Indian Times in South Ayrshire

It's good to have a new Indian restaurant in Ayr and this one has the advantage of reasonable prices, large helpings and 'Bring Your Own Bottle'. The food was good quality with a great choice and some regional specialities. Service was pleasant and attentive and the restaurant decor is reasonable. Will visit again.

Visited on a Sunday just as restaurant was opening. The place was empty and had little ambience - decor bland and lacking in atmosphere. Although we were the only people in there the service was slow. Food was Ok - Average. Won’t be hurrying back

They managed to get us a table on a busy Saturday night so top marks there.Also quick starters, but the main courses took ages and I'm sure people were coming in, ordering take aways and leaving with them before we got served, having ordered first. So the jury is out on that one.Food was delicious though, and it is a BYOB place, with a convenient Co-op just across the road to get your drinks from.

Visited here with my wife and son on a Saturday night, being aware of the BYOB licence restrictions and brought a bottle with us. Very pleasant staff and food was superb. We opted for the deal at £21.95 for 2, which was 2 popadoms and spiced onions, your choice of pakora (or mixed), any 2 curries, plus Pilau rice and a naan, with my son having a kids curry. There was so much food, we couldn’t even finish it, even though it was thoroughly delicious. Definitely a place we will be going back to.

We had the “Times special curry” it was beautiful! A fresh and aromatic mix of flavours , the chicken breast was high quality and the naan bread was also cooked to perfection.

We have eaten in this restaurant a few times now and never been disappointed.This time we had the combo meal for two (£21.95) popadoms and spiced onions,veg pakora.Chicken bhoona,Chicken korma.nan bread and rice.They dont skrimp on the helpings like some other places do on set meals and the big bonus is it is BYO and no corkage charge.The service was also very good.We will return very soon.

Situated on a busy street [Sandgate], there is little attractive regarding the building, while the decor is acceptable if basic.The (only) waiter was pleasant and attentive, but the “ding” of the microwave should have alerted us to the problems.We ordered from the main menu - avoiding the packaged deals - perhaps that was a mistake,The shared Tandoori grill was spiced well enough, but the main (Chicken) meals were less spicy and the lack of freshness in the meat was more prominent. Both diners experienced gastric upset and it is reasonable to associate that with this low grade place and its poor quality food.If you like hot spicy that is very cheap and you consume a lot of alcohol first then you may enjoy the experience, but its really better to avoid this.

Have eaten here several times since it opened, and also ordered take away ,Cannot fault it .Veg Jalfrezi, Chicken Ceylonese Korma, Peshawari nan. Spiced onion and poppadoms were served as we browsed menu and our wine was opened for us ,Service slick and professional, food excellent. Bill just under £20Quality food , On a par with certain Restaurant formerly situated in Gibson Street. Don’t let outside appearance deter you .

First time eating here and it wont be the last.Great food and big helpings.My wife and myself visited on a sunday evening and it was very quiet but that didnt matter as the food made up for the quiet atmosphere.Mixed pakora to start and korma for my wife and do-piaza plus nan bread.All were first class.Wont be long till we return.

While cheap the food is not great and I would rather pay a bit more and get something that is edible. I have eaten here earlier in the year and was ok, but after tonight I will be giving it a miss.

Found this place quite by accident and love it, the food is delicious and at a great price, we will be changing our usual Indian restaurant to the Indian Times.

This was our first visit here and we will be back, everything was very tasty. And although things were a little on the sweet side it's the best indian we have had in a while.

My husband and I went into Ayr for a couple of drinks then lunch. I really didn't fancy Indian however Stuart heard brilliant reports so we popped in to get a menu. The smell was amazing.. Fantastic. . We sat down and we're not disappointed... The food was absolutely first class. They don't sell alcohol but that is not a problem as you can bring some beer or wine from the Co Op across the road. . Five Stars Plus

Had Lamb? Food was average, although i feel the lamb was probably not lamb, moreover tasted like tough pork. No bar, but allowed to get drink from across the street at CO-OP, good savings.

Myself and my husband ate here last night and it was fabulous doesnt look great from outside but food and staff are are amazing will definitely be back and its bring your own booze system which is great veg and chicken pakora were excellent as were our curries traditional lamb curry and lamb desi chapatis were spot on and spiced onions were fresh n crunchy best ive tasted well done boys

Having dined here before about 4 months earlier and had an excellent meal and gave it a big thumbs up we decided to sample the great food once again .We went for the set lunch deal chicken pakora for both of us to start with .It came covered in a very solid crunchy batter ,maybe they used pollyfilla instead of flour ?.Next i had the chicken balti and wife had the south indian garlic chicken .We had problem identifying what was what as they both looked the same and tasted the same [bland ] and very small portion of chicken comprising of 5 tiny pieces in each curry .It was not a complete disaster as the nan bread was quite good and rice ok .All in all we were disappointed in the fare that was dished up on this occasion compared to our last visit .Maybe they are resting on their laurels too soon to drop standards they started with.I noticed the owner of the Village indian takeaway about 20 yards away making a visit when we were there what for I dont know .Maybe he has a share or interest in the eaterie .Wouldnt surprise if he cooked this meal as we were unfortunate to have one from him not so long ago and gave him a bad report on here for that .From now on when i want a curry i can enjoy i will go next door to Weatherspoons .

Judging by other reviews, we may have been unlucky (now twice) but I really cannot rate this place. We visited again on a Saturday night, having booked a table for 2. We found they had reserved a table for 7 for us and seemed annoyed (not our fault they got it wrong). We were then shown to a table for 4 but after our starters were asked to move to another table (for 4) at the very back of the restaurant to allow a party of 6 to use our table! The food is nothing special, we definitely have had better (both mains extremely salty). My husband ordered lamb and was told (again after our starter) they had none (the menu is not very big). Overall not a great dining experience, the restaurant is badly laid out and totally chaotic, we will not rush back especially on a Saturday night.

I haven’t eaten in but have had 3 takeaways and every one has been excellent. Last night I ordered the set Meal for one and chose the Lamb Bhutuwa - fabulous

Had a take away before from Indian times and no complaints, decided to have lunch as we had some time to kill in Ayr and we thought we would give the restaurant a try . Food was delicious and absolutely amazing price ! We all ate for around £7 each on their lunch time menus and there was so much food to go around all 3 of us we where absolutely stuffed ! We will definitely be back. Waiter was very polite , helpful and extremely friendly . Definitely going to give other Indian restaurants a run for their money definitely with the price of their food

Very tasty food. All the dishes we had were quite spicy. Very good value for the money. Only the mango lassi was disappointing - no real mango in it.

Food was very, very good and amazing value for money. BYOB but supermarket across the road that sells chilled wines, beers etc. Waiter greeted us immediately, offering some of the best spiced onions and popadoms and offering glasses for our drinks etc. Plenty time given to order food and we didn’t feel rushed at all during our visit even though the restraunt was getting busier throughout. Had been meaning to try Indian Times for a while given how good it smelled passing by so glad we went along! Would highly recommend a visit :)

Went here with 4 friends and it’s a very relaxed & sociable place to eat.

Arrived in Ayr late afternoon after a long diversion and were really hungry. Called in here having seen good reviews on trip advisor and we were not dissapointed. The food was plentiful and we'll cooked. It was a great choice excellent service. It doesn't have a licence yet but you can take your own, not a problem for us as we are not big drinkers but you can get soft drinks on the premises. We will return.

Visited here just for a change...looks quite “cafe” like and I wasn’t expecting the food to be as well presented and delicious as it turned out. Service too was faultless...will definitely recommend.

Simply incredible, what a meal, staff keep the drink cold, great FOOD, very cheap, should be more expensive, BETTER THAN AYR INDIA.

Maureen & I had lunch today after Marion & Jim had recommended it to us. They eat a lot of Indian meals and certainly know what they are talking about.

food was excellent, prices great, taxi drivers advice was spot on !! great service and value ! we were made very welcome , made large table for us on arrival with no booking, thanks.

Having eaten in many indian restaurants around the UK , this small place of relaxed dining went some way in beating a few Michelin star restaurants i have dined in , in the indian variety .

Came across this lovely little Indian restaurant by chance in Ayr. Very good with different dishes, reasonable prices and good service. BYO alcohol at that time

Visited restaurant and ordered takeaway. I cannot praise the food enough and staff were cheerful and welcoming. The lack of drink licence was very minor inconvenience.

Went to Indian Times at my sister's suggestion as she'd been a few times. Very basic decor and currently has no licence but you don't even notice that as the food is the star. Selection of starters between 6, of which the poori and chana were best. I had the Goan fish curry with haddock. A nice creamy sauce that wasn't too spicy. Fish was beautifully cooked. Had a taste of some of the other curries and all were good. £90 for 6 inclduing a tip. What's not to like!

Dropped in for lunch on a hot sunny afternoon and had a lovely 2 course meal. We were offered 2 menus both at unbelievable prices. The basic one was £4.95 for starter and main with the executive menu offering a bit more choice for £5.95.

We visited this restaurant with 4 friends. Very impressed with the high standard of Indian food. The servings were generous and full of flavour and plenty of variety to choose from. Currently it is BYOB only which added value to the already reasonably priced food. Ayr is very lucky to have this restaurant..

Situated next to a Wotherspoons is this great wee restaurant, a newcomer to Ayr. Very busy with home deliveries, not to busy inside. Do not be put off by that as the food is outstanding.

Been here 3/4 times now and the food is excellent. The prices are so reasonable compared to other curry houses in Ayr. Alcohol is not served but you can BYOB and no corkage charged. Give it a try, best curry I’ve had in years.

First time trying this relatively new restaurant in Ayr. Fantastic food, great service. Been hoping a really good Indian restaurant would open up in Ayr and this certainly didn't disappoint! Whole family really enjoyed our meal, dish tasted different, good size portions and a great choice of starters and main courses.

We had great value from the set menu and it was a nice change to get the papadoms included. Fewer places seem to do that theses days so it's much appreciated.

The visit was suggested by a friend who had raved on about how good the new indian on the sandgate was. I was dubious.

The food here was really good and amazing value for money. Very well cooked and flavourful. They offer a few deals to choose from or you can order from the a la carte. Still bring your own bottle. Highly recommended and will definitely return.

My wife and I decided to give the restaurant a try and were happy with our meal.

This restaurant continues to be excellent with fresh tasty dishes. I usually avoid naan bread as i find it too filling and stodgy but the one I tried here was light and crispy. I really hope the high standard continues.

This place should be fully booked. Far superior to any similar cuisine in the town. Staff couldn't have been more charming.

Ayr! Has needed a good Indian restaurant for many many years! and thank goodness we have got one now . Thank you great and friendly staff I can’t wait for my next visit .

Tried this restaurant for first time last night, and had an outstanding meal. Everything from spiced onions to haggis pakora to main meals were superb. Service was also faultless. This is easily the best Indian restaurant in Ayr by a country mile and very much look forward to returning.

Went for a meal with my partner and we were blown away, were served poppadoms and spiced onions, the onions were to die for, we had the combo meal for two, mixed pakora was light and delicious, my partner had lamb boona and I had South Indian garlic chilli chicken which was amazing, I couldn't finish it but I asked if they would put it in a tub for me to take home which they did. Naan bread was light as well and again delicious, rice was fluffy. Plates were warmed also, small detail but matters, no drinks license but wasn't a problem and no corkage charge, BRILLIANT!! Staff were friendly and efficient, cant wait to come back. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

....... to avoid this place getting too popular and not being able to get in.

“Executive” Business lunch ; Spicy onions and papadums ( gorgeous onions ), chicken chaat ( 4 spices chicken legs and onions ), southern Indian chilli and garlic chicken with rice ( couldn’t finish it ) - £7 !!

Best Indian in Ayr by far. Great food and Staff! Will be back for sure very soon. We are never disappointed 👍🏼

Been here several times now for both sit in and carry out. The food is always fresh and tastes great. Bringing your own bottle is a bonus.

On a flying visit to Ayr we stopped off here for some Dinner on the Friday night having had it recommended to us by a few locals. Food was fantastic and the service brilliant. Definitely the best Curry house we have been too in Ayr

First visit to this wee gem today for a lunchtime deal.I am no stranger to Indian food and indeed like to try them out.Had mixed pakora followed by the chilli chicken my friend had a vegetable tikka masala we shared the freshest rice and nan bread which was all served piping hot.This represents excellent value for money.Will certainly be returning.

Looks nothing from he outside, with a plain shopfront, inside it is clean and tidy, as BOYB, Coop across the road.

Went here for a meal a couple of weeks ago and haven't stopped talking about it since. The food was delicious and so flavoursome and the Naan bread was one of the best we have tasted. It is BYO bottle at the minute but there is a CO-OP just directly across from it. Would highly recommend and it is very reasonable for what you get.

Best Indian food ever, main meal and pakora were the best i’ve tasted and so fresh, what a taste sensation, I had Indian times special curry and mixed pakora, will not go anywhere else after eating here.well done guys

Nicely appointed restaurant with good service. No alcohol licence (though they must have had one before, often a sign that a business is struggling). Huge portions which I find off putting. Menu inside is smaller than the one outside. Great starter (huge) but I was disappointed with the main. A patia unlike any I have had elsewhere - perfectly eatable but an unusual flavour and the most enormous nan bread I have ever seen.

Food and service very good, well worth a visit. Prices reasonable. Staff are attentive. Would recommend to book at weekends. Will visit again.

We normally visit the restaurant in the evening but thought we would try their lunch time special. We were not disappointed, the portion sizes were huge, the same as in the evening. The selections across both menus provided a varied choice and excellent value for money.

Watching Rick Stein's India and the wife says "do you fancy a curry?" Do I ? Damn right I do so off to Indian times we go.

After hearing great reports about Indian Times, my wife and I had a take away last week. Fast delivery and couldn't fault the meal at all. (OK, if I'm picky the chicken pakora was a wee bit salty for my taste.......Not so much that I left any!)

Me and my partner came in here for lunch and it was the best food we've had for a long time. We usually go to a different Indian just close by but now we choose Indian Times every single time. The nan bread is amazing, great portion sizes for amazing prices!!! Absolutely fantastic. Best Indian we've had. Will always return. The staff are lovely and very helpful too. Really enjoy our meal in here!

Four of us paid first visit here saturday afternoon straight from wine tasting session at nearby posh wine shop and we took along our new purchases. Prices are very reasonable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was terrific and my south Indian garlic chilli chicken was bursting with flavour and just the right amount of heat without blowing my head off. All curry lovers should try here. You won't regret it.

I was dreading this today as my husband is happy to eat in places that I do not want to, the sticky carpets in the Kashmiri for example. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Freshly cooked with herbs and spices. Really friendly staff. My faith in an Indian restaurant is restored. Visit and love it.

As a self confessed ‘curry heid’ we just found a gem.

We were hungry and as no local restaurant could provide gluten free found this gem.

Went with the wife for a lunch. Price was amazing as was the food . Staff were friendly and overall a great experience.

My wife and I visited yesterday for a cheap and cheerful lunch, what we got was an excellent Indian meal. The restaurant has no drinks licence at the moment, so we made a quick visit to the Co-op over the road.

Have visited Indian Times on 3 occasions now. Our standard night out is a few beers followed by a curry, a very "traditional" night out but recently this has been in danger of not happening. While other Indian restaurants in Ayr are ok we have had issues with them not least the price.

This is over 4th time here we cant fault the food in anyway. Been twice this week & the food is great always piping hot & the staff make you feel so welcome. Great value for money too. Be back soon!!!

Had a carry out last week and could not fault it. Best PakoraI have ever eaten. All dishes were excellent and the quality was superb. Best Indian in Ayr and will be back

Met friends for dinner and the resturant was lovely. Food was freshly cooked and very tasty. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be back for another meal. Well worth a visit.

5 of us were in tonight and we all had a great meal. We enjoyed mushroom, chicken and vegetable pakoras, 2 vegetarian curries of aloo saag, and chana daal, a king prawn creamy jalfrezi and 2 lamb desi, one made milder to suit. It was all fresh, tasty and wonderful value. We were all impressed with the quality, quantity and service.

Myself and my boyfriend visited this new Indian restaurant in the 19th January. We were seated and welcomed with a friendly smile.

Outstanding have had two meals and a takeaway from Indian times fish pakora best we ever had I had tikka and my wife had bhoona outstanding restaurant very busy keep the good standards up

To say I am fussy is an understatement! My favourite Indian restaurant in Ayr ( just down the road ) has went down hill in the last couple of years ! My 2nd favourite is not a patch on Indian times !! Just had lunch was so good ( nan bread best I've ever tasted.) Will be back at weekend either for meal at night or carry out . This is what Ayr has been needing for a long time !! Staff and service excellent 5 plus stars ( friend that was vegetarian thought it was excellent )

Had seen reviews on Facebook about this place so thought we would give it a try & so glad we did,it was an excellent meal so tasty with great service & prices good too. Will definitely go back. This place has been many different restaurants over the years but this I hope will stay.

Tempted by the Business Lunch and it was Ace. Pakora freshly cooked, Curries full of flavour ,Naan bread fresh and fantastic, portions big and staff were delightful. Great value. We will be back.

Called in for lunch, We both chose the pakora which was freshly cooked and delicious, very good portions.

Just had a wonderful meal for two here. New to Ayr, I imagine they will soon be a favourite of many. Hot, generous portions, beautifully presented. Huge crispy nan bread. Well worth a visit. Awaiting licence so take your own bottle if desired.

Possibly the best Indian restaurant in Ayr. Amazing hospitality and the food is to die for. Great menu with a range of different dishes to suit your preference sit in and take away. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Went last night with my husband and had a thoroughly lovely meal. Staff were efficient, decor very modern and comfortable. BYO is always a plus for us. I hope the restaurant goes from strength to strength as Ayr needs another good restaurant. Will definitely visit again.

Visited today for lunch. All the food was first class! We have been longstanding fans of another local Indian restaurant but it's recently gone downhill and Indian Times is a much needed new addition to Ayr. The food was very fresh, large portions and very good value for money. We'll definitely be back and I hope Indian Times goes from strength to strength.

The food and service is excellent! So much needed a new great Indian restaurant with good food and reasonable prices

Went last week. Only a few tables in, however I think this place will build up soon. Service very good, food excellent.

Had a quick lunch which was great value. Lovely fresh pakora and delicious vegetable curry to follow. If this establishment retains this high standard of food and service it will do well. We will certainly return again and again. Looking forward to another visit.

Visited last night for the first time food & service were 100% and looking forward to our next visit see you all soon

Visited this new Indian Restaurant tonight with friends. We were warmly received by staff who were efficient and very helpful. The food was excellent from delicious starters to exquisite main courses. Great value for money and definitely a Restaurant we will revisit. It doesn't have a drinks licence yet but some people we saw brought their own.

Tried this new Indian restaurant in Ayr today and was very impressed with the standard of food at a good price. As starters we both had the Chicken Pakora which was delightful and I had the Garlic Chicken Chilli as my main and my son had the Chicken Tikka Massala both with Pilau rice and were excellent. Added a Garlic Nan to share which tasted great and was the size of an elephants ear.

Lovely new Indian in Ayr, great food at great prices, great value. Doesn’t have a drink license yet, but you can take your own alcoholic drinks with you at no extra cost.

Tried this new place and was well impressed. Had garlic chilli chicken was delicious, fish pakora was melt in the mouth. Great service , very attentive without being too in your space.

Over the last few days we have sampled a carry out and sit in meal, both were excellent. Staff are so friendly and in a great location in Ayr town centre. Super value for money