Hove Tandoori

I went with a friend to Hove Tandoori for the first time last night. On a Tuesday evening, the restaurant was almost full when we arrived at about 8:30. A good sign we thought.

That thought turned out to be true. We had four perfect poppadoms with pickles followed by a Lamb Naga, a Chicken Ceylon, two portions of pilau rice, one chapatti and pint and a half of Kingfisher. Both curries were superb, with plenty of tender meat (no fat on the lamb) and rich, very distinctively flavoured, sauces. Their pilau rice is different from anything I have seen before, but very pleasant never-the-less. Personally, I would say both were amongst the best curries I have ever had anywhere in the UK. The service was friendly and quick. All for £22.60! We will both very definitely be returning. Brilliant place.

They do a take away service too.
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Alan Phillips
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This used to be one of my favourate restaurants until they decided to capitalise with a double booking system on Saturday evenings. Under this system you have the choice of eating at seven or nine. For me seven is too early, and nine is too late. If you do manage to get there at seven, and assuming friends you are meeting there can be punctual; the clock is running against you. By the time you have had a chance to say a few pleasantries to each other, order some drinks and a few popadoms, it's getting near eight o'clock. You then have a hour if you're lucky to bolt a starter down and a main course before the waiters start reminding you that other people are waiting for the table at nine. You are also pressured to order everything at once to save time, with the result that you don't have time to finish the starter before the main course arrives. The whole thing is stress personified. You certainly don't have time for any conversation. This together with the apalling acoustics in the restaurant, left me with a cracking headache and a strict resolution never to be exploited like this again. My friends are of the same opinion (all local residents that used to frequent this restaurant). Thank goodness for the Zamdani across the road where you can enjoy excellent food in a non pressurized relaxed atmosphere.
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Simon Hare
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, February 21, 2010

Had the most amazing meal in Hove Tandoori. Getting a table is hard, but worth persevering. The waiters were very attentive, the prices were good and the food was the most delicious! Not too much Ghee used on these curries, which makes all the difference, you leave feeling full but not bloated as is sometimes the occurence at other indian restaurants. Top Marks, had a fantastic time.
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Hayley
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, July 09, 2009

I haven't eaten there but my attempt to book a table for a birthday party put me right off. I wanted an 8 pm sitting but was told (not very politely or apologetically) that they could only do 7 pm or 9 pm plus they required a deposit.

Okay if it was Christmas or something but surely these days restaurants should make an effort to accommdate customers and be a bit more focused on customer service. Attitude on phone was didn't care if I booked or not, very abrupt and unfriendly. Subsequently phoned another nearby Indian restaurant who had no problem for an 8 pm sitting on a Friday night and no deposit required plus very nice to speak to.
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terri doyle
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Waited an hour and forty minutes for take away to be delivered, when it finally got here it was cold, very dry and the nan bread was burnt!! not a great take away experience! wont be going back!!
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Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 06, 2009

Ordereded a takeaway for two on a Saturday night. I was reluctant to buy from there as Hove Tandoori have never been consistent with their quality of food - sometime good sometimes not so good. The service and food we received tonight though has made up my mind - it was very poor. They firstly didn't take down our order correctly so a meal for one arrived instead of for two. The food that did arrive was cold and was also incorrect. When I called them they couldn't seem to register the fact that they'd made a mistake and weren't offering to rectify it saying that there was nothing they could do. I would therefore not recommend buying a takeaway from these guys.
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Samesy
Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 3
Saturday, October 18, 2008

this is the bee`s knee`s of indian cuisine and im going there tonight

cant wait book a table now!!!!!
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andy
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

What a fabulous find! We booked a table for 7pm on a Wednesday evening and although it was quiet when we arrived, it was full up by the time we left. The service was excellent, and the food was simply some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten. Thoroughly recommended, we can't wait to go back!
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Kate
Thursday, July 17, 2008

There is nothing more to say than "The best Indian in Town"
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ECHO-Language-School
Thursday, June 26, 2008

One of the best Indians' I have ever had. great atmosphere, good for small parties. Wide selection on curries, plus more than happy to prepare it just the way you like it! Gave complementary poppadoms with some good dips as starters. Service was excellent, very helpful and talkative. Great value for money and worth another visit.
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Kathrin
Friday, May 30, 2008