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Based on 215 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.2Ambience4.2Cuisine4.2Price4.2Service
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Nº 234 in 472 in St Albans

Nº 21 of 29 Indian in St Albans

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. curryspicylambchickenricecooked

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Visited on a Saturday night with family. Very welcoming staff. Had fresh popadums and ordered our drinks. Had the Taj Mahal Khajana. Very tasty sauce though the meat was a bit dry. My wife had chicken tikka which was delicious. Children had chicken tikka masala that they enjoyed. Side dishes were very tasty too. Naan breads were a bit tough for my liking. Overall a decent restaurant with every attentive service.

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rejm68 . 2021-06-20

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Chicken green massalla soo yummy also my wife ordered taj mahal khajana wow excellent unforgettable service ...Will book again as group....

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259nazrulk . 2021-06-14

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Just finished a delicious delivery meal from New Taj Mahal Harpenden. Always good but tonight was the best we have had from here. Thank you for a Christmas Eve delivery in tier 4 that was so enjoyable.

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CJ54AUG . 2020-12-24

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Great curry house. Friendly/efficient service and lovely food. No better place in Harpenden. Would definitely recommend!

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Joe97eh . 2020-09-18

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We visited New Taj Mahal as a small group for a meal, meeting up for the first time since lockdown. I was expecting to see some changes due to COVID but the restaurant was still laid out the same as when I last went a few years back. No obviously available hand sanitiser and waiters did not appear to be carrying out increased cleaning of door handles etc. Tables still pretty close together. Basically felt as if nothing had changed. Wasn’t an issue for us as the place was pretty empty and we had our own sanitiser but I did wonder what they would have done if full.The starter of garlic mushrooms was literally just some mushrooms on a plate with little thought gone into them, they were fairly bland with little flavour. The main courses and breads were better, being nicely spiced but not too hot. Portion size was average, not huge like some Indian restaurants do. Following the meal we were not offered desserts despite being able to see the dessert menu on the bar and another table near us being offered them. Soft drinks, as with many Indian restaurants, were flat and warm. When the bill came it was fairly pricey for what we’d had, in my opinion, considering we’d only had one rice between two, only one alcoholic drink and no dessert (as they were not offered).Overall a fairly average meal, in pleasant surroundings, but not very impressive.

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fork_handles . 2020-09-11

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Good curry house. Plenty of variety, loads of dishes to choose from. Good value for money as well. Service is quick and efficient. A traditional style curry house with a limited selection of beers though.

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NP19781978 . 2020-02-12

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We used this restaurant for many years, but the food quality dropped when it changed hands. Recently we ordered a takeaway, and although the box lids had the correct names written on them, the actual dishes inside were different from what we had ordered. The vegetable pasanda and vegetable rice were very poor - almost no vegetables in them.Very disappointing.

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davidcL182UI . 2020-01-26

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This place hasnt been there very long have been there twice.. i try something diffent everytime.. the waiters are more like security guards than waiters.. a few times while i was eating the waiters come and stand watching you eat.. i find this very annoying i felt like saying go away ill call you if i need you.. its as if there watching that you dont quickly eat it and run away out the door without paying!! makes you feel a little un easy.. when taking payment the waiters need to be a little more friendly because they are coming across as very rude.. staff training needed they are coming across as if someone had eaten there weetabix.. not very nice being watched while you eat and the waiters chewing Gum

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Neil R . 2019-12-10

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Really nice food but not the friendliest of staff. Young member of staff took my card payment and didn't say a word which I must say I found a bit rude....

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ryansM9610TO . 2019-09-21

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In a conversation on food and local restaurants, Indian cuisine came up as I love spicy food. Unfortunately many restaurants simply overload the food with chilli to make it hot, not understanding the flavours."Have you been to New Taj Mahal?" On the high street, for over 30 years yet I'd not had it! I was up for a curry and decided to rectify that based on the consensus all around that they are superb.Calling in to order a take-away, the regular naan, korma, Bombay aloo and so forth were not a problem, and after assuring them that I knew what I was ordering, a phall for myself.Upon arrival we paid and waited a few minutes for our food to be brought out. We realised then that they had only finished our food off when we arrived so that it was as close to fresh as could be - that went down well with all of us.Better still, when we arrived home and sat down to tuck in. Everyone loved it to the point that several said it was the best Indian meal they'd had, even better than their personal favourites, which I wholeheartedly agreed with. My Phall was absolutely exquisite with incredible flavours blended perfectly such that I found myself eating half my naan dipping it into the sauce before finally tucking in to the dish itself over flawless coconut rice: light, fluffy, flavoursome, and the perfect complement to a very spicy dish. Everyone loved it and we've been back several times since with consistently flawless food each time.

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eiren1969 . 2019-09-04

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Had another delicious meal at the new Taj Mahal. Such pleasant friendly staff too....nothing is touch trouble.

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catb814 . 2019-06-04

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We popped in for a meal with our friends last night and took the kids with us as well. The food was great and the staff are warm, friendly and good with the kids and gave us a great service. We are regular visitors to the New Taj Mahal and think it’s a great place for a meal or a takeaway.

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iwillson . 2019-03-24

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We visited this place on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was packed out. Despite this the standard of service received and the quality of our meal was outstanding. Top marks to the chef, for the amount of care and effort put into our meal, it was just delicious.

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Syed H . 2018-12-21

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Came here one night last week Place was barely filled. Food order took a while considering there where only 2 other tables with customers. We ordered popadoms with the usual sides. Ok. Main meals came with curry dish first, then rice came out later rather than giving each customer there respective meal. Portion size was really small and I would say that the rice portions were smaller than my local takeaway. Naan bread was really nice though done just right.And then came the bill. We each decided to pay our own which lead to a whole world of confusion. I could not for the life of me work out how the waiter managed to work out each of our bills..... looked like he randomly made up some numbers. Either that or the Cobras we ordered were double figures for each glass.Considering what was spent that night I would have expected far superior food quality and quantity.

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MisterC1964 . 2018-12-11

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After reading reviews we decided to enjoy a nice curry over a weekend what a mistake. We were rushed from the minute we walked in our starters were half a portion this is probably why it had to share a plate to save washing up. The food was average and we had to have all courses served at the same time which made it cold and what should have been a nice evening was a race to get us out! They didn’t even clear our plates away before paying to make sure we left ASAP! How did they know we didn’t want desert or a coffee? Terrible experience maybe next time I’ll get a Waitrose ready meal.

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60allanh . 2018-12-09

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Popped in here for a quick curry post pub visit and needless to say it was absolutely shocking! No words could have expressed my anger that evening! On sitting down and ordering we were told we had to order our starters and mains and get them at the same time. I’d rather they had just turned us away! ‘Starters’ turned up! Served on one plate, certainly NOT two starters!!!!! One small plate barely enough for one starter! DAY LIGHT ROBBERY! Mains, clearly made from pre made sauces, really disappointing since our previous Indian at the new Indian in Southdown. Would highly recommend.... not to go there!!!! Service was rude, drinks flat, and well the food.... just wish I hadn’t bothered! Bill was put on the table before we had finished eating and waiter was hovering around with the card machine... RUDEEEE!!!! And to top it off I was showing a friend that’s new to the area everything that Harpenden has to offer....AWKS!!!! Eeeeek!

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dorset111986 . 2018-12-05

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Having recently moved to the area, I have used this venue many times, reading trip advisor thought it sounded great.

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DDD0101 . 2018-11-12

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Customer service 10/10 Food 10/10 The customer service was great and I will be definitely coming back again with friends and family.

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Humayra H . 2018-10-10

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I visited The New Taj Mahal restaurant with my family and had an amazing evening. Food was delicious and they catered to our individual needs. Service was lovely and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again soon!

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Latifa B . 2018-10-10

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The food we ordered was 45 minutes late, then, the order was wrong. They then sent out the missing dish and expected us to pay for the food when it arrived an hour late! In the end they took the food back and a member of our group didn’t eat. No apology, never again!! Avoid these guys

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Jenny H . 2018-10-06

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I used to live very near - so this was my local indian... but after two bouts of food poisoning I've never gone back. Cafe Jeera remains my favorite Indian in Harpenden

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gm77383633 . 2018-07-25

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After several recommendations and seeing great reviews, i decided to come to New Taj Mahal for a family outing from Conventry. I wish I found this earlier! Outstanding food and the staff are very friendly! Superb service.

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Munawar H . 2018-06-01

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Visited..weekday..we were two ..food was mouth watering..soo delicious...we had taj mahal khazan...and my friend had hari wali chicken......it was best food we have ever had...staff were very friendly...we were warm welcome...very nice atmosphere...food served quickly....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....

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tiptop197 . 2018-06-01

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I couldn't be happier with the service of the food as it was out quick and yet they didn't comprise on the quality of the food. Absolutely tasty! The staff were friendly and helpful as I was choosing what to get. I will definitely be coming back!

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Muthahar C . 2018-05-31

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My partner and I visited the restaurant as we have ordered takeaway from there before. We ordered Vegetable Samosas which were below average with minimum flavour (should have known from the samosas that it was a miss). Then for main, Saag Paneer which were clearly not fresh and extremely sweet and it was more cream than spinach and a Butter Chicken which was clearly a Korma (as it was extremely coconutty) with melted butter on top, side of rice and naan.

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Yukako S . 2018-05-30

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I didn't feel very welcome, the staff looked fairly miserable, however, the service was attentive and quick. I like a smile and a warm welcome when I'm eating out. Most places in Harpenden are hot on this and its the thing that keeps people coming back.

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Donna T . 2018-04-29

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Visited at weekend... very nice and pure authentic food...very comfortable round chair with more spaces..friendly staffs ... Highly recommended..specially hari wali lamb...and kholipuri gost dishes were awesome..also very popular..dishes..

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Jahangir H . 2018-02-14

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Stepping into this restaurant was like stepping back in time. In the 70s and even the 80s Indian restaurants were synonymous with post-pub drunken revelry. The diners were interested in soaking up the beer they had been drinking in the pub with curries and then drinking more beer - with predictable results. That's what it was like on our visit. A table of 12 young men were so drunk they hardly knew where they were. They repeatedly staggered through the restaurant to go outside, then back again then beck outside again while swearing loudly. Then they would crash into the lavatory and back again. Meanwhile they were loudly demanding more drinks that they couldn't finish. The management let them have full rein. None of this was conducive to an enjoyable evening in a restaurant

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Hornbeams . 2018-01-25

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This restaurant is superb in every respect. Nicely decorated, comfortable seating, excellent service and a good range of appetising and well cooked and spiced dishes and all at reqsonable prices.

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Brian S . 2017-12-26

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Food was average/good; decor nicely contemporary, although they still haven't been able to solve the problem of new arrivals having to hover in the middle of tables with customers eating. The most disappointing aspect was the inattentiveness of the staff. They didn't notice when drinks were empty (and they weren't busy) and we had to ASK to order our food because we had been waiting a long time with our menus closed and ready. Won't be rushing back

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lizthegardener . 2017-11-04

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We had an excellent meal on a Tuesday evening. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was fresh and delicious. We had Half a Tandoori Chicken.[ Lightly spiced Okra] - Bindi Bhaji, [Chick peas and spinach] - Chana Sag and a Chicken Murgh with a dish of Lemon and Cashew rice. I have used this restaurant over the years and they consistently deliver

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theafifi . 2017-10-25

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We've tried quite a few Indian restaurants in the area and have been mostly disappointed. But have now found a...

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sueperspurs . 2017-10-12

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We enjoyed our meal, it arrived pretty promptly, tasted good, nice and hot with hot plates - only gripe is...

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halcyon_times . 2017-10-09

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La cuisine est bonne et le service attentionné. Les plats sont bien expliqués sur le menu, peut-être faudrait-il juste un...

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lolies3 . 2017-10-03

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Friday evening meal for 4, which was really delicious. Freshly cooked so we had a little wait but we would...

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StarlightLyn . 2017-08-31

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I am writing this having had two family visits in the past month. We had dined here about 4 years...

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Monica R . 2017-08-29

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Nosotros intentamos estafa y poner un montón de extras en la factura y después tan grosero. Finalmente conseguí quitado después de que se negó a pagar, pero si vas ten cuidado con eso! La comida era promedio (nada especial pero no horrible). No volveré!

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Lydiatheakston . 2017-04-20

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I have been here a few times and the food has always been really good. Good service and friendly staff. The only thing I would say is it can get rather chilly in the restaurant. Besides the heating being turned up a little for its customers; this restaurant is a nice place to eat.

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Lauren S . 2017-04-18

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Ordered the lamb tikka main course at £8,95 - 8 small pieces of dry chewy lamb. Mushroom rice very bland. Would not order from here again. Restaurant was empty apart from me at 7.30pm

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Emm70 . 2017-04-12

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Been here countless times. Keeps getting better with each visit. Addicted to the Murug Tawa. Fantastic restaurant couldn't recommend a better restaurant

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Syed H . 2017-04-07

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Excellent food very good hospitality staff are very friendly my favourite dish taj mahalk hazana was delicious ..as always ...hope to visit again very soon....

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Mofidul I . 2017-04-06

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the food is just extremely greasy , leaves a teribble oily feeling in your mouth. the staff was unapologetic about the food. And after 10 minutes of explaining to every member staff present there , they agreed to replace the dish with another one from the menu which wasnt any better. On top of that id say that the food wasnt fresh at all. The staff looks like they cant wait to get home.horrible experience.

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james m . 2017-04-03

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Occasionally visit with frends very good best curry specially​ taj mahal khazana was mouth watering.. Delicious also lamb nashleee quiet popular dish excellent

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Jahangir H . 2017-03-23

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Been few times there, always great food lovely atmosphere and good price. Friendly staff. We'll go back again and again

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Huzzii . 2017-03-23

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Saturday evening visit with family. Having been once before and found the food quite tasty was expecting the same this time. The restaurant was not that busy at 7:30pm but filled up a bit later. Ordered a range of dishes for both starter and main course and found them generally to be quite flavourless and in some cases looking like an amorphous brown mush. The best things we had were the breads, the parathas being light and flaky and the naan not too stodgy. One of our party found a hair in her food and when this was pointed out to the waiter the plate was taken away without much of an apology. To finish off, the kulfi for dessert was served in a dish just out of the dishwasher and so had partially melted by the time it reached the table.

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Tony C . 2017-02-18

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We called in mid week for an early evening curry. The restaurant was quiet. Service was prompt. The food was good, but with very large portions which we found a bit over facing. I chose a chicken tandoori based dish that included rice and although it was very tasty, I had to leave two thirds of the meal because there was far too much food.

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Foxymerlin . 2016-10-30

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I visited this restaurant based on the fact that there are so few curry houses in Harpenden and that there appeared to be good reviews on this restaurant.I came in by train so it was reasonably close to the station; it is however on the rough part of Harpenden. At night the shops do not have their lights on. I don’t know whether this is to do with the fact that Harpenden likes a dark village feel or that the shops are hard up!Anyway as it was so dark I missed the curry house once so I had to double back before I finally found it. I went in on a Thursday and it was quiet only two other couples in the restaurant. The actual curry was very much average perhaps below average. I didn’t get enough time to properly review the menu so I just ordered a jalfrezi and my colleague ordered a black pepper chicken.My Jalfrezi was swimming in fat and the sauce was quite thick. It was similar to the supermarket jar you can buy to cook at home but with lots of large onions. The dish itself was totally flavourless. I can’t recall the last time I had such a bad dish.My colleague’s black pepper chicken was equally bad his had a lack of sauce with an over abundant amount of onions.I ordered a naan bread but the bottom half was burnt and the top half doughy.We finished off with coffees but again it wasn’t to my liking. It was very bitter.Throughout the evening the staff just made the odd grunt to us in terms of service.To cap the evening off I was presented with one of the most expensive bills I have ever received.Overall I am surprised Harpenden tolerates such standards as it is supposed to be an affluent part of the country

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joe_green . 2016-10-29

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Excellent papadums, sheek kabab, king prawn dansak and chicken tikka. Very good service. The best Indian food we have had for ages. I would certainly recommend!

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Dave H . 2016-10-25

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Early Saturday evening meal, nothing special, service ok if ever so slightly on the rude side. Couldn't get us out fast enough. Food just ok.

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Oilsmum . 2016-10-23

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It was our first time visiting this restaurant and we were very impressed. It was reasonably busy for a Monday night. The food was high quality and absolutely delicious. We ordered Chicken Jalfrezi, Murgh Zafrani and chickpeas with spinach - all cooked to perfection. If you want no nonsense, good quality, tasty indian cuisine i would highly recommend it. We will definitely be returning.

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zebedee124 . 2016-10-17

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Eat In or takeway , the standard is fantastic , friendly staff with a welcome smile .best In Harpers

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449simmo . 2016-09-30

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As a family, we often go here for an excellent Indian meal. Staff very friendly, good service, good ambience.

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DavidScottCollins . 2016-07-26

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This is Harpenden's first / oldest Indian restaurant. We ate here with friends and everyone enjoyed their food. If you are vegetarian like myself, and see a dish on the menu you like the sound of, they will substitute the meat for paneer cheese. I like a hot dish and tried their "Nashlee" dish with paneer, which was delicious. It came with a lot of sauce so I asked to take home the sauce I had not used. I had this the following evening with bread ... delicious. It has been refurbished several times since I first ate here around 20 years ago. It's clean and the service is prompt..

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PandyPandora . 2016-07-23

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I visited New Taj Mahal with a few friends last week. The food and service was outstanding as you would expect from this restaurant. The waiters were very attentive, the food was fresh and well presented and served in good time. Highly recommend their Murug Tawa.

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Syed H . 2016-06-18

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As always best restaurant in town had a nice mealWe have been going to taj mahal since it opened many years ago and keep going back! We had a takeaway and went there to eat recently, and it's still as good as ever. We have occasionally tried others, but haven't found anywhere as good locally.

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Mofidul I . 2016-06-17

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I have been here a few times with family and friends every time i visited Harpenden and every occasion it gets better and better. Great service and the food always surprises me as you can never doubt it especially the Taj Mahal Khazana! A very warm and welcoming atmosphere, A great place. Highly recommend this place to those who visit Harpenden.

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GrantPerkins . 2016-06-17

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Execellent restaurent best food as always very good service nice foodVisited here without booking but received a warm welcome and didn't have to wait for a table. The staff were brilliant and very attentive . which was lovely. The food arrived in good time and was absolutely delicious. Would definitely highly recommend and will be returning myself.

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Jahangir H . 2016-06-16

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Visited with mates, our table was the only one occupied apart from a table of 2. Pretty straightforward menu. I asked for an off menu option (Lamb Achari) which was no problem for the kitchen. Food was OK, nothing special. Service was adequate.

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WeAreYork . 2016-05-27

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Ate at restaurant and food was absolutely delicious! However straight the toilet as soon as got home. Ordered take away a week later, fine and delicious. Another take away fortnight later, bad tummy again! Not sure if the food or my tum but husband had it too on 2nd take away. It's such great food but shame the outcome I am scared of having it again.

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amrahseel . 2016-05-24

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The restaurant needs to be refurbished as it looks a little tired.The food is good, but doesn't stand out.The service was prompt

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citychic81 . 2016-05-21

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I was visiting Harpenden with my family and decided to eat some where and found this place and decided to pop in as it looked nice from the outside, when we walked in we was seated after 5 minutes. We ordered and the food which came out really quickly and we all enjoyed the starters, main and desert and left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Anytime we are down here again, we will be defiantly coming here again. Thank you guys for making us feel welcome and proving fantastic food.

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Debsyi . 2016-05-12

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Booked a table for 18 with no issues, friendly welcome on arrival, and no problems in ordering drinks straight away. Food arrived quickly, hot and as ordered, good quality food and service.

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meriva2613 . 2016-04-03

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After a decade or so we visited this restaurant recently in the evening, It is an inviting space with new and appealing décor. The tables are well spaced with divided seating sections that allow some privacy/quietness from others. Service is friendly and polite. The menu is quite extensive and reasonably priced although the beer can be pricey if you have half pints! The food itself is generous in proportion and very tasty. There is very gentle music which is barely perceptible.

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Brian S . 2016-02-12

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It was a family outing and we decided to go to The New Taj Mahal. They had superb service with many warm welcomes. I had a Taj Mahal Khazana which was well cooked and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is good and a perfect place to go to. Definitely a permanent place for me to dine at every time i visit Harpenden.

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GrantPerkins . 2016-02-05

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visited here on a saturday night in january, it was a cold night and so cold in the restaurant that we had to leave our coats on, we asked the waiter why it was so cold he said air con was on ! and no one else had complained.my husband ordered a lamb shashlick as main course we have eaten here before and it usually comes on a sizzling platter, not so this time it was already on a cold plate ,tiny portion of tough lukewarm meat. My own main course was slightly better but again not very hot. we were asked if all was ok and we told the about the food and also the temperature of restaurant, both waiters told us no-one else had complained shrugged shoulders and walked off.Appalling attitude of staff poor food and service means we will not be eating here again.

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denise g . 2016-02-04

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Visited on a cold winters Wednesday evening so the restaurant was not busy. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The food portions were ample and the hot food served at a good temperature.We are occasional visitors to Harpenden so I would make a special trip to eat here, especially given the plethora of quality Curry Houses but having said that, I would have np problem recommending the New Taj Mahal to anyone visiting Harpenden

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cannopener . 2016-01-21

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I'm unable to eat Indian food but we had such a great night here. Good service great food and a good location highly recommend

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Joeavison . 2015-11-27

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Excellent atmosphere very modern contemporary very delicious foods we had..(.taj mahal khazana) dish was excellent..

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Jahangir H . 2015-11-17

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Popped into the Taj after this years Classics on the Common car show. A curry after the show has become an annual tradition over the years and this year the food was better than ever. Despite being busy, we were seated, given menus and had a drink in front of us within a few minutes of arriving. The food was hot, fresh and delicious and we were on our way. Looking forward to next years visit already

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J4me5 . 2015-08-04

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Though I would try something different to cinnamon.. Super service and a very efficient delivery within seconds of time specified.The curry was simply fantastic, well flavoured and plenty of meat in a generous portion. Sides were good too with one of the best aloo sags I have ever had.Only let down really was the attention to detail and retention of custom.. E.g I hadn't ordered popadoms, it's pretty much custom that they are added anyway, but not here. There was no takeaway menu dropped into the bag, always handy.

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weebo79 . 2015-08-02

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We always visit here for dinner or takeaway as the food is consistently good. Portions are plentiful and the atmosphere in the restaurant is nice. Staff are always friendly. Highly recommend.

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thirtyHerts . 2015-07-14

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What can I say ? The food is awesome especially thr Murgh Tawa and Hariwali Chicken. Great friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble, and super value. These guys rock ! If you want to be seen go to Cafe Jeera; if you want delicacy go to Cinnamon; but this is non nonsense tasty Indian with no pretentions.

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bear076 . 2015-07-08

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As provincial Indian / Bangladeshi restaurants go, this is top drawer.It does get busy so be prepared to wait.I am totally addicted to the Gholda Murgh Sharmily which is really subtle and interesting and a huge meal in itself.

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Countryboyinlondon . 2015-05-03

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We found most of the restaurants in Harpenden had gone in the way of upmarket, healthy food and we were looking for something a bit more exotic. We found it at NTM. The service was impeccable, the food beyond words and portion sizes - wow. If you are hungry and in need of a good curry be sure to visit this place - just up the road from the station. Walking distance from The Silver Cup and city center.

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Tricia4711 . 2015-04-30

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We visited as a group of 11 celebrating a friends birthday, we had to ask 3 times before a drinks order was taken, we then had to ask another 3 or 4 times to actually order our food, it took over 1 & 1/2 hours between us sitting down and actually receiving our food, even then when the food arrived it was only luke warm and it was received in dribs n drabs resulting in some people having the curry and no rice and the naan took another 5-10 mins to arrive. The staff was rude, non attentive and when I did complain they made no effort to try and make up for the really poor service we received.

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Sarah B . 2015-03-16

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Great food with friendly service. The best Indian restaurant in Harpenden by far.The Gholda Murgh Sharmilly is unique and particularly flavoursome.

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NeilH536 . 2015-03-04

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Ambiance and atmosphere are reasonable but not exciting. The service was adequate though the preparation of the meals took a considerable time. The menu offers a broad variation of the Indian kitchen though in particular vegetarian dishes was not presented well. The dishes themselves were of good average quality - though nothing special.

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GerhardCH . 2015-02-04

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My fiance and I went here last night. The food was amazing and the decor is nice. He had the Taj Mahal Khazana and I had the fish bhuna. yum. We shared a nice bottle of pinot as well.... all round enjoyable evening.

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Marisa V . 2015-02-01

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Excellent food all round. Staff are attentive but not over the top. We place our order in advance for around 8 people as we go every few weeks and have limited time but they always get it right. Well done Taj Mahal.

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JonKel62 . 2014-12-31

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We visited last Saturday night. They had no problem accommodating a table of two at 8pm which gave me mixed feelings. The restaurant is nicely presented as are the staff. I went for my usual as did the wife. The naga was certainly as hot as other restaurants but i'm afraid not as flavoursome. All in all a good night with no problems.

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Gerald M . 2014-11-29

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I visited this place with a few mates last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Everything from the service to the food/drink was excellent. I tried the khala gosht- a lovely spicy dish with chick peas. Highly recommended to visit.

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David R . 2014-11-04

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Just stopped in for take aways after a day in London. Service was very friendly and accommodating. I was surprised that curries do not automatically come with rice (uncertain if this is just specific to this restaurant, or all of Britain - it's not that way back home) but rice sides are not overly expensive. The serving was large for one person, but very tasty.

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KiwiWithWanderlust . 2014-10-23

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Recently got a takeaway from here, and I've got a stomach of steal but unfortunately me and my partner both had bad tummies the next day so hopefully this is a one off. We will give them one more chance

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Devon1109 . 2014-10-20

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Went to this restaurant after a really long time, and as usual things were really great.. My friends and I were firstly greeted by a lovely waiter and then was seated next to the beautiful water feature..I would say that our food was cooked really nicely, as the meat in our mix grill platter was really succulent. Even our curries were piping hot and saucy which complimented our lovely sweet naan bread and boiled rice. I would say on receiving the bill it was worth it, as the service and food was up to a great standard. the friends and I had no complaints over that.

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Millie2388 . 2014-09-20

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Went to this restaurant last night. Here is my experience.Firstly i walked in and found a table. Not one member of staff welcomed me.The decor on the inside is very nice. I especially liked the colour changing water feature.Eventually when a member of staff came to me they were very pleasant and polite.On a rating of 1-10 i found the food to be 7/8. I found it quite tasteful and fairly well presented.But there were 2 problems...1. The waiter kept on getting our order wrong. One reason was because we couldn't understand a word he was saying.2. And this one is a HUGE warning to everybody watch the cost of drinks. When you see the soft drinks menu all the prices are for small. One member of the party had a pint of Coke and the cost was £3.90. It was cheaper to have beer than soft drinks.As soon as we challenged the waiter on this the whole attitude of the staff changed and we were made to feel like outcast.So what ever you do don't challenge them or you get your head bit off.I got talking to a couple of other people at other tables and they advised to brig your own bottles of water as it is far cheaper. Apparently many people do because of the very expensive drinks.So if you are the owner of the New Taj Mahal reading this - PLEASE lower your drink prices.Or If you are thinking about going to this restaurant i would definitely give it a go but take your own drinks.I did find the cost of the food reasonable for the quality of the food.Would i go again.....Well yes i would, it is a nice restaurant, but i would not have drinks.

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captainralph2003 . 2014-09-12

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Went to this restaurant 26th July 2014. Food was fairly good, restaurant was very empty. It was the bill that was appalling. Had 2 main dishes, 3.5 beers and 2 sides, a rice, 2 breads and a starter, bill was over £60.00. We normally check the bill but as we had a friend with us we didn't. Definitely overcharged. Won't visit this restaurant again.

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Biscuity1 . 2014-07-27

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The New Taj Mahal May lack a little in ambience but the service and food are both excellent. We had not been for a while but we were welcomed back warmly and we were delighted to have such a good meal.

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David M . 2014-07-19

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We have been going to the Taj for over two years, during this time we have enjoyed fantastic food & great service. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff they bend over back wards to accommodate any special requirements you may have. The food is fantastic quality and plenty-full. The atmosphere in the restaurant is calming and warm. Their Dhansk is superb.I honestly cannot praise them enough. So if your stuck for somewhere to eat give them a try I promise you will not be disappointed.

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Deb19772014 . 2014-06-30

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I have been going to this restaurant for over 25 years and locally it is the only Indian restaurant I ever eat in. The food is consistently excellent, the staff are always friendly and overall it has a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anybody who wants a first class Indian meal!!

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DAVE54243 . 2014-06-15

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Visited for the first time in ages last Saturday evening and would recommend this to others.Service is great, food is good and its not all that expensive.

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s1m0nb76 . 2014-05-22

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I went there last week with a few friends and it was amazing! Everything was awesome from the welcoming waiters to the quality of the food. All of the starters and mains were on time. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Naga- first time I tried it but definitely not the last! A spicy dish which hit the spot! To top it all off, the nice waiters even offered me a drink :) Well done Taj Mahal! I'll see you again soon.

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David R . 2014-05-20

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Best indian restaurants Great service very kind staff very hygienic food lovely dishes thank you! Highly recommended! Be

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naema06 . 2014-03-21

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Went with friends, it's was really terrible. Will not recommend to anyone else to go there. But the restaurant looks very modern.

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helen J . 2014-03-20

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I hadn't been to this restaurant for many years and always remembered it as good, but a recent visit with two friends showed they'd really upped their game. The food was exceptional and the service excellent, and with a refurbished interior since my previous visit there really wasn't anything that could be bettered. So first class in all respects.

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Roger82 . 2014-03-07

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have visited here twice in the last month,did not book and they still had space on saturday night, good tasty food with nice warm atmosphere,not overpriced as some indian restaurants in the area are,the wine is also good try the house red !

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denise g . 2014-03-07

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We try there new dish call keema dostana .wao ,its realy nice and tasty .I did enjoy my self.will back soon .thank you taj Mahal.

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John W . 2014-03-05

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Warm and inviting atmosphere. Lighting is slightly too bright. Extensive menu. On the whole the food was good but very sweet. The service was very good.

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Pascalsred . 2014-02-22

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The restaurant was very busy (Saturday Night) and the service with this taken into account was very good. The starter was a mix of lamb and chicken, unfortunately the lamb was inedible and of a really poor quality. The fish dish was a bit bland, I never seem to have luck with fish. Beer was good, perhaps I will go for other dishes next time. It must be hard to control quality when you are at full capacity such as this evening, I have visited here before and every time the food has been fantastic so well done. I will defiantly be visiting the restaurant in the future. Check out the blue bubble wall; well weird!

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Phil V . 2014-02-12

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Unusual service but nothing is too much trouble, food is really yummy & plenty of it. Reasonable price for a good night

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pboswell21 . 2014-01-29

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Superb meal and the service is brilliant and they are extremely friendly. Would recommend the Gholda Murgh Sharmily - a unique dish with Chicken and Prawn which was truly scrumptious.

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LauraHarpenden . 2014-01-03

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