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4,6

Based on 541 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Really friendly staff, delicious food, observing and following good COVID-19 safety procedures. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.

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hudsonfamily1234 . 2020-08-17

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Very friendly, nice atmosphere and good food. Was as good as Balti in Birmingham! Large portions struggled to manage a starter, popidums and main course. All our meals were high quality. Nice to be able to bring our own beer. Handy to eat here before going to the cinema across the road.

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901moragm . 2020-02-22

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Visited the best Indian restaurant in the area again tonight with friends from Edinburgh. The quality of the meal was excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Our friends were also very impressed and thoroughly enjoy their meals. The restuarant was busy, a sign that the locals also believe it is good and keep returning. If your in the area, this is where to eat, you won’t be disappointed

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Weerux . 2020-02-01

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Good service like always and a great selection of meals at reasonable prices. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. My favourite part is getting the hot towels at the end of the meal!

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zfilipiak . 2020-01-10

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Food top quality, best idian in the world, Aina is one off the waitresses she's one off the best. Very polite and welcoming. Lovely girl. Overall its been a lovely experience and good value for money won't break the bank.

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dolannam . 2019-12-25

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Me and my granny come here every year for our Christmas meal the foods always top, the staff are lovely and the place is always clean and a good atmosphere. Definitely recommend

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mhyrren m . 2019-12-25

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The best Indian in town. We eat here once every couple of weeks and it’s the best service and food. Very kind staff and owners- accommodating and tasty.

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Erin B . 2019-12-08

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We went to the Zaika Tandoori for a family birthday meal. The staff were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The order was taken efficiently and the food arrived without a huge wait. The food was hot and very tasty.

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Petra T . 2019-11-21

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Love my indian food and this is best in borders bar none. Recommend east and north Bengal curries. Me and my wifes vavourires

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447neilk . 2019-11-15

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Excellent Indian food here before but now thought we would try a takeaway and phoned the order through - picked it up right on the dot and so much food for two of us! - the Special Banquet for Two was really enough for four with even extra rice thrown in for free!Still very very good and so reasonable -£22.00 - no wonder the place was packed on a Friday night. These people deserve to succeed and rightly so - we will definitely return again.

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Stephen F . 2019-10-05

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Went here for dinner and had a brilliant meal of excellent quality, and quantity. The dishes we ordered were piping hot and well presented. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Eaten here before and will definitely go back

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Weerux . 2019-09-26

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Had a lovely 2 course lunch in here today. We had a chicken pakora vegetable pakora chicken patia chicken jalfrezi and 2 rice great value for money.Food was so nice and we will definitely be back

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manelli22 . 2019-09-12

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Food was very good and service was fine.The strange thing for me was only the items on the set menu were available and we could not even get a naan bread with our meals. That is why I only gave 4 stars

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Wormfisher19 . 2019-09-09

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We came in on a busy Thursday evening with my partner and we were not disappointed with our curries. Thursday deal was amazing considering it was only £12.95! Loved the food! ❤️🍚🍲😋 Cant wait till the next time we're in Galashiels. 🤗

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kiki2018os . 2019-09-05

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The food was lovely and the service was very nice. I enjoyed it dishes very much and we will definitely book next time . Service was excellent and very delicious food.👍👍

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Jonathanenglish23 . 2019-09-05

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My wife and six kids travelled all the way from Blackpool as zaika was highly recommended by our friends and family. We did not expect such an amazing atmosphere. Never have we been in a restaurant where we felt at home. Everyone was extremely friendly and caring. This makes it such a special restaurant in the borders. The food was cooked to perfection. Chicken tikka and lamb bhuna was absolutely gorgeous. Our mango lacee was freshly made and was a tasty side. The hot towels at the end just made the night insane. Never have we been to an Indian restaurant where we were provided with real hot towels. We will definitely be back next month. You guys are amazing.

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willskatie711 . 2019-09-04

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A big thank you to Zaika who managed to squeeze our big party in on a busy weekday! The food was absolutely delicious. We are all very happy with our curries and the fish curry was beautiful. We are regular visitors every month and I'm glad its bring your own alcohol. No charge for use of glasses or service. The staff amaze me every time. The young lass and lad manage so well, even when its busy!! The boss is a gem. You guys are our favourite. This is on behalf of our team a big thank you. -leanne

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galashielstravels201 . 2019-09-04

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We all had the chicken tikka main course with our choice if sauce and pilau rice. Ghe sauces were all nice but the chicken tikka isn't chicken tikka at all. It just diced chicken that they've dyed a red colour. Its completely tasteless. We won't be going back here but will go to gala Tandoori instead

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harry19975 . 2019-08-31

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This is the best curry that I have ever had! The amount of flavour as well as the cooking of the vegetables was perfect. The naan bread was a great size and the portions of both the curry and the rice were giant! I have had multiple takeaways from this restaurant and each time both the food and the service has been excellent. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for good Indian cuisine in the area!

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maisie k . 2019-08-30

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This is Galashiels folks and not exactly the gourmet capital of the Western world - but this place was just oh so good! It used to be called The Spice of India and now revisited by us a couple of years later on a wet dreich ( that’s Scottish!) night after a visit to the cinema to see the latest Tarantino film.Just excellent Indian food at such a good price from the pakoras to the Rogan Josh - and a special inclusive price on a Thursday but we were too full for pudding and coffee - and then: HOT HAND TOWELS at the end of the meal which was a nice touch and what BA used to do on flights in those far off days.Real napkins as well with lime slices in the iced water.It is really a real gem of a little place and you can take your own booze without a surcharge which is even better. Full and happy we walked slowly homewards through a darkening and wet night wondering why we hadn’t found this before now.

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Stephen F . 2019-08-23

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In August 2018 my family ate here and it was the best Indian I have had and still remember it a year later. Everything we ordered was cooked so well. I met the owner afterwards who was very friendly and told him how much we had enjoyed the meal. If this restaurant wasn't 280 miles away I would be a frequent customer. It really is very very good. (I've said the date of my visit was sept 2018 because that the closest date trip advisor will allow but I suppose very few people write a review of a restaurant after 12 months)

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Matthew b . 2019-08-20

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Hearing good reviews for this restaurant, so eventually got round to paying a visit early on a Friday night. Pleasantly surprised, busy for early evening with people with young families. Food every bit as good as reported. Pleasant staff and management. Comfortably set up and quick service. Lamb and Chicken Tikka and sauces very good.Only thing holding this back would be the other excellent Indian Restaurants in town, but not a single complaint. Unlicensed, so take your own favorite beverage.

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895jackt . 2019-08-14

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Ordered over Just Eat on probably one of the busiest nights of the year for the restaurant, the delivery arrived early, piping hot and of the highest quality. We had Chicken Madras 11/10 Chicken Masala 10/10 North Bengal Masala with Green Chillies 10/10. Seriously the best carry out so far this year!

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BrucefaeGalae . 2019-06-29

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Had the Thursday special meal deal, was a great meal with starters and desert included for around £12.50 but we were too full to finish. Quick service and pompadoms served while you decide what you're getting.

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Alikevan . 2019-06-13

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We came here on saturday with my daughter and wife. We were extremely surprised by how busy the restaurant was, absolutely packed . Service was excellent , food delicious and price reasonable. Will be back

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Andrewmiller9374gala . 2019-06-12

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Firstly would like to say we have used Zaika for a while now and never had an issue until tonight and I will NEVER be back again....Ordered food for a family get together at around 7pm. We were told it would be around 45 minutes for it to be ready. I turned up maybe 10 mins earlier than I should because in the past they have been very efficient however this was far from the opposite. They took a while to even acknowledge or serve me. After I finally paid I took a seat and just waited. The customers around me were very agitated and explained that they had been waiting for over an hour extra for their food. I would say there was maybe a back log of around 5 takeaway customers orders. After around 20 minutes of waiting I asked why there was such a hold up. The girl took my name so she could find out where our order had gotten to. She went through to the kitchen and then came back through, completely ignored me and then proceeded to do other tasks and duties. I then asked again and again she took my name. I felt unwell due to sitting so long in the eat so went outside for air in which in this time it came to light they had ‘misplaced our order’ as I was informed by other customers when I came back in. I then asked again could they explain what was going on. In this time a few takeaway orders had been given out and even some people who had come in after us had gotten theirs. This young lass kept saying it’ll be another 10 mins. In this time a over heard several eating in customer ask for a manager as they hadn’t received their food or it wasn’t the correct order. There is obviously a severe communication issue in this place which needs sorted ASAP. This young lass that I had dealt with I could see was getting stressed but at the end of the day the way she was acting was far from professional. As a paying customer I do not wish to be lied to how I was tonight. I got told at least 3 times it would only be another 10minutes they are just finishing up the last dish. Each time I asked I was getting delayed and understandably getting very annoyed. I approached the girl and explained I did not appreciate being lied to and that I needed an honest answer as to where our food was as waiting almost 2 hours was getting beyond a joke. She said she would speak to the kitchen and come straight back to me. Again I had to go up and ask her the story as she again came back through and just completely ignored me. One of the others girls kindly explained that our order had gone out to a delivery by accident so they had had to redo the whole order. I understand this is a mistake that can happen in a busy restaurant but I would of preferred being told the truth straight away. So finally after waiting a grand total of around 2 hours our food came and with so many apologies. The girl that I could not be arsed with frankly then turned round and said ‘The foods really good you know’. Well love if I got my food when I was told I would and have my whole order given to me aye it might be good but the food itself although it was good did not outweigh the shocking levels of dishonestly in the place. I then of course asked if there was going to be any refund of some sorts for the issues I occurred and they looked at me as if to say you ain’t getting nothing back. I would say they reluctantly gave me back half my money and then I took the order home. I would of thought that it would have been nice to offer us at least something in the time that we waited such as a complementary drink or little bite to eat such as a poppadom but no we just got left to felt like a nuisance to them. Once I was home I unpacked it all to discover that once again they had f****d up. They had forgot to give us any rice. We ordered 3 pilau rice and did not receive one of them. I then phoned them as soon as I realised and the girl yet again apologised and said she would send out the rice for us. That was fine but considering all the food we had already was hot we weren’t going to wait another 20mins for some rice before we started eating. I then waited around 40mins and still no rice had appeared. I tried calling then back but the line was constantly engaged. Decided I would try a different phone in which it went straight. Not sure if this was just a simple misunderstanding but it seemed to me that they had blocked my other number. She explained the driver was having difficulty finding our address even though he hadn’t according to her made it in to Selkir yet. It appeared 10mins later so almost an hour in total just for some rice. The delivery driver was extremely apologetic but I said to him at the end of the day it wasn’t his fault so i wasn’t going to getting angry at him. The last comments I would like to make is that;1. Don’t lie to your customers or ignore them 2. Don’t make excuses for your poor standards saying you are a chef done - how is this my fault as the customer, it is your priority to make sure you have the right staff in order to run the place properly 3. ALL of your front of house staff need serious training in customer service as they were rude, ignorant and unaccepting of their own mistakes

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ccarlyyp . 2019-06-08

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We've been going to Zaika for quite some time now and I just felt I needed to write a review. We mainly go at lunchtimes but have been on the odd evening too.We visited for lunch the other day and I ordered the Vegetable Pakora. You always get 2, whereas in the evening you get 3. They used to be tennis ball sized, now they are golf ball sized. The 2 that arrived on my plate as my starter were tiny and were way overcooked. I had chicked tikka madras for my main course but ended up having to leave all of the sauce as it was inedible. The spices were so harsh that it tasetd disgusting. When the waiter came to clear our table. He took my full plate and din;t even ask if everything was okay. I was too embarrased to say anything as I am not one to make a scene or to complain.I will not be going back here.

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youngun955 . 2019-06-01

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The food was very tasty well cooked and clearly with love.It arrived in a reasonable time and the staff who sever us was friendly, polite and very helpful in recommending dishes.Will be going again.

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MissChibiChilds . 2019-06-01

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Back for another visit, this time I booked a table for 12 to celebrate a colleagues retirement.I dropped off some table decorations the day before, on our arrival table was set and the decorations were up.There was a short speech given by another colleague and a few gifts were presented, whilst all this was going on, popadoms, dips and drinks were served by the ever tentative staff.All the food was ordered, all brought out in a timely fashion and all as ordered.There were another few tables seated and they appeared to be getting just as good a service as we got!I cannot understand some of the negative comments that have been left by other dinners, I use this restaurant regularly for both sit in meals and take always, always a great service and delicious food. I have once had to make comment on, not complain about how different a dish was, this was explained as a new chef and was sorted on my very next visit. To clarify the meal was still very nice, just different than usual!No one will every get everything right 100% of the time, these guys and girls get pretty damn close though.Keep up the great service.

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LeighR555 . 2019-05-30

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Visited here with my family once again and were not disappointed! The restaurant was very busy however, the staff still did their best to give us a nice time. Food was lovely and the new menus have a lovely selection. The mixed platter is worth the try!

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Maria U . 2019-05-28

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We’ve eaten here on a number of occasions and the food has always been pretty good as has the service and the actual restaurant itself.We went for dinner last night and for some reason there were no table cloths on any of the tables as there has always been. It was just bare tables as you would expect in a cafe, not a restaurant. On every other occasion that we’ve eaten here our main dishes have been placed onto the small heater trays that they put in the centre of the table to keep your curry etc warm while you eat and chat. Not on this occasion! The plates and dishes were just dropped onto the table and it was left with us to sort things out. The owner gave us our curry sauces but didn’t even know which was which!I watched the male waiter come into the restaurant with food and every time he was at a loss as to which table the food was for. He seemed to be unable to get a hang of any table numbering system if if there even was one.A somewhat disorganised night as it was pretty busy. I had the feeling that the reason for the missing table cloths and food warmers was so that people would eat their food quickly to stop it getting cold and leave. Meaning that they could have a higher turnover of paying customers and would not have enough clean table cloths for all of their bookings.Very disappointed with our evening at Zaika.There’s a distinct lack of customer care and attention here now. Especially when they are busy.

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harry19975 . 2019-05-27

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Went for an evening meal here and had a wonderful experience. The food was very tasty, one of the best curry iv'e ever had and the staff was very attentive and friendly . Will definitely be making a return trip.

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Catherine B . 2019-05-24

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Came here with my family to celebrate one of our little ones birthday and we really enjoyed the food. The service was absolutely amazing and the staff were very attentive. Food is top class.

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johhnyyarn . 2019-05-20

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We visited as a group of 5 and all really enjoyed our meals. The staff were great and very tolerant of us being quite loud and laughing a lot. Since moving from Birmingham I have struggled to find a really good curry so I am really pleased to have found this place. We will be back!

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259SarahP . 2019-05-19

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Well worth a visit to this restaurant. The food was wonderful and tasty. One of the best meals we have eaten for quite a while. Staff were very helpful and attentive.

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TinaBurtonOnTrent . 2019-05-19

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Amazing take away from here yet again. Best in Gala without out a doubt. Will eat here again. Would recommend chicken dhansak.

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frankm4 . 2019-04-28

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Grateful service and excellent food.Marsala chicken was so tender, garlic rice and garlic naam bread perfect and my husband’s lamb tikka was delicious. Our only complaint was that we had papadams the samoosa for entrees and were struggling to finish our main meals, the servings are very generous. We also didn’t realise it was BYO alcohol, not a problem for us but might be for some.

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joyb806 . 2019-04-14

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Had an amazing time at Zaika Tandoori with my family, I personally found the staff very welcoming and helpful I enjoyed most of the food we have ordered and it’s very rich in flavour and the portions are very good I recommend anyone who enjoys medium to hot dishes to try the tiger special.

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zfilipiak . 2019-04-14

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Wonderful restaurant, excellent authentic Indian food, amazing value,friendly customer service. The best indian restaurant in the borders by far. Highly recommend.

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vikkimac31 . 2019-04-13

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Super food super sevice Aina and Bulbul make sure you feel at home and always welcome. Ordered a chicken saslik and a saag and they even made it for us healthily and no oil!

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978colinf . 2019-04-12

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Best food in town and lovely service. Willing to adjust meals to suit any dietery requirements. Makes an effort to make food healthier and still maintain the delicious flavour

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670catha . 2019-04-12

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Another visit after long time,lovely food,friendly atmosphere and good value for money. Will back soon...

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sam0191 . 2019-04-08

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Absolutely Fantasic!, Cannot recommend this place enough. Food is fantastic and they have a hefty amount of vegan and vegetarian options. Quick service, friendly staff. Brilliant restaurant.

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Dolly2806 . 2019-04-05

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Food was fresh and very tasty! Definitely going back! Good value for price. Amazing and friendly service.

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Lina U . 2019-04-05

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Had the chicken korma and a veggie curry, along with pakora as a starter. Pakoras were great and so was the veggie curry. The korma tasted way too sweet to me, but that was my only issue.Everything was very fresh and was delivered quickly. Would recommend.

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Cai L . 2019-03-19

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eat at least 3 times every month,food is freshly cooked and delicious.wouldhighly recommend.friendly efficient services

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rk0321 . 2019-02-27

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Been here numerous times and always great tasting food excellent friendly service. Well worth a visit

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Ina F . 2019-02-13

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This is a nearly every week eatery for myself, hubby and friends. The staff are so friendly and always pleased to see you. It is BYOB but don't let this put you of trying here. The food is just amazing and it also has a good vegetarian selection.

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jenniferjS5370KS . 2019-02-12

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I am a former air stewardess who has enjoyed eating in many Indian restaurants worldwide. The Zaika served the most exquisite Indian food I have ever tasted. I visit this restaurant at least once a week the owner is a kind polite lovely gentleman as is his Son and the girls are delightful. This restaurant is also pristine. It's a lovely little haven in the town of Galashiels.

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Julie B . 2019-01-31

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Mid week take away Staying in galashiels for a few weeks found this restaurant The staff were very friendly when I went to pick it up, the food was excellent good range of curries. We will be back soon.

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rk0321 . 2019-01-20

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My hubby and I were out shopping and decided to try here for our lunch . We’d never been before so decided to give it a go We were not disappointed. They have a lunch time special menu which consisted of starter and main meal for only £7.95 . I had chicken pakora and hubby had vegetable pakora. Generous sized portion which was hot and flavoursome. For main we both had Chicken Jalfrezi with pilau rice. Lots of chicken, veg and tasted great . No alcohol but can take your own if you wanted. We had coke . Well worth the money and will definitely be back.

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Janice R . 2019-01-15

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We ate in the evening. The restaurant was very welcoming and the service first class. Food was very nicely spiced and flavoured. Portions were generous and lamb very tender. This was our first visit but we will visit again when next in Galashiels.

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Ian D . 2019-01-14

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Thoroughly good meal and excellent service. Large selection of dishes to choose from and our meals were freshly made. I asked for my meal to be oil free and that’s exactly how it came - delicious. This is still the best Indian restaurant in Borders

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Weerux . 2019-01-14

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Decided to celebrate my hubby’s birthday here after hearing rave reviews about this restaurant so decided to give it a try. We were a table of 6 and were seated next to the restaurant entrance which did get chilly every time the door opened!The owner was very welcoming and friendly. Starters were ordered and onion bhajis were lovely but my hubbys lamb tikka was greasy, tough and tasteless. The mains arrived and huge portions! Again my dish was tasty enough but our friends lamb dishes were chewy and dry....most of the lamb curries were left uneaten and at no point was this queried by the staff. Have to say service wasn’t great either .... removing dirty cutlery from your starter plate and leaving it on the tablecloth for your main course!?! The restaurant is extremely small and narrow ..... if you weren’t able bodied some people would find this very difficult to manoeuvre. The toilets were also situated in a very narrow corridor with steps, it would be impossible to negotiate with a wheelchair! The restaurant is BYOB which makes a huge difference to the cost. We will return to our usual Indian restaurant at the opposite end of the town where the food, service and surroundings are consistently far superior.

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Susan C . 2019-01-13

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Went to this restaurant after reading reviews. Have to say I was very disappointed. Food not up to same standard as other Indian restaurants in gala. Service standard not great left dirty cutlery after starter to use with main course. Think people give this good reviews because it a lot cheaper than the other Indians in town due to customers taking there own drink in. We will return to our usual restaurant from now on.

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Graeme C . 2019-01-13

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First visit here last night and could not fault anything. Food, service and price was excellent. Will definitely return and would highly recommend!

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loumcb06 . 2018-12-31

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I visited the restaurant in a group of 8 people, it was my first time there. The food was lovely, I had chicken kebab followed by chicken tikka masala and I would recommend both dishes.The staff were very attentive,I would recommend this restaurant if you are in the area, and if you're not, the train makes it an easy trip from Edinburgh and Dalkeith!Thank you!

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JillyJoo . 2018-12-22

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Brilliant! Visited here with a group of friends and we all had a great time. The food was delicious and the staff excellent. They looked after us from the moment we went in until we left much later as we were having such a good time there was no need to leave.Would thoroughly recommend a visit and hope to be back again.

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Stowboy6 . 2018-12-21

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Recently visited along with colleagues and the food was superb, I’d recommend the chicken Jaipuri. The staff were very accommodating. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

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Yvonne_Simp . 2018-12-20

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Never disappointed with this lovely Indian restaurant. The food is fantastic and the staff are very friendly - would thoroughly recommend Zaika.

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kirstys259 . 2018-12-20

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Went to Zaika this time last year with friends and had a great time - even better this year. Fantastic food, great service - with a smile - and everyone enjoyed their various dishes. One of my favourite Indian restaurants and we will definitely be back.Keep it up !

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Compass438971 . 2018-12-20

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Beautiful meal last night . Food is so tasty. Service excellent. Definately recommend. Friendly atmosphere.nothing is a bother. Would recommend

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jenifer d . 2018-12-20

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Visited earlier this week with a group of work colleagues. First time for me. Staff were great, friendly and accommodating. Food tremendous, very tasty and good portions. BYOB also keeps costs down. I would recommend.

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LeviathanLion . 2018-12-20

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I recently visited Zaika as part of my Christmas night out with work colleagues, and all I can say is it was amazing. The food was tasty, well presented, plentiful and reasonably priced. As well as this, nothing was too much hassle for the owners, and other staff working within.This place is a real find, great food in a really nice environment! 100% will be returning in the near future!

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vikkienichols . 2018-12-20

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We have regularly had take away meals from this restaurant and the food is always excellent. However we have now visited to sit in on four occasions over the past two years and each time it has been extremely cold with no central heating. A few free standing heaters which barely work. The service is always good but having to eat wrapped up in coats and scarves spoils the experience. We will not be back which is a shame.

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Re R . 2018-12-03

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Had a delicious meal here, we’re both vegan and there was no problem - they were able to adapt loads of the dishes to create vegan versions and were able to talk us through all the options . Absolutely delicious meal and great value. Thanks!

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alid277 . 2018-11-26

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The food in this restaurant is delicious, and of a very high quality. You definitely get your money's worth, and the accompanying service is delightful. The owner of the restaurant is a lovely man who goes out of his way to ensure that you have the best possibly dining experience. The waiting staff are also very polite, friendly, and very able. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for an intimate, family dining experience with excellent food.

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lilikw99 . 2018-11-26

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My favourite place to eat, consistently good food, excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. I will continue to be a regular.

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670catha . 2018-11-18

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Visited last week and the food and service was first class. The owner is such a lovely polite man who always has time to make sure you are enjoying your meal. We will definitely be back soon best restaurant in the town.

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978colinf . 2018-11-15

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Not my first time here, and happy with every visit. Couldn’t recommend this place more. Fantastic service, Amazing food!

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jessiemay32 . 2018-11-14

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Ordered a family delivery and ended up getting the set meal for 2 x2 which came out £43,90 4 starters, 4 mains, 4 rice and 2 naans! That is a ridiculously cheap price to feed four of us. Also, it is any curry in the menu and you even get chicken tikka as a starter! We stay on the outskirts of Melrose and the delivery came very quickly and food was very tasty!

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Companion15647858212 . 2018-11-14

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Visited for lunch. Went for chicken tikka balti which was tasty, pilau rice and a paratha. friendly staff, highly recommended

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Stuart B . 2018-11-14

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Came all the way from the north to try Zaika's food based on the reviews. It is BYOB which is no problem at all, as there is a Tesco just around the corner. Also, the restaurant does state Halal. Parking was easily within reach too. We were not let down. Food came quickly and well presented. The girls were lovely and the boss was very kind. Thankyou.

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Quest28601090656 . 2018-11-14

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Excellent restaurant. Friendly staff and excellent food best indian in the borders. Madras is amazing

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Julie B . 2018-11-12

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Visited Zaika Tandoori last week whilst on holiday in Galashiels. Was taken care of by friendly staff as well has extremely tasty food which was served quickly. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area!

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Mosfirat N . 2018-11-10

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We dined here based on trip advisor recommendations and were not disappointed.It was a busy Friday night and we didn’t have booking but they were able to provide us with a table near front door which we accepted.Staff were really pleasant and helpful.Food was served promptly given they were busy. Note that they are BYO only.Menu provided a good selection of normal favourites. No real surprises. We found their food not as spicy as we are used to but still very good. Would dine here again without question.

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PhilWG . 2018-11-05

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The food is wonderful, the staff are friendly and helpful, and you’re sure of help with ordering a meal to suit your own particular palate.This is definitely the best Indian restuarant in the areaIt’s bring your own bottle which means you don’t get ripped off for alcoholic drinks

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Weerux . 2018-10-24

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Came for lunch, was very impressed indeed, it was totally empty when we went in..we weren't expecting greatness as everythi g seemed pretty basic...we were very wrong.the foot was outstanding ..probably the best onion bhaji I've ever had in my life. Generous portions of everything and all served with a smile from the guy. Top place.

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Kevin T . 2018-10-23

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We had a food on last Sunday but wasn't the best but worst thing is the service was so bad definitely I would recommend to anyone to go there sorry I won't come back again

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Lucy19851 . 2018-10-23

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One of the best restaurant in galashiels. I just enjoyed the foods lot. If you a foods lover person then you should try this restaurant.

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Adventure402518 . 2018-10-20

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If you are a original foods lover then you must try this restaurant. Its just yammy. Just visit with your friends and family.

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Nasrat S . 2018-10-20

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The front view was not so impressive for me a Retail Interior designer, so I entered with half hearted, but once I entered in I felt like I m @ home. All staff were so welcoming and loving. I got the real taste of India from there. They always asked whether the food is satisfying or not. I loved that feedback system. I recommend this restaurant as best asian or Indian restaurant in Galashiels. As a foodie I visited many Asian/Indian restaurants other than Zaika in Galashiels, but I nvr felt its the real taste of Asia/India. Zaika’s owner Mr. Bullbul, his son and all staff were so friendly and I loved that environment. The incredible taste of real Indian Tandoori.

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Sandeep_PC . 2018-10-18

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This establishment serves excellent food at very reasonable prices. Another of its selling points is that ,not having a drinks licence, the management allows you to bring your own bottle (eg Cobra beer purchased from Tesco nearby). Another plus point is that they open really early (4.30pm) so can accommodate an earlier meal if need be.Wide ranging menu and excellent service makes this the go to Indian restaurant.

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happyholidays8 . 2018-10-03

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The best Indian takeaway in Town. Have tried the others but always came back. Staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Delivery service is reliable and prompt. Food always good quality and plenty to eat.

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susan t . 2018-09-30

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Just had lunch here- amazing service, amazing quality of food and faultless! Even better that it’s BYOB with no Corkage! Starters were to die for and the patia curry is the best I’ve had yet! Love this place! Well done staff!

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Keith G . 2018-09-29

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Had a lovely 2 course lunch in here today. We had 2 Pakora’s chicken Bhuna, chicken jalfrezi and 2 rice great value for money.Food was so nice and we will definitely be back

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manelli22 . 2018-09-13

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We've been going to Zaika every week and keep going back time and time again. The food is outstanding and the owner and his son and staff are all really friendly and helpful. A fantastic Indian restaurant.

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berrymoss1965 . 2018-09-10

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Regular user mainly for take away, always excellent service and the dishes are also . Particular favourites the Rajistani Bhuna, Chicken tikka garlic , Keema matter, the breads are good especially ask for a well fired Nan. Recommended to one and all.

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jim a . 2018-08-28

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We popped in for lunch on a Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet and we got a table no bother. The lunch menu is terrific value. We shared two starters, and had a curry each will pilau rice. £7.95 each. Food was great quality. Slightly smaller portions than you would expect for dinner, but perfect for lunch! The staff were excellent too. The restaurant isn't licensed so you can take your own beer or wine. Will definitely be back soon!

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Hawklord_pxr5 . 2018-08-26

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Me and my mum decided to try here as we’d spotted their value lunch offer. Not expecting overly much but we were so wrong!! We were immediately shown to our table and received excellent service from our waiter. I was informed it was “bring your own bottle” and the lovely waiter waited until I hopped to Tesco for my cans! We ordered two of the set lunches at £7.95 for 3 courses: amazing value! We had a stunning onion Bhajee, wonderful garlic mushrooms, a Patia and Jalfrezi curry and pilau rices each: lovely flavours and just overall lovely, exceptionally clean restaurant also! Can’t wait to return! Thanks

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Keith G . 2018-08-25

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Had a lovely takeaway meal from this restaurant. We had chicken madras and chicken patia with pilau rice and keema nan. An excellent meal. Have never had a bad meal here either sit in or takeaway. Staff very efficient and friendly.

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HazeRobe . 2018-08-18

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Seriously a fresh and tasty curry in Gala! We were so impressed with the service and the food. Even our children, who are not big on Curry’s really enjoyed the food.It is BYO which I hadn’t realised, but the staff were helpful and sent us to the nearest place to purchase some beer. No corkage either.We were really pleased to find this place and will be back very soon to enjoy some more!

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niomeg . 2018-08-05

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Fantastic food in a great atmosphere. Have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Menu is great and staff always ready to help you choose something a bit different

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MaureenL1200 . 2018-07-29

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Zaika is a small restaurant in the centre of Galashiels. This restaurant just goes from strength to strength. The food is varied and of a high standard. Nothing is too much trouble. We asked for aubergine pakora last night, which is not on the menu. It was made for us, and was excellent.....we are hoping it goes on the main menu soon. The menu is varied, with a lot of what you would expect, and quite a few unusual dishes too. The staff are friendly and attentive and Mr Bulbul the owner, makes a point of going around the tables to ensure that everyone is happy with their food. It is good to see this restaurant building up a large core of regular customers, and new customers very soon become regulars too.Mr Bulbul does not,serve alcohol, but customers are welcome to bring their own.Booking recommended for Thurs, Fri,and Sat nights.

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timeoutgalashiels . 2018-07-27

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Great food and really friendly staff. The choice is great. Can't go wrong! The only Indian in the area that we go to regularly, as the others just aren't as good!

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Fred T . 2018-07-26

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Myself and my family have travelled here from France and decided to come to Zaika as it had previous excellent reviews. Everyone had enjoyed their meal and the price was good compared to the excellent quantity and quality you get. 100% recommend zaika tandoori!

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sam0191 . 2018-07-24

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Hands down the best indian in town. Staff are all very friendly and the food is beyond great. 11/10 will be back as always.

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Galaladdie . 2018-07-24

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Although booking is highly recommended, we visited on the off chance looking for a table for 5, luckily we managed to get the last available table. The menu boasted a great variety and there was something for everyone. We can't wait to go back and try something else of the menu!The staff were polite and attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we had a lovely time. First time ever having a hot towel to cleab hands! Thank you for a great family meal!

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Lauren H . 2018-07-21

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Great tasting, authentic Indian food with a lot of variety. The staff are amazing and cater to your every need. Highly recommend visiting!

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rossjkerr93 . 2018-07-19

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I have eaten Indian food all around the world for 30+ years and zaika's food is right up there with the best. The restaurant is small and very friendly with the owner frequently coming over for a chat and to make sure everything is ok. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

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Neil M . 2018-07-14

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