Calculus Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Very sadly my favourite Indian restaurant has closed - the Rupali in Kingswood. Being going for years and years but unfortunately have now to find a new place to haunt. Any recommendations for good traditional places (great food, pictures of cobras, flock wallpaper etc) gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 You won't go far wrong with Tamarind in Downend. Great food, always busy(good sign for any restaurant) service is always attentive with being over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I like the Taj in winterbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ganesha opposite Asda (Bedminster Parade) is absolutely cracking - they cook traditional Southern Indian food. The Dosas are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Curry House on Bath Road opposite Arnos Vale cemetery. It's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Clove, just down from the roundabout by the hen and chicken in Bedminster. Nobanno's in Bishopsworth is lovely too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ganesha opposite Asda (Bedminster Parade) is absolutely cracking - they cook traditional Southern Indian food. The Dosas are incredible. This man knows his stuff. Try the Chicken Chilli Fry starter, amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Clove, just down from the roundabout by the hen and chicken in Bedminster. Nobanno's in Bishopsworth is lovely too Everytime we've been in Clove the service has been (and I really mean) truly horrendous. Good food but just appalling service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted November 19, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Blue Ginger in Whitchurch and it works out cheap as its a BYO. Excellent authentic food, for a bit more up market they have another place in Saltford, Golden Moments, nice family run restaurants, sadly no flock wallpaper. Another place worth visiting is The Eastern Eye in Bath, food is OK, but great surroundings, old victorian building with high ceiling. Lastly, the Old India in Corn St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Dazzler Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Very sadly my favourite Indian restaurant has closed - the Rupali in Kingswood. Being going for years and years but unfortunately have now to find a new place to haunt. Any recommendations for good traditional places (great food, pictures of cobras, flock wallpaper etc) gratefully received. Blimey, that's a shock, I am of an age where I remember going to the Rupali when it started up, at a guess around 1980 and it was always top notch, back in the day. Not been there for many years now, I guess there is such a saturation of Indian restaurants/takeaways that many of the "old school" establishments that started up around then have been lost along the way. Not sure if you are looking for a place in that area, and not too sure of the curry scene in Kingswood, other that the Curry Kings in Two Mile Hill Road is our current favourite takeaway/home delivery. Around where we live there is a brilliant BYO in St Marks Road, Easton (nearly opposite the Sugar Loaf) called the Eastern Taste - would thoroughly recommend. In town the Khatmandu (spelling?) opposite the Colston Hall is Nepalese/Indian and was really good when we tried it. Your best bet is probably to have a look at Trip Advisor on Bristol Restaurants (you can filter Indian Restaurants) and see what suits you best in terms of location/food/ambience. Just be aware of those that have a stream of excellent (often one liner) reviews from those who have only ever made one review on TA, as there is a bit of a thing about offering free pints of Cobra in exchange for use of the Wi-Fi at the restaurant in exchange for a good review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'll just add Shadin on Staple Hill , excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 You won't go far wrong with Tamarind in Downend. Great food, always busy(good sign for any restaurant) service is always attentive with being over the top. A lot better than the other one down the road (forgot it's name!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Blimey, that's a shock, I am of an age where I remember going to the Rupali when it started up, at a guess around 1980 and it was always top notch, back in the day. Not been there for many years now, I guess there is such a saturation of Indian restaurants/takeaways that many of the "old school" establishments that started up around then have been lost along the way. Not sure if you are looking for a place in that area, and not too sure of the curry scene in Kingswood, other that the Curry Kings in Two Mile Hill Road is our current favourite takeaway/home delivery. Around where we live there is a brilliant BYO in St Marks Road, Easton (nearly opposite the Sugar Loaf) called the Eastern Taste - would thoroughly recommend. In town the Khatmandu (spelling?) opposite the Colston Hall is Nepalese/Indian and was really good when we tried it. Your best bet is probably to have a look at Trip Advisor on Bristol Restaurants (you can filter Indian Restaurants) and see what suits you best in terms of location/food/ambience. Just be aware of those that have a stream of excellent (often one liner) reviews from those who have only ever made one review on TA, as there is a bit of a thing about offering free pints of Cobra in exchange for use of the Wi-Fi at the restaurant in exchange for a good review! For those wanting a change from the usual English-ised versions of Bengali dishes, Nepalese food is great. Same spicing, but wider range of veg (and meat) dishes. Lots feature pumpkin - which works bloody great with curry sauces. As well as the one in Colston St, there's a good one in Clifton Village. Otibers further afield might fancy trying South Indian dining. The Mint & Mustard has restaurants in Taunton and Weston. It's Michelin recommended, but don't let that put you off, their restaurants are neither poncey or pricey. Try a dosa (a kind of thick pancake); they do one stuffed with very spicy potato mash which is to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 For those wanting a change from the usual English-ised versions of Bengali dishes, Nepalese food is great. Same spicing, but wider range of veg (and meat) dishes. Lots feature pumpkin - which works bloody great with curry sauces. As well as the one in Colston St, there's a good one in Clifton Village. Otibers further afield might fancy trying South Indian dining. The Mint & Mustard has restaurants in Taunton and Weston. It's Michelin recommended, but don't let that put you off, their restaurants are neither poncey or pricey. Try a dosa (a kind of thick pancake); they do one stuffed with very spicy potato mash which is to die for! Nepalese food is awesome. Best place I've been to is the brilliantly named Yak Yeti Yak in Bath. http://www.yakyetiyak.co.uk/ Best Indian in Bristol IMO is Coronation Curry House. Tamarind and Ganesha good too. A shame to see Mehula on Park Street has closed down as that was high-end, contemporary Indian food at its best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hari Krishna's Kitchen Zetland Road. Kerala cooking. Not cheap but VERY good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like the Taj in winterbourne This! Or Shadin will deliver to you, they're also really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Ganesha for me, and also Krishnas on the Triangle in Clifton is you fancy Southern Indian food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Ganesha for me, and also Krishnas on the Triangle in Clifton is you fancy Southern Indian food. That's a shout, one of the more authentic places around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Raj Bari in Hotwells. Been there numerous times and never been disappointed. Dead handy for AG for a post match curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Chilli Inn in Hanham is fantastic. BYO too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Ganesha for me, and also Krishnas on the Triangle in Clifton is you fancy Southern Indian food. Not impressed with Ganesha but only went once so who knows, krishnas was very good, was in the Kathmandu t'other night and was a bit meh TBH. Sheesh Mahal on glous rd has been consistently good for ever and ever and i used to love oh Calcutta but i hear it might have gone off a bit. I live by the taj brasserie and its good but a bit impersonal, my fave is easton taste on St marks rd coz its bog standard, its got the flock paper and it costs peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 If you want truly poor customer service expericence then try The Mumtaz in Thornbury, so poor it's hillarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Eastern Eye on Queen's Street, Newton Abbot. Well worth the 200 mile round trip (although, perhaps, now not quite as good as it once was). Then a short walk on to The Cider Bar on East Street. Guaranteed to clear any blocked drain after a session in those two establishments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Edgebaston Tandoori. At least one staff member always has running shoes on. TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Spice Bizarre in Briz village is always a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Massive vote for Tamarind. Also the Kohi Noor on Whiteladies Rd, Redland Tandoori on Chandos..top. As for worst the one on Denmark St, all you can hear is microwaves pinging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Massive vote for Tamarind. Also the Kohi Noor on Whiteladies Rd, Redland Tandoori on Chandos..top. As for worst the one on Denmark St, all you can hear is microwaves pinging. Redland Tandoori. Good shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'd have to give The Spice Mahal @Rangeworthy the thumbs up. Pop in the Rose and Crown pub first which is a stones throw away. http://spicemahalbristol.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Another for the clove in bedminster here!! However as said, the service is shocking!! But I just accept it in there now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 The Rupali had a visit from the health inspectors that didn't go to well, hence the closure, I used to go there a lot when |I was playing football, used to love it there. Just a tad further afield, if any of you are ever in Glasgow or Edinburgh, try the Kama Sutra in Sauchiehall Street (Glasgow) or the one in Edinburgh in Spittal Street (Or if it's not there it's close by) . Both do seriously good food, and garlic naans to die for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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