Pakwaan Indian Punjabi Cuisine Reviews Summary

Category: Indian restaurant

Address: 1 Bridge St, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3EY, United Kingdom

Phone: +441245422891

Rating: 4.4
based on 133 reviews.

Authentic Indian Cuisine

Pros:

  • "The food was authentic with lovely flavours."
  • "The onion bhajis are delicious."
  • "Each dish served was a delightful explosion of authentic Indian flavors."
  • "The food is very possibly the best Indian food I have tasted."
  • "The cuisine served is true and authentic Punjabi food."

Cons:

  • "The lamb seekh kebab were not at all authentic."
  • "Food was bland yet till spicy and we found it salty."
  • "The food at Pakwaan didn’t live to our expectations."

Service Quality

Pros:

  • "Service was impeccable and friendly."
  • "The staff made us feel at home and ensured our needs were anticipated and met."
  • "Staff are very smart and polite, and the chairs are comfortable."

Cons:

  • "Had to ask for water 4 times."
  • "Service was bad for a fine dining establishment."
  • "The restaurant was very slow to serve."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The restaurant has a great atmosphere and ambience."
  • "Interior is gorgeous & the food is 1st class."
  • "The restaurant itself is modern and contemporary and has character."

Cons:

  • "The live music was too loud that you can’t have a proper conversation."
  • "It was evident that the manager was not interested in providing a welcoming atmosphere."
  • "The most significant issue I encountered was the manager's rude and forceful behavior."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "The food quality justifies the price."
  • "The amount was more than enough for us all."
  • "Happy to pay for quality."

Cons:

  • "Prices are more than Michelin star restaurant."
  • "Nearly £200 for 4 people with one soft drink each and two courses isn’t value for money."
  • "Outrageously expensive, you need to remortgage your house for a meal."

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