Papa J's in Milton Keynes

One of the best Indian restaurants in Milton Keynes and the food is so delicious and the service is so fast, and I had my engagement party here and it was a blast ❤️💫

Food was delicious and buffet is value for money

It was amazing experience for parties and food is fresh and delicious. It’s a perfect place for weekend chill outs with friends and families and you definitely love the food and portion sizes.

Great ambience, food was excellent The special Fish Pomfret highly recommended! Was on specials board and we were reluctant but so glad we ordered it,

Always a pleasure to visit. Food always amazing.

Best indian food in town and amazing hosts

Excellent ambiance and incredibly friendly service! The staff were attentive, and the service was impressively quick. The food was absolutely amazing, with the perfect balance of flavors and consistency. In my opinion, this is hands down the best restaurant in Milton Keynes. I highly recommend it—1000%!

Amazing and authentic Indian food. Very friendly staff and good ambience. Variety dishes and totally worth the price 🙌

Amazing food and the staff is very kind. The waiting time could improve as there were only two tables apart of us, but we had to wait a little bit long before the food was served. It was worth waiting tho. Highly recommend. It was my second time here after 2 years and the food is still very delicious.

The food is amazing and service was great to

Ordered the family pack chicken biryani as a takeaway for dinner, expecting a satisfying meal. However, once we started eating at home, we noticed the biryani had a strong burnt smell, and the chicken pieces were charred. The entire dish tasted off and was clearly overcooked or reheated poorly. I called the restaurant immediately, and the owner admitted the biryani had been prepared earlier that morning. While he apologized and offered to refund the money, I declined—it wasn’t about the money but the overall experience. When you order food, especially from a place like Papaj's, you trust it will be fresh and enjoyable. Instead, it turned our dinner into a disappointment. Serving burnt food in a takeaway order shows a complete lack of care for customers. If they think they can get away with duping people for quick profits, they are mistaken. Avoid this place at all costs for takeaway!

We eat regularly at Papa J's. Always a great experience. We ordered food for a party today and service and food was excellent. Thank you Ephrime.

Been going to Papa just for years and our last visit the food was not nice. This evenings food was back to its best, very tasty and very flavoursome. The service however was quite poor. Waited quite sometime for our drinks order, needed to go to the bar to get more drinks and Waited for ever for the food to be cleared once we went to the bar once again. Need more staff or more vigilant staff to pay more attention to the customers.

Amazing dinner Super good service Delicious Food

Have done takeaway and dine in. All good

Great food as always but the service was slow and the restaurant was full of smoke

Amazing Indian food! The chicken 65 and Bhindi are really tasty

Wonderful place to eat. The food is amazing and the service is great.

The food is very good and good value for money

excellent food. loved lamb rogan josh with naan. would have liked if chicken dum biryani had boneless pieces.

Papa J's NEVER disappoints me. Loved the specials, mains and the icing on the cake was fresh gulab jamun. Will always come back here whether it's dining in, takeaway or catering for a family party. Thank you 🙏🏼

We Oder Meat platter it’s so delicious everything was so good

Very tasty food, amazing service

The service was very bad got our order wrong some of our guests had to wait for there meals and getting stuff that we did not order

Enjoyed lovely Indian food. It is very tasty. Plenty of parking.

More choice in buffet would be good no plain rice

Such wonderful Food and service. Buffett on Sundays specially is over the top. Various food groups and quality. Must try in Milton Keynes. Staple❤️

Awesome food me and my family enjoyed the buffet

Great place for authentic indian and south indian food.

Good Indian food. I think the chef and the management has changed since I last visited.

Food was amazing. Service was great. Cocktail was amazing with great Price.

The service was amazing, thank you ibrahim!

Delicous food and amazing service!

Food was fabulous mouth watering flavours of especially Chatapata Wings & Biryani Was very Good I feel seriously Indian hyderabadi Biryani And Comes To Tandoori King platter I can suggest To all Try It's very good 💯

Amazing food, came for a lovely Friday dinner and impressed with the good service

Aww full experience. Came with children and left out with empty stomach and paid bill for Buffet. All the food bowls are empty by the time (we Came at 1.30) we Came and informed the team to fill them. We went like 4 times to check if the food refilled but it didn't. Stood there holding the plate and requested the staff to fill it and left out after standing for sometime. I believe there is only 2 staff and they noticed we requested for food, noticed we didnt get it, noticed we are leaving because the food isn't refilled on time. None of them of Courtsey of asking atleast or apologizing for the delay. I personally feel so sorry for my child and husband to being to this place. They shouldn't make a buffet if they can't filling time

Aww full experience. Came with children and left out with empty stomach and paid bill for Buffet. All the food bowls are empty by the time (we Came at 1.30) we Came and informed the team to fill them. We went like 4 times to check if the food refilled but it didn't. Stood there holding the plate and requested the staff to fill it and left out after standing for sometime. I believe there is only 2 staff and they noticed we requested for food, noticed we didnt get it, noticed we are leaving because the food isn't refilled on time. None of them of Courtsey of asking atleast or apologizing for the delay. I personally feel so sorry for my child and husband to being to this place. They shouldn't make a buffet if they can't filling time

Great food, for either the buffet on a Sunday or a la carte any other day of the week. A local gem.

Excellent evening from walking through the door to when we left. As a Friday night, we booked for an early slot (1815) and was surprised how quiet it was, but as the evening progressed it did become more busy, so if you are looking for later it is advisable to reserve a table. We ordered 4 tapas - chilly garlic mogo, paneer Mongolian, tandoori chicken, and crispy fried prawns. The mogo has always been a favourite as have many paneer dishes, the batter with prawns was a little soft- not soggy by any means but not as crispy as expected but didn't complain as they were amazing still! Large juicy prawns full of flavour as was the chicken, hubby found it a little too spicy but as he said, it's personal preference but still ate his share! Unfortunately, we forgot to ask our waiters' names, but full marks for courtesy, professionalism, and friendliness, another reason why we had such a lovely, relaxing evening and why we will be back soon. If you like excellent food, attentive staff and a nice evening out, Papa J's is your place.

Delicious food, good varieties of food, good customer service, Highly recommended!

The food was very nice and the atmosphere was also lovely. The prices were reasonable and the service was also very nice.

Amazing food and delicious. Arrived hot with a friendly smile 😊 the taste is very authentic. Highly recommended this delivery or eat in the restaurant. Definitely my number one favourite place to have an Indian meal. Thank you for preparing our delicious meal.

Great food, quick service, kind staff highly recommend everything especially paneer butter masala and butter naan best thing that I ever tasted in my life they also give you discount vouchers for dry cleaning at the restaurant. Overall great location and there is always parking.

Visited Papaj for dinner this evening . Excellent food and service 👍🏼

We have been to Buffet, food is very good. We been missing Hyderabad food for quite long time, thank you for delicious food Pradeep Garu and Ibrahim. I strongly recommend Papa J’s for all the Telugu people around. #chetinaduchicken #bagara #lambcurry #chillichicken

Sunday buffet was amazing. Food is always great here, highly recommended

Amazing food amazing host…sure to visit soon…recommended.

We were greeted with the floral smell of incense sticks and A beautiful idol decorated with garlands. As we entered, we were embraced with the warmth of the spices. The food was spectacular; the starters were ordered were sizzling hot and filled with flavour, while the main course was delicious. The staff were quite friendly and welcoming and treated us to some dessert as well! My family loved the food and the overall experience, and we would definitely come here again!

Rude staff. Very Poor food quality. Ridiculous prices and small serving. This restaurant is the definition of everything that could possibly go wrong

I tasted Papa J's food in a local event and quite liked it and am regular at there restaurant, I definitely recommend to try there Hyderabadi biryani and mirchi bajji in starters

The biryani here is almost like the real thing, full of flavour and cooked just right. The brunch options are also really good, with a nice variety of dishes that are well-prepared. A great spot for both biryani lovers and brunch seekers!

I was born in India, so I wouldn't say I like all Indian restaurants. The food here is delicious. And service is great

I and my husband went there for dinner and both food and service was excellant.. highly recommended

The food was absolutely good! Every dish we tried was bursting with Indian flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly Can't wait to go back and try more of menu

Loved the authenticity of the food. Very delicious and unique flavour.

Very tasty food and great service. Thank you very much. Highly recommended chicken jalfrezi.

Welcoming place value for 💰 good vibes

Outstanding food as always . The shop door opens 15min late.

Fantastic food, the chicken tikka masala was the best we’ve had yet!

Phenomenal food and service. Loved it here

Excellent food Definitely check it out!

Lovely food (buffet choice was a bit limited and run low of most dishes) but staff were very accommodating and friendly

Papa J's in Milton Keynes offers a truly authentic Indian dining experience. The dishes are packed with flavour, perfectly spiced, and made with high-quality ingredients. Every bite feels like a journey through the rich traditions of Indian cuisine. The ambience is warm and lively, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Whether you’re a fan of classic Indian dishes or looking to try something new, Papa J’s is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended for a delicious and satisfying meal!

What a place. Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Best Indian in MK

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Papa J's in Milton Keynes, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! The restaurant truly offers an authentic taste of Indian cuisine, with every dish bursting with flavour and made to perfection. From the fragrant spices to the perfectly cooked meats and vegetables, each bite was a delightful journey for the taste buds. The atmosphere at Papa J's is equally impressive. The restaurant strikes a perfect balance between a warm, welcoming environment and a vibrant, lively vibe that enhances the entire dining experience. Whether you're with family or friends, it's the ideal spot for a great meal and a good time. A special shout-out to Mr Pradeep, the Director, for his exceptional hospitality. His attention to detail and passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience really stood out. He made us feel incredibly welcome and ensured our evening was truly special. I highly recommend Papa J's to anyone looking for authentic Indian flavours in Milton Keynes. I will definitely be returning soon!

Decent Indian Food! Very generous portions!

Quality food, fresh, delicious!!! Punjabi Gosht is to die for.

One of the best Milton Keynes restaurants for Indian cuisine

Usually for me this Indian restaurant is 5stars but as a repeat customer for the last few months we’ve always had this lovely waitress but we have came back a few times in the past few weeks but haven’t seen her anywhere? Food was as usual my kids like the butter chicken although sometimes it’s far too spicy but the hospitality is what pulled us in but we just haven’t had the same service since the lady, which makes us not want to return as it’s not the same.

A wonderful family meal, the staff were attentive and the expert was delightful

The food took a while but it was worth the wait, the waiters were freindly and the food was excellent

Well as a group we all go out every month to different places and we heard papa j came highly recommended, well I recommend don’t bother, we got there we’re sat down straight away, we all had a vibe that this place was not what we heard, actually we all nearly walked out, reason it took half an hour to get the drinks, then eventually poppadoms 1 each, with the smallest Chutney dips Ever seen, Actually, we had to ask for another set of dips because they were so small that the three they bought out was just not gonna be enough for the six of us, Anyway, we eventually got to order our food. We all quite specific on what we wanted an hour later the start turns up I mean okay the starters were okay not too bad basically I had chips. I didn’t really know what to expect. They were spicy chips, (1) got this papa dish which was basically just to poppadoms with salad on and they all and all the poppadoms were soggy anyway from the salad, And the simplest starter came out last, which was just odd two poppadoms salad and even before that was eaten they started bringing out the main dishes, Well, what we ordered was definitely not what they bought out. I asked for my dish to be madras hot. I asked for chilli rice well those absolutely no spice to it whatsoever and they bought out those chilli And to bring out some more chilli rice well that wasn’t chilli rice either it was hot but not chilli hot. It was just hot hot. All the rest of the food what we ordered it all looked the same and it had no taste and no Spice absolutely awful, Service was atrocious as well. We all agreed that we weren’t gonna pay full price for this meal because it just wasn’t worth it so we asked for a discount and to be fair they gave us discount with kind of made up for the lack Luster attempts of what was sit down. So my overall rating of this pappa J Terrible Food terrible Service and I don’t recommend this. Before I left, I did tell the fellow beyond the bar, but this is by far the worst restaurant with we’ve ever ate in.

Service was extremely slow, waited 30 mins to be asked for drinks, starters took and hour to come out and all at random times, the last starter came out and then the mains straight after that so we still had all plates from starter on the table with no space. Then the mains were below mediocre if I'm honest, I asked for a jalfrezi and it was about as spicy as a korma, and had next to no taste, the rice was just dry and most of the chicken was dry and chewy, pretty disappointed if I'm honest. I know there was a large group there at the time, but this doesn't excuse the bad quality of food, especially for what you are paying, all other Indian restaurants I have been to are miles better and I really don't see the point in wasting your time coming here.

Excellent food and ambience. Very good service. Good experience.

Loved the place and food was fantastic. Best Indian in MK.

This is my genuine review on Papa J restaurant. I visited this place almost near to their closing hours, I was bit concerned about the late arrival; but all the staffs around there just surprised me with their highly appreciatable hospitality and service. The food Was incredibily awesome and authentic, well served and presented. I would highly recommend Papa J for those who strive for some worth the money food and service. THANKYOU PAPA J Team👏🏻 Good job !!

Good, well prepared food, good tasty cocktail and great service.

Very good restaurant in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, the food is excellent. The team are very friendly & will cater to your requirements.

Highly recommended, we had biryani and it was really authentic flavour! We would definitely visit again

Really good Indian food and great service

Amazing food, the staff are really friendly too. The owner Pradeep really took an interest into what type of food I like and made some recommendations. Would highly recommend and I'll be back for sure.

Been going here for a few years now, the Indian tapas are absolutely lovely(especially the chatpata wings), I always go for the chicken jalfrezi for the curry which is great, the staff are always welcoming and the restaurant has a nice comforting vibe, one of the best in MK!

The food is spectacular and the service is outstanding. We have been here a few times and every single time the experience has been fantastic.

Very nice restaurant, the staff is very pleasant and the food is very good.

Best butter chicken in Oxley park 👌🏻 great place and amazing staff especially Pradeep he’s the best

Hi all I ordered chicken noodles today but it’s not chicken noodles it’s salt noodles, I don’t know why they can’t check it .not recommended this chicken noodles,I don’t know about the restaurant

Absolutely loved dining at this authentic Indian restaurant! The food was bursting with rich, traditional flavors, and every dish was prepared to perfection. The menu offered a wide variety of options, including kid friendly options, each more delicious than the last . The service was exceptional—friendly, attentive. It's clear the staff takes great pride in their food and service. If you're looking for a true taste of South Indian food, this is the place to go. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Delectable cuisine and refined ambiance.

Amazing food, great service and always a great experience even with the family.

Excellent South Indian food with delicious taste .. certainly recommend others to try

On the occasion I fancy a treat, Papa Js in perfect to make my belly full and happy! Great staff with friendly faces and always looking after their customers. Highly recommend!! 👌

Ordered vegetable noodles and tandoori chicken. Tandoori chicken is good in portion and taste as well but noodles is stale and looks like they gave old noodles after putting green chillies in it (i told them i need spicy). Previous vegies and chillies are different in color and the fresh one are different. Hard to chew and too much salt. I know these people have buffet system but it doesnt mean you will give the order from your lunch buffet in the night for delivery.

Very nice experience. Yummy food.

I've never had such a disappointing Saturday brunch.

Been there last night with the family I would say u can’t believe it to be so good . 😍 the food was amazing. I just loved the atmosphere And the staff and service were so good . Will definitely visit again soon. loved it .

Very nice food I will come back again

Of frist class service and the staff were exceptionally and friendly

Great food! Especially the crispy okra, Mongolian chicken and chilli paneer

Amazing food signature dish paya soup was 🥵🤤mad good , must try

Amazing food and amazing service