The best restaurants serving Asian food in East of England

I love the large choice of food that is always cooked quick and super fresh. Staff are friendly and efficient. I highly rate this restaurant.

My family went here for my mums birthday and in terms of taste, this is the nicest curry in Bishops Stortford. HANDS DOWN! Chicken tikka masala, the English staple, was absolutely faultless. So tasty. Onion bhaaji, garlic naan, and garlic and onion rice were absolutely outstanding. The food was genuinely incredible, making this review a 5/5. The meal was more expensive than alternatives in Stortford, but I genuinely think the quality is worth it. But don’t drink in there, pints are £7 and even soft drinks are £5. I will say, the restaurant knew it was my mums birthday and didn’t do anything extra or special, which surprised us. And there was only one waiter in the entire restaurant. It’s not a huge place, but at one point there were about 10 tables filled, so service was slow at times, but the guy was trying his best! Overall, a brilliant meal and a restaurant we will 100% be returning to.

I ordered a chilli and beef dish and as it was £20 I was under the assumption it would be enough food on its own. Unfortunately it was actually about 5 small strips of beef. It was nice yes but, barely any food. At this price I was picturing a steak in my head. I left so hungry I actually went home and cooked dinner. Extremely upsetting. The restaurant has a very calm atmosphere and the staff are very polite though.

Brother, is the store not open yesterday and today? I came from a long way to try the local food, on Google just write it open and it will close, I won't pick up the calls, huhuu

Well straight away got off on a wrong foot, I think the one who I first dealt with was possibly the owner (walked around like he was anyway) waiting for a takeaway telling me two minutes when it was another 10-15 (little tip if it’s going to take that long be straight up a “couple minutes” covers about 5 minutes… we ordered from here as trying new places out after a move to Cambourne and can honestly say it was the worst curry I’ve ever had, we came to this one as they have some good reviews well not this time I’m afraid… the korma I don’t know what that “chicken” was or how long it has been cooked or what was going on but that wasn’t even edible! Korma sauce had no taste it did not even have that vibrant look they usually have it just looked dead. Tikka masala a bit better edible ish… good naan bread, good rice (it’s rice though not sure you can mess with that to much) poppadoms were great… Mrs food she had a few bites and gave up… I’m sure they are a lovely bunch of people they’ve got some good reviews so maybe it was an off day but i definitely wouldn’t return and fuming I wasted so much money on that tbh

I went to the taste of raj this week. To sit in and have a meal. The staff are very polite and helpful but that is where it stops!! The restaurant was extremely hot and it was making me feel ill. But the food came I order chicken dansk and a mushroom bhaji. Both dishes very extremely hot!!!! I was struggling to eat it. I have been to this restaurant on numerous occasions and never had this problem before. It must be under new management as I didn't know any of the staff!! The food came really quickly and wee were the only ones in there!! I couldn't finish the meal as I wasn't feeling well. In the middle of the night I started getting aches and pains all over my body. I had excruciating stomach pains. I have had this situation since I went in there. It's now new years eve (my birthday) I have spent to whole day in bed. I now have a extremely upset tummy. Finding it hard to get out of bed. I now believe I have food poisoning. I have never been so ill. It's ruined my birthday plans. I paid cash!!! I will never go here again and I certainly don't recommend it anyone

Fantastic food, fresh, quick and fast ! I would most definitely come back to the restaurant we ate everything that was served and they went above and beyond for us.

hi i have just returned from my second visit tonight at the lounge India Braintree Essex , another fantastic meal, honest you should give it a go, thanks nick,

Amazing meal. Very friendly and welcoming. Food was of great standard and ample portions. 5 * quality. Would definitely return again

Very friendly staff and the food was delicious! As the restaurant isn’t very big you get waited on very well and don’t have to wait for anything. We went for an early dinner as we had our 6 year old with us. They were so lovely with her and she also had a great time.

Ordered takeaway chicken tikka massala - good. Pilau rice and garlic naan - good. The lamb Rogan Josh was on the menu as medium heat. No heat at all. Very few tomatoes and underseasoned as a whole Needed some salt. Lamb okay but could be less dry. Very light heat to Bombay potatoes. Delivery time - good. Price- good.

Had a takeaway this evening and it was awful. We have had food from this restaurant before and it was always nice so decided to have a treat for my 73rd birthday. I had a king prawn butterfly and it was totally tasteless and stale, followed by lamb passanda and god knows what happened there , lamb no flavour and not as tender as it used to be and the passanda sauce horrid. Not to mention the saag paneer which looked like a green mess. I’ve never had an Indian meal this bad before. I am so disappointed as the food from here was always great until now. Hubby had Raj special Biryani and the veg curry that came with it was a pot of oil and no taste to the main Biryani

Firstly the 2 star EHO sticker in the window is somewhat concerning, however the fact on the EHO website it is marked with a 1 star is confusing! The food is consistently inconsistent. Some visits is OK others not. Generally the restaurant and toilets need some attention to detail regarding cleanliness and the staff although polite, struggle to communicate effectively. Its a shame really as Newtown struggles for decent restaurants. I would need to see at least 3 stars for me to visit again.

Awful. When the boss is not there the place is not the same. Visited on a Monday night. Ordered the Lamb Tikka Masala with rice and Nan. The rice and Nan were very nice. The lamb was so tough I left most of it. It seems that the place is run by youngsters on a Monday, and it just does not work. Nobody asked me why I left the main dish. I’ve learnt my lesson!

Is this venue still operating? I placed an order online for takeaway meal on 11th July. My money was taken but there was no confirmation and the food didn’t arrive. I have tried phoning but no one answers. I have sent msg requesting refund but so far have had no response.