Raj Douth in North Hertfordshire

Another excellent meal at the Raj Douth. I've been using the Raj for longer than I care to remember. Never had a bad meal or service. I live in the Devon now and always visit the Raj, every time I am back in Hitchin.

Great welcome, service and food was excellent. Really enjoyed our visit. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed talking to the new owner. If you haven't tried the Raj Douth in awhile it's worth a visit!

My 3 sons surprised me and came home for an early birthday treat. We went out for a lovely meal at Raj Douth on a Sunday evening. Excellent service and superb food enjoyed by all 5 of us. Thank you!

Amazing food, fabulous service and the only coal tandoor in the area, a real gem. We had the most amazing tandoori lamb and were invited to see the coal tandoor in the kitchen which was spotless, a very impressive set up. Service was excellent, very friendly.

Under new management. Service is SO much better. Food still excellent- staff welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic Service Excellent fresh ,hot and tasty food. My new favourite restaurant. I can reccommend The Raj Douth Special, The Donia Chicken and mushroom rice.

Couldn’t fault food , and service was good , not very busy but was mid week . Booked table for a sensible time so didn’t need to rush .

We love Raj Douth, it is charming and has a warmth which is an inviting, cozy atmosphere and the delicious array of dishes showcase authentic flavours. The staff are super friendly and add a personal touch, making the dining experience truly enjoyable. If we’re not dining in then we are ordering a takeaway from here.

So disappointed with the whole experience from the minute we arrived just after 10pm, welcomed by a Very rude and grumpy waiter who told us they stopped serving in half Hour and proceeded to makes Us feel pressured and uncomfortable Food was bland and almost cold. Toilettes were dirty as was the back of the restaurant. When my husband went to use the toilet the waiter told Me To hurry up and get out. I was shocked and furious. Hitchin has many great restaurants- choose one of them Above this filth And disappointing Establishment

We had been loyally coming here probably every few months from 2012 until 2019, recommending it to friends and family but on my 30th birthday in 2019, they served my 6 year old son raw chicken nuggets. They had no ice and served warm drinks, were unapologetic and blamed it on the fact that it was the day after a bank holiday. We decided to give it another try tonight but I'm sad to say, were left underwhelmed. Our starters were delicious but the poppadoms were stale, the main courses bland and the onion bhajis fell apart. The service was ok but the waiters appeared to be inexperienced and a bit awkward. It took a while for our order to be taken and it wasn't even at half capacity at 8.30 on a Saturday night and I think that speaks for itself. The toilets also need some TLC. It is a shame as this used to be, in our opinion, the best Indian in town but upon walking home, Paprika was full and we'll carry on going there instead. Please invest if you can, you have a prime spot and it is such a shame to see it going downhill.

A very pleasant experience overall. Dishes were well presented and full of flavour. Service was courteous and attentive; speedy but not rushed.

The service was good. The food was very good. I've been struggling to find an Indian restaurant that served good quality meat dishes but here the lamb curries were tender, the tandoori chicken was succulent and well cooked. The only thing I would complain about is that while I was waiting outside the female toilet, one of the male chef's came out from it?? in his cooking gear, left the toilet seat up which was covered with dirty stains. I crossed my legs til I got home, yuk!!

Lovely cosy restaurant with a nice ambience. The staff were polite and efficient, but the jewel in the crown was the food - piping hot, fresh and so, so tasty! I don’t think we will go to another Indian restaurant in Hitchin now.

Really enjoyed our 1st visit here,the staff were so friendly especially towards my boyfriend, it’s as if they knew him! Loved the hot and spicy food which was exactly how the night ended at the swanky Sun hotel!

Ate here regularly before lockdown, and the food has always been good. Visited tonight - my first meal out since the restaurant has reopened. There was only one other table occupied, but the waiter didn't bother to use the heat plates on the table so our food was cold by the time we finished. We were then told we couldn't have coffee as they had run out of pods. Wouldn't you think they had a chance to check their stocks all the time they were closed???? Very disappointed - will be looking for another Indian to visit in future.

Always check your bill as they always over charge. Not going to use them ever again. All very sad. Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooopppppo

Excellent service. Never had a bad meal. Must have takeaway in Hitchin. All other reviews are nonsense. Every time Raj Dough deliver with politeness and quality.

Well I have to make a confession, I had not been back to the Raj Douth for about 10 years. Why? Because the last time I went the decor was awful, and more importantly the food was the same no matter what you ordered. There was a rumour flying around that the same sauce was being used on every dish, just with the meat and veg changed depending on your order. Well after being convinced to try it but friends I can only say I was made to EAT MY WORDS. The place is much improved, the decor is welcoming and the staff welcoming especially the owner who had a certain “cheeky charm”. We visited on banquet night where for £13 I had a poppadom and starter of a mixed kebab, which was a large portion to say the least and cooked brilliantly with a good balance of spices. Followed by a Chilli Chicken Tikka Masala oh wow there was defo some heat to that curry but again great thick sauce with strong flavours, my only down side was the chicken was a little hard and overcooked, but overall good. Also included in the price was a rice, keema rice for me, which again well cooked and nice and moist which is nice for an Indian sometimes the rice can be to dry. Garlic nan was cooked well and did the job. All this for £13 how can you go wrong. Overall a good night with great food.

Delivery 40 minutes late. No apology, luckily we had a microwave to reheat the food. Rang to complain and there was no actual apology. Food nowhere near the standard of a decent Indian restaurant. Avoid.

Reading through the reviews (maybe I should’ve read them first.?) t would appear that takeaways don’t score so well at this restaurant. I’d never tried this place before but did so on recommendation from my daughter who lives in Hitchin although she’s not normally a fan of spicy/Indian food. We ordered chicken balti and chicken dhansak plus Bombay potatoes and I can honestly say it’s one of the worst meals I’ve (nearly) eaten in a long while. The sauces were both swimming in oil, there’s absolutely no need for it and it made me feel quite ill despite having drained off a tablespoon before eating. The chicken didn’t seem right either, indeed nothing seemed fresh, it tasted like it was leftovers or warmed up from a couple of days earlier. I actually didn’t sleep too well that night as I couldn’t t get rid of the unpleasant taste and that ran into the next day. I just can’t understand why they would serve this up, surely you want to keep custom and spread the word - I’m baffled and wouldn’t dream of returning.

Pre booked a table for 8, made to feel very welcome. We all had mixed starters followed by our main meals, all were delicious with no complaints washed down with Cobra, Kingfisher and wine. Well done to all the staff, will come again soon

We went out with our friends and had a great night. The staff were very friendly and helpful with great service. The food was lovely and all the dishes tasted perfect, we were all well fed and happy with our meals. The best part was the bill very good price for the food and 2 rounds of drinks. We will definitely be going back, thank you all very much we had a lovely night.Mark PritchardChienmei Pritchard

I had a mixed grill. The lamb was very fatty and the chicken was poor quality. I also had sag bhajee which had a strange texture and not a lot of flavour. Won’t be ordering again

We had a selection of dishes including their Raj Douth house special and they were all fantastic. Freshly prepared with lovely side dishes and beautiful fresh breads. My chum likes a Methi which wasn’t on their menu but quickly created especially. Top marks all round and a lovely chat with the owner capped off a great evening. Thanks very much.

I could not possibly fault this restaurant! I place an order for collection every Wednesday without a doubt and it’s amazing. I wouldn’t go to any other Indian if I had the chance. I live in Letchworth and there are plenty of Indian restaurants but for me to have to travel to Hitchin to get this food I would happily do it every time. I honestly could not recommend enough!!

I've visited for years firstly with family and now it's become a go to for catching up with friends or a date night. Always a warm.and frei fly atmosphere plentiful food well seasoned and full of flavour. Have been visiting for around 28 years and can imagine I will carry on for another 28 atleast .

A very traditionally styled Indian restaurant tucked away on Hitchin's trendy Hermitage Road. Dishes were freshly cooked and tasty with friendly, welcoming service. Very reasonably priced for area and with cosy booths and tables to enjoy an unhurried meal.

Have tried this restaurant in the past and the only problem was a surly waiter who rushed Us cut before we were ready. As the food was so good - we tried again! Food was excellent and all went well until the same waiter arrived with the bill without a request before we were ready to leave. Itcwantvjate and spoiler what would have been a good morning evening

Been here few times excellent food customer service been very good until visited last night. It came up nearly £43 so said to the waiter make it £45 but he put the amount £46 and hand over the card machine to enter pin I asked him I meant 45 not 46 so he said it’s already entered 46 can’t change it I can give u a £1 cash from till. What a cheeky !!!! I know that you can re-enter the amount it’s not a big deal but this type of people put me off. I paid £46 and walked off. You can ask a pay rise to your employer not stealing money’s from customers not acceptable.

I have eaten here a number of times but this is the first review. A very pleasant, friendly restaurant with an extensive menu. The food arrived promptly, was piping hot and delicious. Very substantial portions at very reasonable prices. Future visits are guaranteed!

10 of us dined at the Raj one Friday night in February 2019 for a friend’s birthday. We were able to make the booking with less than a weeks notice too which was great. Walking in, you’re greeted with a lovely atmosphere, delicate background music and amazing smells to get your tastebuds going. The service was brilliant, the waiters were so attentive and all the food was brought out quick. I had the chicken pasanda with coconut rice, it was delicious. Couldn’t believe we had never been here before. It’s the first on my list whenever we next fancy an Indian!

Dropped in here on a Sunday night about 10.00pm for a meal after meeting family at Lutn Airport. A few lads (mature) were celebrating and a little noisy, but soon left and we were by ourselves. The food was good and served propmptly. The staff were very friendly and helpful and didn't mind us staying till nearly midnight.

I’d read a few reviews that said the food was of a high standard but sometimes luke-warm when delivered. Here’s my experience. I went with a friend and booked in advance. First 10 minutes sat without a menu or a drink. Once served the service was quick. Pint of cobra £4.95. Poppadums and dips were good. Onion Bhaji served with no salad or lemon.

Ordered online all ok, food arrived in good time as stated.

We visited here on a Monday night. The food was delicious, we chose the recommendations from the waiter - lamb raj douth and chicken morisa.

Excellent customer service food very tasty fast , on time this Indian restaurant also do takeaways I've been approached by previous owner mr Ali asking me do I go to the raj Douth my answer was yes I felt very upset he asked me would I go to him if he opened a Indian near by my favourite Indian will always be the raj Douth I have been there many years and they have a excellent reputation

Excellent customer service,food very tasty and always on time this is the best Indian restaurant And I have been coming here for many years seen previous owner he approached me asking do I still go there for my Indian I told him that I always liked the food there he told me the chef has changed which is terrible and he will be opening a Indian nearby

We visited this restaurant for the first time with some friends of ours, having never previously heard of it. The staff seemed OK to start with, and brought us some nibbles and drinks nice and promptly.

My son and his girlfriend have come home from uni for Easter. I asked them where they wanted to go out for a meal and they both straight away said Raj Douth! And it didn’t disappoint!! Fantastic food as always, absolutely scrumptious!! Great value for money!! The staff are very kind and helpful! Cannot recommendation a visit highly enough!! Best Indian in Hitchin!

First impressions weren't great. The place is quite run down, maybe it's "authentic"

We had a lovely post Christmas family lunch here to catch up with people we didn’t get to see on the 25th or 26th. While we didn’t know it when we booked, the restaurant kindly opened just to accommodate our group of eight. The food was tasty, the prices reasonable, and the service warm and very attentive (probably because we were the only people there). Worth noting, we spent ages chatting after the meal and we were never rushed out, even though they were waiting for us to go to close up before dinner service.

I have been eating Indian food as far back as I can remember.

I've been coming here for over 15 years, on and off. Never for a takeaway - always a sit-down meal. This was the first time I've ever had to wait for service. We were in the back room, which usually means no difference. I don't think I've ever been to an Indian restaurant where I had to wait nearly 10 minutes to order drinks. All our ordering was delayed - possibly as we were the only ones in the backroom? The food was as good as ever - really delicious -which just about made up for the delays but if they want to get repeat service in a town like Hitchin, replete with places to eat/takeaway Indian food, they can't afford to make people think they should have just got a takeaway instead. It is also more expensive than I remember which I can understand but standards have to rise to back that.

Recently went here with my other half for a meal and the service was slow!

We went to this restaurant for our 35th anniversary, and what a good decision that was. it was lovely and clean, I believe it has a 5* rating which helped us decide on which one. The dinner came we had popadoms and shared a samosa starter, 2 different rices a coconut and a keema, a chicken tikka Pathia which is my absolute favourite,a chicken tikka masala, a peshwari nan and a bottle of wine. All that and not even £45.00. We didn’t leave a single thing, hotplates( not all Indian restaurants do this) hot wipes and an after eight mint. This restaurant will now be our favourite. The staff were friendly and efficient, we can’t wait to go back again. We live 5 mins away so that’s a bonus not having to drive, but even if we had to drive there’s a huge car park 2 mins away. See you again.

We ate here - a large table of 10 - we had a quiet table at the back which was good - except we were by the laundry bin full of dirty napkins and a Henry the Hooover...plus the seating where people wait for their takeaways was right beside us/facing us - which was a little uncomfortable. Service was fast but not friendly - and it did not feel like they took much care over their customer experience! Shame. Food average. Toilets need updating.

For as long as I can remember the cast and crew from the Queen Mother Theatre have spent Friday night (during the run of our shows) enjoying the delights of The Raj Douth Indian restaurant in Hitchin. Always friendly and accommodating to our last-minute late-night requests...great place for a group night out! :)

We have been here on a number of occasions and are never disappointed the food is amazing and the service...

Ordered a takeaway as have eaten here before and was thoroughly disappointed.

I can't believe that after eating out in Hitchin and Stevenage for 35 years that I'd never had food from Raj Douth, so felt I had to put that right.I always just an 'Indian' restaurant by it's Dansak so I went for that and we also shared a Chicken Tikka Donia, onion bhajis, aubergine masala, bombay potatoes and special rice. If I'm honest it's more a three and a half stars rather than 4 but decent nevertheless. All of the dishes were light, not bogged down with ghee or over seasoned but still with good flavour which was good for me.I doubt I'll rush back because I don't eat Indian food too much these days but if I was passing and got the curry urge I wouldn't hesitate.

We dined with two gluten free diners and called ahead and were told -no problem. When we arrived we were given instructions but got sick anyway. One had tandoori chicken and that was o k . We were very disappointed

Always made to feel really welcome and valued by the team here and food always spot on. Reasonable prices and perfectly located for a night out with good evening nightlife nearby.

Not been here for a while, but as the restaurant we wanted to go to was shut, we thought we can't go wrong!! We were wrong! Bombay mix was crumbs. Poppadoms, OK (just), Curry was bland, with tasteless chicken and had no resemblance of a Madras. Won't be back.

Managed to get a table despite the restaurant being very busy. Really enjoyed the food here, some interesting choices, cooked well and service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely return

Firstly I would like to point out that I have been a regular diner at the Raj Douth over the past 15-20 years and have never had cause to complain. However, onto last night.....Having met with ex work colleagues for a few drinks in town, the three of us arrived at the restaurant at 9.45pm to be begrudgingly shown to a table, and from that point on it appeared to be an exercise in how quickly they could get us back out of the front door.First up, Bombay Mix - snatched away after 2 mins as "your foods ready"Poppadoms - tried to snatch away after 5 mins, we fought them off. Must be some unwritten rule that poppadoms must be finished before mains.Curry - generally ok (hence 2 stars) with exception of the boiled egg which was like chewing on a rubber ball.Naan - burnt, dry, smothered with coriander and no hint of garlic. Oh, forgot to mention these were supposed to be garlic naans!Credit due, they did manage ok with the rice.No time to let food go down. Plates cleared, bill arrives, told "were closing". Again the stated 11.00pm closing time is obviously open to interpretation. In a taxi home for 10.45pm.Good bye and good riddance. Welcoming the day Hitchin has a curry house to recommend!

The menus were covered in food and sticky, the drinks were served in dirty glasses so we made our excuses and paid but left as the whole place was tired and dirty so would not wish to consume food there

Came in here, just by chance, on a Friday night. The place was fully booked but managed to squeeze us in. The food was absolutely lovely, good portion size and reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again.

We popped in tonight, a Friday, and were seated immediately even without a reservation.Order was taken quickly and food came out quite quickly considering how busy it was.Peshwari chicken was yummy apart from one bit of tough chicken which was NOT enjoyable.The rest was lovely and a good portion size. Friendly service, would definitely go again.

Lovely food and good services, very reasonable prices. Would recommend this to anyone, relaxing and not rushed.

Oh Yes! We went to Hitcin yesterday, which is unusal, and had the urge to have a lunchtime curry. The Raj next to the Hermitage Ballroom was the only one open. we were apprehensive.But we rang up and they were open. It is a typical Indian restuarant with the typical dining booths down on side.But the food was out of this world, I wish we had a good Indian retuarant in Royston. I want to thank Hussan in particular for making us so comfortable.I had a Dansak as usual, and my wife had Sag Aloo and we shared, it was the perfect Saturday lunch time meal. Plus we had a glass of house wine eacha and my red one was really good and over generous.I must admit we were the only customers in there at Saturday Lunchtime but we think this is a perfect time for a curry.

Excellent food, staff & restaurant. Looking forward to our next meal here in December celebrating a friend's 50th

Good curry, nothing really different but well prepared and tasty. Service good and choice fine. Decent value too.

Restaurant has been here for a very long time and continues to offer good food at good prices. As an Indian restaurant, it has all the usual offerings but also a wide range of unique dishes. Went late evening in a group of 8. Service was fast and prompt. We were the last out but they did not chase us out and were happy chit chatting with us until we left.

Thank you so much for making my son's 21st celebration meal a memorable one! The food was excellent! We had a great evening!

We have eaten here a couple of times lately (with a number of friends).The service was excellent and the staff more than helpful (even broke the bill down to individual couples) very attentive,but not in your face. The meal was very good and we were served together no-one had to wait too long for their meal. A really nice restaurant and a very pleasant experience. On we will be back to have again.

This restaurant 25 years ago was fantastic but it has had a mix of owners over the years and never quite got it right. I tried it again last summer and after ordering drinks we opened the menus to find the pages stuck together with soiled food and they were sticky to touch. I then looked around to see it was all a bit grubby with food remains and dirt in every corner. We drank our drinks then politely said we had an emergency call and had to leave.

Enjoyed the food, main dish was lovely but forgot the name unfortunately. Service could be better though, lack of attention...

Good prompt friendly service. The Lamb Dupiazi, Tandoori mixed grill and Aloo Gobi were great. We also recommend the poppadoms and pickles.

It took a long time for our order to be taken, too long in my opinion. The poppadum's were greasy and had an underlying taste of old grease. Not great.I do think that they should ask before covering dishes with coriander, specially when the menu did not mention coriander at all for those particular dishes.Getting the 2nd round of drinks was also not easy, had to resort to actually going up to the bar and asking, the waiters simply ignored us.Once we had finished, it took too long before they removed the dirty dishes. We were left chatting over all these dirty dishes.Altogether could have been a lot better.

I took the family there for an evening meal on Saturday. Although almost full and with a couple of very large tables, our food arrived promptly, everything was bang on, portions were generous and all seemed nice and fresh. I think you can judge an Indian restaurant by the quality of the Naan, it's so simple, yet can so easily be garbage. The Raj Douth naan was fresh from the tandoor, excellent.

Raj Douth offer a great range of tasty curries for all! Both eat in and take away. Best curry house in Hitchin.

We have been to the Raj Douth on several occasions as a couple and with friends. The food is consistently good both in taste and portion size.Always good polite service and on our last visit we even had Pink Floyd as music!

We have visited this curry house several times before and it never disappoints. The food was good and the waiters are attentive.

Have never eaten in, but is the best takeaway in Hitchin. Everything has always been fantastic, except the mint sauce. Not the best

My wife ordered a meal tonight as she had never had a meal from here before. When I arrived it really was not what she expected, the peshwari nan had little if no coconut taste, the chicken korma was more spicy than creamy and the vegetable korma was bland potato in coconut sauce. The whole meal lacked that Zing you get with good well spiced Indian food. I don't think we will have one from here again. PS The Mint yogurt was plain yogurt that may have once seen a sprig of mint from a distance !

Attentive service, although we were the only occupants during a Saturday lunchtime service. The food pleased everyone and on the basis of this experience we would probably return. The place is a bit run down though, with chipped paint at the entrance and toilets in need of a facelift.

This is not the first time I have been to this restaurant. I will probably go again but I wouldn't say it is my favourite place to eat.The service was very good as you would expect and the food was decent. I wouldn't go over the top to say this was amazing but then again, it was not poor. I think average is a fair rating for this restaurant.I think that a quiet curry with a group of mates then this would be an ideal place to go, however a romantic date or taking your parents out probably wouldn't be appropriate as there are nicer places around.It isn't the cheapest restaurant out there but the price equals the food as it was nice food. A standard Indian restaurant which does the simple things right.

6 of us went here on a Wednesday evening, arrived at 19:30, didn't leave until 21:30. They served up flat drinks, took several attempts to get poppadoms, when the food finally turned up it was more or less tossed on the table, had to ask for sauces several times, even knives and forks didn't come without having to chase waiters around the restaurant. The food was average, and small portions. My advice, go somewhere else

I have been going to this restaurant since my sixtieth birthday, and have always enjoyed a meal there until this time........My first two visits were with the original owner, and it was excellent.A change of ownership, and you could tell......The staff were just as friendly, but the food lacked something.......Ok anyone can have an off night, but this time it was very expensive, for what my brother and I had........very disappointed.....

Avoid this place like the plague. 5 of us went last night and had the worst service I have experienced in a long time. Food was edible but only one dish (side dish) was good, the rest was more like microwave curries. We waited over an hour for our food, we weren't offered drinks on arrival, things we wanted ran out and the waiters were absolutely useless. I am angry we paid for this and did not make a complaint at the time, a foolish mistake I'll never make again. Do yourself a favour and have a tin of soup at home and avoid this place.

Sorry to have to tell it how it is but food was tasteless and overpriced. Check the price for two poppodums and you will see what I mean. The waiter was kind enough to tell me I had ordered a spicy dish. If only it had been!

We visited this restaurant recently and i must say my meal was awful, tasteless and appeared to be like leftovers. The rice was full of ghee and stodgy. We weren't even asked if our food was satisfactory. I love Indian cuisine but this was the worst Indian meal presented to me.

I have been going here for two years now, the menu has not changed though the quality of the dishes are very good of the several i have tried.It is a small restaurant, the service is excellent and in busy periods you are not waiting too long for the food.The decor is traditional a bit tired though, interestingly this feels more homely rather than clinical.The take away food is great though i'd rather eat in so the food is fresher.

Really friendly atmosphere, staff are great and always make us feel welcome. Love the food, the Chicken Korai is laden with fresh peppers and vegetables, and they have a great variety on the menu. Definitely worth a visit!

I've had a takeaway from Raj Douth a few times and liked the food so was looking forward to going in the restaurant with friends. We hadn't booked on a Sat night and went in on the off chance hoping they would have a table...they said they did in an hour. We came back at the time specified and had to wait half hour to get a table (after asking several times). Similar to the other review on here everything took forever. We had 'booked' a table at 8.30 and ended up eating gone 10pm by which point I thought I was going to pass out from hunger. Yes it was busy but it's a restaurant, they are supposed to be prepared for busy. What topped it off was when I went to the toilet (which are absolutely freezing) there was no toilet roll. I asked for some to be put in and got handed a toilet roll which I had to embarrassingly carry through the restaurant. Nice.

Went on a saturday with a group of 12. So it was very busy. Arrived at 7.20. Left at 10.35. Over three hours to get ordered and have our food. It took 20 mins to get the bill. Drinks ordered didn't turn up. The food was actually good when it did arrive.Probably steer clear of the place now. Which is a shame as I have been eating there for years. Complained endlessly about how long everything was taken but to no avail.

My husband and I visited Raj Douth on the off chance with no booking they were able to fit us in on a Friday night.It was very quiet in there with no music, a bit awkward.The food arrived very, very quickly and was delicious, although nothing outstanding!Quite a pricey meal for an indian restaurant, wouldn't go again would probably get a takeaway which seemed very popular!!

First impressions are important, but this seems to have passed the front of house here. Surly wasn't in it. The whole ambiance was destroyed in a moment. So sad, as the food and price was reasonable; no matter, there are other Indian restaurants in Hitchin with better write ups.

I popped into the restaurant to get a 'takeaway' menu during the day, and took the opportunity of getting advice from one of the staff, who was friendly and informative.The interior looked great, and well-kept.I later ordered a meal by phone, to be delivered to my home on a Friday night, and it arrived well before the '45 minutes' quoted, (which was acceptable). It was worth the wait for fresh cooked food.The meal was extremely tasty, with a good balance of spices and other ingredients; also good portions.My only negative comment is that the food was not very hot on delivery (compared with other suppliers) but after a 2 mile journey, on one of the coldest night of the year, this was to be expected.I didn't want to microwave the food, as I thought this might spoil the freshly-cooked taste.

After a recommendation from a couple of friends we ordered a delivery which arrived after about half an hour. Not bad for a Friday night!Really lovely food. Perfectly sized portions, a rice and two mains was just right for the two of us. One main was a Dansak, the other a Tandoori. Both cooked beautifully with lovely balanced flavours and just enough punch! Coconut rice delicious. We will definitely be going back for more.

This restaurant has been in Hitchin for as long as I can remember. They are always welcoming and since it was renovated last year, it is a bright nicely decorated environment. The service is always professional and efficient. The food is above average for an Indian restaurant but nothing particularly memorable. You won't be disappointed but equally it is not so good that you will be rushing back. As Indian restaurants go, it is a pretty safe bet.

Poppadum starters were freshly made with a good range of dips, unfortunately that's as far as it goes . Disappointing there after. Beers (draft cobra) were not very cold and rather flat. My garlic king prawn and aubergine was far too salty . My husband choose king prawn shashlick, and although the vegetables were good the overall dish was ruined by overcooked prawns .The pilau rice was very plain and my bindi bhajee again too salty ,and tasted reheated ( very slimy ) .

Friday night curry perfect Indian food!! We hadn't made a reservation but that`s never a problem we are always promptly seated. The menu is varied and has a good selection of dishes. The food is extremely fresh, compliments the Chicken-tandoori dish was perfect...Quality service and very attentive...

At here on early on a Saturday evening, the reviews were a bit hit and miss and perhaps they have taken the criticism on board. We had the chicken dhansak, cauli bhaji and the sizzling king prawn dish and the latter was as good as I have eaten anywhere. The food had depth of flavour ans was presented well. Perhaps the staff could be a little more professional, just a bit laid back.

Took my 13 year old son here on a Friday night. We hadn't made a reservation but that was not a problem ans we were promptly seated. The menu is varied and has a good selection of dishes. The food came out and tasted extremely fresh, compliments to the Tandoori chef as the mixed grill and Chicken Tikka dishes were great, the Garlic bread was one of the best I have had, extremely fresh and fluffy. Good courteous service and no nightmares when the bill arrived, very reasonable.

Love popping into the Raj Douth. Conveniently situated downstairs from the Hermitage, which means you can have a beer or cocktail before going for something a bit spicey.Tend to opt for a Balti, never disappointed!

Excellent food, very good and friendly service, real value for money. The staff were Top notch.Atmosphere was also excellent.Defiantly recommend it.

I had been dining at this restaurant for at least 20 years with great satisfaction and plenty of great memories.My last visit at this restaurant the food was cold and drinks all wrong. Unfortunately this place has gone downhill, the service is terrible and the new people in there a big disappointment!The previous owner Ali, who ran the restaurant with his father who I've known for that many years! was very popular with all the customers. Ali was the best!! Service food everything.Now the new owner is deceiving people by stating he was the original owner. For heaven's sake! You were not the original owner.Noticed the ridiculous comment below.Well Mr.Original owner get your act together and sort this establishment out. Starting with the food service and stop trying to deceive the customers! Everyone knew Ali.I now dine at the Paprika which is undoubtedly the best Indian in town. After Ali sold the Raj Douth.

I have been a long term customer and have recommended this restaurant for well over a decade.Until tonight. A friend and I went here at 1030 pm to be treated to a bunch of waiters playing on their I phones. They made us feel so welcome, by informing us that they closed at 11pm and proceeded to rush us with our meal with a mixture of contempt and complacency.The food was average and the service non existent. it gives me no pleasure in writing this, as the Raj was a Hitchin institution.I can only put this down to the fact that the old owner Ali sold the business. He was a true Gent who knew the importance of service. I do not expect, or want overbearing politeness, but tonight was a total disgrace.Well done Mr new Ray Douth owner, you will never be seeing me in your establishment and I will make sure all my friends who loved this once superb restaurant will be advised what a shadow of its former self this place is now.

After many years, this place has been bought back by the original owners. The much needed redecoration has transformed the place. Food is consistently good. Service excellent. Value for money.