The Raj Of India in Caerphilly

Don't be fooled by the dated interior and 12-year-old menus in the window. Once inside, the place is spotless and the food tasted great. We were brought a chutney tray soon after arrival, which seemed to be complimentary. I managed to pour most of my Biryani onto the table and they insisted on bringing me a fresh one which was also not charged for. After dinner chocolates given with the bill were taken randomly from a box of Celebrations.

Ordered food (paid in full) this evening after waiting an hour they decided to cancel my order with no explanation, now its a 3-5 day wait for a refund. Shocking!!!! Never again!!!!

Absolutely shocking experience with Raj of India Caerphilly on New Year’s Eve 2024. I placed an order at 6:10 pm with a 45-minute delivery estimate. Knowing it was a busy evening, I waited patiently until 7:15 pm before trying to contact them. From then until 9:14 pm, I called 11 times, sent messages on WhatsApp, and even tried Facebook Messenger—no response. When I finally got through, the person on the phone said, “I packed that ages ago,” as if that was an acceptable excuse. Meanwhile, I’d been waiting over 3 hours for food that never arrived. I’ve had issues with their slow delivery before, but this time it was the last straw. How can a business keep accepting orders when they clearly can’t handle the demand? If you’re too busy, stop taking new orders so customers can find somewhere else instead of being left waiting and hungry for hours. Save yourself the stress—just don’t bother.

I visited your establishment yesterday with my partner, our son, and our autistic daughter. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a man who had no teeth and was barefoot, who directed us to a table that was noticeably dirty, with sauce stains and an unpleasant odor that resembled either farming or lingering waste. I placed an order for a keema naan for my children and a curry each for myself and my wife. Throughout the time we were seated, the employee stood next to us, repeatedly smiling at my daughter. He commented on her blonde hair and made me uncomfortable by offering to massage her back and physically touching her. I intervened and requested that he stop, which prompted his manager to shout at him in Hindi. The employee then retreated to the back of the restaurant. When our food arrived, I was disappointed to find that the curry was watery and spilling over the plate, and the keema naan contained no meat. Additionally, I noticed two employees in the back of the restaurant taking photos of us at the table, which further unsettled my wife. As a result, we chose to leave without paying, as my wife felt extremely uncomfortable. This was an unpleasant experience, and I will not be returning to your establishment in the future.

Awful, awful, awful. Please avoid! When the food eventually turned up, one of the main meals was missing. Vindaloo sauce had spilt everywhere in the bag. An absolute mess. Greasy, gristly food of the very lowest quality. The missing meal was delivered over an hour later (with no freebies as a gesture of goodwill), by which time the rest of the food had solidified in its own muck. The worst service and Indian food I’ve ever eaten.

Awful, awful, awful. Please avoid! When the food eventually turned up, one of the main meals was missing. Vindaloo sauce had spilt everywhere in the bag. An absolute mess. Greasy, gristly food of the very lowest quality. The missing meal was delivered over an hour later (with no freebies as a gesture of goodwill), by which time the rest of the food had solidified in its own muck. The worst service and Indian food I’ve ever eaten.

Rubbish korma not even a korma from frozen would taste that bad

Went as a group of 10 for our Christmas meal. The staff were happy to take our orders separately so everyone paid for what they had. Complimentary poppadoms on arrival. Bring your own alcohol and no corkage applied. I had prawn puree starter followed by a lamb lalusa and garlic naan. Everyone enjoyed their meal and they are very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place

Went as a group of 10 for our Christmas meal. The staff were happy to take our orders separately so everyone paid for what they had. Complimentary poppadoms on arrival. Bring your own alcohol and no corkage applied. I had prawn puree starter followed by a lamb lalusa and garlic naan. Everyone enjoyed their meal and they are very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place

Lamb pasanda was tasteless, chips was under cooked. Only thing that was cooked nice was the rice and garlic naan. Waste of my money.

Used to be a good takeaway ordered food lastnight the nan bread was still raw and it’s made me unwell everything tasted bad

amazing food and it was lovely and hot wwhen it arrived will definitely have again

Absolutely shameful service, food arrived cold and way past delivery time! Ordered set meal for 2 and didn’t even recieve all the order! Shocking service definitely won’t be ordering again

Food cold items missing korma sauce was tasteless I will never order from them again

My chocolate mousse didnt arrive, so would like my money back, please

Two hours after initially ordering our food it arrived, this was 45 minutes after the “latest” expected time. Chips are stone cold, popadoms are cracked and in tiny pieces, basically a popadom dust! Keema Nan is more dough than meat. Not happy.

Fantastic meal tonight so tasty and excellent service. We will be back. The fact you can take your own alcohol is a bonus. But the food alone would encourage us back

The quality of the meal was quite high. The quality was just right. I highly recommend and I will definitely order again

What a lovely place, and lovely service. Have been going here for many years and the food just gets better and better! These people will do anything for you and you get a beautiful view of castell too. Would recommend to anyone

Cannot rate them as they let me wait a hour and then cancelled order as no delivery drivers in area

Worst meal we have had in a while. Food was nearly 30 mins late, wouldn't answer the phone. Then received a text saying it was delayed. Probably been driven half way around Caerphilly before it got to us hence it being cold and late! Poppadoms inedible as smashed, overall the worst meal ever. Definitely won't be ordering from here again...

Amazing food. Fantastic service! Nothing is ever too much for them. Always ask for plain masala sauce with my food and they are always happy to do it for me even though it’s not an option for the food I order. The food is always amazing and always enough for two days. Best Indian around

Great tasting food , we ordered the set meal for 2 and it more than plenty , arrived earlier than what was scheduled. Will order again.

A real shame, this used to be our go to Indian that we even used to travel from Cardiff from but we've just waited an hour and a half for a cold, oily curry. Chips were uneatable and poppadoms were smashed to pieces. Unfortunately we won't be ordering here again !

I was really looking forward to my meal, but absolutely disappointed afterwards. Spent over £30. The food was below par, super oily and very tasteless. Shame. First time here as our usual is closed. Not planning on coming back.

marked off as delivered on the app, but it wasn't. An underhanded method of saying they delivered on time with the app, but didn't reflected real time. On a good note the food was good, so maybe worth the wait 🤷‍♂️

Really nice food. Good price as there’s currently a 20% discount plus free delivery if over a certain amount so had a lot of food for the money. Really enjoyed it, thanks again

Staff are always pleasant and the food is always amazing.

The food was luke warm when it arrived

Delivery good, food was a little cold but expected as a little distance to house. Overall okay.

Great food, polite delivery and only a few minutes late. Would highly recommend.

shame they didn't send the drinks but had refund for them

Amazing food, staff and service, highly recommended and will definitely be back. Never had such great service at other restaurants 😊😊😊

Great food and very attentive staff , an added bonus is that you can take your own drinks .

Food was cold and not cooked properly I would like a refund on this meal thanks

Great food and awesome service 😀

Worst Indian I’ve ever had it was tasteless and the “chicken” was pink. wasted money as it went in the bin and I won’t be ordering again

Sauce was greasy, food was average for the cost.

Normally always have a good food from this restaurant but unfortunately this time it wasn’t so good a tasteless korma and a missing item from our order :(

Food wasn't bad next time read the note left for order. Keema nan 👎

Excellent service and good quality food.

Food was freezing!! Please contact the restaurant. Need refund.

Awesome food and earlier than time given ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Turned up 45 minutes early , and there is only one word to describe the whole meal which was “Bland” . Sorry to say but the worst Indian I have had .

Ordered chicken biryani, which used to be excellent. Very disappointed- no whole spices, no depth of flavour, overwhelming use of garlic. Don't think we'll use you again unfortunately.

Food was cold, curry was greasy and watery.

always on time and quality is very good my view the best in caerphilly.

What was delivered was delicious. Unfortunately a part of the meal was missing. Restaurant did not include the rice with the order. No point in phoning the restaurant as the rest of the meal would have been cold by the time they sent the rice out (not the first time this has happened). Thankfully I had some microwave rice in the cupboard; not the same, bus was able to at least make a meal.

Gorgeous food as always! Very quick collection and great friendly service!

Ordered a takeaway for 2 people on a Thursday evening. I’m not usually a fan of the Raj, as personally I think it’s a bit over rated from past experience. However, the food was delivered very quickly and was piping hot. It was absolutely delicious and was of generous proportions. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and will be ordering again.

Good food and very polite waiter

Delicious and great service cant fault!

food was tasteless and cold by the time it was delivered

Turned up super early. Poppadoms taste like fish and the portions for the starters are extremely small. Two tiny samosas which contained no chicken. Guess that'll teach me for giving them a second chance

The food I got was okay but one of the mains was missing and the other main wasn’t what I’d ordered. Tried calling the restaurant and nobody answered. Frustrating as the missing item was the one that we’d ordered for in the first place.

Had a delivery this evening, one of the worst Indians I've ever had. Makani no flavour, bombay potatoes awful. Rice lumpy. To say the cucumber and poppadoms was the best part is sad. Waste of £30 Indians in caerphilly are awful. AVOID THIS ONE

missing items from order, tried calling restaurant and no answer!

Wouldn’t give one star absolute terrible food thrown at you from driver food missing and then don’t answer the phone

Food was great the lamb was tender best part of the meal

Amazing curry again ! Highly recommended

I didn't mind it being early but if we had arranged for visitors to come at that time to eat with us they would have missed it

Tasteless curry, dry overcooked chicken, onionbahji burnt. Never again.

everything was perfect and hot!

absolutely disgusting, totally inedible.

Ordered a takeaway which I was really looking forward to as a treat for the family. £35 wasted. Really disappointed.

Awesome Indian food. A must go to place for curry eaters. Over 30 years experience and credit must be given. Highly recommended....

19th April 2024. Terrible meals. Both dishes were swimming in oil/grease. Popaddoms were smashed to small pieces, chicken was chewy and the whole meal was barely warm. Never again

We haven't ordered from here a while but the food was fantastic. Everything was fresh and hot. Delivery driver was was also great, happy and chatty. Great service. Thank you

I wanted to take a moment to share the delightful experience our family had at The Raj of India on Saturday night. It was truly an evening to remember, filled with exquisite flavours, a warm ambience, and impeccable service. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with genuine hospitality and ushered to our table with care. The restaurant's décor exuded a charming blend of traditional and contemporary elements, creating an inviting atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. Now, onto the main event – the food. Every dish we sampled was a masterpiece with vibrant spices and expertly balanced flavours. From the delightful tikka masala to the sizzling meat platters, each bite celebrated authentic Indian cuisine at its finest. The chef's meticulous attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the meal, from the tender meats to the freshly ground spices. One dish that particularly stood out was the Raj special murgh masala, unlike anything we've ever tasted. The interplay of spices and textures was simply extraordinary, leaving us craving more with each forkful. Of course, no meal is complete without a selection of sides and accompaniments, and The Raj did not disappoint in this regard. The naan bread was light and fluffy, the chutneys were bursting with flavour, and the assorted pickles added a delightful tanginess to each bite. We had a jug of water to complement our meal, however you can bring your own drinks. Last but certainly not least, I must commend the staff at The Raj for their exceptional service throughout the evening. From our knowledgeable server who guided us through the menu with expertise to the attentive waitstaff who ensured our glasses were always full, every interaction was marked by warmth and professionalism. In conclusion, our dining experience at The Raj surpassed all expectations, making it a standout culinary destination in Caerphilly and North Cardiff.

Came here on a Friday evening, restaurant was fairly quiet, we had booked but probably didn’t need to. Menu was extensive, regular curries but also had chef specials. Starters were a good size and tasty (we had prawn puri and onion Bhaji). Staff were very attentive and generally nice people. Would definitely come back if we return to Caerphilly.

Been a loyal customer for many years, used to make the best tasting food. Only reason for my rating is because it appears the food isn’t what it used to be. Lately it’s watery curry sauces, chicken not so good, soggy chips and stale poppadoms. Very gutted to be writing this review as they have been my go to every single week for years. But unfortunately the standards continue to drop

garlic naan was inedible, rock-hard and incredibly dry and chewy. The rest of the order was ok

Hour and 20 mins late . When I phoned they kept telling me it’s left but still waited around 80 mins. Like warm. Waste of money and no customer service what so ever.

Awesome food. Great service amazing value. BYO booze bonus. The friendliest restaurant in Caerphilly, they can't do enough for you. Lovely people great food.

Last minute here and omg what an amazing and professional experience, will defo be back,thanx so much for beautiful food 😀

Very attentive and lovely waiters, fast service and delicious food, best Indian restaurant Ive been to in Caerphilly.

We visited the Raj of India following a friend's recommendation, and it was such a good decision! The food was truly amazing: delicious, fresh and full of flavour. The components of every dish are made fresh and this comes through in the ultimate flavour of the dish. Particular recommendations are the Special Biryani and Murgh Sagwala, but every dish from starter through to dessert was delicious. You must try the 3 flavour kulfi for dessert too! And all this with a great atmosphere and extremely friendly, helpful staff made the experience a winning one! Looking forward to returning soon.

Ordered arrived on time. Food was inedible - masala was oily, lumpy and tasteless. The chicken was tough and overcooked. Had a couple of mouthfuls before putting it in the bin - really disappointing. Won’t be ordering again.

Food was OK apart from sauce it was a massala sauce was was just like a spicy oil was inedible so ended up with a dry meal.

As always fantastic service, the service is always the best I have had from any restaurant, always take so much pride in what they do. Great food, plenty of choice. Will be back again soon.

Not happy food cold chips frezzing curry no taste mint chutney like water no meat in the kema nan waste of £30 want be ordering again want a refund

Ordered here a few months ago, food took two hours and was freezing cold. Not even an apology. Ordered again today thinking it may have been a one off and they didn’t deliver half of my food and the attitude I got when they eventually delivered the other half was disgusting. (They took 30 minutes to redeliver meaning by this time my current food was cold anyway.) Won’t be ordering here again! if I could give a zero star rating I absolutely would.

Simple order (2x 3 course meals) was made at 7pm, asking for 8pm delivery. At 8:20 the app had marked it as delivered - but there was nothing. Used the app to ask for an update and was told it would come at 8:40. Arrived lukewarm at just gone 8.45pm - no apology. Two very different curries ordered - both looked and tasted exactly the same. HUGE amounts of oil had to be drained - the curry was swimming in it like I've never seen. Chicken Bhuna was fine; the lamb Gustava: barely any lamb amongst the vast amount of onion. "Medium" curry had NO spiciness at all. What meat there was was very fatty. Bhajis were the saltiest I've ever had and had gone chewy rather than crispy; shami kebab = 2x floppy bits of meat. To top it off they forgot to include the Naan. Nope. Not a chance I'll be using this one again.

Another very enjoyable meal from the Raj..Thanks

Freezing cold, tasteless and chips were rock hard

Great food, staff are always lovely, good location with parking opposite. Highly recommended!

Amazing Food! Excellent Service!

Delicious food excellent service luv the Raj my favourite Indian

This was one of their first deliveries of the day, 15 minutes early, and they still somehow managed to deliver it stone cold. Spent £13.80 on a Tandoori Mixed Grill and was extremely disappointed to find 1 burnt leg of chicken, 1 tiny kebab and 2 small pieces of chicken. It all arrived in a standard sized container with plenty of space left. It's £5 less for half a tandoori chicken which would have been twice as much food, and they didn't include the salad either, just an absurd amount of mint sauce. £3.80 for 2 TINY samosas. Too many times they've either totally forgotten things, it's been freezing cold, burnt, or the portion sizes have been absolutely pathetic. Usually a combination. Even the curries have barely any meat. Sadly I don't see this place changing as they've been like it for years. This will be the last time for us.

Stunning food and lovely staff. Highly recommend. Our girls loved it as much as us.

Don’t care it was 55 minutes early hahaaaaa, it’s the best Indian takeaway around❤️❤️❤️

Best curry house I have been too. Service was amazing from start to finish. Really lovely and helpful staff. Price was reasonable to. Recommend to all

The food was lovely and fresh but didn't receive the onion bhajis that we ordered.

moved the delivery time twice and I must say not the best nice but missing something

Missing gulab jamun but aside from that spot on

It was freezing cold. Preordered my food for 9 and it was late. Not happy

I have not received my order yet it is saying it's been delivered

Wrong items delivered, waited over 1.5hrs for it to come, wouldn’t recommend.

food arrived very late even after phoning, and then food was missing. after chasing for food again they offered 35% off next order - I will not be ordering from them again. Dreadful service

Unfortunately we were delivered a dish we couldn't eat because of an intolerance (Malay chicken was delivered but we had ordered another chicken curry). Both mains delivered hot, had to reheat the starters and naan bread in air fryer.