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Nº 84 in 367 in Stafford

Nº 10 of 20 Indian in Stafford

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Fantastic food and service , great experience all round , we all really enjoyed our night out here ,, highly recommended

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robert b . 2024-07-28

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We have ordered take away from here numerous times and it’s always been lovely. This was our first visit to the restaurant and it will not be our last, food was amazing, service and staff were first class, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us Highly recommend

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Emma groves . 2024-06-30

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We have both visited separately before with friends so thought we would try it together. We had not booked but the staff were straight on to re arranging a table to cater for us. Both meals and extras were delicious, couldn't fault the service and great value for money!

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Wayne Harvey . 2024-06-02

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Great restaurant, lovely atmosphere. Staff friendly and attentive. Food fresh and hot, very tasty. Would recommend. Really enjoyed it!

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Venture39395634230 . 2024-04-10

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Myself and my husband decided to go to Okra for an Easter treat and what a treat it was. They offer a midweek deal which is 4 courses for £18.50 per person, we didn’t think this deal was on however, when the nice gentleman came to take our order he made us aware that the deal was on and we could have it. Superb service, if he hadn’t of told us we would have ended up paying more money. Food was fantastic, Tandoori Chicken on the bone was falling off the bone and really juicy. Tandoori Shashlick Jhol was superb, what a tasty sauce. Nice to finish with Ice Cream for a dessert. All in all it was a fantastic evening, food was amazing and service was fabulous. So pleased we decided to go on spec and we will definitely be returning. Thank you Okra.

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POTTERMISSC . 2024-04-01

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Had a lovely evening tonight with my finance. The atmosphere was lovely and Ish who recommended his special was 5 star! Amazing food, will definitely be returning :)

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Amber D . 2024-03-23

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We’ve been many times to this restaurant and always thought the meals were excellent. Last night we decided on a take away for a change. We were so disappointed! Food took over 1.5 hours to arrive with some of the order missing. My lamb curry was so tough and chewy i left almost all of the meat. One order was fried chicken which was soggy and totally unappetising. Not sure what happened last night but it was poor, i hope they get on top of their quality again.

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409matthewh . 2024-03-18

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Food was really tasty and the service by Ish was fab! Ish recommend 2 dishes for us which were both really tasty! We will def be back

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Passenger64749 . 2024-02-24

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I ordered online after I sent the order I realised I ordered the wrong chicken tika so phoned up before it was delivered the gentleman that I spoke to was fantastic and changed it for me thank you so much 😀 fabulous good and service xx

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fionamV3467TS . 2024-02-12

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Have had takeaways from here before that have always been great, so decided to visit with our friends. The staff were lovely and the food was just superb, we all had different dishes and everybody really enjoyed what they had chosen, it was absolutely delicious. Will definitely return and recommend to anyone!

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Tracy B . 2024-02-02

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Always good food and service. Have had many different dishes off the menu and they always have their own unique flavours. It's always busy which is a good thing! Would highly recommend.

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Richhatton . 2024-01-28

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Although we enjoy curries and Asian food we had never visited this restaurant until last night. From the greeting on arrival to the handshakes when we left the service and friendliness was exceptional. Our dining companions had been on several occasions and helped with our menu choices which probably helped us to enjoy the experience as we settled for the 4 course menu @ £18.95. ( not available at weekends ). The quality and quantity were perfectly acceptable and we will look forward to going again when back in Stafford.

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Tony S . 2024-01-12

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Busy place I was expecting a good authentic Indian meal but the food was very bland and lacking any depth of flavour. AI had a chicken sagwalla which tasted as though the chicken was cooked separately and the spinach had no earth flavour as it should.Portions were also quite small.The staff were friendly but I won’t go back.

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N t . 2023-12-16

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This was our first curry back in the UK after a spell of nearly 7 years abroad in the USA. The staff were attentive and the ambience of the restaurant was great. The food was tremendous and very tasty. Would highly recommend this restaurant

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N3344IJbob . 2023-11-21

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Great meal, Great service. Even though we ordered late we felt very welcome. We will be back, thank you.

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Tom B . 2023-11-07

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1st time at okra, we hadn't booked but they got us a table, could not fault the service and the food was delicious,after finishing our meal waiting patiently for waiter to ask if we would like anything else, only to receive the bill, few moments later came with his little card machine, I said I would like coffee, sorry don't do coffee, I like coffee to finish my meal and I don't like being rushed, I hadn't even finished my drink whe received our bill, hence 2* not happy 😤

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Jervis92 . 2023-10-14

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First visit, but won't be last. Absolutely enjoyed the food. Great atmosphere. Very helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

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Julie R . 2023-10-13

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Lovey place to dine. Friendly staff. Extensive reasonably priced menu. Service good and quality of food.

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StaffordEd . 2023-10-07

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Lovely food in a really nice restaurant. Attentive staff and good value too. Highly recommended and we will certainly be back.

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markwD3151JU . 2023-10-06

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Whilst out for an early evening walk, we wandered past this restaurant; the aroma was amazing and we just couldn't resist going in. Best decision ever. Friendly service and the food is outstanding. Not the basic dishes you can get anywhere, but ingredients treated with respect, the correct amount of spice and beautifully presented. All the dishes we ordered could not be faulted and were not greasy or overbearing. Congratulations to all the chefs and waiters - a fabulous dining experience. 🍽 ❤️

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jahjmh . 2023-09-19

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The four of had the 4 course for £16.50 , Asked if there was any extra charge for a tandoori fish starter they said no it would be ok , the other 3 ordered nargis kebab, again they said they did it as it was not listed on the menu , when we received the bill they charged an extra £2 for the fish which I had actually asked twice if it would be no extra charge, also anothe £3 for the 3 nargis kebabs , they didn’t offer us our fourth course of ice cream etc , Shocking as they blatantly lied about it all ,

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CarolJ1930 . 2023-09-14

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Husband & I visited here tonight for first time. Usually use other Indian in Stafford but fancied a change. Great decision as by far the best food & service in Stafford by some distance. Husband said it’s right up there with best he’s had & he’s well traveled & normally samples Indian food wherever he goes. Will now be making this regular Indian restaurant choice.

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prinsmum . 2023-09-10

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I amat the Okra atleast once or twice a month. The service is great, the staff are friendly and helpful. Have tried loads of different dishes and never a bad meal. Would recommend to all.

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jogasinghb2021 . 2023-09-04

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Fabulous food in a lovely setting. Great value and very welcoming staff. Will definitely be coming again

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joannef998 . 2023-08-27

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My fiancée and i visited O-Kra for the second time last night as our first time was amazing. We were again blown away by the warm atmosphere and outstanding service by Sayed and his team. We went for the 4 course banquet and have to...

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Paradise11304987615 . 2023-07-31

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Some of the tastiest indian food weve had in years and perfectly presented. We will definitely be going back. Staff were really helpful and super friendly.

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Ian D . 2023-07-26

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What an absolute delight. The food was superb and the service impeccable. Could not have been better. Strongly recommended!

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KC12345678910 . 2023-07-16

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In my opinion this is the best Indian restaurant in Stafford by far. Food always great and staff are amazing especially Saeed.

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JULIAN W . 2023-07-08

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5* Indian Food, wonderful personal and attentive service. Best Indian in Stafford. Will be back soon.x

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iwona e . 2023-07-03

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Excellent table presentation with proper napkins and good cutlery Staff were helpful and friendly Menu was extensive and interesting The food was prepared and presented well and really tasty Wine was served professionally

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David B . 2023-06-28

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Restaurant staff were very accommodating and welcoming. Service was great throughout the meal. Curry was very tasty and well presented. Good value for money. Should be higher up the ratings - definitely in the top 3 curry restaurants in Stafford. Worth a visit.

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ClaudioSilvermore . 2023-06-03

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Amazing place, quite spacious inside with lovely decor. We visited on a Monday night so quiet in the restaurant however takeaways were busy. Food was amazing with staff matching. Very cheap and portions not to big. Great meal

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MULCASTER2 . 2023-05-23

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wow. travelled from london to alton towers and stayed the evening in stafford. this indian restaurant is simply amazing! honestly beats anything i've had in Brick Lane. Not overly expensive, with very attentive and welcoming staff. shame its not down the road i'd be looking...

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212Derry . 2023-05-22

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Went here for my birthday meal out last Saturday, selected by one of our party of nine who had been before, and also considering the positive reviews of the place posted on here. A really, really good night out, food, service, atmosphere all great. We...

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U6181SQrobertf . 2023-04-26

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Haven’t been to this restaurant before so decided to book and give it a go and we are so glad we did. I can highly recommend this place and certainly deserves a big 10 out of 10…. The staff are all amazing and made us...

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506elizabethv . 2023-04-16

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This was a takeaway. Once again, the best ! I can't praise this restaurant or takeaway enough. Consistency Quality . Can't ask for more. Thank you again!

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Venture00794638499 . 2023-04-14

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Incredible service, food and an absolute bargain I would definitely recommend to a friend! 5 star service

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Iris D . 2023-03-23

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Just been the O.kra Stafford for a curry, the meal was first class and the staff were super polite and friendly. We had the 4 course menu and the dishes just got better!! Will defo go again in the near future :) No hesitation in...

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Martin M . 2023-03-15

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Nice atmosphere, great service, fantastic food & we thought good value. No more to add than that, we'll be going back soon!

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GuoYe340 . 2023-03-10

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Came here with no booking we got a table straight away, got to say the food was really good and the staff was very polite, wine was nice , the place was very clean and no table clothes on tables to worry about staining with...

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Spenhull . 2023-03-05

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Booked the Christmas Day lunch for the wife and myself as a change now we are on our own at Xmas and can honestly say I wish it was Christmas everyday it was that good from the brilliant service to the awesome food what a...

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I4735TIcharless . 2023-03-04

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eight of us from work went tonight for a team meal, great food and service, would definitely go back

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Grewder . 2023-02-27

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It's Valentines day, and we ordered a take away, as we knew it would be rammed. Even on a busy evening, the food arrived hot and at the time specified. We also eat in sometimes and the food has always been A1. This is a...

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stevepaultaylor . 2023-02-14

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We visited Okra last night for the second time. The food is beautiful, it arrived very quickly despite it being a busy Friday night. The staff are super friendly too and the decor of the place is lovely and clean and modern. It will be...

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LAURA M . 2023-01-14

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Had Christmas lunch at the restaurant and everything about it was superb. Staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly, food was brilliant and very good value for money! Second year we've had Christmas lunch there and would book again now for next if we...

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cliven846 . 2023-01-07

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We had an excellent dinner at the O-Kra in Stafford. All the dishes were tasty and distinctive and were fair value. The staff were attentive and very pleasant.

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Nick M . 2023-01-04

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Decided to do something different this year and soooo chuffed we did. The food was amazing, the staff so friendly and no dishes to do which was a bonus! Thank you for making our Christmas Day and we'll deffo be back!

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julie c . 2022-12-25

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Very clean place , food was really tasty and cooked perfect. Lovely staff and generally a very nice place. It was our 3rd visit and every time the food is gorgeous.

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Carol A M . 2022-12-05

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Only tried the takeaway so farwhich was absolutely fantastic will definitely try the restaurant the food was delivered promptly and hot by a pleasant delivery driver all done on the internet with a20% saving can’t wait to book a visit.

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I4735TIcharless . 2022-10-12

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We have been to okra a few Times and ordered from them and every single time it’s been on point! The food is amazing and staff are friendly this is our go to curry house will not go anywhere else since finding them and would...

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291tiab . 2022-09-28

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What a little gem this place is. We were very impressed by the quality and care of the service (Habib). The food was excellent and really well priced. Our new favourite curry house :-)

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WhitgreaveWanderer . 2022-09-18

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Resteraunt weren’t bothered , tried telling us that the chef said it was lamb… the meat was white and tasted of chicken !!!

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robcY2752GS . 2022-07-09

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I have been to countless curry houses and I can honestly say this is one of the best I've ever had. So fresh tasting, not swimming in oil and delicious. Thoroughly recommended.

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Nick I . 2022-06-18

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Was recommended this restaurant by friends so on Sunday we decided to venture away from our normal Stafford curry house and see for ourselves whether it was any good. It certainly was! We went for the special offer of £14.25 for popadoms, starter, mains with...

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99icecream . 2022-06-06

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Can't fault anything about our experience. The staff are fantastic - very polite and professional, the food is lovely, the restaurant is accessible and the price is extremely cheap for brilliant food! Would definitely recommend!

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CGreensmith . 2022-04-21

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On a road trip and staying the night in Stafford I came across Okra and just thought I would give it a try. I love Indian food and have travelled there many times I was not disappointed...... the prawn Sagwala curry was delicious, delicate flavours,...

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Deirdre Carolin... G . 2022-04-15

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We had an amazing dinner here on a Friday evening. The staff are lovely. Polite and eager to please. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection! The menu is varied and wide-ranging. The little extras that we were given whilst paying our bill was...

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carolemO1433ZA . 2022-03-13

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Fantastic, lovely meal Called in on the way to the theatre for a quick meal and couldn’t fault it , one of the best curry’s ever tasted and not over faced just right . Naan bread also delicious crispy and thin perfect

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Getaway23088214791 . 2022-03-05

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I visited with friends for a midweek get together. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu and suggested dishes that we hadn't tried before. There was no wait for the food and when...

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corrianna . 2022-03-04

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At last after Lockdown and Other Obstacles got all of My Children together under one roof after 2 years for my birthday. A superb Welcome on arrival. Staff were great. Food excellent. Atmosphere top notch. Looking forward to next visit.

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arthurcZ8043WI . 2022-03-02

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Got to be the best Indian food in Stafford . Recently I had gone off eating Indian meals my son insisted we go and try this restaurant, so pleased we did excellent meals . Thank you O-KRA and our waiter Ash he was so helpful...

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Christina F . 2022-02-28

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I,ve been eating Indian food regularly ( once or twice a month) for over 30 years, we stumbled on this restaurant and what a gem, the dish I had was one of the most memorable, definitely recommended

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mikehG2060VF . 2021-12-11

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Visited this restaurant several times it’s about time I gave it a review, simply the best Indian in the area the food is divine.

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darrenb975 . 2021-11-17

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Lovely food, one of the best Indian meal I’ve ever had. nicely presented, great customer service, very friendly staff & will be back soon

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staf4di . 2021-10-10

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Excellent food, great service and fantastic value for money (especially so on weekdays). Spot on and a regular haunt which never disappoints.

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AMDhil . 2021-10-10

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Wonderful friends night out, we all has starters and mains from the chef’s specials, no complaints at all, delicately spiced tasty and very different to what’s on offer in other Indian restaurants. We ordered a selection of prawn, fish and chicken dishes all were beautifully...

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lisab929 . 2021-10-03

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Usual suspects menu wise but far tastier than most.Takeaway arrived quickly and hot.Large portions and all of the dishes we had were a notch above the other restaurants we have tried.Thouroughly recommend

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Wayne Q . 2021-09-28

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In jot one to moan, but when you are hungry and wait two hours, it's disappointing. Don't know what happened because the reviews are good here and to be fair the food was good. We went on a Sunday, wasn't busy but we waited so...

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Marc0Latino71 . 2021-09-27

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Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! The fragrances and taste of the food Were phenomenal..... Excellent service .... Reasonably priced Wonderful experience ... .

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mk6267 . 2021-08-02

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We were in Stafford for a trade show, stumbled upon this restaurant's details online, and decided to give it a chance. What a find! Charming, helpful staff, alongside a relaxed atmosphere, contemporary design and a decent array of vegetarian options to choose from (plus a...

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HappyInSalop . 2021-07-16

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Oh my god amazing lamb curry so tender loved it x would definitely recommend, best we have had in Stafford in the last 18 months x

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Joanne C . 2021-07-10

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Coming from the North West of England we are very familiar with Indian/ Bangladeshi cuisine. Our impromptu visit to Stafford to collect a rare sport’s coupe led to an overnight stay which lead to a weekend mini break in this beautiful little place in the...

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axp14 . 2021-06-12

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Stumbled across the restaurant and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. Brilliant service, food and setting. Wonderful meal, we will definitely be back.

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A5822KFhannahr . 2021-06-12

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Visited for dinner with my wife on a weekday evening. The food was delicious, my wife had the Makhani and I had the Tikka Masala. Attentive staff and well priced.

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SunilT_13 . 2021-06-03

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During lock down we usually have our Indian delivery from Nishad's which is very good and reliable. For some reason according to their website Nishad's is temporarily closed so we had to find an alternative. Okra was rated highly so thought we would give it...

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StaffordEd . 2021-01-21

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After reading good reviews, we decided to try this new Indian restaurant in Stafford. We didn't go wrong, the quality of the food is outstanding. We ordered chicken makhani (chef speciality), chicken tikka masala, eggs fried rice and garlic and cheese naan (the fresh bread...

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silviaa256 . 2020-11-21

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Usually get takeaway from The Island or the Viceroy but decided to try this after seeing it advertised. Not disappointed at all, in fact much nicer than food from our usual restaurants. Food was so tasty and plenty of it. Will definitely use again and...

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Pammy600 . 2020-11-07

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Been here 4 times .beats the island , simplybilash, morris man etc for super taste and quality. Best takaway curries i have ever had in this area You have to make this the place for your next curry.

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Nickynemesis . 2020-10-29

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Ordered a takeaway online, arrived early - and it was the most tasty Indian takeaway I have had in ages! 🌶 Top Marks!

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vwarren2016 . 2020-10-21

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Like it Food was nice restaurant was good love the staff like the curry and starter we had good time

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418sisim . 2020-10-20

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Very good indian resturant food was better than most of the place and resturant very coean love that

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776gabrilef . 2020-10-15

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Visited Tuesday evening. About 4 other tables occupied, so not busy. Nicely decorated restaurant with friendly staff. After about 20 mins and being asked if ready to order, and saying yes, we waited 10 mins with no-one coming to take our order so had to...

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390meld . 2020-09-23

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Visited here for the first time with four old school friends. We were greeted very warmly and shown to our table. All the staff had masks on, we felt very safe. Superb service. Really lovely staff. Beautiful fresh food. The restaurant and toilets are absolutely...

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suziewooly . 2020-09-19

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visited last night with family, lovely restaurant, lovely relaxed service and the food was delicious. Will definitely be returning

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juliecO4835ZZ . 2020-09-12

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Myself, my husband and an elderly friend visited here for the first time on Sunday 6th September. The meal was so delicious that we have booked to have Christmas Day lunch there. Moses, our waiter was police and personable and everything tasted fresh. We eat...

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hainesy1369 . 2020-09-09

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A new restaurant in Stafford, so we thought we would try, after friends itold us how nice the food was and friendly the staff were.Food was very nice different choice to some other Indian restaurant we have been to before hand. Food was excellent and...

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Tracy M . 2020-08-23

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We have tried this restaurant twice, once as a take away and we tried it again with some friends as a sit down. The management and staff are friendly enough and did their best but there wasn't anything that would make me want to return....

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DannyB70 . 2020-08-19

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Visited Okra last night. As expected in the circumstances it was only a few people in the restaurant. But the food was delicious as was the service. Its actually on the Gov Eat Out To Help Out scheme as well although its not advertised which...

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144andyb . 2020-08-11

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We visited as a party of 10 for a family birthday on Friday night. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and asked to sanitise and sign names and phone numbers for track and trace. The wait staff were attentive and friendly...

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RobboFood . 2020-07-21

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This is the first time that I have used this restaurant (take away). Would highly recommend, food was excellent and quick service. Prices are comparable with other local Indian restaurants that we have used before, but in my opinion the food that we had was...

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Victoria O . 2020-07-12

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