The Cochin Indian Restaurant, Hemel Hempstead Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Very authentic and tasted absolutely out of the world."
• "Subtle spices and traditional flavours of kerela."
• "The food was just awesome. Especially the Porotta & the prawns masala😋😋."
• "The foods are authentic with excellent quality."
• "The food is always prepared fresh and they can cater to any allergies or spice concerns."
• "The food served here is so authentic. It has got a unique flavour and spices."
• "This is the best Indian food I've ever eaten."

Cons:

• "Fish Tali was good but a couple of the veg options let it down."
• "Masala dosa was thick, saturated in oil, and contained flavourless potato filling."
• "I'm sorry to say this, but their food quality has plummeted to the ground."
• "One dish of calamari we asked to be replaced as it was soggy and undercooked."
• "Tried these for the first time. The food was absolutely appalling and tasted disgusting, and the chicken was still pink!"
• "It was nothing close to the traditional. It was a sloppy imitation watered down for western palettes."
• "Mint prawn starter contained 4 overcooked prawns literally swimming in oil."

Service

Pros:

• "Attentive but not overbearing staff."
• "Could not fault food or service."
• "Absolutely exceptional service and food. All staff were so attentive and just lovely!"
• "Really lovely staff, very polite and a great service."
• "The staff were welcoming, friendly, and forgiving of my clumsiness."
• "The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations throughout the meal."
• "Service and the staff were excellent."

Cons:

• "Had such high expectations of this place. Some good moments, but they were short-lived sadly."
• "I am dissapointed with this whole situation."
• "Food was great as always but the 1.5hrs it took for the food to be delivered to my home was unacceptable."
• "Service is ok, but we have dined here on many occasions and the kitchen is usually incredibly slow."
• "Always excellent food to eat in. BUT.. take a way lunchtime was unacceptable."
• "Delicious food but it can be very slow."
• "When i got the bill i noticed it was a little steep! and it was not the same price as stated on the paper menu!"

Ambience

Pros:

• "The outside of the restaurant is unassuming amongst a number of other Indian restaurants."
• "Ambience was really lovely and pleasing, mirroring a traditional kerala environment."
• "It was a quiet afternoon, with only a few other punters in, so service was quick, and the atmosphere was very peaceful."
• "The keralan beach hut vibe is very welcoming!"
• "The interior, music and decorations were really beautiful and traditional."
• "Ambience was perfect, feel home."
• "The atmosphere was awesome, most importantly, they proactively made a dessert for our son’s birthday, which was a surprise for us and made our day.. 👌👌"

Cons:

• "Music & phone a bit too loud in a small space, disrupted an otherwise excellent experience."
• "Parking is not easy near by. On a one way road."
• "Overprice South Indian restaurant in Hempel Hempstead. No sambhar vada or idly."
• "Last night was a polar opposite, bright led ceiling lights lit up the rooms like a bright kitchen area, it felt non romantic, cold and left me feeling like what's happened here."
• "We had a delicious meal marred only by loudmouth drunks."
• "It was too pricey as well."
• "One way street plan parking accordingly, must be reserve space in advance to avoid waiting and missing out on the opportunity."

Value

Pros:

• "Fabulous service and generous potions, excellent value for money."
• "It wasn't overly priced and the food was top quality."
• "Excellent Southern Indian restaurant. Very high quality food, the menu is well priced for the quality and quantity."
• "Great friendly service and fair prices."
• "It was surprisingly good value for money too, given the quality of the food."
• "Very reasonably priced too."
• "Pocket friendly."

Cons:

• "Poppadom selection we were suggested as a sharing plate was rather small, tasty but condiments served in smallest ramekins I've seen."
• "The fish curry is ok, not upto the mark."
• "It was pricey but tasty."
• "The style of curries are a little different to the usual but lovely rich flavours that are a great alternative."
• "You either love it or hate it but it is certainly interesting and like no other Indian restaurant I have ever been to."
• "The food is amazing, i had completely forgotten what South Indian food had tasted like."
• "The menu will be different from what you see on a regular Indian restaurant."