Nawab in West Berkshire

When I came food was really good, very clean restaurant, very well presented tables, lovely staff. All in all highly recommended.

I have been to this restaurant many times and today just confirmed why I am going back there every time.The onion bajih was the best ever I had and the other food was tasty and full of flavour.I don,t get these other negative reviews. Totally unasked for.

The food was just average! The sauce was split with both prawn and chicken masala, no taste not good! It had no tomatoes or opinions just poor!

The food was very tasty, but was told would be buffet as large group which turned out not to be the case and therefore more expensive. Having said that I would say you did get value for money.

Great food and helpful staff. From Birmingham but will definitely come back

Consistently good Indian food. All dishes full of flavour and so tasty. We have been coming here for years and just love this place. Ali is a great host and service is always excellent. Highly recommended

I came for work visit stay near nearby hotel Really great Service food is excellent Free papadads

Fantastic fresh food with a fast and friendly service. Great value. lovely place to eat out thanks Ali

Very lovely food, great tasting, friendly staff, gets busy on banquet nights so book ahead.

Would highly recommend the food is amazing

I enjoyed my meal but my husband thought the spices a bit mild

Eaten both in the restaurant and had a takeaway tonight. Really great food both times. Will be back again!

10/10 service is brilliant staff are friendly, fast with attendance too customers and food is always fresh.

I takeaway more than I do eat in. When I do eat in the staff are great. All are very friendly. Appetisers are given straight away. Love the food there. It’s my go to for a takeaway and for nice dinner out with friends and family.

Went for dinner with my son as we wanted a banquet. Saw on their website it was £14.95 per head and on their window it was £16.95...so website needs updating. Service was good, we were served by a young waiter but then we were the only 2 in the restaurant. Lots of takeaways though. Food came quickly, was tasty but my Lamb Balti had too much onions in it. Would rather they gave me more sauce and less onions. Would I come back again - probably.

My dish was good but other members of the party were not good. One of my friends is still not feeling good 4 days after the meal. We ordered coffee to finish and were presented with INSTANT coffee when there was a perfectly good proper coffee machine being unused.

Service was very slow, the lamb in my vindaloo was over done normally just comes apart in your mouth but this was chewy as was the lamb in the jalfrezi one of our group ordered. The keema naan had next to not meat in it(pictured below). One of our group got a peshwari naan instead of a garlic naan, and we had a Roti which had to be snapped as it was really over done. Some drinks were missed and had to be reordered not the best night out and as it was my first time I doubt I'll be going back.

The buffet isn't a proper buffet, you choose from starter, main, rice or namm bread. Not very good soft drink options. Parking wasn't on site from what I could find, then you have to try and find a space on the street. Food was good. Not the most prompt of service waited a while to be asked about drinks or poperdoms etc. Atmosphere not so great, staff don't seem overly friendly or happy. Been to better Indian restaurants.

Decent food and atmosphere. Service was on point. Would recommend.

Had a takeaway from here last night, first time … curry was watery, naan was burnt in middle raw at edges, onion salad was 2 spoonfuls & the Rita dip was garlicky .. overall not worth the money unfortunately wont return

Good food and quick service. Thank you.

Had a lovely 'Banquet Night' meal here, food was lovely.

Too expensive for what you get, web site is out of date, used to be really good, seems to have lost all the nice touches that made it worth going

Nice restaurant with friendly staff. Food is delicious, and we've never had a bad meal here. Can be quiet some evenings. Great price too, if you go on a 'banquet' night.

Delicious takeaway! We moved to the area a recently. Tried a few takeaways, this is the best!

Went here for the banquet tonight, food was bland and seemed expensive. Also, found service to be quite poor considering it was so quiet.

We had delivery so can't rate atmosphere. Food-Chicken was dry and not very hot. Eat in is far better

Very much enjoyed my meal here. The food tasted fresh and was well presented. We were attended to as soon as we walked in. The customer service was great. My new favourite Indian.

First visit to this place, got seated straight away but the service was rather cold (as was the restaurant) young lad was ok but the others seemed to consider us as an inconvenience to his day. Food was average for an Indian, price also ok.

Eaten here loads of times, always good, last night was average to poor. Lamb chewy, wrong nann, and yellow/brown manky salad. Sitting upstairs is great if you don't want any more drinks or more food! We went downstairs, asked for the bill £78 for 3, (I only had a starter as a main), and left.

Service on this restaurant was excellent. Food was delicious and very tasty. We will be back for sure. Thank you

Great food and service, best Indian restaurant around.

Very lovely food, cozy place, book ahead,can be warm upstairs

Best Indian Restaurant in the area in my view, always first choice for takeaways. Consistent quality, standard prices, will not let you down. Good menu, they also have a Sunday buffet. Friendly staff.

Have Visited twice now on a Sunday evening for the Banquet. amazing food cooked absolutely beautiful and unbelievable value. The staff are very professional and friendly too. Forget the rest this is the best in Thatcham.

Such great staff and the food is absolutely brilliant, huge selection and we've never been disappointed in the slightest

Chicken tikka masala very nice!

It was all ok, I'd go again but nothing outstanding.

Good food abd quite a few tables

Great service and really nice staff! I was taking out, but got my order prepared and complete very quickly!

The service was good. The servers were very friendly and helped us choose our dishes. In terms of taste , if you are Desi like me, it's not Desi... It's English Indian food BUT that does not mean it's not bad. I had the lamb karahi and it was more of a "lamb curry" , but it was nice, I didn't expect a real karahi to be honest. In this area, this is a good indian food place to try. 👍😄 Expect to pay 20£+ per person easily for starters ,main, drink. One of my friends got the biryani, it was burnt tasting and not biryani at all.. All in all , relative to the area and what it offers. This is a good place to eat.

The best food for a long time must be new management 😋

Excellent food and friendly service. Will always keep on our list of favourite restaurants and takeaway food. Worth a visit.

We go with friends to this resturant The food is outstanding so much flavour. Great staff and quick service . Be back soon.

Meal, service and ambiance very good Slight issue with them not knowing that assistance dogs are allowed inside but soon explained about Equality Act 2010 and no further problem. Going back again tonight.

Booked online easy. Food and service was excellent, staff were attentive but not all over us 5 stars

Great food and friendly service. Do a great takeaway service I eat there regularly and enjoy the food and service every time we go there.

Really enjoyed this and go as often as I can. Good food, good value, always busy. Good choice and love the fish curry.

awesome amazing fantastic, lovely chicken curry lovely poppadoms, onion bhargi, best cheese nan ive ever had, great takeaway and the compimentary half of lager was appreciated

Service very bad food even worse Bad Hygiene Seriously this is a very bad restaurant hi choose very disappointed As I do love Indian food 🤮🤮🤮

Firstly, I'd like to say that we thought the food was far better than other restaurants in Thatcham. However the service in the restaurant completely let it down. It was a little slow throughout the whole meal, though we did get poppadoms and drinks fairly quickly, which perhaps could be excused as it seemed quite busy for a Thursday.However our problem came when we paid. I have a taste card, noticed the sign on the door for tastecard when we walked in and told the waiter (who apparently is unable to smile) that I had one when asking for the bill. We were then, in a quite aggressive manner, told that we needed to tell them on arrival that we had a taste card. Apart from the unecessarily aggressive manner, almost scolding us, which he gave us I have two problems with this. One, how on earth was I supposed to know I 'needed to tell them' on arrival that I had one (I never have in any other restaurant) and secondly what happens to the quality or quantity of your meal therefore if you say you have one?We were so shocked by his attitude that we could barely say anything to each other, paid and left and got the first smile of the evening from the young lad who was being trained.A real shame. The food was great, but they need to learn a thing or two about customer service.

Having lived in Thatcham many years ago, I though I would give this a try. I was initially offered the buffet which was a row of very bland curries complemented by pieces of dried out naan. I gave that a miss and chose the à la carte menu. By modern standards it was a very basic line-up , so I chose the only item that looked even slightly interesting - duck jalfrezi. When it arrived, the meat in it was not plentiful, was tough, and did not either look or taste like duck. Didn't taste much like any jalfrezi I have had before, either - very bland. Perhaps it was what it said but it did not excite me and I could only look forward to finishing and leaving as quickly as possible. Cost for one course and a Cobra - £21.45 - which is more than I would normally expect to pay. Decor and ambiance negligible.

Yet again a excellent Indian meal in the Nawab , nice friendly service with good banter , nice fresh food and nice cold Cobra . Ali and the team did themselves proud yet again, keep it up chaps.

We took up the whole top floor for a birthday, and the service and food was really good. Normally these kind of arrangements end up in being forced to have a set menu, or waiting hours for food - but this was handled really well.

In an attempt to find a decent curry house in the area we have ventured into Thatcham.Only a round trip.of 13 miles or so, so not far.20 miles to far. Shabby inside with ripped seats and tape over holes in the walls.Food was dull and bland. I had the Balti house special that tasted like a stew my mum used to make. My partner had a lamb masala and was possibly the worst Indian dish I have ever tasted. Seriously this is a poor place to eat.Reasonably price and ok service but the food was bland and tasteless.We will not come back here and I certainly would not recommend it to anyone. Seems Bracknell and Wokingham have the best curry houses in the area.

Dined here with a group neighbours and on the whole quite happy with the meal and ambience. What was disappointing was being a stack of stale popadoms, which on the face of it was nice as we hadn't yet ordered anything, but the fact that they were stale, was somewhat an anticlimax. Sadly after rejecting the first batch, the second batch weren't much better. Not one to cause a fuss and spoil the evening we let it go, but can happily report a delicious set of main courses for all.

Pros Prompt service Chicken chilli masala - spicy hot, but flavourful Clean and tidy tables Chicken cooked perfectly Varied menu Good selection of drinks Parking nearby Close to pubs Cons Toilets a little tired Buffet limited choice

Stains down the walls, awful seats with huge tears in them. Ladies loo was revolting, smelly, dirty, bin full, toilet brush disgusting etc. All very off-putting at first encounter.

Food very average and swimming in oil & slow service..! owners & staff were disorganised & chaotic. We wouldn’t return - there are too many curry houses out there to return to a poor restaurant !

Called in for the Sunday buffet all looked good through the window as buffet displayed in window

Went for Sunday buffet this evening, good choice of food all hot and readily available. The only thing that ruined our meal was when the bill arrived, 2 pints of draft beer at a reasonable price, however a pint of Diet Coke which was poured from a 2 litre bottle stored on a shelf, not even cold in the fridge was charged at £4.50!! Totally

We ate there last night, and some of the food was cold, and we felt the service left a lot to be desired.

My wife and I visited here on recommendation from a family member. We went for a Sunday ‘All you can eat’ buffet. For me these buffets should be an opportunity to showcase your best food and encourage further visits. When we arrived the place just looked grotty and rundown. There were tears in the seating and the napkins were torn and one had a burn on it. There was a child lying across the seats as you came in which wasn’t very professional. The food selection was not that great though I have to say the bit that was on offer was actually quite tasty which was frustrating. We are lucky in Reading that we have so many good Indian restaurants with much better Sunday buffets but with a little bit more effort this place could be very good.

We cook and eat a lot of Indian (plus Bangladeshi, Goan, etc. etc.) food, it's our go to for both regular suppers and special events so we were a little wary of going to Nawab for the first time having been big fans of the now sadly ended Sunday buffet at Tadley Tandoori. But it was a grey, wet November day so we decided to try the Sunday buffet - at £30 for two it's not a huge loss if the food isn't up to much.

I dined here one Tuesday with some work colleagues. I had the keema nan, keema rice and a tandoori mixed grill. The food was far too dry, almost as if it was cooked the day before and heated up with a hair-dryer. My lamb tikka starter was small and chewy. None of my colleagues were impressed and said they wouldn't be coming back, especially as the drinks were particularly expensive

General comment from party of six was that the food was mediocre, not 100% correctly served and drinks were very expensive.

First time visit to the Nawab in Thatcham. This premises has been an Indian curry house for years and the Nawab moved in about a year ago from their premises in Newbury.

We came here Sunday lunch time for their buffet. They provided a wide range of Indian dishes which you served yourself to in normal buffet style. Of course, you could go back and eat as much as you like. The price was less than £10 each with just the drinks to buy,

This is the worst Indian Resurant I’ve been to in a long time, the furnishings are nice, but that’s where it ends.

We eat here regularly as the food and service are always excellent. Last Sunday, because of the snow, we walked into Thatcham and ate at lunch time, something we haven't done before. There was a Sunday buffet on, but we chose to order separately and again the food and service were exceptional! We can highly recommend this restaurant at whatever time of the day you are visiting now that we have tried it in the daytime. Excellent - as always.

Visited a week or two ago whilst working in the area. I was the only customer as it turned out. Really enjoyed the food here and I will return soon All in all pretty faultless and much better than most other Newbury area curry houses.

Yes we went to the buffet no it was not expensive for the food but soft drinks absolute rip off now I know they make up the money on drinks but £3.50 for a pint of lemonade is absolutely extortionate when 2 litres can be bought for about 40 pence.the food was nothing special and the waiters had a very cavalier attitude to a point when placing down our food he was looking elsewhere two drinks just under ten pounds

Great food and value for money. Friendly and efficient service. Surprisingly busy for an evening in the week. I will be returning.

Always long for a good curry on a visit to the UK. Was not disappointed. Great service. Couldn't finish my meal, good portions. Very popular as busy, glad we booked a table.

Our friends chose the Nawab as they live local, we’re always a bit dubious with trying new Indian restaurants as they can sometimes be a bit hit and miss but we were pleasantly surprised. We were seated upstairs as it was quite busy downstairs, this was ok until after we’d eaten and were then forgotten about and just left there with no one checking if we would like more drinks or the bill.

The staff were wonderful The food was the best and most authentic Indian I've ever had It was more then worth the cost and the atmosphere was perfect

Un salto aquí en una noche de domingo para el buffet mientras recientemente cerca por un par de noches. La comida era muy promedio, y podría haber sido un poco más caliente, pero a menos de £10 cada uno para el buffet está bien. Decoración cansado, personal amable.

Visitamos el Nawab con amigos. La comida era muy agradable. El personal muy amable. No estaba muy concurrida y sin embargo el servicio era lento. Tuve que seguir recordándoles que estaban esperando nuestras bebidas. Pero regresaremos este restaurante de nuevo.

Excelente comida, excelente precio razonable. . . Si volveremos, SÍ. . . . Tenía una vez para llevar y decidimos desea probar una comida.

En un viaje de negocios en la zona y busca una casa de curry. Registramos el menú fuera y parecía razonable. Un salto, pidió de camarero para personal curry - me miró raro. . MNM pedido desi - apna comida. . . Otro look para volver al menú, elegimos un plato picante y pedimos que él de una manera comer. Un delicioso curry volvió junto con una fantástica parte de banco y una paratha saab. . . . mmmmmm

Este lugar sirve excelente comida india rigurosamente cada vez que visite. El nambs son especialmente buenas, fresco y muy sabroso. Llevar también increíble.

Great food as always. Lovely service and a modern feel to the dining area. Always happy to consider any changes to a dish

Food is always of a high class, buffet on a Sunday is excellent value with several dishes to choose from, best Indian in Thatcham.

Went last Friday evening. Plenty of room which speaks volumes. Food very average, our curries were served on our plates rather than in bowls from which we can help ourselves and try both dishes. Mine looked very unappetising, although tasted OK.Waiters looked very bored, no atmosphere unlike the Italian on the opposite side of the road. Will not bother again.

A very average Indian,place cramped,food average,staff appeared to not care if they served you or not.

Been going in this restaurant for years, it has streadly gone down hill, but what disappoints me the most is the attitude of one off the waiters, he is rude with a real don't care attitude, worst of all I won't let my wife pick up a takeaway on her own, this waiter is so dismissive and seems to have real problem with women!We won't be back!

I've been to the nawab in Thatcham last week. Was recommended by others. It wasn't that busy when we arrived at the premises. Got the table quickly but the waiters were so moody they were just walking on the floor doing nothing. But finally we managed to attract somebody to take our order. When the foods arrived it was looking good and tasty as well. Thumbs up to kitchen stuff. Waiters needs to be attentive towards paying customer

Been before and it was great but disappointingly our meal last night wasn't great. Served luke warm at a push, with very little flavour and the popadoms were terribly greasy and totally inedible. Actually left us all feeling a little sick. Wouldn't eat here again I'm afraid but maybe they just had an off night?

Ok - the buffet is a little too "standard"Staff always good.Eat in food always well cookedWell priced

Good post beer curry house. Good place to eat dinner with friends when a takeaway just does not cut it. Tuesday nights and Sunday lunch specials very much worth it

Been here many times but the quality has gone down some of the dishes seem to be very greasy can be a bit noisy as tables close together tend not to use anymore

the food was immense and the staff are so friendly and helpful! the only trouble i have is the low ceiling as you walk through the door but then I am quite tall!!

The manager and staff here run a professional Indian restaurant - I'm happy to take my family, my friends and my Asian friends and customers here! They have all loved it and the kitchen can cope with requests to ramp up the garlic, load up the chillies and turn on the spices! All that done without spoling the dish itself - Superb!

Have visited many times and never disappointed. Love the wide range of main courses and the service is always very friendly.I just find it a little too cosy. When the place is full to the rafters it's also very noisy and difficult to get in and out of the table and to the toilets.

As my Wife is not a curry fan, I usually get my 'Fix' on Thursday evening after a game of Snooker with another curry addict. We have been going to the Nawab & it's predecessors for many years. The current occupiers are excellent. The Staff are friendly & welcoming, the Restaurant is clean & the food is superb. As we go quite often, we occasionally say to the waiter "OK our budget is £25 each, feed us". The waiters get a kick out of this as they know what we like & will find a wonderful alternative that we would never dream of. Can't wait till Thursday!!

Probably the best local 'Indian' eat in or take away. Good food and set menus. Nice atmosphere in historic low ceiling premises. Usual range of Indian lagers etc. attentive waiters.

Really enjoyed our Buffett meal here today. The chicken tikka was delicious. Gave our little boy extra chocolates at the end of the meal too!

As a family we are regular patrons of the Thatcham Nawab . The waiters are all very attentive and will always go that little bit extra to make your visit enjoyable. We have tried most of the menu and they will always make changes to the food to suit your taste. Tuesday is banquet night where starter main course with side dish and choice of nan bread or rice is available for £9.99 which is really good value and there is also an all you can eat Sunday buffet for a similar price. Great food great value.

Without a doubt the best curry in Thatcham. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food never fails to impress. Some of the other reviews have mentioned the restaurant is cramped, The term intimate is more appropriate, if you don't like socialising probably best you stay at home by yourself. I will be definitely be returning and probably tomorrow.

Popped in on the off chance to a virtually empty place and was asked if we had booked. We hadn't but found a spot ( apparently they were waiting for a larger party ). The room was stiifling. The waiter was helpful to one of us by passing on a garlic free request. I had dupiaza in which the lamb was well marinaded but quite bland also bombay potatoes which had an interesting flavour but so mild as to have no bite. Two out of the three meals were like this. No one asked for our opinion . Won't return. Shame.