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1746 Opinions in 2 websites
The worst Biryani i have ever had, just rice, a hard boiled egg and thin strips of chicken tikka - where was the veg to call this a special biryani and charge me extra for it, was, audacious and untrue. The last 3 curries ordered from this establishment were poor and certainly lacking in substance and flavour - very low standards. Sack the cook and employ one who has knowledge of authentic indian cooking
430 Opinions in 1 websites
Such a shame that the good food is let down by very poor service and customer care. I made an online reservation on 24th June for a table for four people to dine on Saturday 17th August. This was a special event for us and our guests were travelling from Yorkshire to join us. the Burj sent me a confirmation of my table reservation, by email, on 24th June. We arrived at the restaurant in good time for our booking, only to find a full restaurant. The head waiter met us and took some time to go through the motions of searching for a table. After a few minutes he told us to sit in the bar area while he found our table. This was a charade as there were no free tables. He eventually returned and , after opening up the empty annexe room used for private parties, told us we could go in there. I politely challenged and asked about our booking and explained that this was made 2 months prior and that I had written confirmation. he was not interested and responded that it was a Saturday and they were busy. I countered with that's why i booked so far ahead. I asked why he hadn't put a reserved sign on a table for us, in much the same way that most other establishments would do. He wasn't interested and just said we'd have to wait. His attitude made us feel that we were in the wrong and he was doing us a favour by allowing us into the restaurant. When we were eventually shown to a table , after waiting over 30 minutes, the service we received was sporadic at best. Starters were delivered with 5/10 minute gaps between dishes and the same with main courses. It appears that the food quality remains as good as ever, but the management and service are very poor. We are regular visitors to the Burj, but it may be time to explore different restaurants. I would warn potential guests who have made an online reservation not to rely on the booking and to expect poor service.
24 Opinions in 1 websites
A little disappointing to be honest Food was tasty and good portion sizes but service was lacking…. We arrived at 7.30 didn’t receive our staters until 8.30, mains arrive just before 9.30 which in my view is too long. No real apology for the wait other than the kitchen is busy….. They also auto added.10% as a service charge onto the bill which I couldn’t see on their menus but may have missed it. Not sure we will be going back.
19 Opinions in 1 websites
Food was average service was terrible however the atmosphere was good given the time of year. It was also mentioned after the visit that the owner/s were in the local news. On wiltshire999s re highworth restaurant manager which was concerning so will not be going back.
19 Opinions in 1 websites
I have eaten at Abe's a number of times and I have always enjoyed a quality meal. Yesterday's vegetarian tali must have been one of the best ever; it was beautifully present and the dishes were all so different and each one bursting with flavour. The marsala chai was pipping hot and delicious. I highly recommend Abe's restaurant for top quality Southern Indian 'street food'.