Came here for dinner on a weeknight and it was half packed. Good number of table for large groups,…read moreand the vibe was nice. I ordered the tikka masala (lamb), a salad, and plain naan. Overall, the food was pretty good. The curry itself was a bit sweet, but the lamb was very delicious and well made. This paired well with the naan. The salad was a bit of a miss. There were so much onions (and pepper, which I avoided) that the entire thing became spicy. The cucumbers and tomatoes couldn't keep up, which in my opinion this could have been adjusted. Overall, this is a decently good spot for Indian food.

I was kind of skeptical about this place because 1) it was offering a super cheap lunch special &…read more2) it didn't look very authentically "Indian." I was very wrong. It was cheap and good Indian food. And a lot of it too. The lunch special came with a large variety of sides and the actual entree was pretty large as well. I got the lamb curry, which was good. I also tried my friend's lamb vindaloo, which was pretty spicy but also good. For cheap eats in Exeter, I recommend.

I've eaten in a few award winning Indian restaurants around the UK, and Pukka is among the best of…read morethem. They're consistent, too: I've eaten there four times and had one delivery. On every occasion the food has been faultless. The menu is well thought out, with a good selection of all-in dishes that come with just the right amount of rice, naan, etc. The staff are always polite, helpful and seem to really know what they're talking about and care that you choose something you'll enjoy. Decor and ambience is nice, and in my experience it trends not to attract the rowdier end of the curry demographic. Very modestly priced, too; these guys could quite reasonably charge a fair bit more than they do.

Fantastic Indian Takeaway. Been using Spice Magic for a few years now and the food is always…read morefantastic. Definitely try the Ceylon and the Garlic Naan, amazing!

Stunning food lovely atmosphere. One of the best indian's in Exeter, it's also a bit pricier. They…read moredo great tandori's. I love the lamb shalisik. Waiter's are very attentive are seem to know when you want to speak to them.

Tonight was a really mixed experience. The food was good. Our table of three enjoyed all of it…read more But the service is terrible. If you didn't have the whole evening to waste as we did, you might be as upset as other tables seemed to be. The whole experience took 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The food was extremely slow. The waiter seemed to be challenging our order. We asked for advice but he seemed to be more comfortable criticizing what we ordered rather than making any suggestions. He also made what seemed like a weird statement at the order taking that 'whatever we ordered could not be changed'. I suspect some people want to leave after the first hour of waiting. I would definitely try another place next time. The wait for the bill was nearly as long as the wait for drinks. If you have good humor, a lot of time on your hands, and don't arrive hungry but anticipate being hungry sometime in the future, give it a go. If not, try somewhere else.

I haven't been in this restaurant for a while but when I went in the place was lovely and clean…read morewarm, the service was very polite the staff here was happy to serve and answer any questions you may have. The food was amazing, it came out hot and tasty

I don't know how mediocre mush has become the standard in this country, but my party wanted a…read moretraditional Taj Mahal like experience so I knew what I was in for. This was no monument to love, only the memory of what food used to be. Our predictable order began with: Popadoms- not crispy, mango chutney (blended- possibly watered down left overs? -urgh), raita (not the freshest), dry mint in the yogurt and lime pickle out of an economy jar, no doubt. This confirmed my protestations about going in, I was punting for a Moroccan but was out voted. Sad times. The food was acceptable, nothing I couldn't have done myself with a jar of unilever Pataks at home, so boring. I don't understand how the 80's and 90's paved the way for generic uninspiring, pre-prepared Indian food when there is the potential for it to be so much better. Indian ( and also Chinese restaurants too) restaurant chefs...! Please use fresh ingredients. Fresh herbs. Simplify your menus, did darling Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, not put the fear of Ghee in you, today's dining expectations are so much higher. And if this sort of food is acceptable for you and you think this review is harsh then you are seriously missing out. A cold surly welcome, was smoothed over at the end by his colleague offering a mixed tray of sweet Corkey's shooters possibly after my party loudly commented on the disposition of our waiter. Corkey's bubblegum and After Eight flavoured shooters weren't our bag, but I guess this is a student city. Not I, however the obligatory 90's cliche, an actual after eight thin mint sliver with our bill cheered a couple of us up no end. I would love to campaign for the thousands of Indian restaurants in the UK to cook like 'their mamas used to'. Stop buying prepared sauces, stop describing everything as flavourful and tender, it shouldn't need a fanfare it should just be good, standard. Sorry to pick on you Taj Mahal, but I do believe you have rebranded yourselves as the New Taj Mahal and there is nothing, new about the experience you offer at all.

Came here on a Monday night for dinner and the place was a bit quiet, which made the service…read moreexcellent. I asked for recommendations and pairing (as there were too many good stuff to try), and got a few answers. Overall, the food was very impressive, and IMO can hold its own against the best that California, USA has to offer. I ordered the Bombay mixer, and thought the chicken tikka was bomb. The badshah nawabi was very well paired with the coconut rice and the keema naan. This is the best Indian food I've had in my 3-week stay here in Exeter, and I'll try to come back before leaving. The place looks recently renovated as well.

Use this alot for work does and evenings out with friends. Great place to meetup, great fun and…read moregreat food! The staff are always friendly and food is served promtly. Its a lovely quite confined atmosphere, with enough space to accommodate everyone we have needed to, despite it being quite small. Its well decorated in quite a modern way with lots of nice lighting. Food is very well priced for the amount of food you get and is very tasty. Its out of town a little so easy to find and easy to park in the evenings. It would be adviable to book before hand, especially at the weekend.

For any fans of Indian food the Red Rose is a "Must", well worth travelling for. To put this in…read moreperspective we flew to the UK from Japan for a 2 week holiday. During that time, when all meals are precious & we try to enjoy the cuisine we can't get in Tokyo, we ate here on 3 separate occasions. It was the only restaurant we visited more than once. The popadoms were delicious, served with a unique onion salad along with the usual condiments. We followed this with a small selection of tandoori starters, all beautifully tender, juicy & cooked to perfection. However it was the curry dishes that truly stood out from the competition. The lamb vindaloo & king prawn vindaloo were both bursting with rich, vibrant spices which were perfectly balanced, & provided a beautiful slow building heat rather than merely relying on chilies. The chicken Zalzala uses Mr Naga chilies which provide a balanced heat to accompany the delicately smoked flavours of the chicken. The pilau rice was not the standard plain boiled dish that most restaurants serve, with the addition of carefully selected spices & special cooking method, turning plain rice into something special which could easily be a delicious meal in itself. The service is also excellent. We enjoyed chatting with our waiter who went to great lengths to explain how the preparation & quality of the ingredients were the keys to creating the wonderful flavours of their food. One tip for would-be visitors is to let the staff know that you are in no hurry for your food. That gives them longer to prepare the dishes, allowing the spices more time to blend & infuse, consequently resulting a deeper, richer flavour. Our (sadly) last visit was on a Monday lunchtime. The manager, Mr. Maha, was on his own but showed off his extensive skills by preparing us a memorable feast. The only minor wobble came when he explained that the tandoor was not hot enough to use so we couldn't order our customary naan bread, however he disappeared into the kitchen & emerged 10 minutes later with a plate of shahi paratha which were exquisite. Already looking forward to our next visit. Sadly it probably won't be for another year.

Possibly the best Indian Food in Exeter. A huge menu and a wide selection of wines, the food is fit…read morefor Brahma himself. The service is exceptionally good and the staff are always very welcoming. If you choose to eat in the restaurant, I would suggest going for the smaller meals, as the portions are massive. A Takeaway and delivery service is also provided so if you want to eat at home spend over £20 and you'll get lots of littel freebie side dishes with you meal. Definatly worth having!

The Jyanti has always been a close second to The Gandi for me, and since the Gandi has just had a…read morePolice raid and lots of staff taken away, I think the Jyanti has to be my new number one curry house. The quality of the curries, service and decor has always been good, and I can't quite put my finger on why I ever preferred the Gandi. The fact of the matter is, curry lovers in Exeter should be glad that there are at least 3 absolutely excellent curry houses in the city centre. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it - bring on the tikka masala!