3.5 stars The menu…read moresays the proprieter, Raj, is well-known and has been all around the UK. I think he's either left the kitchen or lost his touch as this Indian food isn't up to scratch. There are highlights, but it's the low-lights that make this an average establishment. Now, for a residential neighborhood it's a pretty nice asset to have on your doorstep. In fact, we drove a few miles to get here. But with a poor chicken curry dish, lumpy oily rice and a old garlic naan bread it's not the best curry in Bristol. The highlights are the lamb curry, and tandoori trout which was a big dish and moist and crispy. Add the good service, nice decor and fair prices Raj Mahal might be on your favorite list. I think I'm going to still look for another curry house to call my regular. Four of us ate well and had a couple of half pints of beer for £50.

As we had chosen to dine at around 6.30pm we found the restaurant to be quiet and mostly occupied…read moreby fellow couples. Therefore, after our immediate greeting, we found ourselves seated in a quiet corner at a spacious booth table. The choice in decoration is subtle and relatively modern, but without the overt flamboyance often found in ultra-modern decoration in Indian restaurants. No light shows, indoor fireworks, or waterfalls are to be found here. First impressions suggested a professional dedication to service and attentiveness from the staff, an emphasis on subtle atmosphere due to dimmed lights and the type of music usually found in Indian restaurants playing at a low background volume. A seat away from the main door and bar is recommended as this restaurant provides a take-away service which is apparently very popular, and a combination of long queue and a door in near-constant action may not be too every diner's satisfaction. Immediate service was fast and attentive: within less than a minute of being seated we were presented with an extensive drinks menu. I am no expert on wine and shall not attempt to claim to be one, but I could see from the list that many variations were available; in addition to lagers, spirits, mixers and soft drinks. A large cool glass of lassi is of particular recommendation for diners who find themselves defeated by a thoroughly spicy dish. While waiting for our drinks to arrive we were presented with the main menu, which contained the usual diverse Indian favorites of such an establishment, with the addition of some interesting special items. The menu provided gratifying explanations of each dish. Those seeking vegetable dishes are well catered for with the extensive options available on the menu, in addition to the special Thali vegetable option. Skipping straight to the main course we were presented in good time with our choice in lamb passanda and Kashmir chicken. The lamb was clearly fresh and of good quality, its rich texture and taste perfectly matching the mild yoghurt sauce with coconut and almonds. The Kashmir chicken was mild as promised, but without the degradation in taste which often accompanies a dish of this type: the chicken was of good quality and in plentiful quantity, and the banana and cream sauce with almonds was rich and thick. The mushroom pilau rice was large enough in portion to share. For side dishes we chose sag aloo and chana masala. The sag aloo was one of the best we have ever sampled: it was neither too greasy nor too dry, and the potatoes were soft and in large quantity. The chana masala added some spice to our relatively mild choices in main meals. Our breads (banana and peshwari) were a satisfying mix of crispy and soft, while also warm and flavorsome. All of our choices were presented well and clearly designed with a sense of uniform in mind. Having finished our main meals, a waiter was at our table within no time at all to clear our dishes and check how the meal was going so far. Eyes being considerably larger than our stomachs (which is often the case for many I'm sure in most Indian restaurants) we passed on dessert, although we could see from the menu that many varied options were available. The coconut ice-cream was particularly tempting. We decided to approach the bar and sort out the bill, not because we felt abandoned but because we wanted to leave and enjoy a much-needed after-dinner stroll. The restaurant host, after having asked us how our meals were, organized our bill and gave us a couple of chocolate mints to see us on our way. The host delegated the actual payment of the bill to a member of waiting staff, who during the card payment process asked if we would like to leave a tip, which I felt was a little uncomfortable and unnecessary. Leaving a tip is the diner's option and this should never be prompted. Due the large number of staff on hand, combined with their overall attentiveness and dedication to good service, neither of us felt as though we were waiting an uncomfortable period of time for an order to be taken or a request to be met. We did not feel rushed and we did not have to deal with constant intrusions and interruptions. Overall it was a pleasant experience, although we dined during a quiet period and perhaps the atmosphere would have been less comfortable for a couple if we had decided on a later time and would have been sharing the restaurant with groups. We shall definitely return.

We had four different vegetarian dishes and they were easily the most bland Indian food I have ever…read more eaten. And the naan was burned.

Best Indian restaurant around! Delicious food with big portions. They will wrap it up for you if…read moreyou can't eat it all. It is quality food with quality service. Price wise it is more expensive than other Indian restaurants but you pay for what you get and it is worth paying extra for the quality of the food.

I enjoyed this restaurant…read more That doesn't sound like that great a compliment but it really is. I don't actually like indian food all that much. I'm not great at dealing with spice, so curries are pretty much off my menu. However, being a loving girlfriend I accompanied my boyfriend when we had a craving for it. And I was actually really glad that I did. The restaurant itself was really nicely kept and furnished. The waiter was lovely and the delivery of food to our table was so speedy. I had said, apologetically, that I really wasn't good with curry and when they brought my food out it had the most deliciously mild warmth to it. Obviously, for curry lovers that's not great. But my point is that they went out of their way to make my meal enjoyable. Lovely lovely people. Lovely lovely meal.

Again, another hidden gem in Cardiff just waiting to be discovered…read more Visited Balti Cuisine for the first time last night on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed. Opted for the King Prawn Saag (spinach dish) and steamed rice and it was delicious. My friend had the prawn corma and a garlic naan and both were very tasty (though she said that the korma seemed a little saltier than usual). We had a large bottle of Kingfisher each and the whole lot came to £28.50, which I consider to be very decent, considering the quality of the food (and comparing that with the price of drinks in Cardiff these days. Earlier in the evening, I paid £8.10 for two Vodka & Diet Cokes in the Park Plaza Laguna bar. I think going out is going to bankrupt me before long!). But back to Balti Cuisine. The decor is fabulous: LOVING the blue water cubes inlaid in the walls (they made me feel all sunny and bright!) and the table decor is clean, simple and stylish. The staff were friendly and very polite; no one pushed us to order a starter or a side dish, which is a bug-bear of mine (has anyone else been to an Indian where you feel like a criminal if you don't order starter, couple of mains with loads of sides; a mountain of food you can't possibly eat? I hate that). In the middle of our dinner, the staff also proved their mettle by dealing compassionately with a tricky situation involving an older couple who were very drunk and falling down. The staff showed genuine concern for their customers and called an ambulance while my friend picked the lady off the floor, sat her on a chair and talked to her until she calmed down. After the couple had left, every waiter came and genuinely thanked my friend for her assistance. All-in-all, I was impressed and I'll definitely be going back. I want to try some more dishes!

Very reasonably priced and fantastic tasting food. The staff are friendly and helpful and the…read morerestaurant is fully licensed although you may being your own drinks if you wish. It is normally very quite as it is apart from the main part of town and is often overlooked.

As soon as we said we'd love curry, my sister-in-law made the plans for us to go to Aziz. We…read moredidn't have a booking, but we got a table for 4 at 8 on a Wednesday with no problems. We started with the papadam with chutney assortment. There was plenty of everything in the assortment, and the papadaum was fresh and crispy. When it came time to order, everything sounded so delicious, and I was amused at how things seemed to be spelled slighlty differently than in the US. I decided on Lamb tikka masala, while Jimmy got the Chicken Korai spicy. We also got rice and naan for each of us. The food was delicious. The sauces were rich and flavorful. The meat was tender, not dry. The naan was slightly crunchy on the bottom and fluffy on top, just the way I love it. The portions were generous. We definitely could have been full from half as much food. Service was great, making sure that our water glasses were filled (perhaps they were worried about Jimmy ordering spicy food) and always checking that we had everything we needed.

yummy food, friendly staff, great service. I am so happy to have found this restaurant.read more

Rockin roganjosh, and some killer fal on the menu. I had the roganjosh which was superb. We…read moreshared several other meals around the table-bewar of the fal its as advertised and would recommend some yogurt to go along as well! BYOB-our group grabbed a case of Stella from across the street and Agra was able to provide glasses for all. We'll be back!

Excellent food and superb service. The heat was just perfect. The lamb was tender and the sauce…read morewas flavorful. The naan was firebaked, crisp and delicious. Highly recommended!