Great food. Started with the monkfish tikka, which was fantastic. Very large portion, prepared…read moreperfectly. Followed by the murgh malabari, a chicken curry. Very nuanced flavors, loved the way the coconut was woven into the curry. Beautiful. I found tha ubergine side not as great as the other dishes, tasted fine but not exceptional. Only concern was trying to find a server to get the bill when I was ready to leave.

We arrived in Southampton after a long drive from Cornwall in very foul weather. Since we both…read moreenjoy Indian food we went to our old standby, Yelp, to do our research. After reading the reviews on several places we decided to try Kuti's. We made the right choice. Since we had no reservations we arrived early hoping they could fit us in. At 5:20 pm they were not even open yet but they invited us in out of the rain and welcomed us to sit at the bar while they continued to set up the dining room. After ten minutes or so the hostess seated us at a very nice table. The ambience is upscale with linens and well dressed polite staff. That would count for little of course if the food did not match the setting. It did not disappoint. We had lamb korma, chicken jalfrezi, rogan josh, mushroom rice and of course naan. The portions are generous and we intentionally order enough to take some home with us. It was that good. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. Overall it was a delightful experience and we will head straight there next time we are in Southampton.

Still my favorite Indian restaurant in Southampton and great overall. I've been a few times, as…read morewell as some of the other good places here (and in other British cities). Overall, Indian cuisine in the UK is much better than the US and Coriander is a great example of it done well. My most recent meal started with a unique appetizer, chicken tikka wrapped around minced lamb. The flavors worked great together and it was much more interesting than your typical Tandoori. I then had the lamb shank as a main and it was also fantastic, fall off the bone tender, lots of flavor and the right amount of spice. While there was a slight delay getting me to my table (and I was getting frustrated), once seated excellent service.

Wanted to try Indian food while in the UK. Restaurant looks great but the food was…read moreLess than mediocre and service was even worse.

We stumbled upon this small restaurant, easily overlooked compared to the larger and mansion-like…read moreChinese restaurants nearby, when we stayed in Southampton (of the Titanic fame) in a B&B right around the corner. Right in the heart of the city, surrounded by Oxfam stores and Ladbrokes and gelato shops, this fast food provided the BEST Chinese and Malaysian food during our trip to UK. I would even give the food a grade higher than the Malaysian restaurants in Philadelphia or NJ. The char kuew tiauw is authentic it almost transported me back to Asia. The fried rice is perhaps just slightly above average, but I gave them high marks since they use less oil and salt (as requested). The rendang meat as part of the nasi lemak has the appropriate marinated level of curry around it. The store closed late and opened early on Sunday, which was a blessing since we want to get one more dish for the road before heading down toward Brighton that weekend. The portions are generous, the service was prompt and friendly, and price is unbelievably low for any restaurant in England. If you happen to travel to Southampton and want a sure bet away from the usual British fare, this will surely be my recommendation.

The restuarant says it does a mix of Asian Fusion food and this is what intially attracted me to…read moreit. When we go out to eat we normally argue over Indian or Chinese food so this was perfect as it has both!! Situated above the new Buddha Bar which used to be Natraj indian Restuarant, in the Beford place area. The decor inside is very modern and upmarket and looks really nice, it has a nice atmosphere and the service is good. On the two occasions we have been be have opted for the buffet which is half indian and half chinese. On both occasions the food has been wondeful. Both sets of food have obviously been cooked by someone who knows what they are doing and there is a good range. Chinese wise i remember there being - Steamed rice, fried rice, chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, beef in black bean sauce, pekinf duck, another main dish, spring rolls, prawn toasts, prawn crackers and a few other bits. Indian - Pilau rice, onion bahji, pakoras, naan bread, korma, tikka, another hotter curry, popadoms and then salad. The only downside to this is the expensive price which was around £17.00. I know it is a mixed buffet but for southampton this is a bit high. However i think this will go down as there were not many people in there. Drinks were also not cheap. Worth a go if you have the cash tho!

4 people 13/2/09 - Friday evening, the place was fully…read morebooked, we didn't book and awaited about 15minutes for a table - we went downstirs to Buddha lounge for a quick drink and when we came back a table was ready for us. Decor is really nice and waiting staff were very nice and welcoming. We had a mix of Buffet and menu - buffet which included Indian and Chinese dishes (over 20 dishes) was very well priced at £13.95pp and a la carte menu was also well priced. Our bill came to under £65 for 4 people including drinks and this is well below what you would expect to pay for a nice food and venue. worth a visit - we'll definately book next time

Had delicious food and great conversation with Mo!…read more Everything had wonderful flavors and tasted like a home cooked meal. Perfect portions and good presentation. Thanks for the warm welcome to Southampton! -Chicken Tikka Misala -Lamb Biriyani -Naan -a couple ciders

Though out of town this Bangladeshi / Indian restaurant is a great find and is always busy,…read moreadvisable to book at the weekends. My favourite is the lamb biryani - tender generous chunks of lamb with a gentle blend of spices. The service is friendly and the owner makes a point of working the tables making sure everything is ok. Prices are reasonable, well worth a visit

One of those places where the decor makes you expect good things but food doesn't live up to…read moreexpectations. Food is standard English Indian dishes and nothing to write home about. Portions on the small side given the above average prices. Service can be unbearably slow when busy. The Upper Shirley crowd lap it up because there's nothing else in the area.

Good Indian restaurant in the heart of Southampton but not as great as some of their incredible…read morecompetitors. I found the Duck Tikka tandoori mediocre, it had pieces of bone/grizzle and overall not very exciting. My main, the Calcutta Monkfish was much better. Large pieces of monkfish in a flavorful sauce. I also found the piratha nice. Overall a good meal but not memorable.

Best Indian food I have ever tasted! Seriously great food with bold rich flavors in a quaint clean…read moreand comfortable setting. Highly recommend the Punjabi Chicken Masala and the Chicken Tikka Madras. Also, order the Garlic Non which is bursting with flavor. For a really enjoyable dinner, do not miss this wonderful little taste of India.

Still delicious, still friendly... being meat eaters we foolishly only end up here once a year when…read moreour vegan friends visit - but the owner always remembers us anyway!

In Southampton overnight we fancied Indian and from reviews thought we'd give this place a try, and…read morevery glad we did. The outside dose not do the inside justice, it's got a nice feel and the owner is indeed very welcoming and helpful. As others have said we went with his suggestions and for both starters and mains were very happy with the choice. This isn't a normal Indian the dishes do seem less oily and more traditional, but most importantly they are very tasty. Reasonable prices and good size portions.

Okay, this was my home while at Southampton University. This place makes the best Indian food you…read morewill ever find. Its a small restaurant, but comfortable nonetheless. The waiters are so friendly and in a genuine way too. The menu is not a traditional Indian one. South Indian food is not common across the UK, but the South Indian food here is so much tastier than normal Indian food. The curry sources have much more flavour, and are much more creamy. Naan breads, especially Keema, are really good here, and must accompany any meal. They also serve Cobra beer, which is a very fine beer to go with an Indian meal. They also do takeaway service, but they don't do delivery. There is also a bigger sister restaurant in the city centre, where they have a great lunchtime buffet. Since leaving Southampton for London and abroad, I have not found a better curry house anywhere in the UK! Go there!

A basic but decent-quality Indian restaurant, the closest (good) one to the University. Expect it…read moreto be bustling with a varied mix of students, lecturers and other locals. Tiny bar at the front where you can just get a beer if that's all you need. Deferential and efficient staff. And most importantly, decent food, even if it's like you could get at a thousand other places locally.

Really impressed with the quality of the food, was serving a limited menu but still plenty to…read morechoose from. Lamb korma was tender and creamy, portion sizes were just right and the saag and paneer sides were delicious. Only scored less as service was quite poor,2 hours in and out for 1 course. Food taking over an our to arrive,which you just don't expect from a curry. No additional drinks offered. Bill request forgotten about twice, ended up paying at the bar in the end.

Probably the best curry I've ever had -- and I've had my share of curry. A little pricey, but it…read morefeels very worth it. The atmosphere is pleasant, and apparently the magician who works some nights is popular, but DAMN that food just blows everything else away. Our group shared 6 or 7 dishes, and they were all delicious. Vegetables cooked perfectly, flavorful but not overly greasy... yum. Our hosts bring groups there a lot and they say it's always a hit. Good wine list, too (we got a pinotage).