Secret Alley in Portsmouth

The quality of food is too good. We ordered chilli squid, malai tikka, butter chicken, butter nan, masala dosa, beef roast and 2 kind of lassi...first visit and best impression.

Amazing food. Hats off to chef Nazir. If you want authentic Indian food, this is the place to go. Sunaina was lovely too.

Great place with good staff service and of course good food….. Please visit and enjoy…..

Fantastic food. coustmer service and phone conversation is very good. One girl she take our order and served. Hats Off that gril I don't know she is name but she is dedicated . I am from Wales I went to isle of wight a short holiday. Back to my place. Fantastic all...portsmouth people very lucky you have this kind of Restaurant in you place 😀

I've been to many Indian restaurants and this one, was recommended by my colleague. This is the best experience overall I had in some time. Food was amazing: starters were great, main dish was absolutely lovely. Spicy and tender meat. Service was excellent. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely come back for some more amazing dishes!

Went for the 1st time tonight. Will definitely be going back. Thoroughly recommend. Food was lovely. We tried curries that were from the Southern region of India, different to the usual and very tasty. Service was good. Unusually for an Indian restaurant, dessert was good. They have home made desserts on the menu and we tried them, again, thoroughly recommend!

The restaurant looks lovely from outside, but sadly the food did not live up to expectations. My husband had chicken Korma and it was grey and the sauce was watery. I have never seen chicken korma that colour ever anywhere before I don’t know what they did to it but it was not right. Some of the other dishes were very bland and for the price we were paying we were all very disappointed there was six of us. We were recommended this restaurant by some friends a few months ago but actually upon speaking to them about it they said they would not go back either not sure why they are completely changing the style of the dishes when it obviously doesn’t work and there’s no authenticity to it.

Nothing good to say. Waited 2 hours to get our main course and when it did come the rice was cold. Took an age to get drinks, one rude waitress just ignored us. To add insult to injury a party of 4 came in and were served their food within 30 mins. Even had the nerve to bring the bill without being asked for it. There are far better places to spend our hard earned money. Wont be returning.

Excellent service and Great food

The food was amazing. I am a chef and i had lots of kerala food from different places but this place as remarkable… the food quality and the taste was too good. Enjoyed the food. And the staff were friendly and nice. This place is recommended for who love kerala foods.🥰

Booked a table for 7pm on a Saturday night for 5 people. Met by friendly and accommodating waitress but drinks took 25 minutes to arrive. As we were short on time we ordered only main course. Waited and waited for almost an hour. Food arrived in parts. By the time the final dish arrived, the first had almost finished eating. 1/10 for service and management. The food: could not fault, very interesting and imaginative menu, 5* beats any recently tried in the Portsmouth area. 3" overall because of the service, Will definitely go back or more likely try takeaway/delivery at least then all food will arrive at same time!

We highly recommend this unique Indian dining experience We had a superb meal with fantastic service. Next time we are in town, this will be our first stop.

Authentic tasting Indian food , the best Indian food in Portsmouth area !!

Fabulous food, unique experience you must try

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Secret Alley, and it was a truly exceptional experience. The restaurant perfectly captures the essence of Kerala’s traditional flavors, offering a culinary journey that is both authentic and delightful. The food was a celebration of Kerala’s rich culinary heritage, with every dish thoughtfully prepared to showcase the vibrant spices and unique ingredients that make the cuisine so special. Each bite was a burst of flavor, from the aromatic curries to the perfectly cooked seafood. The presentation of the dishes was equally impressive, reflecting a wonderful attention to detail that added to the overall experience. What truly set this restaurant apart, however, was the hospitality of the staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine friendliness. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and eager to ensure that we had a memorable dining experience. Overall, Secret Alley is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the traditional taste of Kerala. With its delicious food, beautiful presentation, and outstanding service, it is a restaurant that leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended!

Tried their chatti choru, and it was absolutely delicious! The beef fry stood out as the best dish in the chatti choru. We're definitely adding this place to our list of favorite restaurants in Portsmouth. The service was fantastic, thanks to the new staff member, Sunena, who has recently joined the team.

We were on holidays at seal bay resort and craving for Kerala food.. ordered Kizhi porotta, potti choru, biriyani and ghee roast.. it was scrumptious and price was reasonable.. thank you so much. A lovely clean ambiance and staff were very friendly …

I really enjoyed my visit here. Food claims to be typical of Kerala-I wouldn't know but was different from other Indian restaurants. By the time I left it was packed with Indian people so the food must be good. I enjoyed my Jalfrazi.

We had a fantastic experience at Secret Alley in Cosham. The Indian food at the restaurant was outstanding, with rich flavours and beautifully presented dishes. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff (Genuine) made our visit even more enjoyable. If you're in the area, don't miss this hidden gem!

Ordered a korma for the kids it was grey colour my kids would not even touch it complete waste of money

I was recommended this restaurant by some work colleagues. It’s the best curry Ive had, absolutely amazing flavours. Highly recommend

Food was fresh and delicious. Krishna served the food and has good knowledge about the menu and spicy levels. Thank you.. worth visiting 🤤

Slow service and food was a bit bland.

The first time I visited Secret Alley provoked me to visit the next time. But the taste of the food has changed a lot since my first visit last december. It doesn't taste like our authentic kerala dishes anymore. Spice level can be reduced to accommodate the native customers but without losing the authenticity.. my humble suggestion

The food was extremly delicious . Genuine was our waiter who was super helpful . Defenetly came back

The dinner at Secret Alley became the icing on the cake for our day trip to portsmouth. All the dishes were super delicious and good portion size and had variety of dishes catering to all ages including kids. A special mention to the staff Krishna who served us today. Krishna had been polite, soft spoken and welcoming with a quick service. All in all a good meal in a calming ambiance!!

Ordered food from here as a takeaway with very high expectations as I heard good things about this place but was very disappointed with portion sizes. The food didn't seem worth the price that I paid. I wasn't impressed with the taste of the fish curry. I would not recommend getting a takeaway from here.

Friendly staff and delicious food.

Very tasty food, but wine was not chilled and it took 4 attempts to get a jug of water for the table.

One of the few authentic Indian places around. Nice Kerala style curries and good Biryani too.

Very polite and friendly staff, food was top notch, best I have had in a indian restaurant, even the toilets are emaculate, highly recommended and that's something I don't do often.

Very good food. We all ate different dishes including special platter, Kappa lamb dish and fried beef dish. Staff very friendly and fun. We would recommend it.

Decent place to eat in portsmouth, has potential to be better, i would rate this place 4.5, but no option for it. Had dosa and vegetable biriyani, dosa was good, the sides were average, vegetable biriyani was good, cant complain. My friend had kerala mutton curry, it appeared small portion. Their sweet lassi is good aswell.

Best Indian in Hampshire. Such a great variety of dishes that you won’t find at any other Indian restaurant. Each time I’ve been I try something different and not a single dish has ever been disappointing and the same goes for my friends too. Service is good, restaurant is spotlessly clean and there is just nothing at all to fault. Minor issue with a couple of the drinks but they were just instantly replaced with no fuss. 4 of us visited on Friday night and are already looking forward to the next curry night!

Hidden gem in Cosham! Food was deicious and the waiting staff friendly and efficient. Also so helpful with suggestions and information about the tasty dishes which we were unfamiliar with. Will definitely be back to try some more!

The food was Good but it was Indian food(South). Service was slow. They wrote for the NHS discount but then they denied. The staff(she) was very good, polite and well understanding.

I would say an authentic food u wanna try just jump in....good food, service is amazing, only thing I felt was took a lot of time to deliver the food.

Super delicious food. We had ordered for our association day trip and I must say ' it was a 'hit' among everyone. Good quantity and very tasty. The spice level was perfect too. Highly recommended.

Absolutely disgusting food. Rice tastes of vert strong perfume. Curry has no flavour whatsoever and looks like a plate of baby sick. Pink chicken. Naan was like a poppadom. Do not recommend.

Excellent taste .good service .good ambience. Thank you team for giving a good dinning for our family .

A hidden gem . South Indian cuisine authentically cooked . Welcoming team and nothing is too much . The food is fresh and cooked beautifully and the bread are so fresh I definitely recommend it . We will be back

First time here today lovely friendly staff lovely food the place is spotless definitely recommend it will be going back again.

This was my first time to the Secret Alley. It was not a special occasion just a pre Christmas get together… one of the guys had been there before and suggested it was good. The interior was clean and up together, the staff were nice and the food was good… I would happily go back again, maybe not for a special occasion but definitely for an informal get together.

Very nice experience here. Had amazing food. Good people that served good food. Reasonable price and luckily we had an entertainer in the shop aswell

Definitely worth to go for all Indian food lovers

AVOID!! As someone who have taste authentic Kerala food in India and in UK- this place is far from the real deal. We order chicken kothu for takeaway. The food they gave us was not a kothu! It's more like they cut bits of roti and mixed it with their curry which tasted bland and horrible! They over-charged us- when I phoned up and questioned, the lady on the phone said the website price are the "lunch price" which is a complete lie as no where does it say that! It's disgusting that restaurants resort such cheap acts. Don't waste your money on this place!

Lovely food, Friendly atmosphere, will go again. Good range of traditional food, different to the average Indian restaurants locally.

Lovely food, friendly welcome, highly recommended.

If you looking for authentic Indian taste , you can try this . All the foods were really satisfying .very friendly staff service . Nice ambiance . We had a great experience with family . Expecting more deserts to the menu

I love Indian food so much!!!! First time try the beef was impressed ! 100 percent will come back. I am learning Malayalam now

Their Beef fry is amazing , so is their Paal kappa And the fish kodompuly … finger licking good .

Tried Secret Alley’s new dish ‘Paal Kappa’ on the first day! It was an absolute delight to have and reminded us of home. Safe to say that this dish is one of our favourites from now on. Highly recommend!!

I was craving for Kerala food. Service and Atmosphere is good . Staff were pleasant and friendly. Starters -squid, Main course Masala dosa and parotta with beef roast. I liked the masala dosa.(recommend by the staff). Prices more on higher end.

Thank you Secret Alley Team.We had a delicious Easter meal with your kallappam and duck roast 😋. The food was tasty ; meal was well cooked and tender. I highly recommend Secret Alley!!!!!Many thanks

Great place to savor some authentic Kerala food. Tried porotta and beef coconut fry. It came out great. Great service too. I am a bit surprised with the name. I wouldn’t have guessed this to be an Indian or Kerala restaurant by its name.

Really lovely family atmosphere

3rd visit since it was Wicks restaurant but still disappointing despite offering helpful advice based on 40 years of local customer experience.

Good in taste and friendly staff..

Chicken biriyani , kappa biriyani , palpayasam were ordered none of the item was tasted good . Never had these kind of disgusting food in life . Palpayasam was made with frozen items tasted sour than the sweetness. Pazhampori and beef was kind of okay .The items were not worth for the price. Customer service was poor when concerns raised.

We went for a decent Kerala food experience and we enjoyed it.

The pothichoru is a great buy. It is big enough for 2 people. There is plenty of meat and rice included. I wish they included abit more veg on the side.

Very quick delivery, so well done for that. Sadly the food was just tasty slop. I used to live in Tooting where I could have South Indian food all the time. There is no comparison unfortunately, and for that reason I wouldn’t bother again.

This restaurant supersedes its reputation, based on my own personal life experience’s in India, this place is the only realistic authentic taste of Indian cuisine available, we felt so welcome and appreciated by the staff member Genuine, love this guy and this place

Genuine and the rest of the staff were amazing, the food was exceptional. Very good value as well taste. Would recommend anyone thinking of going to Spice Island, come here instead. 100% better for food and service.

Absolutely disgusting the chicken had a horrible texture really rubbery wasn’t sure if it was cooked properly. Even things like the dips/sauces mint sauce tasted of nothing just green watered down rubbish and as for the purple dip that was horrible as well. I will 100% never order from here again.

Good to find some different regional dishes. Loved the food. Will revisit 👌

Very excellent food with awesome service

Tasty food and nice experience with the staff, awesome service 😇

Absolutely fantastic experience just got back from my birthday meal.hadnt booked as we were on way home from southampton.food was fantastic proper Indian food and my wife mentioned it was my birthday so they came out with cake and sang happy birthday.hope uremember us we will be back soon appreciated your hospitality great restaurant 😁😁😁😁

If minus 5 stars was a option I would still try and choose minus 6, every dish was beyond disgusting everything was over loaded with Aldi chilli powder, couldn’t complete a simple request of bringing us a bottle of wine but where still confused when i noticed it on the bill? Chicken is filth prawns are filth bread is filth. Wouldn’t feed it to my dog

Excellent! Fabulous food , friendly staff ! Extra surprise birthday cake at the end of the meal as my husband mentioned it when we first arrived ! Was brilliant, never expected it but brilliant! Definitely go back and highly recommended! Best quality food ! Delicious!

Absolutely delicious meal. Very reasonably priced and the service was brilliant. A great range of different foods. Very good.

I tried the chatty choru from there. Was tasty

What an amazing service and very good food too

Not really any service, but the chicken was good and the sauce was fiery hot

Unfortunately not the place for veg/vegans. But the staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Secret Alley is a hidden treasure for those seeking an authentic taste of Kerala. The ambiance is charming, but it's the food that truly steals the spotlight. From traditional curries to aromatic spices, each dish is a flavorful journey into Kerala's rich culinary heritage. During my visit, the waiter named Genuine added a personal touch to the experience. His attentive care and genuine hospitality elevated the dining experience. It's rare to find such a perfect blend of delectable cuisine and exceptional service. Whether you're a fan of spicy curries or subtle flavors, Secret Alley promises a delightful feast for your taste buds. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this culinary haven, where every dish feels like a warm embrace from Kerala itself.

On high street plenty parking. Inviting decor. Lunchtime menu and Ala carte. Lunchtime special thali, dosa, idli and biriyani available. Tried mixed thali - meat, chicken, veg and pulse. With nan, pickles, and sweet. Nicely presented. However all dishes lacked any identifiable spice kick. My palate found all dishes rather bland. Cost £11 is reasonable for meal. Masala dhosa today, very good. Crispy but not greasy, sambhal accompanying good spice. Masala dhosa very good, kappa veg and biriani, good. Food leaves your mouth tingling.

Gorgeous, authentic food and friendly, informative service. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you

Just had another tasty meal with my family - we enjoyed butter chicken for 2 and a rogan josh, all delicious! Staff so friendly and restaurant warm and super clean as always, thankyou Secret Alley!

Second time in more recently, another excellent meal always delivered with a smile. The only reason I gave 4 stars for atmosphere is that in my opinion the choice of music played is not in keeping with the style of cuisine and does not contribute to an otherwise great experience

We were made to feel welcome the moment we entered the restaurant. The staff were friendly and happy to offer tips and guidance on the menu which features dishes from Kerala in Southern India - quite different to a lot of other Indian restaurants. Everyone in our group of six declared their food to be delicious. I would heartily recommend this excellent restaurant.

Had an amazing meal, staff were amazing and bought a birthday cake for us to celebrate.

From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you are treated in royalty, the staff are very friendly. Benita and Nirupama are great, they make sure each and every client is looked after well. Dantils (manager) makes sure that we have everything we need. I loved the kappa beef biriyani, beef roast and prawns curry. It’s definitely quality time spent with some amazing food, a must try. Pick your wallet and visit secret alley, they are gold.

WOW!!... I have had Many Many curries over the years, from all over the country. This was the best, by a country mile. I simply asked for the chefs recommendation from Dantil and this wonderful Malabar lamb arrived, simply devine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Popped in on a quiet Tuesday evening, the food and service were excellent, probably the best Indian meal I have had in a long time if not ever. Highly recommended and I will be visiting again if I am stopping in Cosham again in the future.

Decided to go back to this restaurant after having good food and service 3months ago which was very good but tonight was very disappointing as the food was very salty and they forgot the sag paneer and bought it out after we had finished our main and was again very salty and had no spinach in it. Sadly will not go back

Best restaurant in Portsmouth for South Indian cuisine, specially Kerala food. Malabar fish curry and chattichoru is the must try! Thank you Nirupama for such a great service ☺️

Lovely, well presented food. Full of flavour and some choices that were different to your average Indian restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend

Friendly Staff, Very good service, good menu. Food was very good quality all around.

The food was excellent,we ordered chicken biryani,kappabiriyani and beaf roast.it was very good cooked perfectly.service was wonderful.Overall this was an incredible dining experience.

Fantastic surprise to find such a great restaurant in such a normal high street. Great recommendations from the friendly and diligent waitress, and wonderful fresh food with great flavours. This place is far too quiet for such high quality cooking. Can only recommend you visit before the popularity hits!

Waiting of 1hour and 45 minutes.Dosa was the only thing best from things ordered.

Tasted chatty chor today … very very tasty …. Recommend

A big fan of South Indian food we do have not many choices in Portsmouth, but we had an excellent meal and great service by 2 female staff (sorry forgot names) It's really tasty food with nice decor will be back again! Keep up the good work

Great traditional food. Soulful service . Very nice

Recommend for “chattichour” Nice customer service but price is quite expensive. Getting parking is quit hard

dosa tasted like pancake 🥞 , so sweet and sambhar tasted completely different from what i use to have before here and manager was not helpful at all and not ready to listen he was thinking he’s point of view was right and not ours. He was bit rude.

The dosa was like really tasty, that the batter so good and the cooking was really good with right texture and oil. I took some coconut beef fry which was so soft and delicious. The place was so quiet, may be because it was a working day but I really liked so. Only thing I would like to see a better version is sambhar, but it is fine.

Never ever add this restaurant to group dinner nor for suggestions to other. Worst Quality and Quantity of food, tasteless and less quantity food on serve, found an hair in sambhar, while reporting this incident to manager or waiter whoever’s been rude and unprofessional and charged money without replacing food. Make feel so annoying in front of our guest with service and behaviour. Not deserve even one star.