Anokhi Indian Fine Dine Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was fantastic - everything was cooked perfectly, nothing was overpowering in terms of flavour and spice."
• "The Mango Prawn starter was a highlight for us."
• "The food was hot and generous, and we couldn't find any faults."
• "Anokhi delivers fresh and flavoursome dishes every time."
• "The recommended Mango prawns were amazing."
• "Everything had the right flavors and was served very hot."
• "The staff were really friendly and perfectly attentive; the food itself was delicious."
• "The customer service was great and many of us enjoyed the Friday special of the slow cooked lamb biryani."
• "The appetizer was fantastic, the main dish was delightful, and the restaurant's setting is absolutely beautiful."
• "Menu is highly flexible and is much more adventurous than you might expect from a small local restaurant."
• "The dishes were all wonderful, and the service was friendly and attentive."
• "We really liked the food, everything we ordered was served nicely, and we had a great meal."

Cons:

• "The boss was out, one person serving and no attention to detail or care for the customers."
• "I stressed to not make the food spicy, message was not passed to the chef and at first bite I spat straight into the plate."
• "The dishes are varied and reflect the vibrancy of Indian food done properly."
• "The Lamb Korai, billed as one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, was stale, tasteless and bears no comparison to the same dish I have enjoyed at other Indian restaurants."
• "Not good as a take-away. We ordered butter chicken and tikka masala and they both were very heavy on the coconut and so sweet our kids refused to eat them."
• "Food had good flavour was tasty and arrived quickly and was hot, such a shame that most of the food was extremely oily."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The staff were friendly and attentive - the owners son greeted us at the door and gave us recommendations which was a nice touch."
• "Mo took care of us and was very welcoming, providing great recommendations from the menu."
• "They went out of their way to make our experience special."
• "The staff were polite, attentive, and the restaurant's ambiance was lovely and romantic."
• "As for our food, the recommended Mango prawns were amazing."
• "The staff are dedicated to making sure you have a great experience, from the moment you walk in to when you leave."
• "The food was outstanding, and the service was exceptional. The waiters did more than expected."
• "The staff made me laugh when I walked in and were very friendly and efficient."
• "The ambiance was perfect. ..."

Cons:

• "Today was a different story! The boss was out, one person serving and no attention to detail or care for the customers."
• "Asked for the bill, two poppadums £0.70 each, and on the receipt I was charged for that and the tray with the spices £3.50 that wasn’t even on the menu."
• "We waited 50 minutes for the rest of the food to arrive (it appeared 10 minutes after we asked how much longer?)."
• "Food was ok, but if you want to wait an hour for some basic dishes to arrive then here is your place."
• "Great place for average food and poor service."
• "It took so long to come up when it did the rice was cold, the owner took so long to replace the rice and was not even brave enough to bring it to the table himself."

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Pros:

• "The music and aesthetic of the place created a nice atmosphere, without the music being too loud or anything."
• "The restaurant's ambiance was lovely and romantic."
• "The atmosphere is relaxed and very welcoming."
• "The ambience was calming and friendly, and the service was top notch."
• "The atmosphere was perfect. ..."

Cons:

• "Ambience leaves much to be desired - lighting too bright and music is very monotonous."
• "It wasn’t as packed because of the current pandemic. All regulations were followed and hand gel was provided."
• "The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. The service impeccable."
• "We waited 50 minutes for the rest of the food to arrive (it appeared 10 minutes after we asked how much longer?)"
• "The young girl who was the Waitress came and put the bill on our table. We didn't even ask for the bill yet! Literally 2 mins later she came back and just said 'are you paying by card or cash?!!!'"