Raj Doot in Wealden

Chicken tikka was obviously cooked earlier and reheated as it had charred edges but wasn't crispy, onion bhajis just tasted of old oil but couldn't taste any onion, chicken madras was lacking in madras, chicken chilli masala had no spice, chicken tikka masala was OK but nothing special. I read some of the reviews beforehand which said it was good, very disappointed there's no decent indian restaurants in Hailsham.

Food is excellent, so delicious! Very attentive staff. One negative comment: please tell your tall waiter not to stand around staring at the customers whilst we’re eating, he made us feel very uncomfortable. Maybe stand in the bar area not watching over us. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The Rajdoot has a good menu and the food matches up to its promises - hot, tasty and ready on time. not very often I pick out a side dish as outstanding but the bhindi bhajee was something special.

Superb. Service is very friendly and attentive. Food is exceptional. Menu now includes VAT which means they read and act upon their reviews. We had a wonderful anniversary meal and look forward to our next visit. The only minor is that the carpets need replacing or a steam clean to remove some staining.

yet again fabulous service, very clean relaxing environment. The food is excellent it feels as though the food has been freshly cooked and the chef is in the kitchen just for you. Well done to you all. Ray

Have been cooking my own curry at home for the last 3 months and thought we would treat ourselves tonight and have a delivery. We had never tried this establishment before. Butter chicken had no taste, onion bhaji nearly broke my teeth, no flavour to...

My wife and I were returning home after a visit to Eastbourne on Wednesday evening and rather doing a meal when we got home, we ordered a takeaway from the Raj Doot (formally the Raj Dutt). On arrival to collect the meal, I was suprised...

This is the best spicy food I've had in the UK, but more importantly, the BEST customer service in Europe as a whole. While most people would have cancelled the order, or tried to charge me extra, instead the owner personally drove my food to...

Simple and efficient service to order online, gentlemen on collection were polite, and taking necessary precautions for limited contact. Curry was lovely, fresh, hot and most importantly didn't have any after effects of MSG!!

Very disappointed. The Chicken Tikka Naga tasted as though plain chicken had literally just been added to a standard sauce minutes before I collected it and it was extremely watery at the bottom and I suspect it had been microwaved. I wasn’t sure what to...

we decided to eat at home. The food prep was prompt and delivered nice and hot. All the dishes were lovely, could have put a few more king prawns in the passanda though. Thess dishes tasted unique, with lovely bits of spice clearly cooked throughout...

Very, very nice food, different from the normal "run of the mill" curry house, I will definately be having more meals from here and I'll be trying more of the dishes. Excellent thank you.

Great authentic Indian food !! Would recommend to anyone as it is very nice !! Enjoyed my meal and have no complaints

We went to Rajdoot for our Christmas meal this year and have decided we will be going back very soon! The food was delicious (everyone sayings its possibly the best curry they've eaten) and the team went out of their way to make sure we...

We often have a takeaway from here and they are always excellent, we had a meal in the restaurant this evening and I have to say it’s was the best curry we have ever had, all four of us were really impressed with the service...

Onion bhajis are flat and stodgy and tasteless, plus the roti bread was dry and hard. Rice was great. Delivery on time. First time we have ordered from this restaurant and not sure of we will repeat it.

We visited here as part of a large party of 30 plus people for a business networking event. A prebooked set menu was served and it was very tasty and plentiful. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be...

My friend and I used this restaurant for a takeaway tonight. Well we couldn’t believe the quality of the food when it arrived at my door. Said arrived to time and plenty of it. Well we’ve never tasted a curry like it . My friend...

At the time of reviewing, early November 2019, the Rajdoot is rated as 19 out of 38 restaurants in Hailsham. This is a totally false position as the reviews date back until 2011. Eighteen months ago the restaurant had totally new owners and I am...

First time eating here after its revamp by the new owners. Friendly staff and a warm welcome. Pleasant surroundings and a good menu. Food served quickly and excellent standard. Must not leave it so long before going back again

We were here on a Monday evening, restaurant was not overly busy as you would expect on a week evening, we received a warm welcome by the staff and were quickly shown to our table, we were meeting up with a few friends and the...

Crab in shells with rice yummy lovely staff . Nicely furnished restaurant. Will be back well stocked bar area where you can sit and wait for takeaway or just pop in for drink

Fabuolous food served for our VIP guests at chidfest everyone and I mean everone raved about the food the guys were fab and extremely proffesional will definatley be visisting teh restuarant soon

Visited the family for the night and ordered a take away for 4. Absolutely amazing food, delivered promptly. When back in the area again I will definitely order again. Thank you !!

We came here again after trying with friends under the previous owners and we ended up leaving as they would cook anything vegan for our friends. It was a nice atmosphere, nice staff and quick server. Food itself was good and fresh.will be coming back

This has to be the best Indian food I’ve eaten anywhere in the world, not just East Sussex not just the UK, the world. It’s so amazing I keep going back and the friends I take then take their friends. It’s really special.

Has always been favourite Indian in Hailsham and was a bit worried to try since the refurb/new management. Food was great and always fantastic offer to collect. Only issues meat doesn’t feel as good of quality as before (big juicy chicken chunks) and the onion...

We got to the restaurant late - they were happy to accommodate us. Food excellent - just loved the Dorset crab. Service attentive. A must if you are in the area.

This was our 1st vist but certainly won’t be our last, food and service was fantastic, and value for money, cleanliness and decoration was immaculate , we brought our dad here for fathers day , he thoroughly enjoyed himself as did we and can’t rate...

I've been eating at this restaurant for 37 years. In that time the management has changed 3 times but the food has always been really good. My wife and I ate there last Thursday {02/05/19} and I have to say that the food was the...

Loved everything about Rajdoot. Lovely atmosphere, beautifully decorated, amazing food and wonderful friendly staff. Can’t wait to return

wow I think best in town.keep it up.Lovely lovely food always.great service and staff. thank you for the lovely food.

Was told this restaurant had been refurbished so we decided to give it a try, I was pleased with the decor and found the staff very helpful. The menu for a Indian restaurant did not carry as many dishes as some that I have been...

Went for a meal last night with 3 friends food was awesome and the service was fantastic really helpful staff great meal

Good portions of tasty, fragrant and spiced food at a reasonable price. Front of house and table service was impeccable!

Joined some good friends for relaxed dinner one evening. Staff were friendly and very welcoming. Food arrived in comfortable time and was generous and delicious. It was our first visit but it definitely won't be our last. Service was efficient and helpful. Only possible criticism...

Just had the most amassing Christmas lunch here. The food was excellent. They did a terrific 4 course lunch for £24-95 everything was beautifully presented and the spicing was just sublime. There were papadoms followed by creole buttered turkey with Yorkshire pudding and katsu sauce...

Nothing more to add. Every time I go I try something different. Never disappointed yet. Full of flavour, you can still taste the ingredients in spicy dishes. Very good and friendly service. Totally satisfied; excellent food, excellent service at a very reasonable price.

Just letting you know that this place is doing very well since new management took over. It was always pretty good anyway but now the food seems even better although I can only vouch for the take away side of things. Like most restaurants portions...

Friendly and jovial welcome and service. Excellent selection of dishes. This is the 2nd time we have been within a month. Certainly not disappointed. We shared the dishes, lamb, prawns and duck. All superb. Exactly as described and full of flavour. You know its good...

Disappointed with our meal at the Rajdutt recently with expectations high since new management there. Initially we were made welcome and the server was very attentative with suggestions for our meal. Starter was quite bland and our main meal came without the two side dishes...

Complained about the last takeaway we had. My husbands chicken was dry as a bone... they offered to deduct payment of the chicken dish on this order after a very long winded excuse about the chicken being a problem as they have to keep swapping...

I’ll keep this review as simple as possible - Do no waste time going to any other Indian in Hailsham, Rajdutt is simple the best......Staff our amazing, made our family so welcome and food is amazing.

We have not visited this restaurant for several years since we had a bad experience. It has changed hands and is now very much improved

Visited here recently as a member of a lunch club and was very impressed with both the service that we received and the food. We were quite a large party but our food was served promptly and was all cooked to perfection. It was my...

The food is excellent we have tried many different dishes and all are of a excellent standard prices are very good too

Have been a regular customer of this restaurant since 1989. Had the best lamb curry ever last night . Absolutely fantastic.

I love coming here they offer great food at a good price and the quality is no different than if you eat in. Only cool after you get it home. Great staff and service with a smile

Owners of this restaurant have been there for many, many years. Always a warm welcome with a good varied menu.

Under new management which has caused this: ordered a takeaway. The curry was terrible, had better out of a supermarket tin. poor quality food. They also gave us the wrong rice. Bhajis were tasteless. very very poor. Will go elsewhere.

I ordered the set menu and went to collect it only to be told the 10% discount for collections (as per '10% discount on collection orders of £12 and above' on front page of menu - pretty unambiguous) did not apply as the set menu...

Been dining here on and off for 30 years. Last few years have drop in standards so was interested to see how new management faired. Food was simple but nice on elaborate dishes. The service was poor from the beginning as we were eyedup by...

A lot of changes since new management have taken over, this is one of THE BEST Indian restaurants you'll ever find. Kash and his team are fantastic and will make sure your dining experience is first class, the dishes are exciting and authentic. The service...

We have been regular visitors to this restaurant under the previous owners and were pleased to meet the new owner and hear about their aspirations and the forthcoming refurbishment due around May. In the meantime there is a new menu with interesting choices. The food...

Just been in for our first meal under the new management. The same waiter gave familiarity and the usual high standard of service. The menu is radically different. A really interesting range of new dishes including Lamb Chops as starters {an old favourite of mine....

This had to be the worst ever And the oil the poppadoms where cooked in was off and you could smell it was When I rang with my complaint the phone was hung up on me I will not be going there for anything ever...

Under new ownership and with a new chef and healthier, tastier menu, this restaurant gets the thumbs up from me! Only minus point is that we had to wait quite a while for our food to come but it was delicious when it arrived.

Great Indian food that’s really good value for money. The staff are really friendly and the variety of dishes is good both traditional and modern. Highly recommended

I have been a regular customer of this restaurant for over 25 years . Tonight 25 strong and had the Indian banquet lamb Kurzi . Abdul and his team again made a first class job of service and food . Everyone was pleased with their...

The staff hassled us a lot my main was far too salty the portion size was good but don't think we will be coming again

I lived and worked in and around Hailsham for seven years and the Raj Dhutt was always the place to go to for a decent curry. When I say decent that is, in fact an understatement. No tough meat, no indifferent service, but simply very...

The service was fast competent and not intrusive. The ambiance of the restaurant is modern clean and relaxing. I had a chicken jalfrezi which was as hot as expected and plenty of it. The whole experience at the restaurant was great and we will defiantly...

Had a takeaway. The food is always really tasty but the portions are getting smaller and smaller. Less meat and they don't even fill the metal trays up fully. Every time the containers have been half filled. Great flavours and friendly staff, but when you...

Yet another superb takeaway delivered.hot and freshly cooked.friendly ordering.and friendly delivery driver..

I've been eating in this restaurant since 1982. The food is delicious and plentiful and the service friendly and efficient. Excellent value for money in a nice environment. Easy parking behind with a back entrance from the carpark.

Yet again this place just keeps giving FAN b****y TASTIC from the moment you order to the moment you try to move after eating simply the best thankyou.

we ate here on a evening out the service was first class very clean and tidy and the food was perfect great quality also very reasonably priced highly recommended to faimlys and couples we will be going again very soon

This is the best Indian we have ever had. The food is unbeatable in flavour and taste. Never had such good Indian food. Onion bahjis are the best.

Recently visited the restaurant for a meal with some friends. From the moment we arrived the waiters were great, very friendly and very efficient. The atmosphere was lovely, very relaxed and busy but not so busy that we waited ages for food. The meal itself...

I had a very tasty meal here in the early evening on my way between a couple of meetings. Delicious Dansak sauce and friendly attentive service. All very speedy too.

Have had many a take away from this place as well as several eat in meals. Staff are good and food is always fresh.

The Rajdutt consistently produces good Indian food. Every time we visit we have a really great time.

This has to be one of, if not the best India restaurant going! The food is always superbly cooked, the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, also willing to engage in conversation especially if the subject is about Cricket! You are made to feel if...

Excellent hot and freshly cooked food varied menu from hot to mild food.staff excellent from ordering to food being delivered by friendly drivers certainly use many more times eat in or out.

Visited here a long time go and wasn't that impressed, but this was my second visit in the last year and I have changed my mind, we had a lovely meal the restaurant was very quiet but we were made welcome, it was a weekday....

This place is in the good curry guide and rightfully so,the food is fantastic the service is great and if you like cricket then you also have great conversation. The staff are so polite and can't do enough for you. The price for a sit...

We are never disappointed with food from here, always well cooked, hot and extremely tasty. Staff greet you like a long lost friend, always chatty, especially when it comes to the topic of Cricket.... It is the best curry in town!

Friendly restaurant. The food was good news your typical curry place. The Prawn balti which is what I was very good. They did muck up the order a bit. But they sorted it out very quickly. Would recommend this place.

Recently, visited the Rajdutt. I felt a little disappointed with my meal choice; Lamb Rogan Josh which seemed to have minimal flavour, in comparison to the Prawn Dansak also ordered. The cauliflower bhaji was quite bland, too. One of our our meals had to taken...

Food is always lovely, have never once complained. best Indian, they cater for all. Always willing to change dishes to suit your needs. Staff are a credit to the company

Really good food, some nice dishes Ive not tried before and superb service really top notch. Well priced also overall recommend

Visited on a Saturday evening, busy and really bad lighting at the back of the restaurant, service quick but unfriendly, food was good, but a little expensive than other restaurants. People seem to shout at each other in here, rather than talk. Maybe just picked...

Exceptional service and the meat in the food was chunky and cooked to perfection. I had a special on recommendation from the staff and it was excellent, washed down with a cobra!

Just had a great meal in rajdutt. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable seating. Didn't have to wait to long between courses. Most enjoyable.

Four of us recently visited the Rajdutt for a family night out which proved a very enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and obliging and the menu whilst being pretty standard pleased everybody in our party. When the food arrived the portions were generous and...

Popped into our favourite Indian last night to see if they could squeeze us in. They squeezed us in. Great. And as usual the food was great, good service and good value for the money. We have been here a few times before and have...

Have just ordered takeaway with collection from the Rajdut and what a meal it was.! Ordered two mains, two rice and sides told when it would be ready collected exactly on time. All staff polite, smart and very friendly and the food was outstanding perfect...

Not one of the better meals I've had. Service was slow and food was ok but a little bland and could have been a bit warmer. Not up to previous standard I have seen there.

Absolutely love this place i've been many a time the staff are great and the food is always brilliant! they offer a great selection of curry, their chicken tikka korai is excellent.

we have always have had very good food from here, and it is very well priced.the service is very good and they do not keep you waiting for your meal.

Great staff, food and service food is served hot and with a smile, tale cloths white X and spotless with proper linen napkins.

Great for a cheap Indian meal. The restaurant is dated and carpets worn out. The service was speedy, drinks were expensive compared to other places nearby. The food tasted a bit too salty for my taste.

the rajdutt has been in Hailsham for many years and i always have a vindaloo my wife has a vegie curry and we mix and match with each other

I have visited this restaurant a handful of times and never been disappointed. Mostly I get take away on a weekend and it's always our choice of Indian. Really good food and great service

We only live 15 minutes from this restaurant and so pleased we do! Amazing curry and other dishes, great service, reasonable prices. We were here for my husbands birthday meal and will be returning for my birthday in 3 weeks time - can't wait!!!

Lovely food if a tad expensive. We had a takeaway £40 plus... Don't throw in any freebies ... :( should give something free over £30 !!

Lamb was tough and the curry sauces disappointing. Rice and nan bread ok. Mentioned chewy lamb to waiter, no response or apology. Will not bother going there again. I can make better curries myself at home.

Great food! Great service! Great value for money!! Best Indian restraunt I have ever been too go there all the time at least once a month and every time the food amazing and the service is top notch would recommend it too anyone!!

I have been going to this Indian for 15 years. The jalfrezi is the best I have ever had, and I have eaten a lot of curries. The vindaloo is also one of the best ever. Rice and Nan breads are always great,service is excellent...

Never had a bad meal from these guys, been coming here for years. Cracking quality, friendly staff and reasonable prices, what more do you want?