Based on 1.394 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.394 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Ordered potato 65 as starter with veg biryani. Food was simply superb. This is the best Biryani I had it after a long time. Great service. Mango lassi and Gulab Jamun was really great. Highly recommend. Must visit with family and friends to enjoy
svraju9687 . 2024-02-22
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The food is absolutely amazing. Service is also top class, Pardeep in particular. You are made to feel very special, and that your custom is appreciated. The chilli paneer is my absolute favourite, delicious.
Katherine L . 2024-02-09
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Popped in before the Luton v Brighton match. Wanted quick vegi/fish dinner as trying to be healthy. Shared vegi Manchurian (sticky vegi balls delicious), bhindi kurkuri (indian okra tempura) and chilli wala prawn (huge juicy prawns tossed in a spicy spring onion). With naan. Plenty to eat. Very tasty, great flavours beautifully cooked. Nice decor music and friendly staff. In and out in less than an hour and a reasonable price. Don't miss this place it rocks.
sandiesparkles . 2024-01-31
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Gauri has taken good care of us, Food was delicious and we liked it very much. Have ordered take away and also dined here. Experience was great.
Kishore R . 2023-12-27
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Probably the best indian i have had- great authentic food and price is very reasonable they pull out all stop for unforgettable food. Bassi mk,
Bal B . 2023-12-20
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Fantastic food and really friendly staff. One of the best restaurants in MK. Try it you won’t be disappointed
Toni B . 2023-12-17
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The food is absolutely delicious! The best Indian restaurant by far, all the staff seem friendly and polite. Pradeep was very helpful.
Katherine L . 2023-12-14
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Flavours, textures, choice, quality….. Simply one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to. Previously unaware of it and it’s been in Milton Keynes for ten years. Well worth the drive out.
andyp724 . 2023-12-11
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We ordered the food online and we liked the food. Plus point was that Indian food was available for lunch. Taste and quantity were both good.
smndhingra . 2023-11-20
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After 30 min delays of delivery , I have received enough food to feed a cat for only £27 ,I didn't expect to to be this way
Mihai S . 2023-08-12
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I haven’t used this place for a while, got disappointed with it over the years. Thought I would try it again tonight, only to be disappointed. The price for a take away for 3 people was roughly £80, if the food had been good I wouldn’t have complained, however, all the dishes came in a plastic pot, almost half the size of there foil ones of old! One of the curry dishes had 4 small pieces of chicken… disgraceful. I will not be returning, the taste was still good but value for money very poor.
Alex R . 2023-06-30
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Fantastic food, we had the new wings flavour (Tamarind wings). Excellent service. We also tried a variety of the menu for a wedding meal; Vegetable Manchurian, Chilli Paneer, Potato 65, Tamarind chicken wings, Chicken Chattinadhu, Rajishtani Laal Maas, Tadka Daal. All the dishes tried at the restaurant were as good as when served at the wedding venue; Ravi, Ajit and the team were spot-on with the service. I would recommend Papa J; you will be satisfied.
Saleh09 . 2023-05-01
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We have visited this restaurant around 10 times since opening and have seen a few ups and downs. You can always be guaranteed very tasty food with some unique flavours and the best nans around. However on this visit we were surprised how small some of the main course portions have got. We will be back as it’s only a short walk away but hoping for better in the future.
boysinc3 . 2023-05-01
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Not a good experience at all! The "tapas" were massive and good enough in size as a main meal. Ditto the rice portions. I feel that the waitress should have pointed out that the amount we ordered was excessive, but I guess the management of this place put profit above customer experience. The dips with the poppadoms were very "runny" and hence NOT dips. EVERY starter and EVERY main course was over seasoned with chillis / hot sauces, to the point where 2 out of 5 of us left starters and a different 2 out of 5 of us sent main courses back. Don't get me wrong, we ALL love a good spicy curry, but this food was obviously cooked by a chef Intent on making the food inedible to customers. Worst curry experience EVER and will never go back there 😒
PeteL-MK . 2023-04-26
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I have been here twice now and have been meaning to write a review. This place is a gem, if you are looking for good authentic Indian food full of flavours, I would recommend this. It isn't fancy as other places but when it comes to the food its one of the best in MK. I would recommend!
robinn66 . 2023-01-20
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I’ve eaten at Papa J’s in Luton many times without any issues so had hoped for a similar excellent experience here. We were out for a meal with family friends and had 2 7 year olds with us. We were the first people in the...
121elliem . 2022-12-03
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This was by far the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. The food came out so slow. The waiters were all young and inexperienced and clearly had no idea how to deal with big orders. They were trying to serve multiple tables at...
124atikm . 2022-12-03
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We booked a table yesterday for as soon as the restaurant opened and we were the first in and first to order. Over 90 minutes later, still no food. The supervisor used the excuse of a catering order to excuse the delay, as if it...
212sarinaj . 2022-12-03
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Let me start by saying I’m not in the habit of leaving reviews but felt compound to do so on this occasion. My order was nothing special a simple a Chicken Korma, Pulao Rice and 4 x plain Papadums all at a whopping £19.50. Looking...
BubblegumD1965 . 2022-09-18
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So the food here is amazing! Very tasty with a vast selection. Service is brilliant and staff are very attentive and can provide lots of information on the different foods. Favourite of mine is the crispy lamb! One negative is the children a meals, it...
ClaireW1590 . 2022-07-25
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I had a terrible food experience at Papa J's yesterday. Firstly, I placed a telephone order and they told me it would be ready in 20 minutes. So I arrived to collect our meal at the 15 minute mark so it wouldn't be left standing....
nigelt103 . 2022-04-10
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What a little hidden gem this place is.. Popped in for a late lunch first time here. Food is outstanding, excellent quality and flavours. Service is second to none with a warm welcome and frindly staff. We will definitely be coming back. Excellent value for...
janej471 . 2022-03-05
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Awful experience. Very very slow service and poorly organised. Food was too spicy plus it was old. Ordered king prawn Chettinadu - the prawns are old, rubbery and stiff. Never had prawns like that in my life. After a single bite, we had to leave...
B3727OYjohns . 2022-02-14
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as a local i found this fantastic restaurant by mistake , have been visiting as much as possible over the last 3 years ( covid being the reason i couldnt of more ) great family restaurant , great staff who are really friendly ,top notch...
X8817VUmarko . 2022-01-01
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We went out for an evening family meal on New Years Eve. Service was appalling, they paid more attention to the takeout customers and Deliveroo. Other table’s food arrived before ours even though they were seated afterwards. The food was cold and covered in grease...
juliegV1742SP . 2021-12-31
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Pre ordered and restaurant took a deposit from us two days before. It took 45-50 mins for us to get a drink, then 50 mins for popadoms. We couldn’t finish popadoms because starters came out 2 mins later. Starters came out cold. Had to keep...
294rakheek . 2021-12-19
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We visited with our families. The place was buzzing and the kebabs were mouth watering. Not to mention the staff were courteous and so helpful. My wife accidentally broke a glass but the staff comforted us and told us not to worry about it. They...
arijitsam . 2021-11-20
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Portion sizes have been reduced over the past few years, they’re ridiculously small now. Also they keep changing the recipes and ruining dishes which were once better
PJJJ92 . 2021-11-14
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Our first time eating at PapaJ's. The whole experience was wonderful.The staff were friendly and attentive and our waitress was very knowledgeable regarding the menu.The food was delicious and the flavours were so different to other Indian restaurants we have been to.I am vegetarian and...
londonmk . 2021-10-01
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Really disappointed. What should have been a nice meal at the end of the day with close friends, turned out to be the opposite. Our cold starters came out an hour and a half after we ordered. Luckily we ordered the two younger children their...
CPatel85 . 2021-09-26
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Really excellent and different Indian food. We had the vegetarian platter between two. It was presented well and tasted great. Service was friendly and you felt staff had pride in what they were doing.
DayTrip03497174484 . 2021-08-11
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I hate leaving bad reviews, especially as this has been our go to place for a curry. We’ve used this place, both to eat in and for takeaway, many times but the take away for 2 we had at the weekend was horrible, a total...
Pachubedoo . 2021-07-21
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I hate complaining but this is completely unacceptable. How could you serve this to a paying customer?
Rian770 . 2021-05-07
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Picked up a barbecue platter this afternoon, great service and friendly. Just eaten the food, and it was absolutely delicious. Very generous portion and beautifully marinated. It’s a must try, if you haven’t been before. Will definitely be going back. Thanks.
_sdproperty . 2021-05-01
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The food and service was outstanding I would definitely reccomend. There are so many amazing options to choose from, and each one is wonderful :)
123j321jjjjj . 2020-12-17
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Very good meal Good value for money Place for parking Good ambiance Staff very friendly, the lady who served us was Helen. She was polite, efficient and pleasant.She packed the left over food nicely and in good containers.I go there when ever I feel like...
458navins . 2020-12-12
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Food quality and taste was 5 star. Nice flavours and variety of dishes. All the staff were very helpful and Helen offered our party of 3 fantastic service. Looking forward to another visit.
317punitj . 2020-11-04
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It was our first experience at Papa J's. We went there for lunch on 1st November 2020. There was a manager, who showed us our seat. No welcome, no smile - borderline rudeness! The waiters were good but when I ordered the Rajasthani lal mass,...
Mathew Abrahams A . 2020-11-03
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The quality of the food was amazing it was just so delicious also the service we had by Helen was awesome will go back there for sure without a doubt
Rajesh16parmar . 2020-11-02
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The wings were great Helen was server very good food served very quickly and very tasty felt safe socially distanced can order online
K4539TNdavidw . 2020-10-29
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First time at Papaj's, recommended by a friend, we enjoyed the food, nice authentic flavours, unlike the typical Indian/Bengali restaurants (you won't find a korma on the menu!). Jaya and Helen were attentive, pleasant and provided a good service. We'll definitely be visiting again to...
Earthling15 . 2020-10-27
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We went with co-workers visiting and the recommendations from the staff were spot on. Everyone enjoyed the food. The restaurant was COVID prepared, clean and the staff adhered to all guidelines. Thank you for a wonderful evening
Lovetoinfinity . 2020-09-25
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Went on a Friday evening with a Prebooked table. Absolutely horrendous service. Served with undercooked food which took an hour+ to come out from point of seating. Starters came out within 5mins but the rest of the food took an hour plus. When we flagged...
Powx01 . 2020-09-04
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We have been visiting and getting take away from Papa Js in MK for the last few years. We have loved it and recommending it to many friends. However, in the last few months the spiciness of the food has increased and im sorry to...
Tonyandanne1 . 2020-08-28
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There was a mix up with our booking and the manager did his best to make up for this.In general service was very good. However the food let this place down. We had the mixed grill and a lot of the meat was over seasoned...
SpikeChambers . 2020-08-17
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After waiting an hour from placing the order, we thought of finally asking how long it will be before food will be served .To our utter disappointment only to be informed “ sorry we forgot to put your order But don’t worry we can ‘Fast Track ‘ your order ! We felt completely uncared for and the apology received was inadequate, a theme portrayed by the staff from the start. As there was drama At the doorstep itself.Customers were rudely being turned away and asked to find another restaurant to dine in just for a reason that they did not have a booking and these people were unwilling to accommodate.If you are hungry this place is not for you and best avoidedI wish I could give it 0 stars but that’s not an option
pearl c . 2020-08-12
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My first meal post lockdown and it was awful. I had food poisoning for having this chicken wings. Was unwell for days with terrible nausea and vomiting. I wouldn’t recommend. It’s sad because I’ve dined with them before albeit only ever ordered vegetarian food with them before
H803NBkrishs . 2020-07-27
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Just had a lovely takeaway had their platters 3 different king, queen and vegetarian quite spicy a little too much for me but the family not so much all enjoyed everything, Will definitely visit again.
Stay29500 . 2020-07-09
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We ordered for pick up. Had to wait in the queue outside for a bit but that's understandable due to the demand of this restaurant and the safety of their customers during lockdown. We ordered just starters but the food was excellent. It was full of flavour. If there was one fault, I would say the food was overly spicy (and that's coming from an Indian). But I know for next time to ask for the spiciness to be toned down a notch.I will definitely order from Papa J's again, and look forward to trying some of their other dishes.
bhav56 . 2020-06-01
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We have eaten here as a restaurant many times (at least 20) so tried a takeaway via deliveroo. It arrived 30 mins late and stone cold. Very disappointing experience and won’t do a takeaway again.
boysinc3 . 2020-03-31
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Tried for first time on 7th Mar 2020. First impression was noisy & chaotic. Took several minutes to get someone to take us the table we'd booked. No menus provided so we had to take some off another table. Ten minutes later our drinks order was taken, but only one of the drinks was delivered. My wife had to go and fetch someone to take our food order after we had been waiting for ages. Our food finally arrived one and a half hours after we entered the restaurant after we'd chased the manager twice. The actual food was fine (although the chilli paneer was badly overcooked and chewy). The manager offered a 10% discount because of the poor service but whilst I was talking to him one to one he completely ignored me and started playing with the card payment machine which I thought was incredibly rude. Massively disappointing evening and an experience that I will definitely not repeat when there are way better alternatives available in MK.
mrterryc2017 . 2020-03-08
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Great food and friendly service! It's a really well rounded experience - creative indian dishes, good service, well stocked bar, family friendly and great tasting food which is freshly cooked to order! Highly recommended.
jmdcam . 2020-03-08
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Went tonight with family, 2nd visit, food was brilliant. Lamb literally melted in my mouth. Flavour of Murgh Kalimirch was amazing! Heat was from chillies and not chilli powder which is so much nicer! Brilliant flavours on the palate and great service from the team! Will definitely be back! Thank you guys! Massive hats off to the chef
sanjaya885 . 2020-03-04
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We went for dinner on Saturday night, we got there soon after it had opened, we were sat near the front of the restaurant, and the staff can quite quickly to take dinks and poppadum order. That came within a few mins. The restaurant by now was getting busier, we order our starter of the vegetarian platter, which consisted of kachori, samosa’s, spring rolls, masala mogo and chilli paneers the starter took nearly 45 mins to come out and the food made in the restaurant was lovely the paneer and mogo was really nice the samosa, kachori & spring rolls were not great average frozen type taste so not impressed with those. We then ordered some peanuts and wanted to order a couple more things, we stopped 2 waiters and both were running around as it was full with people. In the end after 25 mins of waiting for the peanuts and no one taking a mains order we ended up leaving. Service and kitchen is quite slow. In 2.20 mins we were there we only managed to get poppadums and starters. We weren’t looking to wait another 40 mins for the mains so we gave up and left. Which is a shame as we would have loved to try them. So if you are planning on going there make sure you have enough fine to sit and wait around for the food. Or just have to order the starter and mains together to make it quicker.
Bhavs79 . 2020-02-27
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I always make sure to bring my out of town friends to this restaurant, we were served by Mo and Nas last time who were very hospitable, they made sure to check on us. The food was great, I can always rely on good quality, which is why it's my go to restaurant in MK for dinners. All of my friends who have visited have only ever had positive things to say, and so, often it's the first option suggested when we go out for dinner.
palabra4 . 2020-02-22
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Was served by Safi tonight. Brillaint food, excellent service. No idea how he knew it was my birthday but he surprised me with a dessert and candle at the end of our meal. Definitely recommend! Sharv
sharvr2020 . 2020-02-21
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Went in ordered quick, drinks came quick, that was about it. Ordered just before 7pm, walked out at 7.55pm with no food, manager gave me £20 off to take it as a takeaway as it was now ready. Got home and food had more oil than Saudi I almost thought the US were going to invade it. Saag paneer was bright green and full of colouring with hardly any Saag (pictured). Chicken tikka masala bright red and full of colouring with hardly any flavour. Not worth the £65 bill or even the £45 discounted bill. Would expect this type of food from one of the crappy £20 takeaways with the 1star food hygene rating.
sanjaya885 . 2020-02-20
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10 of us turned up on recommendation from a colleague. Fantastic food. We went with the vegetarian tapas. Generous portions and the veggie balls and paneer with peanuts were sublime! Mo was our waiter and did a fantastic job. Very attentive. Thoroughly recommend.
Jon R . 2020-02-19
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We went in for a family meal (group of 7) and left happy customers. The Restaurant was fairly busy and yet the staff were attentive. The gentleman that served us (receipt said Habib?) was very energetic and showed a passion for the menu and food concept, and explained well, giving lots of recommendations. I'd have probably tried all of them, because they sounded amazing, but unfortunately I am on a medical diet for IBS and as such, am quite strictly limited in food options, my major triggers being onions and garlic. I made the waiter aware and he didn't sound too optimistic, because, an Indian restaurant couldn't run without onions and garlic, but nevertheless he kindly went to check what might be suitable. Amazingly, he came back with a separate allergens menu with a 'no onions/garlic' section. I was astounded. Now, it wasn't extensive, and only had one curry, but I couldn't blame them at all. I went for the paneer butter masala and jeera rice, and upon receiving it, was quite pleased. The rice was lovely, and the paneer wasn't bad at all (first time trying it). I assume all the meats are pre-marinated and none are kept plain through service, as I would have loved some plain chicken in it instead, but this was an okay substitute (I'm not fantastic with dairy but can handle a little bit). The sauce was a little salty for my liking, so I only ate half, but otherwise the flavour was delicious. The food my family had looked a lot better, and smelt heavenly - they seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. Lots of wonderfully marinated meat, that appeared well cooked and well presented. My sister did find a chicken wing that was a bit undercooked, but upon alerting our waiter, this was swapped out without issue. The manager was a great help, and apologetic. Fantastic service on all accounts, and happy customers. In all honesty, I'd probably not come again, as my choices are so limited, but that's not the fault of the restaurant at all. I'm not one for eating at restaurants anymore, outside of special occasions. If I wasn't so restricted, I'd order half the menu quite happily! If this is the choice of family for birthdays again though, I'll know I can attend with options for food, which is all I can ask for. Thank you!
Tyla_Cymru . 2020-02-16
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We were looking for an Indian Meal on Saturday night, but wanting to try somewhere new for a change. Checked out the reviews on here and elected for Papa J’s. We knew we had made a good choice upon entering, warmly greeted and very attentive service from the off despite a very busy restaurant. The food is not your stereotypical Indian/Bangladeshi offering. The menu offers an eclectic twist on meat, fish and vegetable choices. It’s all cooked fresh to order and it’s not quick, but worth the wait. We had a fabulous meal it’s well worth a visit.
Franb041 . 2020-02-16
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So this place has the most unique delicious flavours I’ve ever come across. It’s hard to believe it comes with the affordable price tag that it does! The service is on point as the staff are actually people who care about their jobs and the enjoyment of their customers. In mine and my fiancé’s time at the restaurant we were lucky enough to have Mo serving us, he told us his recommendations and also had the decency to tell us when he thought we had ordered enough as we were unsure on portion sizes! We will definitely be back with our friends and family, with the combination of the food and service we would be stupid not to return!
838derynf . 2020-02-16
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First visit to this restaurant. Authentic dishes cooked to high standard using fresh ingredients. Excellent staff. Quite refreshing that we were asked if it was our first visit and what we thought. Highly recommend squid, lamb curry on the bone and chicken wings. Definitely return.
Sharon M . 2020-02-15
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Fabulous Meal with family on Saturday night. Food is fantastic with plenty of choice. The whole experience was good from my booking to service at the meal with our waiter Safi.
Doyawa . 2020-02-11
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A return visit after quite a while. It’s fifteen miles from home! We were delighted to find it was just as good as before. This time we took two tapas style dishes as shared starters: crispy lamb and chilli wala prawn. Both were hot and delicious and very different from each other. They are unlike typical high street Indian starters which is a hallmark of Papa J. The same was true of Hyderbadi Lal Mas. Rich & unctuous with beautiful meat served with a flaky buttery lachha paratha. My son had Chettinadu Chicken with an Urud Dal - the dal being his highlight of the night. Set in a local shopping precinct, the restaurant lacks a little ambiance but the friendly service makes up for that.
Stormypetrol . 2020-02-06
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Amazing find ! Great food, very helpful staff, Nas was great at going through the menu , listened to what we liked and then made suggestions on what to order. Will defiantly be going here again
Sunset-dawn329 . 2020-02-05
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Tapas courtesy of Connor, best waiter of 2020 knowledgeable and recommended 3 great Tapas selections for us, we were not disappointed!
aliceaU1362UC . 2020-02-02
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Came to Papa Js for dinner with my fiancé last night and was not disappointed! We were served by Nas who was really attentive and informative, little things like noticing when our glasses were empty and remembering what we were drinking was a lovely touch. Nas’ recommendations did not disappoint! We decided to go for 5 different tapas, chilli paneer, wings, crispy lamb, vegetable ‘meatballs’ and crispy prawns - everything was delicious! The portions were very generous and we ended up bringing some home, next time we should order less but won’t because it’s all so good! Will definitely be back soon, thanks for a lovely evening.
vonny03 . 2020-02-02
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Friendly staff ~ relaxing atmosphere ~ The best Indian food I have eaten in Milton Keynes ~ thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant from the minute I entered.
MarinaB2464 . 2020-02-02
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My husband and I had lunch here today. We do not eat a big meals these days so having a tapas bar element to the menu was just right for us. We chose chicken delicious which was off the bone chunks of chicken marinated in a garlic sauce.and sheik kebab, we shared a nan bread. It was all truly delicious. The nan bread was very light which was refreshing as in some places the nan can be heavy and a bit stodgy. There is also an extensive menu of curries, for meat and vegetable lovers alike. The menu helpfully denotes whether the dishes are suitable for people with certain types of allergies. This was very handy as my husband is Gluten Intolerant.
Judith P . 2020-02-01
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Excellent food and awesome service, thanks to the manager and Safi (gentle man who served us) ......
Sajeer S . 2020-01-31
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Arrived for lunch and it looked quiet but we were so glad we did. On entering, we were greeted by a warm smile and a hello by the waiter Connor. What a nice young waiter. He knew everything about the menu, suggesting what to have and how much to have between the 4 of us. The food we had was superb. Tasty, authentic and fresh. The suggestions that Connor gave us were amazing. Filled us up comfortably. We will be back for more
J3410TRbenjamins . 2020-01-28
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This was our first visit to Pappa J’s off the back of a friend’s recommendation and we were not disappointed. All the staff were very friendly and attentive. We are vegetarian and there was plenty of choice. Our waiter Nas helped us selected a few dishes from the tapas menu and a couple off the main menu. His recommendations were spot on. Every dish was well cooked, full of flavour and a good portion size. We hadn’t tried or come across many of the dishes on they served before, it’s much more exciting than your typical Indian restaurant.
VeggieRascal . 2020-01-17
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I can honestly say cooking and eating a lot of curries I’m often disappointed but the flavours were sublime . Everything we had was truly a delight to the taste buds . Staff were lovely although I live a good 30 minutes away I will definitely be back excellent .
Emdarling24 . 2020-01-14
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Haven't been to this restaurant in a few years so decided to visit on new years eve with a friend for dinner. I called in the afternoon to make a reservation and was asked to call back after 5.30 to confirm it. After spending nearly an hour trying to call back in the evening to confirm my reservation, I was told my reservation for 8 pm will need to be pushed back to 8.30pm, I agreed as realised they would be busy and I would rather go half an hour later and be served. on arrival we were sat at a table, but were not given any menu's!! after 10 minutes of waiting I decided to help myself to the menu, as they were on the window sill right next to my table! about 15 minutes later someone came over to take our drinks order, we also ordered some water. Again we had to wait ages for the drinks to arrive, my friend had to get up and go to the bar to see where our drinks were, finally after another 5 minutes wait our drinks arrived. Then a waiter came over to take our order, and advised that our starters and mains would all come out together as that is what they were doing that night!! We agreed as just wanted some food as it was getting late. Again we waited some 30 minutes or more for our food. My friend again went over to ask one of the waiters how long our food would be. To my surprise my friend and the waiter came back to the table and then there was a massive confrontation between them!!!! The waiter was so rude, hostile, and confrontational and completely out of order taking all his frustration out on my friend saying things like: "I don't know what you ordered" "I didn't know you were sat there" "I don't know you" "I have never met you before today" "we are really busy" "we have a backlog of phone orders with a two hours wait" and more!!!!!!!! He had totally lost the plot!!!!! He was totally out of control, I have never encountered such behavior and will not be visiting this establishment again. This establishment is very unprofessional, and the food is nothing to shout home about either!!!!
Shashi P . 2020-01-02
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Really good and highly recommend this Indian with a twist. Food is delicious and staff are really attentive thou the restaurant is always busy as its that good. Food very spicy but good with it. Definitely will be back,
Harrisj71 . 2019-12-30
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The food was delicious. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Liked the fact we were ask for our feedback regularly. Staff were very helpful and offered options all the time. The decor is basic but comfortable Most of the dishes were spicy even the ones without chilli icon next to them but I am not a person to like a lot of spice and I was fine. The food was very tasty. We had Mongolian chicken and fish. Chicken biryani and nan and rice. Some much food we had to take some home!
Nolly10 . 2019-12-29
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There was an extensive range of dishes and numerous ways to enjoy combinations of them. The waiters were very attentive despite it being a very busy evening.They took time to explain the set up and each dish. It is a very popular restaurant! They are wheelchair friendly too!
mickaby . 2019-12-27
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Went to pappa J's on boxing day for the first time, the Queens platter was superb!!
427simonp . 2019-12-26
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Thank you for all the staff for accommodating our family of 13 who were meeting up for an early Christmas gathering. Great set menu that was adaptable for vegetarians and non-veg. We will be back!
147dipeshn . 2019-12-23
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Please check my other reviews, I rarely leave negative feedback.
stringz23 . 2019-12-17
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The food at Papa J's is incredible- it never fails to amaze. The food is always cooked to a very high standard; the chicken 65 is delicious, tender and full of flavor. The chili garlic mogo was crispy and very well seasoned. The tandoori prawns were succulent with the flavors from the marination coming through with every bit. The lamb curry was exceptional; the meat pieces were very tender melting in your mouth. The mushroom rice and the dhaal were good accompaniments. Finally the matka dessert served in a stylish pot was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. We were served by Mo who took excellent care of us - making sure we were topped up with drinks and was very attentive during our visit. Huge thanks and see you again!
Paulguna . 2019-12-14
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Visited to celebrate a Birthday and Mo looked after us amazingly.
H8670ZEpaulg . 2019-12-14
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This place is amazing!! We came all the way from Austin Texas to visit friends in Northampton and this is one of the places that they brought us. Everyone of the 8 different dishes we tried was better than the next. My favorites were the lamb dishes, especially the chops!!! I’d book a table ahead of time, the secret is out on Papa Js.
Laxaggie96 . 2019-12-08
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Impromptu family dinner out. Food was tasty and atmosphere was great. Good, attentive service. We were "surprised" with the look and taste of one of the dishes we received which the kids did not like at all the staff and management were fantastic and resolved the issue with no fuss. Definitely recommend. Keep up the good work guys
Chiponzo . 2019-11-30
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What a fantastic meal, food and experience was faultless. All staff were intuitive and attentive and very knowledgeable of the different dishes. If you go then I would recommend the tapas...... omg wow.
Alan F . 2019-11-28
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I haven't been able to eat out as often as I have in the past but recently been twice and yet again, it never fails to disappoint.
MsMStevenson . 2019-11-26
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Excellent food and very well looked after by Mo and Helen - they are so nice, we had a great meal celebrating my Mother In Law's birthday.
Stevoce . 2019-11-25
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Delicious food. Fantastic service. Mo looked after us really well. Thank you Mo! Catered for our friend who’s coeliac and a vegan. Would highly recommend you visit Papa Js.
Antonia T . 2019-11-09
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I really love Papa J’s and have been to both Milton Keynes and Luton many times and have never been disappointed, the food is always exceptional. Yesterday I went for a team lunch - there were 15 of us and everything was slick, all our food came out together and everything was there - which is some achieved when you’ve ordered as many tapas dishes as we had! We were served by Mo who was very friendly and did a great job!
LouPlum137 . 2019-11-09
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The food was amazing and so was Mo . Fantastic service Mo !!!! Would definitely come back. They accommodated us last minute. Very appreciated
Paul K . 2019-11-09
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Just popped in to Papa J’s for the first time to get a midweek treat takeaway. The waiter was delightful and he encouraged us to try new dishes. Everything is cooked to order. Quite simply, this is the best Indian takeaway ever. The food is fresh, flavourful and delicious. I would say this was a case of maybe ‘eyes bigger than my belly’......couldn’t eat it all but loved it.
LaviniaDoodle . 2019-11-05
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Lovely meal ,was only our second visit , but won’t be our last . We where served by Mo very polite nice guy , . Maybe some softer lighting and table feature would be nice .
ElizabethD741 . 2019-11-02
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We had a wonderful time this evening, staff very accommodating especially Mo and Helen who served us throughout our evening meal.
Dudley J . 2019-11-02
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Had a terrific lunch here at the end of Oct 2019 - superb value and the staff (Mo and Helen) were fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend !!
. 2019-11-01
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Having been to Papa J's with friends recently, I was so impressed that I managed to convince my husband that we should go together and that it wasn't just a restaurant serving only curry, which he is not a fan of, unfortunately. He loved the whole experience as it was so different! The authentic blend of flavours, freshly cooked dishes, presentation, choice and service, just lovely. So I am looking forward to going again except that next time, he is taking me.
857susan . 2019-11-01
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We never been to this place, and we have been recommended by one of our friend and he said this place serve good food, I must say it’s not good
. 2019-11-01
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Delicious Indian food with great ambiance in Milton Keynes.I recommend this restaurant for all nationals.
. 2019-10-29
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We went to Papa J's Milton Keynes this evening and as expected the food and service were excellent. This is the first time we have visited for dinner having visited a couple of times before for lunch. We were served by Mo who looked after us very well. We like Papa J's because they have a comprehensive vegetarian menu as well as a non veggie one. We had our favourites of Potato 65, Chilli Garlic Mushrooms, Veg Manchurian and the Chana Masala which were first rate as we have come to expect. We will definitely be visiting again.
. 2019-10-29
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Great food and service, would highly recommend...Went there for my wedding anniversary with family... Everything was perfect. Such friendly staff and they even brought the cake out for me and played a special song for me and my wife. The kids enjoyed the complete experience too. Special thanks to Mo who took good care of us. Will definitely be coming back soon!
. 2019-10-29
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Had a lovely meal at papa j's in milton Keynes, we dine at the Luton branch quite often so we thought we'd try the MK branch as were close by.
. 2019-10-27
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The setting is very nice, clean and welcoming. The floral wall arrangements are very pretty and a great background to have when eating a nice meal out. Lovely meal had this evening, as always. Excelle
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Had a lovely home made curry. The staff we’re extremely friendly. Also couldn’t get over how spotlessly clean the toilets were. Very enjoyable and reassuring.
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