Krishna's Restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent

Now known as Oh India. Krishna's was previously known as The Bengal. Before that the pub was called The Staffordshire Knot.

Nunca he estado en este restaurante como me gusta la comida picante. Amigos míos han sido y dijo que era muy bonita. No sé cómo este dieron en tripadvisor.

Visitado antes de navidad para el buffet del domingo. En general bastante bien. Sabores muy picantes. . Por favor ten en cuenta! Mi novia encontró la especia un poco demasiado! ! Comida relenished en tiempo razonable, pero podría ser más rápido. Calidad de la carne de cordero y pescado era bastante pobre, pollo bien. En realidad no estoy seguro si aun no este buffet como almuerzos de lunes a sábado haber descubrimiento. No muy lleno cuando fuimos.

Esta fue nuestra primera vez aquí y nos han acostumbrado a los platos indios en el menú. A diferencia de los restaurantes indios ordinario pensamos que el menú parecía estar un poco limitado, pero nos dijeron que este era un verdadero menú indio no es un tipo de molino de los bangladesíes. El servicio era bueno y los diferentes platos eran explicó. Aunque los principales campos fueron abundantes evitaría el pan Naan como era delgada y muy grasosa. También evitaría la bandeja pickle como era, en el mejor de los casos, mínimo y caro para lo que nos dieron. Como el lugar estaba casi vacío, lo que le faltaba ambiente. Un montón de espacio para aparcar el coche y salir a pesar de estar al lado de una carretera principal.

Tuvimos una toma de distancia de este restaurante, que era muy sabroso, aunque los platos eran muy caliente con especias, así que no es para los cobardes pusilánimes exigentes. curry Personal amable y fácil acceso con aparcamiento justo fuera; aunque limitado si el restaurante está lleno.

Having eaten here before, I decided to book a table for nine people. It was a Sunday evening at about 8:30 and the place being deserted, resulted in a strange atmosphere perhaps owing to the fact that it is a large restaurant. This lack of ambience seemed to set the tone for the evening and so it never really took off and I felt the food on that occasion didn't change the mood. As the previous experience was so much better and presuming that the management is still the same, I would certainly give Krishna's another chance.

1st visit and we were all very impressed. The food was extremely good, we could not fault anything. We arrived at 7.00pm on a Thursday night and for a while were the only ones in there which had us concerned as to whether we had made a mistake in our choice of restaurant. Before we left at about 8.45 another 4 tables were taken. We will certainly return.

Decided to pop in here on way home for convenience (lol). Took over an hour for the curry to arrive and was offered an extra 20% discount on top of the usual 10. Made the order of 2 curries, 1 rice, 1 naan, 1 side still very expensive at £26. Won't be back again!

A spontaneous visit on a Friday night with the hubby - we didn't feel like cooking after a long week, and this place popped randomly into my head as somewhere close by with parking. We'd been once before, but not for about 6 years, and thought it was worth a try. What an inspired idea it was too! The restaurant was very quiet - we got there after 9pm and apparently it had been busy earlier. The menu had lots of variety, and a good range of vegetarian food as well. We ordered starters - chicken 65 for me, sheekh kebab for the hubby - and mains - lamb and spinach for me, lamb shank Kerali for him, and sides of garlic pilau rice and garlic and coriander naan. The flavours were just incredible! Beautifully fresh food, artfully spiced, with exceptionally tender meat, all totally delicious. One of my favourite Indian meals of all time (and I'm generally a bit of a fan). Hubby agreed 100%. With the exception of the sheekh kebab, which had just two small kebabs, the portion sizes were generous to the point we couldn't eat it all. The waitress was attentive, and considerate. She checked with me about my starter, saying it was quite spicy and asking if I wanted it made milder (I didn't, and it was fab!). She was responsive when we needed attention, but left us in peace to eat in between times, just checking once for each course that everything was to our satisfaction, and clearing efficiently. When we finished our meals, we were left to chat, with no rush for the bill. Total cost for two starters, two mains, rice, two naans and two large cokes £45. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and we will definitely be back again.

We went for a Sunday buffet. The variety was decent, although my wife was disappointed with veggie choices. The dishes served were authentic, delicious and well served. I was quite impressed with the chicken biryani, which was a cut above many other restaurants that I have eaten in. The chicken manchurian was juicy and succulent. I very much enjoyed the selection. The dishes were a touch spicy, which my son couldn't cope with. Given that there was no a'la carte service during Sunday lunch, we had to make do. Overall, a good meal, but don't go during a buffet if you want a'la carte!

We went to the restaurant for the Sunday buffet. We were a big group and had done the reservation in advance. All of the food was fanstastic, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The food was warm. The mango lassi, which we ordered separately, was loved by all. Thanks to Navin for making it a memorable experience.

Visited here as a couple and in groups many times and have always found the food and service excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending Krishnas. Stafd are always polite and attentive

It was my birthday so we came here for meal. We were the first in the restaurant through out our meal but it didn't really matter as we came here for meal not to stare people lol. The deco was okay but not inviting. Noticed that some of chair had tear but mine was fine. We were given two menus one for drink and one for food. We ordered set meal for two and it was too much for us. The food was absolutely delicious, service was spot on and money wise it's not expensive. I have never heard of this place before until today and I must say this is hidden Gem in stoke. Well done guys keep up the good work. Defo come again. Highly recommend if you are food lover.

Not the usual Bangladeshi food though they do the old favourites if you wish. Absolutely excellent!!

We have been visiting Krishna for over 2 years now having 3 to 4 meals a month, The food you simply cannot fault - best Indian we ever have, completely authentic ! I saw on a review here a comment about the butter chicken tasting like a vindaloo, It makes me really frustrated when I see comments like that, because the butter chicken here is the best you will ever taste, that is if you know what what butter chicken should taste like as in the punjab, perhaps the restaurant Moti Mahal and not a supermarket shelf. I normally have also the Chicken or Lamb Kadai as well which again is true to North Indian cuisine, extremely good. Staff are all very friendly and found the service is excellent . There can be delays, but so what, is it the end of the world ? Chill out a little for goodness sake, your going to get a taste experience like no other. If your expecting a £5 main that tastes like a ready meal, go elsewhere there are plenty about. If you know Indian food, willing to pay a little extra for the chefs time and skill, then come here, deep complex flavours, beautifully spiced. Lots of Asian families come to Krishna, ask your self why? Because the food is as close as it gets to home for them. Can't recommend them enough for their original, authentic Indian (Its not Pakistani) food. Well Done !

We were the only two people in the restaurant. Very sad as the food is always amazingWe agree service can be slow but we prefer to wait to have the food made to order. Each dish is distinctively different unlike some other local Indian restaurants'. So friendly and welcoming. We would highly recommend you give them a try. Takeaway's are also the same superb quality.

A very disappointing evening for myself and colleagues on an evening out.From the start of the evening at 7pm to 9.30 when the food finally arrived,lukewarm and served on 2 trolleys with a 5 minute gap between the two,I can only say it was not a good experience.No waiter came to take our order so we made a list ourselves and took it to a member of staff.At the end of the evening there was no apology for the lack of service or the huge delay in placing our order and receiving our meals.The restaurant was very quiet for a Friday night,now I know why!.We will not be returning or recommending it.

Waited 2.5 hours for food as a group of twelve ordered food at 7.30pm still hadnt hot food till 9.45 Pm absolute Joke On plus Side THE food was yum but a Little cold

We popped in for a quick Sunday buffet, a few tables were already occupied by people of Indian decent but we were the only table of white Brits. Other diners seemed to be OK with the food being less than warm (almost cold ) but we were not impressed. The handful of dishes on offer didn't stipulate what the main protein in them was, so it was pot luck. Even my normally unfussy husband failed to find any dish he was impressed with, my children found all the dishes over spiced despite them normally loving curry. You have to order nan bread separately, if you're lucky it will come before the end of your meal. Dishes were being replaced as they were used but very slowly and things like the poppadoms were just crumbs where other diners had smashed them up for some reason. Dessert was tinned fruit salad in mango lasso which we decided against (too sugary). To add insult it was £2 for a tiny glass of kids squash, a whole bottle which would make at least 20glasses only costs around £1, so a massive mark up on that. We won't be returning even though it is our closest Indian restaurant.

We went for the buffet, and the quality of the food was excellent. I do get the impression that they really care about the quality of the food, but allow it to slow the service down. So, I would recommend this place if you have time to relax, not if you are in a rush. For a good variety, the buffet is on Sunday lunchtimes.

I went with my husband I enjoyed mine although a little but spicier than I like but my husband couldn't eat his because it was to spicy for him

Went here last night nevet again waited ages to be served wife asked for blackcurrant n water to drink brought her tap water.only.Popadoms served without side plated..??Ordered a curry without chilli in when it came blew my head off.. wifes chicken buhna was more like a vindaloo..Chips were served ready salted...Didnt eat my curry sent it back..Was offered teplacement but in my experience never ever take a replacement.You will be ill in the morning...Had the bill an was overcharged for items we did not have

We enjoyed the venue , food and hospitality. Slight problem was parking for any late comers but we were there early enough. The owner, Mr . Naveen , was friendly and the services excellent despite 50 of us at the meeting.

What to say, good food, good staff, very pleasant evening. some people complain that service is slow, though service is not really slow I would say its worth waiting few more minutes for freshly prepared flavourful delicious food. I would highly recommended this place if you are looking to try something really new and unique unlike one pot curry.

I'll keep this brief. Two of us went on a Saturday night mid September 2015. It was quiet but we waited ages to be served. The meal was ok, nothing special. We shared a veg platter for starters and i had a veg main - he had meat. The following morning I rushed out of bed to be sick. Just looked at their Food Hygiene Rating given in June 2015.... it is 1.Trip advisor is useful when looking for a restaurent but always check F.H.R. as well.

Last weekend i found Krishnas on the way into town to watch a film.Having never been before i didn't know what to expect but thought it was worth the risk. I'm so glad i did.If your after a relaxed atmosphere in a restaurant where you can feel comfortable what ever the occasion this is a must visit.The food was simply beautiful. Quite possibly the best Indian food I have tasted.It's also a take away so naturally I now have a menu at home and this Indian restaurant will now be used many more times.

Must try if you want real Indian food, both north and South Indian food. Taste is authentic Indian, not anglicised or by non Indian chefs

Ate here last night with 6 friends and was extremely pleased with the food, price and the service.I had the mongolian chicken for starter and it was absolutely amazing, the spices and herbs were just perfect and it wasn't too spicy at all. All my friends had different starters and everyone was extremely satisfied with what they had. For the main course I had the Murgh Tikka Lababdar which again was absolutely lovely, the spices in a creamy tomato sauce with the added hint of coriander just worked so well together. I would definitely highly recommend this place and next time we go out for an Indian I won't be choosing anywhere else other than Krishnas!

We ate here as a large group, having booked for a large group, including specifying what food we wanted. We didn't expect the service to be so slow. It was an hour before we were even seated, the place was empty, literally! The drinks were very expensive. I got a few pence change from a fiver for two soft drinks! The food was nice when it arrived, although it was very hot, personally I was happy with this, but many of the rest of the party specifically asked for the food to be mild, it wasn't what you would call mild! There were only 2 members of staff serving and we assume to be 1 in the kitchen. By the time some of the group were served their meals, those that were served first had finished. We spoke to the staff about the slow service, and we told 2 staff members had called in sick. This happens, however various members of the group had eaten here before and said the service was always slow whenever they had been in previously.

The drinks menus is terrible. We waited an hour and we had to ask for the popadoms. It's so over priced, was just a joke please don't go

for a special treat this is the place food is lovely and fresh and the flavours are spot on. Everyone ate separate meals and each one could not be faltered. the service was second to none and we were made to feel special and staff were very knowable about the dishes we were ordering. they also do special nights with entertainment and have a separate room if you want to celebrate in private . do give it a try

Thought we would stay local, what a mistake that was, curry was the worst id ever had, not sure if they cook in house or they order it in, but when I asked for a certain type of curry I was informed they don't have that one in, sorry. so ordered a mild one and its was the hottest curry I've ever had. Worth a trip to Rusholme instead.

I looked the trip advisor for good Indian restaurant nearby it shows krishnas . I went krishnas it's beautiful .ambience of the restaurant is really awesome then I tried the food mind blowing food took me to India all the spices and flavours . They have to cook so waiting is not a big deal and I can wait for so long for a food like this I will definitely return Thank you for a wonderful treat

Visited this establishment on Saturday evening with friends and children,this is my third attempt at this restaurant and there won't be a fourth.firstly the restaurant is very very expensive which considering it is in a housing estate they haven't taken the local clientele into consideration,this is why the restaurant was verchally empty.(this is Stoke not Cheshire)Secondly do you know any Indian restaurant that doesn't do a lamb balti ,the excuse was it would take two hours to make ,really.Thirdly we ordered buttered chicken for the young children,as balti wasn't available,very very mild .the curry that arrived should have been served in shuttle re entry dishes ,spicy or what, as I normally eat vindaloo or madras I found this spicy so totally not suitable for a six year old.fourthly the restaurant was dark and dingy, with water marks on ceiling ,could do with a good decorating and freshening up.I honestly think that given the location on a busy main road that the restaurant could really be something,but given the poor kerb appeal,the over expensive food I feel that it will just end up being another statistic,closing down like so many others.

I checked Trip Advisor for good Indian restaurants and for us locally it was Krishna's. I love Indian food and thought we would give it a go.We read the reviews and were amazed that people rated this establishment good. We were the only customers on a Friday evening and still waited for the meal. The plates arrived cold and the meal was 25 minutes after ordering giving us the anticipation of a freshly cooked meal. Not the case. It was awful. I can't give any redeeming features to the food or the restaurant.If I was to say that the restaurant was grubby, the windows smeared and dirty, the lavatories dirty and I wished I had left. We tasted,left the food,paid because it was our fault to dine there and left. To give an indication of its popularity the phone did not ring for the take away service. I am not surprised that the restaurant and car park were empty at 8pm on a Friday night. I do not take any pleasure in writing a bad review - this is my honest experience.

we went krishna restaurant on saturday night at 8.00 staff were friendly and the food was good but the wait was to long

on my friends recommandations we went Krishna most say the food was very tasty shame about the service the food took to long to arrive

Staff was very rude, we had to wait for 1 and a half hours we did not get the food we wanted and the food was too hot. I hated every moment also it was freezing.

Visited on Friday night, food was delicious, i had a fish starter, then murgh masala with egg fried rice and nan bread.Only thing I can say is rice is extortionate at £4.25!! However the ambience and overall night was really nice and we will definitely return.

Tasty food, very friendly and attentive staff.Will return to try other dishes, buffet and lunch menu. Cater to kids as well.

First time in this great authentic Indian style restaurant. Not that busy, but looked nice. Do not be put off. The staffs were friendly and attentive, and coupled with fantastic food. We tried different starters and main courses. Wonderful spicing, could really taste the different flavours. The kebabs and lamb samosas were amazing, slow build up of spices which came alive. The different rices were beautifully cooked, the nan light and delicious. The chicken tikka lababdar was one of the best.Will certainly return with other like minded souls, who enjoy this type of cuisine.Visited on 01/05/15.

We popped into Krishna’s on the off chance as we passed through stoke on business. What a fantastic surprise! This is by far the best curry restaurant in the area, and I would happily say some of the best food I have had for a very long time. The service was bit delay but it’s worth waiting for such a delicious food.In summary, the food was fantastic, the restaurant was clean and nicely decorated with a friendly atmosphere, and the service was good. I actually ended up over paying for our meal as I thought what we received was undervalued. A pleasure all round.Thankyou for a lovely dinner!

£60 for the slowest service ever n only 4 of us in there two couples two tables. Slow service, wine brought n left on the table, wrong dishes given out even though it was asked at the kitchen. Good food however can not fault what so ever, just the service. Won't be returning for a while unless I read it's better. Sorry Krishnas let yourself down big time

Excellent overall experience, Krishnas was reccomended by a number of colleagues who were or who's family originated in India.The staff are friendly and polite and responded to any requests promptly, the menu was exstensive and the Southern type dishes were very very good. The dishes appeared to be cooked to order so there was a small amount of waiting time, but nothing to spoil our celebratory early tea.We ordered far too mutch food (as usual) but the staff were happy to pack it and it was all just as delicious the next day (Dads, "I am not throwing good food away, people are starving etc).We would definitely visit again

90 of us went here last night for a charity event. Bar staff slow, huge queue. Food late to arrive but I did enjoy it, the organiser asked for mild, all 3 were very hot. Clean restaurant, just refurbished.A good night but only an ok restaurant, there are better in the area.

Authentic cooking well presented and good fresh ingredients. Staff very pleasant and would go back for a return "match" ..

The service was terrible, waited a long time for the starters next table who ordered before us had to remind them over theirs, in between waiting for the mains we had to go to the bar to order another drink. When the mains came we had gone past it but it was not as we expected, Chicken sashlik a meal we have had many times before and this was very hot. Another table never got their mains and asked for it it to be wrapped to take away. Another table cancelled the main course due to the wait - Got the impression the staff waiting on have not had much if any training. Pity really as it could be a nice place. Went 20th Feb 2015 and everybody else in the resturant complained one way or another or sent food back.

Wonderful Indian food, staff very courteous and good section of dishes on the menu. We would both go back there again.

We arrived at the restaurant just before 8pm, were shown to our table and promply given menus.Perhaps it is worth mentioning that the restaurant was by no means full. We ordered drinks which were served a few minutes later. From thereon things went downbank! After a considerable wait we had to call the waiter over to take our order but as he spoke virtually no English he went to get someone else, the manager I think, and our order was taken. Eventually the popadums arrived but with only 1 pickle tray whereas we had ordered two, there being six of us, but another one was served a few minutes later so all well and good. However, at 9.30 our main course had not arrived so we asked how long it would be and were promptly served hot plates. Some ten minutes later the meals started to be served. My choice was chicken biryani and I have to say that it was the worst I have ever had in over 50 years being simply rice with a few bits of chicken, no almonds, no sultanas, no egg and no sauce. I asked for the sauce and this was served, some 10 minutes later, cold, not lukewarm, cold.At least two of the other meals were only lukewarm.All in all very disappointing!

The food here is something different than the usual indian restaurants in the country.This one brings authentic traditional flavours from South India rather then the regular Tikka stuff.The price is reasonable and the staff are very friendly.Cant wait to visit again for a mouth watering food.Best Indian one I have ever visited.

Absolutely wonderful food provided by excellent and courteous staff. The food is incredible, having spent some time in India I can honestly say that not only is the food authentic Indian cuisine but also a taste sensation. The naan bread is honestly the best you can get out side of the sub continent. Others have commented on the price, while I concede that it is high, you seriously however get what you pay for, and that is world class Indian food.

Best real Indian food blended perfectly for English and Indian needs.welcoming staff , brilliant service.cant wait to visit again.

Best indian restarunt I had ever been to outside India.Welcoming Staff,traditional flavours,best christmas buffet.I had everything here.If you are looking out for best indian food this is the one to visit.This is a true indian restaurant.

Having journeyed to India many times including Mumbai, the Western Ghats, Goa and Southern India, whilst in India I have eaten food in beach shacks, transit cafes, enjoyed fresh street food from local vendors, invited to home cooking as a guest, hotel restaurants good and bad, low class restaurants, average restaurants, high class restaurants and don’t even look at the price restaurants in India, Krishna’s is cooking some of the best tasting Indian foods I have ever had the pleasure to eat, in this country.I was recommended this restaurant by a business associate, we tried it and was utterly taken back to our best experiences with food from their home country – India, influences of Goa, Mumbai and other Indian regions new to me ooze out of their food.I think to determine a standard you need a reference, I have a reference, the real macoy, and a lot of different standards too served to me too, I have in my mind the ultimate taste, texture blend of spice, and the secret is how its prepared, you need a skilled chef who understand the taste, ayurvedic - , Krishna`s chef is obviously highly skilled with much understanding of the flavour complexities, I applaud him!Now, if you think Pateks , or Sharwoods sauce is ok, nice even delicious, then you have not got a clue to what Indian food should taste like and that is the truth, in my house they are in the bin, utter horrible jarred rubbish.Also if you choose to eat out Indian don’t expect everything to be bland like bisto gravy, that’s not what its about, its about subtle changes in taste, its about freshness and texture, its about sweet, sour, spicy, creamy , decadence just plain delicious – Krishna`s delivers this !Is Krishna`s expensive? No! You reviewers who think this quality of food is expensive why not try an moderately expensive place like the Anoki in Derby mains are £17 see were your £25 all in meal for two goes there, you are just tight plain as that, please get a life or maybe asda madras it will only cost you a few quid and total disappointment, or you may enjoy!Unfortunately in this side of catering, you will basically you get exactly what you pay for, the skill is with the chef every meal, Krishna` have this guy, well done.In some other places the food is so very cheap and buckets of food too, its invariably rubbish knocked up by an off duty taxi driver having had a few days training by the mobile `magic chef` used to boost trade, you are welcome to that bucket of slop. I enjoyed every single mouthful of this food that they are producing, quality food expertly cooked, that comes really so close to the mother country its breathtakingly beautiful.100% recommended

Service not good found food too expensive will skip this place in future drinks expensive too shame as we live local

my most favorite restaurant serving authentic tasty indian food. was surprised to see they serve thali and at ridiculously low price yet no compromise on quality and quantity at all!!!!!!!!worth visiting!!!!!!!!

Had a take out last night, nice decor and atmosphere. The service was good and staff very friendly. I ordered standard chicken tikka masala and a chicken pathia. 1 portion of rice and chips, 2 nan breads. I had a pint and a half of larger whilst I waited. £36! Which I though was ridiculous for a take out. The food was very tasty however. I expect this would be the cost to dine in.

re-visisted Krishnas last week after our first visit was not so good, but it is local and convenient, I have to say we were delighted with the Approach of the staff they were very friendly, we ordered our starters in which we had a prawn one it was lovely one of the nicest starters I've tasted. the mains followed which were nice, I still think the prices are on the high side.

Went with my friends the meal was excellent could not fault it ,lots of choice and staff very friendly .

We came here on Wednesday evening and the whole experience was fantastic. The food was exceptional having asked the waiter for his recommendation ... Really really tasty meal. The staff were exceptionally friendly and polite and needless to say we will definitely be returning with friends. Thank you to all at Krishna's for s great evening

What a little gem we found here.Staying at the nearby Premier Inn, we thought we would give this restaurant a try on the Sunday night. The food was outstanding & very similar priced to what we expect back home in Derbyshire. I can't understand any negative reviews posted - if you don't like spicy food for instance, then why go to an Indian restaurant?It was good to see a local Indian family eating here & that they were regulars. Krishnas is based more on authentic Indian dishes rather than the normal run of the mill Indian restaurants; the meals we had were spicy but at the same time, we could pick out all the flavours of the food rather than just the spices masking the flavours that is the norm at most other places.We found the waiters very friendly and the service excellent. Yes, there was a slight wait but the food was cooked fresh for us and it was well worth the wait.Drinks were the norm for a restaurant - both alcoholic & non alcoholic. This is a pity really but all restaurants feel able to charge 5 times the cost of wine, coca cola etc so Krishnas is no different and anyway, we know the prices beforehand.Bottom line; top notch Indian restaurant - go for the Chicken65 starters if you like spicy but not too hot. After that, try something new - you won't be disappointed.

We have visited Krisha’s around 20 times since it relocated to Hanford and I can safely say that it is one of the best places in the UK to sample really authentic Indian food. In my experience only Tayyabs in Whitechapel, or Brilliant in Southall come close, so to have it on our doorstep is an absolute joy!If your idea of a good curry is to pay less than a fiver for a one pot generic Chicken Tikka Masala then maybe yes – you should avoid. At Krishna’s you will pay more than the usual price point, but in return you get quality ingredients and a depth and complexity of spicing that will leave your tastebuds dancing for hours. There aren’t any dishes that we don’t like, but a special mention goes to the King Prawn Nimbuwali. You can’t get a better dish in the whole of Stoke-on-Trent. In fact all the prawn dishes are cooked expertly, and are so succulent as opposed to the overcooked and obliterated versions you get served in most generic curry houses. The lamb dishes too are also immense, clearly using the best quality lamb - our favourite perhaps being the Kosha Ghost, the lamb is always so tender.Our favourite starters are the Chilli Cauliflower and the Kurmura Jhinga, and we love the Garlic Rice too. Again this is always cooked superbly with every grain glistening. The Dosas (rice pancakes) at lunchtime are fantastic, (and cheap!), and the Sunday Buffet is really good value for money when you consider the quality of the ingredients, the complexity of the preparation and the variety on offer.I can only think that whoever wrote the previous review slamming the Sunday Buffet must have not spotted half of the dishes available.For those reviewers complaining about “language barriers”, then yes it’s fair to say that some of the waiting staff may have not worked in the UK for too long. Instead of complaining though, why not get to know them? You will find out that they are beautiful people who are really knowledgeable about their cuisine and the product they are serving, and they are improving every week. So, come on Hanford, come on Trentham, come on Stoke! We’ve got enough generic Bengali curry houses serving bland curries with substandard ingredients. Throw some caution to the wind and try something different and truly authentic and show some support for this absolute gem!

The restaurant was recommended to me by a work colleague from India, who said that it was like the food he used to eat at home. True to his recommendation I really cannot find anything negative to say about the food, it was excellent. If I was to be very picky I could argue that there were a lot of dishes with coconut, yoghurt or creamy sauces, but it may just have felt that way as I tend to avoid them. I had the lamb shank in rogan sauce (stunning) and my friend had the king prawns (which were huge and so tasty). These were two pricey mains, but there were cheaper available. The saag aloo side ordered was sublime, but again a bit pricey. My keema nann was tasty, but I like a thicker layer of keema and that is my only genuine (if very personal) criticism of the foodPrices, as I've already said can run on the expensive side, but you don't have to order the dearer dishes as there is a wide spectrum, but sides and extras could add up. Perhaps that makes Krishna's more of a treat for most of us.Service was good and staff were friendly. Will definitely return.

Came down from Scotland for a few days, we were looking for a local Indian, saw Krishna's and decided to stop. Was pleasantly surprised with the food and service. The waiters were great, met our every need, within seconds. The food was also really tasty, and was served really quickly. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. Would definitely come back if we were in the area again

Called in on spec for Sunday buffet. Just 2 of us. Family of 4 just leaving. Table of 4 just starting meal. We were shown straight to the table and ordered 2 soft drinks.That's where the good bits ended. On each table was a small vase of DEAD FLOWERS!!The buffet consisted of stale chewy poppadoms with sliced cucumber.the ONLY starters were onion bhaji or cauliflower . Both of which I love .These were both incredibly soggy.The mains were lukewarm and very limited in choice with only pilau rice or chicken bhiriani which had chunks of chicken bone in. When we had finished our meal we were offered some naan bread!! Too late and no appetite by then however the other table accepted the offer and then had to remind the waiter to get it anyway. The waiter was obviously tired as he was stood at the bar area yawning a lot. There was 1 fruit dish for deserts, apple slices.Well, we resisted the urge to even bother trying them. The bill came to £33.80 which meant we had paid £2.95 each for a glaas of coke which actually turned out to be the best bit!!! Paid the bill, was not even asked if everything was ok although was told about 2 upcoming events which included a "lavish buffet". NOT A CHANCE!!! We politely refused a leaflet and wished we had not wasted a whole 30 mins of our lives.

I ordered a takeaway from Krishna's on Saturday evening. I had to wait a short while as it was Saturday evening, and understandably busy. Altogether, it was very nice, apart from one aspect - i'd ordered a chicken dish, but what i'd opened once I'd got home wasn't solely chicken - it had 3 pieces of lamb in it. I dislike lamb with a passion, so I filled up on rice and naan.Really disappointed, if im honest. If I'd have ordered a cheap meal, I wouldnt have minded, but the bill came to over £30 for 2 takeaway meals. Doubt i'll be using Krishnas again.

We popped in here after visiting family and were able to walk straight in and get a table. It was a Thursday so was not expecting it to be busy, but there were only 4 couples in including ourselves. A family was just leaving as we got there and it took the staff until we had nearly finished our main to clear the table as well as 3 other dirty tables around the restaurant. Obviously there was no one waiting for the tables, but considering how quiet the place was, there was no reason for us to be eating our meal surrounded by dirty tables!The service was slow, and I was very surprised when we didn't have any poppadum's before our meal.... regardless of whether they charge or not for them, I always thought this was normal? Anyway, we were not impressed with the staff, at times we were looking around the restaurant for them to order more drinks, but they were there to take the plates away when we were still finishing our mouthfuls! I can only imagine it is because it was so quiet?! I've given 3 *'s because the food was incredible! 5*'s for the food!! so tasty and plenty of it! Not sure if I would return in a hurry, might try a weekend evening in the future, could have a better atmosphere!!

When operating from Scotia Road this was comfortably the best Indian restaurant around . There have been teething problems since the transition to Hanford but the food and service last night was excellent.

Had a couple of takeaways from here now and I've not once had a good meal. The food is overpriced and takes an absolute age to cook!! Tonight we decided to cook a curry at home but get poppadoms and naan bread from Krishinas - the £6 garlic 'naan' was infact a garlic pizza. Dripping in old oil - just what you want on a Sunday evening!!!

I have eaten indian food in many restaurants all over the UK and also in India and I have to say the food at Krishna is up there with the best. It is very authentic Indian food and much better than what we would normally be served in the UK.The only criticism is the waiting staff could be better trained and maybe more attentive and professional, but don't let this put you off as the food is top drawer.This will now be my regular curry house at the expense of the Bengal Lodge

My wife had been recommended this restaurant by friends so we decided to give it a try for the Sunday lunch buffet.Very disappointed with the food, in fact very disappointed with the whole experience.No atmosphere as there were only 2 tables in use , starters very bland (small shish, samosas etc)Main courses were okay but ice cream probably the worst we have tasted for a while.Wouldn't have minded to much if we had paid something like £8-9 per head but this would have still seemed excessive but at £15 each , way over priced.Can only comment on the buffet lunch as the meals off the main menu may be completely different but suggest avoiding the Sunday buffet

Went to this restaurant with my family. Starters arrived after one hour. We were served chicken 65 instead of chilly chicken. When asked, we were told that the chef did know how to prepare chilly chicken, hence they prepared chicken 65 !! It took another 30 minutes for the main course to arrive.Despite the delay, taste was extremely disappointing. I have been going to your restaurant since it opened few years ago. This is our second time in the new restaurant. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has been extremely disappointing on both the occasions and the prices are exorbitant.

Visited here for my partners birthday with his parents as it is local and we hadn't tried here before, we were seated at a table with different height chairs which wasn't a good start, then the waiter came over to get us drinks and take our food order, I can not fault the staff other than the language barrier, it's hard to understand them and vise versa, I can only speak on my meal because I can't remember what the other had but I had a chicken tikka masla as I don't like spicy food I ask for it very mild so when my food was brought out I was disappointed to find my first fork full made my whole mouth feel like it was on fire again the staff were very helpful and fetched me a larger container of yoghurt to cool my curry down but even all that yoghurt didn't get rid of the spiciness so I ended up taking my curry home to politely put in the bin, it was £100 for four of us which compare to the £40 we normally spend when taking our own drinks makes a big difference. shall not be returning..

3 of us had dinner and shared a variety of dishes. Overall the quality of the food was quite good but the cost of each dish was more than most other Indian restaurants in this area, especially the cost of a portion of rice. Would we go back there? Probably not, as one can get just as good a meal elsewhere in Stoke for less money.

I have been attending your restaurant since it first opened in Scotia Road, where I was introduced to the Chef who was dressed very smart in his whites and the food was excellent.My wife and I visited the new restaurant on Monday 19th May 2014. I saw the chef in very scruffy whites, walking through the restaurant on his mobile. the floor was dangerous as it was lifting in places that could be a trip hazard, the table mats looked tacky. My wife's starter was burnt, mine had a stick in it that was inedible, the main course was not up to the same standard as Scotia Road. The waiters were on their mobiles, I had to ask for the bill twice. Sadly I have to say that I will not be going to Krishna's again. I never thought I would say that as it has been the only Indian Restaurant we have used for over 3 years.

Took about 10 mins on the phone to actually understand what we were ordering, once we finally ordered took well over an hour to arrive (even though they said it would be half an hour, and rang once more to confirm this) I'm even more shocked at the price, for what I ordered, we can usually get it from other places for around £10. Well, not here, £21 for a standard meal and the only free side we were given was a pot of tomato ketchup!! Definitely not on, will not be ordering from here again... better places in stoke to go, avoid krishnas like the plague!!!

We stumbled upon this restaurant when we were in the neighborhood as part of our UK trip. It was total delight, we have tried many Indian restaurants in Stockholm and none of them come close to this one.We were there during weekday, service was quick and staff were really friendly. We loved their Samosa and Chicken Biryani, we really liked fresh flavors .We ended the evening with Gulab Jamun. Price was reasonable.

A lot of the reviews on here seem to reflect their visit at Tunstall. I myself have only ever visited the new place at Hanford and I must say the food I had was great. I have never heard of a lot of things on the menu and was willing to give it a go. And I'm so pleased I did. I went here with work friends and everything that was ordered was polished off the plates. I couldn't fault the service, even down to remembering who ordered what when brought out without having to ask. I would definitely be going back again.

We visited this restaurant on a recommendation. The choice on the menu was impressive, but the food was just alright- nothing out of this world. At the end, we were informed the card machine was not working, so we had to go to the petrol station to get money out. The manager was not available to speak to. All in all, not a great experience.

I have got experience in dining different proper Indian and especially south Indian restaurants. The south Indian preparation that these fellows are preparing is pretty average except that it is generous on the PRICE and the OIL. I understand that the food they make must agree to the local British population who might prefer with less spice however this is compromising significantly on the quality of the food. the ambiance is fair. The new location in Hanford is fairly easy to access. Whether I will be visiting there in future or not. I have some reservations

Visited the new restaurant at Hanford - the food and service was superb! Very impressed. Although we ordered some of the more expensive menu choices we thought the good was definitely worth the price. There is a good choice of mains from around £7 ish so it could have been cheaper if we had wished. The only disappointing thing really is that the drink is a little on the high side of pricing but it was superb overall and would definitely visit again.

Follow us @PotteriesCurryWe visited here as part of a club meeting. We regularly visit curry houses in SOT and this tops all the places we've been. Fantastic food, with great taste.Not your usual curry house, a varied menu with a lot of dishes we hadn't seen before. Took a gamble on our choices and they were all very very good. Naan breads were lovely, rices too.The venue itself is very nicely presented and the staff were friendly.If you like curry you've got to visit here!!!Many thanks to the helpful and polite staff for a great evening!

Visited here for the first time since it moved from Tunstall. The food was excellent, as it was previously, but the service was slow. I would have no problem giving a five star ratimg, if the Saturday night service was improved. We still had a fantastic evening though.

A very enjoyable night at Krishnas... We had a wonderful meal which was very authentic South Indian felt like eating at home.... really good starters tasted most of them, as I could not stop myself trying all the available options, had to come from Aberdeen to eat precious food... very very delicious starts. My favourite – “Ajwaini Tandoori Jhinga” - King Prawn dish which is the biggest served prawn I have ever eaten, so was really impressed by seeing and eating the wonderful dish, The taste was unique and fabulous – cannot compare it with any restaurant I have been in UK. My other starter was the famous "Mamsam Vepudu" - Spicy but as I love spice so much that it was perfect dish for me... my last starter was Sarsowali Machli Tikka - A unique combination of Scottish fish (Salmon) with Indian spice... Main Course - Tried Authentic Hyderabad Dum Chicken Biriyani which was mouth watering dish- the rice was long colourful had perfect taste and cooked to perfection.... Really impressed with the dish (Best in UK). Also could not stop eating more in spite of me being full, hence tried the famous Lamb curry called “Kareli Rogan Josh” with Naan (Garlic, coriander and chilli - a creation of my own). I was pleased that they have taken my order in spite of it not being in the menu and most importantly when the restaurant was very busy.... We had a good selection of dishes to choose and simply spoilt with choice which is more than what you get in a normal Indain restaurant .between the four us and did a little bit of tasting around the table... it all comes together on a large platter with the starters in the centre and the mains in little dishes... very well presented and the quality of the food was excellent, fresh and flavoursome.A good mixture of veggie, fish and meat dishes, which were explained and described by Naveen who walked us through the menu. He was also suggesting the spice levels for the dish based on the taste as to what I can cope with. I finished my meal with my favouirte dessert – Bolloywood Kulfi. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different, authentic and most importantly looking for more than the standard curry, rice and a naan offering.....By the end of this review I am thinking I am foodaholic but it is true that I like my food....

We went here on 29th march. Poor impression on carpark as large open skip piled high with rubbish yards frm kitchen door. No table linen. Poor quality paper napkins. One toilet door broken. Other toilet blocked. In 1.5 hrs we were there weonly had starters. Asked to see manager. Not on premises and no one else left in charge. Told food would be out in 5 mins. 10 mins later still waiting. We paid what we owed and left. Prices by the way are extottionate for such shabby surroundings. On way out we spoke to lots more unhappy customers. Stay well clear of this place. There are numerous curry places to go this one does not deserve customers.

Went to krishnas at handford on a Saturday night. Obviously overbooked. Meal booked for 8pm. By 9.30 only had poppadoms. Asked about main meal. Manager not available. Said another 5 minutes. 15 minutes later food not arrived. Told another 5 minutes. Asked for bill. Charged over £37 for poppadoms and drinks for party of 4. Limited parking skips at back. Ladies toilet locks not working. one toilet blocked. Asked for another glass of wine £5 a glass. Waiter took my glass away. Returned with same glass with lipstick on it. Asked for fresh glass. Was told that that was my glass!

We have been to Krishna's on numerous occasions in the past, at their Tunstall location and now at the Hanford location. The food one gets is authentic Indian as opposed to the 'anglicised' Indian food like a ' balti' or ' jalfrezi' one gets to order in the so called ' Indian' restaurants. The food has always been amazing and freshly cooked. It tends to be on the spicier side. If you'd like it milder , it's worth mentioning at the time of ordering. I'd highly recommend this lovely restaurant to anyone wishing to have a gastronomic experience they would I'm sure love to have all over again.

Tried it one lunchtime, it was good, aromatic and delicate flavours, not your usual balti-gravy-slop, this is 'South Indian' so should be very different from the usual 'Indian' (Pakistani) restaurant food.Then went back a few months later for an evening buffet... mistake - should have known to avoid anything branded as a buffet. Unfortunately they seemed to have swapped the chef out for someone who specialises in cooking up mass produced gravy from an Asian cash and carry, full of MSG, buckets of food colouring, very disappointed and may not return as a result. A real shame, but there are other places doing a better job that don't take shortcuts.

We have visited this place three times since it opened in february. So different from the normal indian food, and far better for it. Even better than the traditional indian it replaced which we frequented regularly.So nice to have a great place toeat right on rdoorstep again. Try it and enjoy the difference between old style bangladeshi and South Indian !!

Everything about this restaurant is fantastic. Great new location at Hanford. Will be back again soon.

My Wife and I very rarely recommend Indian Restaurants to friends and are usually disappointed whenever we dine out due to the Western fast food that is producedKrishna's is an exception producing amazing authentic South Indian cuisine which we highly recommend.The only negative is the temperature in the restaurant when there are not many people in and if the owners ever read these reviews should try to address.Forget the location this is a must try gem for lovers of authentic Indian cuisine.

A gem in tunstall. Please dont prejudice this fantastic restaurant by its location, the car wash round the back or lack of customers. Good selection in the menu with old favourites at the back, all cooked to perfection. Had chicken tangri kebab and kadai murgh with the fluffiest pulao rice. The best indian I've been to for a while and easily the best locally. If your idea of a good curry is balti swimming in oil and a 2ft garlic nan, then perhaps this isn't the place for you.

Don't be put off with the exterior of the restaurant it's very underwhelming. I've been several times and the food is excellent every time I've been. The last time I went, I ordered a selection of different starters each one was perfect and authentic unlike many other curry houses in the area. Fresh ingredients with lovely blend of spices. Like other reviews the restaurant can be a bit cold at times. While the serving staff are extremely helpful it does take a considerable time for the courses to arrive.

Great to find this place. Authentic Indian food - local Indian families eating there.Good value.Plenty of choice for veggies and my partner reckons the chicken biryani is one of the best he's ever had. Lots of fresh subtle spice flavours.Very cold. Lighting is very blue-grey which adds to cold atmosphere.They sell dosa and iddli at lunchtime but not at night. That's a shame!Already been back and will recommend it.

We have been regular visitors for last few years. The food is far superior to any other curry house in Staffordshire. The staff are efficient and very pleasant. The only negative is that I don't like eating in a coat and scarf. It was far too cold today to not have any heating on.

We first discovered South Indian Food last year, and have been trying to find restaurants that serve it ever since.We had a flyer though the door, and unlike many of the fast food flyers than end up in the recycling, this one offered South indian food.We ate (2 adults, 3 children) in, and had a lovely range of food, not too heavily spiced, and very very flavoursome. So far advanced to the usual curry houses, this food was absolutely beautiful.We've since had a takeaway (trying some other bits) and again the quality was fantasic.Reasonably prices, we'll be back again in the near future. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try new food, or who has already experienced the great taste of south indian food

Quite simply this place is outstanding. The food quality is beyond reproach. Food is absolutely authentic - the starters are to die for particularly if your are vegetarian. If your going to get your head blown off by one dimensional flavours this isn't the place. Rather the food has a subtlety of flavours and spices that belie it's location or prices. It's so evident that a lot of love has gone into the dishes and they are made absolutely freshSimply fantastic

We went for a South Indian meal on a Sunday evening an was told we couldn't have one.then we wanted a starter as a main but again we were told that wasn't posssible.So we ordered the mixed starter fantastic Paneer. We loved the food it was fantastic and the service was good too so despite our disappointing start overall the place was good.Very clean as well.

Have been meaning to visit Krishna's for a while after it was recommended to me by a South Indian friend. I was certainly not disappointed. Had the mixed vegetarian starter (the paneer is to die for), followed by a vegetable dansak. The food tasted beautifully fresh and light, and the portion sizes were just right. Definitely going back!

Having eaten here many times I can say that this is one of the best authentic Indian restaurants I have visited,not your normal cheap all you can eat for a tenner but fantastic quality Indian food.