat some delicious starters, without any rush. We will return to try the other dishes on the Menu.

Not good value. Ordered starters and a main. Dishes did come presented very well, and the service was friendly but intermittent. I would go again as it is one of the better options in Taunton for Indian food. I didn't feel like I was having takeaway quality food at a restaurant - as I have felt at other Indian Restaurants in Taunton. The dishes were not particularly spicy, so if you like spice - make sure to mention it!

Lovely down to earth curry, staff so helpful

Exceptional food, good quality, friendly and efficient staff. Last evening we had a wonderful time, over 20 of us saying farewell to a good friend and colleague. Chan and the team did everything possible to make things go smoothly, considering all requests, and ensuring we were all catered for. We could not have wished for anything better, the food was exceptional, sufficient and there were smilies all round! If you too want a great Indian meal, value for money, but not at the expense of quality you now know where to go. A big thanks.

Spicy Indian cuisine, deliciously colourful, and we were helped by a really nice staff ! It lightened up the day !

Delicious food. Every dish was so flavourful. Mains are served with rice, Bombay aloo and lentil daal, all of which were lovely and an enjoyable touch that you wouldn’t get in other Indian restaurants. Staff were lovely. I’m already looking forward to going back so I can try more of their starters.

Spur of the moment evening, checked google and ended up here. I have walked past this place hundreds of times, and didn’t realise it was a restaurant! We didn’t book, arrived not long after opening. They found us a table -we were lucky as within 30 minutes it was packed. Lovely decor, friendly and efficient staff. Loved the food, authentic and minimalistic menu, cooked perfectly. We will be back (next time we will be sure to book first!)

Fantastic food anc the staff were excellent. Would recommend the platter to start - a real opportunity to sample some brilliant flavours. The prawns were one of the best starters I've had. A word too,for the chutneys, please bottle and sell, the pineapple Chutney - I want more The mains were excellent- we had the lamb and the chicken. Both were cexceptional. Really nice to have the rice, bombay potato and dahl as part of the meal. The dahl and naan were a combination made in heaven. All in a great meal and exceptional value for the quality of the food and the service.

Had the most wonderful meal at the weekend, in I believe one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot!) typically a Indian menu is a list of 50 items, not here, the menu is stripped now to 5/6 started and three main courses. Less is certainly more, everything was delicious. It felt like we were in there kitchen having a family meal. We were only in Taunton for one night but we hit the jackpot! The dessert too was a marvel - Rose ice cream was amazing. Speaking to the owner you can really see her passion for food. Try it

Arrived unbooked on a very busy night. Place was buzzing, wonderful atmosphere. The food and service were wonderful. The young girl who served us was happy and smiling despite the business. I hope she gets the tip! Well done

Such a lovely e evening, everyone was really hospitable, the chef came out and checked our order was going to be okay with vegan-ess and above all it was extremely delicious! Thank you!!

Great 👍 👌 curry good service staff friendly and helpful great 👍 👌 value

This should be No1. Taunton are lucky to have this gem on the high street. Warm welcome, friendly staff and delicious food. A must visit

Booked a few hours before, and glad we did, only place we saw in Taunton full. The food and service here is second to none, it’s not your normal curry house, it’s a bit different with only a small menu. Don’t pass this by, the...

We enjoyed everything here! Amazing food, lovely staff and perfect atmosphere! 100% recommended! We’ve tried g and g platter and it was a good start for 2 people. Then we had chicken and lamb mains and everything was amazing. It came with 3 sides and we also ordered garlic naan (the best naan we’ve tried so far). We end up so full! Thank you!

A fantastic experience with a lovely atmosphere and great food

Super, first class food snd service. Meals all tasted fab and fresh. The Chicken my wife had was perfect, flavoursome, balanced spices and served with perfect rice, Dahl and potatoes. My lamb curry was spiced so well and the meat very tender.

Superb Food and simply outstanding service... The decor and ambience just unrivalled, we visit once a year and this restaurant has never disappointed... Though, a fairly short menu, the food is always cooked to perfection... It is safe to say that Guddi and Gikki is...

Excellent meal, clearly individually cooked, not mass produced.

Excellent meal. Clearly individually prepared, not mass produced. Attentive but not intrusive service. Good drink selection. Highly recommended

Absolutely superb:) delicious food and super friendly staff.

Really excellent service combined with the sublime food, puts this restaurant second to none on my visiting list. The chicken tikka which we ordered -mouthwatering and the thali's perfect and authentic in taste... Overall, the best indian one could go to...

Excellent food and service all round. Looked after like royalty. Fantastic evening. Never ever had starters that tasty before: Tandoori seekh kebabs, murgh chicken tika aloo bonda , and special cone-shaped poppadoms. Main course even better, especially kadhai chicken, rogan josh which were spiced perfectly...

I usually go to Tumeric Kitchen in Taunton, which is good, but it was fully booked this evening. I read the very positive reviews of this restaurant and decided to give it a try. But never again. We were first of all placed at a...

Second time we've been here and we're definitely coming back. Curry was fantastic, mixed platter starter was awesome. Service top notch!!

Hands down the best Indian restaurant I have been to in the UK. Authentic food that you just don't get in small towns like Taunton. The staff were also the nicest people.

Card only which was a bit disappointing as we only had cash

Oh it was just so good! Perfectly perfect food and fabulous service with a smile. Such a great meal out. Something different, but still the great tastes of a superb curry. We had the sharing platter for starters the I had lamb and he had...

We had the perfect experience here tonight for my father in laws birthday! We are all absolute curry lovers but tonight the curry we had was outstanding! The accompaniments were delicious and everything about the service was incredible. The staff were very welcoming to my...

Interesting range of diverse starters we had the sharing platters and then a more limited selection for your main course but they were all delicious and we really enjoyed our evening

We enjoyed lovely vegetarian food. There were very few options on the menu, which is small, but we discussed our requirements and we're delighted with the meal, and the service.

This is the best Indian restaurant I’ve ever visited. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food was outstanding and it just leaves you wanting more. Thank you.

Amazing food, love to visit the family again!

Great little restaurant authentic food super service well done for getting in right ✅️

Portion sizes were good ... naan breads were perfect. Variety very limited but covered most dietary requirements. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Ladies toilet had a broken seat considering its for disabled needs as well could be an issue for some. Pudding was teas coffee ice cream and dough balls but when it arrived just one small doughball and small scoop of ice cream for an unjustified price. Decor was nice. Chef came to visit table after meal which was nice.

Honestly best curry iv had that wasn't served at an indian household since I left Birmingham! This taste and authenticity was amazing! They really make the effort to make sure it's real and hospitable like you would have if you visited their home.

Quite simply the best Indian cuisine we have ever had. No other words needed really. At first glance you might think ‘limited menu’ but that is usually a good thing. All 3 courses from all 3 diners voted ‘best ever Indian’.

We were greeted from the get-go and from there on what can I say! The food was tantalisingly delicious and mouth-watering ( we had the lamb curry) and the atmosphere - simply sublime... Lastly to put the cherry on the cake... The majestic chef came...

Really disappointed as we were really looking forward to this place .the starter was ok .nothing special .the popadoms came after the starter the chef came and asked if we had already had them as it was ticked off .We had not .we had an hour wait for our main course and I have to say we eat out weekly as love Indian food and our meal was terrible the curry had four lumps of chicken in sauce in a small desert bowl a smaller bowl of wet boiled rice a smaller again bowl which had one potato cube in sauce .SO Disappointing !waste of money !! The only reason I gave it one star is the lady was very smiley and despite terrible food her heart was there !

Very kind and friendly staff, food is very authentic with nice facilities. Recommend this to anybody in Taunton

We arrived as a party of 17 and (through nobody’s fault), our booking had not gone through email properly. We spoke to the waiter who was charming, totally calm and popped to speak to someone. Next thing, the most delightful lady arrived with a huge,...

Get closer to the real deal - a step up from your average curry house. Most authentic curry I’ve eaten anywhere in England.

Been wanting to come and try Guddi and Gikki for some time and this place doesn't disappoint. The menu is small but that's a good think. We had poppadoms and pickles to share and they were like none that we had had before. Really lovely homemade chutney and an explanation from our waitress when she out them down. All the main courses come with rice, saag and dhal but we added a pashwari naan as well. Full bellies!!!! The taste and flavours are wonderful, really well made, simple food. I had the mutta panneer and Jo had the chicken. No room for a pudding mind. A full restaurant when we left at 9pm which can't be bad at all. £17.50 for a main isnt bad when you get so much. Will definitely go back. Highly recommended.

Good atmosphere, warm & welcoming lady who took our food order. But on the flip side, service was slow, starters prices deceivingly high, quantity was microscopic, waitress did not know what she was bringing to our table, Will we go there again? don’t think so...

Really fresh well made food, had a bit of a wait for the main but the restaurant was busy and once the food arrived you could tell it was made to order, just beautiful 👌🏾 I’d recommend.

We booked at table on the morning of the evening visit Really polite team who are customer focused and friendly Food as always was outstanding. Not your normal Indian Restaurant style of food- much nicer! Amazing flavours and delicious meal with a great atmosphere Worth...

Best food in town! 🤙 I’ve been trying many restaurants but this one it’s for sure my favourite one! 💪

The best curry you'll taste for miles around whether eating in or take away. Service is very good too.

Such nice people running this restaurant, came in for a takeaway but found out it was eat in only However after exposing my situation the owners were more than happy to serve a takeaway Fantastic fresh food, fantastic customer focussed attitude Wish these guys were...

I've lived in Taunton for just under 2 years & only just found out about this place recently. Having heard lots of good things I am very pleased to report that, I was not disappointed. My partner & I are both fans of Asian food...

First visit and not the last. The menu is limited to a few dishes but these are fresh and very well made. They will adjust to taste and for children as required. Nice to find somewhere that does not have loads of dishes which can...

Great management, we are always well looked after. We visit monthly, the food is so delicious and we highly recommend it.

A welcoming and efficient service from the friendly team at Guddi & Gikki. We gambled on this Indian as we tried to check what was on the menu before visiting but the website doesn't show it and they didn't email it to us when asked....

Food, service & the atmosphere is good... Price is little bit on to the higher side. Portion size is decent.

Best curry I’ve had. Small menu but every dish is delicious. Wouldn’t change a thing. Really high quality food that feels home made. Unique in Taunton. Best popadoms and dips. Mains came with rice daal and aloo so was actually good value for money. Lovely atmosphere and friendly knowledgeable staff too.

So good to find an Indian restaurant that doesn’t serve the usual, madras, vindaloo, rogan josh et al food so ubiquitous in the U.K. this restaurant has a small menu of the most tasty and original dishes. Everything served with charm and efficiency. Worth the...

Lovely meal. Fantastic, authentic food, great service and atmosphere. A welcome departure from the typical curry houses were used to. We’ll definitely be visiting again!

Very warm welcome ,food highly recommended, service very good .It was our first visit and certainly won't be our last ...Will highly recommend to family and friends..

Fantastic well cooked food! Will definitely be returning.

First time I went and I must say the food was amazing. Very Authentic! One of the best Indian Cuisines I’ve had in a very long time. Must try the lamb Rogan. Full of flavours and the portion was just right. Would definitely go there again.

A friendly welcome and warm atmosphere, a range of starters but limited main menu, quality of food was good but not outstanding, reasonably priced

Best food you could ever get everyone is very friendly highly recommended

Without a doubt in my mind this is the best Indian restaurant around. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. Fantastic depth of flavour in the curries, not just loaded with heat! The restaurant itself had a real authentic feel to it. Wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. Thank you for a wonderful evening G&G.

Highly recommended. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and outstanding service (second to none)! Staff went the extra mile to make sure that our dietary needs and individual tastes were catered for and that we had a good evening. We were there for a birthday celebration and...

Without a doubt in my mind this is the best Indian restaurant around. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. Fantastic depth of flavour in the curries, not just loaded with heat! The restaurant itself had a real authentic feel to it. Wouldn’t...

My wife and I had a long weekend in Taunton. She lives curry so we thought we would try here. It was fantastic. Small menu, wonderful food and service. To be honest, we travel a lot and look for the best curry houses. This is...

What can I say the staff was so friendly and the meal was excellent my taste buds were buzzing the rogan josh was tender and all the spices complemented the dish ..a definite restaurant I will revisit..

If you really want to taste proper Indian food then come here, Wow!! The food and hospitality is simply outstanding.

One of the best customer service I have ever seen. I have never been greeted by such smiling faces. The food was the best I've ever eaten and the atmosphere was just so warm and welcoming. Would 100% return and reccomend this place to everyoneI...

Warm welcome. Wonderful ambience. Staff friendly. Prices fair. Clean. Delicious simple food. Just right. Will visit again. Made it a special evening.

The best curry I have ever had. Highlight of my vacation

Just been for the most amazing Indian meal at Guddi and Gikki in Taunton. Without a doubt the best Indian meal I've ever had. Only a small menu that changes weekly. Such lovely staff too. We spoke to the owner who is clearly very passionate about providing the type of food she grew up eating. If you are ever in Taunton I highly recommend you try this restaurant. A takeaway from our local curry house is just not going to cut it now that we have been so spoiled Guddi & Gikki by Somerset Curry Club

We booked as we were attending a gig at the Lawns and wanted somewhere close, as we are not local. The menu is small but our food was absolutely fabulous, more traditional than your usual Brit affair. The food was well presented and the flavours...

Great food, impeccable service. Simple menu cooked perfectly, each main course comes with Dall, Bombay potatoes and the best pilau rice I have had.

What a find! Excellent food and service. Just brilliant, thank you for a great evening.

Definitely the tastiest curry I’ve had in Taunton so far. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. Pricey and very limited menu. Quite refreshing not to have spend half an hour looking through hundreds of options. Lamb, chicken or veggie curry. Simple.

Fantastic food, lovely family run restaurant - with delicious food and professional friendly service. They went above and beyond for accommodating a large group, helpful for people who had dietary requirements too. Would recommend highly!

An impromptu meal out, as it was a Friday night, feeling hungry we were warmly welcomed without a booking and given a lovely table. As first time guests, we quickly realised how popular Guddi & Gikki is. Fortunately we arrived early evening as the restaurant...

Very very good, and unique. Super food and service. Asked for a heat increase in the moan dish, and the request was obliged to perfection. Loved it

I came here during the summer of 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here. The food is distinctive, and delicious. Even a few years on, I still remember it vividly. I am pleased to see from the other reviews that Guddi and Gikki is still going strong.

If you enjoy quality food, layers of flavour, authentic taste, friendly service and great atmosphere… then this is the place to be. This was my second visit and is now firmly on my list for any future visits to Taunton. A very select menu that...