Srishti's Kitchen - (Mirch Masala) Indian Restaurant in Cherwell

I have never had such a lovely authentic Indian food, the atmosphere was really good, had a great experience, the owner was really good. Will come soon again for sure.

Visited with our 2 children 9 and 11yo. Made us feel very welcome and relaxed. We enjoyed the meal.👍👌

One of the best food in the whole world I have ever tasted I felt like I lived my life to the fullest after Srishti food 🥹❤️amazing vibe felt like home freshly cooked 🔥would love to go again and again … Worth the wait 🔥❤️highly recommend.

My first try on native northern Indian food. Chef Srishti made sure all diners are well taken care of 😄

We called tonight to place a order over the phone and where told only to order on uber eats, so went to uber eats and ordering was closed called back up to ask and we spoke to someone different that said we could definitely order over the phone for collection luckily, and I am SO glad they did because the food was Phenomenal, we have never found a good Indian to our taste in Bicester but we have now found it, amazing flavours, very fresh, and not your typical greasy Indian takeaway food, and definitely the best bhajis I have ever had! It would perhaps be nice if you got a few more popadoms, but I’d just order more next time! Amazing food thank you for giving us the best Indian in Bicester :)

I am so delighted to find an authentic Indian restaurant close by. And going to be a regular here. Bought a samosa chaat . It was so delicious and fresh. It felt like the taste of home.

By far the best Indian food in the UK. Great service and lovely atmosphere.

Me and my friend John had a meal this Friday food superb and the owner chef plus daughter great service would recommend nice relaxed atmosphere will go again

Probably the best Indian food I've tasted outside India. Shrishti and her team were immensely welcoming. Book in advance. People turning up on spec were, sadly, having to be turned away.

My husband visited on his way back from working up north this evening. Lovely lovely food and really great service thank you so much , highly recommend

Best place for an Indian in Bicester

We had a very warm welcome and an excellent meal.

Extremely delicious food served by an equally warm host. By fr the best Indian food we have tasted on this trip to UK. If you visit Bicester Village, this place is a must visit

Food was amazing, the waiters were even better! Would definitely come again, friendly owner the atmosphere was great!

Found this absolute diamond by chance and I can honestly say this is what heaven tastes like! The restaurant was intimate and bustling with character. Srishti was absolutely amazing and her attention to detail and love in her food is exceptional.

Delicious food, great service. Very enjoyable. Well be returning soon👍🏼

Never been to a restaurant that needed to order our food 3 times. Food was ok except we could hear that the kitchen keep heating up food from the microwave. Naan bread and roti were let down, don't think they were freshly made tasted like supermarket bought; roti was very dry. Also we could hear her telling the waiters off from the kitchen. The atmosphere was bad! I suggest her to get Gordon Ramsay's kitchen nightmare for some help.

Thank you for all the delicious food love Louis and Natasha

Fantastic little place and food out of this world

Lovely family restaurant and great atmosphere. The food tasted so nice 😋and it tasted homemade and traditional. I can't wait to go again next year hopefully.

Everything was amazing! One of the best South Asian meals I have had!

amazing food, favourite was lamb jalfrezi and daal makhani. great experience

Owner was extremely kind and helpful. Food was well worth the wait. Very fresh.

I visited on a quiet Thursday evening - a warm welcome from Srishti and seated straight away. Pappadums to start, they are cooked fresh to order and are perfectly crisp! Served with some chutneys. We ordered the Lamb Jalfrezi, which I can safely say was the BEST Lamb Jalfrezi I have ever eaten... Unlike any other lamb curry I have had from a restaurant, the lamb was melt in the mouth - clearly slow cooked (I don't think many other restaurants do this) and it makes a huge difference! I asked for extra spicy and it was absolutely perfect! We also ordered Chicken Balti - again excellent... Thick sauce full of flavour and texture. BUT the star of the show for me is the Dal Makhani (black Dal). Wow what a dish... Amazing flavours - the kind you only get from Dal Makhani, savoury, earthy and creamy. This was my first time here and I wish I had visited much sooner!! Will be back very soon!

Honestly the best Indian food I’ve ever had. My favourite is the buttered chicken with rice and naan. The food is to die for and amazing for the prices. 100% recommend to anyone who wants any type of Indian food and a hunger for a nice curry.

Lovely little curry house with very welcoming owner. The onion bhajis are excellent.

The food was so good and the staff members were so friendly.I would highly recommend it . Thank you for always making the yummy food.

Excellent food and great service. Chef can accommodate Jain (No Onion No garlic) food too. This is so useful after long day of shopping at Bicester Village. Great atmosphere within the place.

Absolutely amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you crave proper, authentic, delicious, freshly made indian food, this is the place. The dal makhani is one of the best I have ever had, highly recommend the Rogan ghosh, spicy potatoes, paneer kadai....everything. Have the thali. The children had butter chicken. Shristi is the owner and this restaurant is her passion and it def shines through. We felt comfortable, Shristi cooked for us, and it was like home away from home. She sat with us, had chai and we talked into the wee hours. This was food for the stomach and soul. Would come back and highly recommend it. Thank you Shristi for one of the most memorable meals, dining experiences and happy memories.

Absolutely incredible. We came once before and thought it was great, and wanted to come back. Would give it 6 stars if I could.

Literally licked plats nah nah just kidding 😆 But definitely homely Indian food and very delicious vegan food with full of Indian masala Loved it .

I visited Mirch Masala / Srishti’s kitchen and was blown away. Srishti greeted me, took my order and prepared my food and was absolutely brilliant throughout. I love Indian food so was delighted to be able to get a Thali which was a taster menu of my four favourite curries, there was a great sized portion of each one with rice and a naan. Absolutely blown away by this place and will definitely be coming back when I next get a chance.

Amazing experience. Homely feels. Amazing food. Highly recommended, must visit for amazing experience. Would love to come here again. Great experience overallllll❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

First time here, absolutely loved it. The food was fresh and delicious. Would thoroughly recommend !

I recently had an unpleasant experience at a local restaurant that I had been looking forward to trying. The food had received great reviews, but my encounter with the owner soured the entire visit. From the moment I walked in, she was dismissive and condescending. For instance, when I politely asked what’s the best selling curry in her restaurant and she went like “It depends, Like for example I don’t like Paneer so I wouldn’t say don’t try Paneer” well, we never asked if she likes Paneer or chicken. The basic question was “what’s the best selling curry here” and that’s it! We similarly had such sarcastic replies from her while we were in there. Her nasty attitude and unprofessional behavior were shocking. It was clear she had no interest in ensuring customers had a pleasant dining experience. I am 100% sure I won't be returning to a place where the owner treats patrons so poorly. Also, to add on the food was horrible. Thanks Shrishti! I hope this review helps.

We were lucky to find this little place. The host was very accommodating, polite and personable. After a long while, it felt like a place that really offers fresh home cooked indian food. All the dishes were good and tasted very organic. Highly recommend to those who wants to discover home cooked indian food.

Too much delay more than 1.30h waiting, the food is below average and I don’t know how they are running the restaurant with poor management but they did give me a £5 discount for the inconvenience

This is our go to place for tasty Indian food. They have plenty of vegetarian options and the ambience is quite cozy and welcoming. Srishti is an amazing chef and very friendly. I would highly recommend going and trying the tasty food Mirch Masala has to offer.

It is a family run Indian food restaurant. The food was extremely fresh (and worth the wait - which was explained to us nicely as we entered that it would take time). The veggies were made spicy on request and was amazingly tasty. Our family enjoyed the dinner. Thank you!

I have never had such an amazing meal as the one I had here. Fantastic. Flavours and tastes to die for. The staff were amazing and very welcoming. Perfect service. Srishti would win the gold medal in the Olympics if there was one for cooking. We are not locals, we're on holiday from Wales. What a find this restaurant is. Highly recommended and We will come here again. Steve and Denise

What a wonderful authentic Indian restaurant in bicester. We had a wonderful meal, the food was all brilliant and the service was just as good. We will definitely be back and recommend to others. Thank you!

A great find for Indian food in Bicester. Awesome comforting food after a long day of shopping at Bicester Village. I would love to come back here and try more dishes. Host is amazing, very friendly and accommodating of any customer requests.

Delicious Indian food served with a lot of love. Srishti & family take care of guests like family. One of the very few restaurants in UK that serves really tasty Jain food. We had some lovely conversations.

Absolutely love the food and service.

Friendly staff and very *very* good food!

Fantastic food and host. Super busy for a Saturday night with all the tables talking to each other. Chicken 65 and the ‘daily surprise’ were fantastic. Definitely the best flavours in Bicester

It was my first experience to this restaurant and I must say the food was outstanding it was so so so delicious that I couldn’t stop eating and end up doing over eating plus order extra food as take away to enjoy it more . It is was worth every bite .

Great Indian meal. The owner was friendly & asked us how spicy we wanted our food which was appreciated. A little gem of a restaurant with a lovely welcome as soon as we walked through the door. Thoroughly enjoyed our food at a very reasonable cost.

I’m not that familiar with Bicester and I was looking for an Indian restaurant / takeaway. So glad I chose Mirch Masala!! I ordered for takeout. Front of house was very friendly and accommodating and the food was just awesome! I only have one critique though and this is only my personal preference and I’m sure if I request this, the chef would absolutely accommodate. I would have liked the chillies in the Jal Frieze to be cooked whole or sliced centred and probably a few extra chillies. Other than that, perfect food!

Found this little gem on google and was exactly as i thought it would be. Food was delicious all authentic,all cooked from scratch. Lovely owner

Best restaurant in Bicester. Very friendly and fun staff give this place a very quirky, intimate and homely feel, and the food is absolutely stellar, with vegetarian and vegan options galore.

All I can say is wow. I very rarely eat Asian food when out, so we decided to this time. I was skeptical about the food. But wow I was so wrong! It was like having mums cooking! The food and service was absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the Bicester area.

It was the worst ever Indian food we've ever tried, had to throw all into the bin as impossible to eat. Not recommended at all!

I think I've just had one of the best meals I've had in a long time, I popped in for a takeaway just as they opened, the lady was so nice, the food was freshly made, everything about my meal was just perfect, it's a good job I don't live here as I'd be in here every day. Can't wait until next time I'm working in the area. Fantastic

I eat here regularly and the food is always spot on.. And served with a smile

I haven't eaten here in a while, but I still list it as the best Indian food I've had in the UK.

Our first visit to the restaurant and there’s no doubt in my mind we’ll return. The food was fantastic and certainly a huge step above the typical. Service was fantastic, with the host (owner I think) being incredibly authentic she’s charmed us entirely with her passion and kindness. A great evening meal. Thank you!

We came across this restaurant during our most recent visit to Bicester village. We went in because of the excellent reviews. It is a very small space with limited seating, and ambience is not great, but we were met with very friendly smiles and kind words. We went in with a toddler; they didn’t have a chair for the child, but we were happy to adjust. The dishes were served in white ikea plates, which was not very appealing. I would highly suggest you upgrade your crockery. Everything apart, the food served there was soo good. It was the best chicken tikka masala I’ve ever had!! The fish masala was too mild for us, but good. The chicken 65 starter was really good too! We waited a long time for our meal to arrive, but the chef herself came out to apologise to each table. The whole place could do with an uplift, but the service is great, and the food is excellent! I will definitely go back for more! Thank you!

Welcoming atmosphere, gorgeous food, cooked to everyone’s individual requirements. Worth every penny. I will definitely be coming back.

Simply the best curry we’ve had in many many years. Home cooked with beautiful flavour. No excessive grease like you get with some curry’s, tasted and felt very healthy. Small restaurant with very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

The food is really good, proper north Indian style, home made tasting food. Cozy little place right beside Bicester village shopping area. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely meal yet again myself husband and son and the best onion bhajis ever look forward to the next time food is tasty and the owner is lovely and so was her helper

On a rainy day in Bicester, we were very hungry and cold. We searched on Google and found this small yet cozy Indian restaurant in a mall. The lady was very friendly and the herbal ginger tea she served us warmed us up immediately. We felt at home. The food she made was awesome. It’s the best food we had since we arrived Bicester. Great food and great service. It’s definitely a value for money choice! Highly recommended

Recommended to me by an Indian friend as the only Indian restaurant worth visiting. The lady chef could not have been more charming and the food was plentiful and delicious. We'll be back soon.

Mirch Masala serves delicious authentic indian food. The best onion bhaji and chicken 65 I've ever had in my life. The curries are also to die for! I can't recommend this place enough, the space is warm and the owner is super hospitable and bubbly.

First time visiting Mirch Masala after recently moving to the area. All the food was great with a home made taste and quality. Would highly recommend the samosa chaat and prawn curry. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be returning.

Excellent food and good service. We have really enjoyed it here.

Excellent service and hosts. The food is amazing loved everything we ordered. Will definitely be eating here again. Highly recommend. Great job

Well, the food was absolutely faboulous and great as well as the staff behaviour is good ,food was fresh and taste good. i will come back soon for good food.

My family and I had an amazing time eating here! The food was beyond delicious with large portions and the staff are incredibly kind :)

Small restaurant with nice atmosphere, helpful staff, and most importantly a great taste of freshly prepared food. For the children the lamb rogan josh turned out to be a bit spicy, which was friendly compensated with a free drink as a not needed apology. The chef made sure everything was to our wishes.

Simply brilliant. Want to eat home cooked or dhaba like food in bicester, this is the place. Host loves to chat which adds charm to the place. We ordered chana masala and kadhai paneer along with garlic naan and mango lassi. Each and every dish was fabulous!

Family run restaurant with amazing food!

Amazing, authentic home-cooked style food. Very friendly. Good prices for the quality of the food.

Google maps may not take you there directly…park in the nearby car park and walk. Feels deceptively rated high from the outside and has about 10-12 chairs for dine in. Takes longer to serve as they seem to prioritise takeaway. Said all that, food is good. Vegetarian options are better in the main course than starters. Pani puri isn’t authentic enough so I’d skip that. Won’t be disappointed with the rest. Go early for a better dining experience.

Great little find in Bicester. Fantastic service and really tasty food

We got a take away from here and it was fabulous. Real home cooking. So fresh. The best onion bhaji we've ever had. If you are in the area. Pay them a visit.

Best Indian food..must try.. full of flavours so fresh soooo good and Best services amazing staff very friendly!!

Finally I found the tasty biryani in Bicester 🔥✌🏼 Had a nice chicken biryani with butter chicken and lamp curry

A small Indian restaurant tucked away in The Crown Walk. Despite the size, the food was something to talk about. All made fresh to order, with obvious care taken to ensure that each bite tastes as good as the last. Can't recommend the Naan enough, it's incredibly soft and light, and a great addition to any curry you order. And the lovely lady who owns the place has such a great attitude towards her customer service and the food she prepares. Definitely going to recommend to friends and family, and will be back to try the Onion Bhaji.

Absolutely incredible food! Lovely, friendly service too. Recommend the Chaat Samosa and the lamb Rogan Gohst. Unbelievable

Combination of tasty food and excellent customer service.We will definitely back

One of the best Indian restaurants I have eaten in Throughout my stay in Britain I accidentally bumped into him Indian food according to its origins Very delicious 🇸🇦

We came across this place completely by accident, but I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious, and the owner (who also cooks the food and waits on the tables) was ever so welcoming. The Thali is a great choice if you can't decide what to order, and will easily serve two hungry people. Definitely coming again.

The only good Indian restaurant that I found in bicester . Rest all are really not worthy .. Well behaved staff

Small cozy place. Decent food. Family run place.

Food was amazing out of this world very relaxing quality deffently going back thanks

Wonderful small restaurant . Limited menu and special hospitality . Chef/ Owner took special interest in cooking our food and satisfied everyone of our group taste buds . Will definitely visit this place next time I am in bicester

Had a Truly delicious meal at this great restaurant last night! Tried some new things and really enjoyed our meal! The manager made us feel totally at home. Would Completely recommend this place!!

Lovely little restaurant with amazing food. Lots of vegetarian options which is a bonus. The owner was super friendly. The best Indian food in Bicester, we will definitely eat there again :)

There are many Indian restaurants. Some of them are in Bicester. If you like a standard menu and typical experience, then do not come to the Mirch Masala Rasoi. If, however, you want to eat really authentic Indian food, and have your tastebuds blown away, then this is one of the best restaurants of its kind outside of the subcontinent. Unpretentious, basic even. Don’t be put off by the location. All the food is cooked fresh from base ingredients, and the chef/owner really knows what she’s doing. A gem worth travelling to experience.

Authentic home cooked Indian food , delicious, service is polite and wonderful but oh so slow , place needs more atmosphere and finishing touches , bit ho for the food anyway !!

Friendly, fun and welcoming service. Good food, with varied menu.

Small cozy Indian restaurant. Delicious food and very nice staff.

Absolutely brilliant lovely food the best ive eaten in bicester by far super friendly owners just perfect 10 out of 10 will definitely be returning

Amazing! Friendly, the most incredible food, my go to Indian place forever! Service was great! Highly recommend.

Best butter chicken here! Must try!

Beautiful food! Samosas are homemade and authentic, absolutely to die for. A must try in Bicester, I shall be returning often.

A large party was well catered for with excellent food and friendly service.

Make no mistake about it, this is genuine Indian cuisine, not the normal British Indian fare. Just imagine you have an Indian aunt, and you go to hers for dinner. That’s basically the gig here. And it’s all the better for it. The food is quite simply beyond anything you’ll get anywhere else in the town. I would love to give this 5 stars but the service is a bit random. So bear with them, they want you to be happy. The food is well worth anyones time and patience.