The staff are fantastic, the service is great, the restaurant is spotless and the overall…read moreexperience is lovely. However the food was a bit of a let down: I've never tasted such sweet, luridly coloured food in my life, and that's coming from someone who currently lives in America! The Hublet and I were over from the USA and visting my family. Do bear in mind that my Mum's side of the family are Eurasion - my Nana is Burmese and my Mum was born in Assam - therefore spicy food has been a companion from infancy. Having spent the day bimbling around the South coast, we were exhausted and car crazy but hungry. We debated driving a little further into either Buckingham or Milton Keynes to eat at somewhere tried and tested, however the group voted to find somewhere closer in Brackley. Chilli & Pepper was the first Indian restaurant we saw and therefore it won. Two of our party had the Set Meal B (for 2 persons) while two of us ordered à la carte. The Set Meal B included: 1x Chicken Chat: very tasty. 1x Sheek Kebab: very tasty. 2x Papadoms: standard and the accompanying dips were great. 1x Chicken Tikka Balti: a lurid pinky-red coloured curry. Overly sweet, no real spice to it and quite bland. 1x Lamb Tikka Massala: again oddly unnaturally coloured and although tasty, was quite bland. 1x Pilau rice: standard 1x Nan: declared to be delicious 1x Sag Aloo: declared to be tasty. Items ordered à la carte: 2x Papadoms: standard but we agreed that the dips were great, including a really nice pickle. 1x Peshwari Nan: this was actually delicious, with honey used to sweeten the bread. 2x Pilau rice: standard but nicely cooked 1x (Chefs Recommendation) Lamb Badam Pasanda: this needs its own line as it was my dish. 1x (House Specialities) Chicken Tikka Massla: so sweet that the America described it to seem as if he was eating crushed Fruit Loop cereal. Chefs recommendation Lamb Badam Pasanda. Cooked with yoghurt, herbs and a nutty, creamy sauce. This dish was really sweet and was an unnatural pinky red colour, like so many of the other dishes. Also, bizarrely, there was a fat happy little maraschino cherry in my curry, which seems to be a cheat way to add a 'nutty' amaretto flavour to food instead of using ground almonds. Forgive me if I've been away from the UK so long that I've fallen behind on restaurant customs and cherries have become a Indian restaurant staple, but I've never, ever found a cherry in any 'nutty' curry before, and I'm a huge Korma fan. I cannot fault the staff as the service was outstanding, friendly and prompt. However, the food seemed bland, overly sweet and unnaturally coloured. We all felt that it seemed to be Indian food that had been simplified for non-Indian palates. Once again, I cannot fault the staff as they were wonderful, the restaurant was very nice to dine in, with soft lighting, nice decorations and comfortable seating, however this will not my first choice for a curry when I'm next on this side of The Pond.

Brackley is pretty lucky when it comes to Indian restaurants; there are a couple of good ones in…read morethe town. Chilli & Pepper stands head and shoulders above them all. The staff are not only welcoming, but they're knowledgeable about the flavours (and the heat levels!) in the food they're serving, too. On the menu you will find a wide range of familiar Indian dishes suiting everyone from mild-to-blazing hot, and a good selection of not-familiar ones for the more adventurous curry fan. (I can highly recommend trying their 'Podina' dish; made with ginger and mint, it's wonderfully tangy, but fresh at the same time.) If you're eating on a Friday or Saturday, I'd advise you to book; it gets pretty busy (which, in my opinion, is a reflection on how good the place is).

One of my favourite spots in Buckingham. I tend to also o order out from this place around exam…read moretime. Food comes quickly. Ordering is easy. Food is delicious. Can't complain.

The Buckingham Fort really is the best indian in Buckingham. The décor is a typical indian…read morerestaurant style with peachy coloured walls, napkins in glasses etc very clean and spacious. The service is friendly and efficient - and they will gladly recommend dishes to you. They do a very good range of curries including those you would expect like korma, tikka masala and vindaloo but they also do house specials. The waiters are also very honest about how hot the dishes are! My friend asked them to make something that was'nt on the menu - and they happily made it for her. The prices are reasonable - about £4 for a starter, £9 for a main, £14 for a special. Would definately recommend a meal here. They also do a take away service though i am unsure if it is pick up only.

My favorite curry house! I love eating here because the service is fantastic! My fiancé and his…read morewhole family order their take away from here - the staff / owners are really friendly and always remember everyone. And their food is always great. This curry made me realize how bad Indian food is in NYC! I would highly recommend this curry house.

Have eaten in-house many times and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent and the…read morestaff very attentive without being "in your face." Linen tablecloths and good quality cutlery are nice touches. Takeaways are excellent too. Thoroughly recommended!

Nice food, well spiced, though very small portions and quite expensive…read more The staff were friendly and helpful.

Went last night with my parents after paying it frequently finally thought we'd give it a go. Went…read morefor the fixed price menu for the of us £19.95 each. Mixed starters was great, then came the main course, thai green curry, beef and veg and a mixed veg side dish and rice. Plenty of rice, but to be honest the other dishes are what you'd get per person in any other restaurant, but these were between 4 of us, so we had to eat bearing in mind there was 3 others to eat also. Quite uncomfortable. We then had deserts (not included in price). My husband had a Ferrero ice cream, so when he found crunchy bits in it he thought it was nuts but no it was broken glass!!!! The edge of the bowl had been smashed. We immediately pointed this out to the staff who seen bewildered . My husband went to the restrooms to spit out the glass and rinse his mouth. They replaced the desert which he then enjoyed. We followed this with the included coffees which were also good. We were however extremely surprised when the bill came and we had been charged for everything. At a minimum I would have thought they'd have discounted my husband's desert and maybe as a gesture of goodwill maybe even his whole meal. But no. We had to convince them it was the right thing to do. But they said ohh it was an accident, but ok by you, but one of your customers ingested broken glass. We were made to feel like it was our fault that we'd done it on purpose. What for £6 of a £180 bill??? Shame but we won't be returning.

We found ourselves visiting a family friend in Banbury for the evening, and holy guacamole, am I…read morehappy that we chose this place for dinner. The Tom Kha Gai soup was killer. They served the massaman curry on top of a candle lit bowl to keep it warm - super cool. Some of the best massaman I've ever had and that's saying a lot as a Houstonian. My wife got the chicken pad thai and loved it. Anytime I find myself back in Banbury, I hope to spend my evening here again.

We came to Thai Orchid based on recommendations from some colleagues who said this was the best…read moreThai around. Given that they were pretty good with other dining suggestions we thought we would be good here. We dined here on a Thursday night without reservations and it appeared they were not too full when we arrived. The restaurant may be larger than what I initially saw, but we were directed to a seating area that was small and dark. In a stark contrast the other area seemed like a bright conservatory, nothing in between. Decor was nice and clean so that was a plus. Service was a little disjointed as we had 3 different people taking care of us and asking us if we wanted something to drink. Odd, but at least we weren't ignored. The reason for this review though comes down to the food. We started with some prawn crackers since they asked us if we wanted them. Then we ordered crispy duck starters. It came with some duck sauce and scallions and pancakes. The duck while ok wasn't really what I would call crispy. Given how small the portion was, wasn't sure I would consider ordering it again. We then ordered stir fried prawns and a stir fried beef dish. The sauce seemed very similar to one another. We liked that they were spicy but thats about the highlight really. We ordered rice with this entree thinking it came with, but turned out it was extra. All in all, we spent nearly £65 for this meal which is pricey given the portion sizes. Curiosity satiated - we probably won't be back.

I've visited Tamarind on a number of occasions with work colleagues and normally take advantage of…read moretheir Wednesday evening early-bird special offer. If you like spicy food, I'd steer clear of the Lamb Naga which I found very bitter due to the spice mix used (it wasn't actually that hot!). Personally, I'd recommend the Chicken Hariyo Khursani. Very very good and a credit to the chef!

After many years of eating with the Tamarind Restaurant it never ceases to amaze us …read more... All dishes chosen are so fresh and tasty. My favourite dish is Chicken Korma I always ask for the dish to be extra sweet and extra creamy and that is how it arrives. The Restaurant is immaculately clean .... staff so warm and friendly ....what more could anyone ask for.

Excellent food and service. Good staff and nice environment. Enjoyed delicious traditional indian…read morefood. Come back again soon.

Never had a bad meal here. Interesting menu, untypical of your usual Indian restaurant and much the…read morebetter for it. Waiter was a bit too much in your face, turn it down a couple of notches and you'll be the perfect mix of friendly and professional. It's our go-to for takeaways in rugby

Shaad was a bit of a surprise to me.. We're in a quiet sleepy town and wanted to go out for a…read moremeal. 'We have a superb restaurant' was offered up, and to be honest, with a whole two to chose from, we went with the recommendation. To say that we were intrigued upon arrival is somewhat an understatement. The decor was slightly unusual to be honest, but it was very modern and welcoming.. If anything the slightly unusual decor was actually quite a conversation starter, and was really nice.. We were having a bit of a celebration, and were greeted warmly, even though most of the mezzanine floor was being catered for by a large party.. We never felt we were being under-serviced by the employees, who were obviously busy ( a sat night, and a large party upstairs) but the staff were always attentive, courteous and friendly. The starters were of a very generous size, and incredibly delicious... Our party had Prawn puree, Reshmie kebab, Meat Samosas, and Chicken Chat (which was really good - it's what I had, and was nearly a full meal in size) We'd ordered Bangla beer, and wine,.. so everything slipped down nicely.. The wine was a rose, and was perfectly and easily chosen for the meal... (good, inexpensive cellar they have there) For mains, we had a selection of dishes, ranging from a jalfrezi, which was perfectly spiced and quite fierce - as it should be... To an amazing Dhansak in both meat and chicken... which were mouthwatering and both very different.. which is always a good sign.. as it definitely wasn't from the usual 'same pot of sauce' - and to be honest, you'd have known that the second you walked in,.. We also had a Pasanda - rich and creamy and and exactly as you'd want. The staff were always there, but definitely not 'always on your shoulder' which win big points with me, but were there in an instant to change a glass upon request.. 10/10.. Also, one of the things that impressed me personally, was the way that upon leaving the table for a 'rest break' this was when they chose to ask if the meal was OK.. This was a much more genuine way of doing it, as it stopped any embarrassment - of which there would have been none, as everything was of an incredibly high standard. The head waiter was really nice and genuine too,.. Top marks for him without doubt. To say That even though I live hundreds of miles away, I was inclined to take a card for recommendation speaks volumes. The staff are brilliant, not overpowering, but always there in a second if required, coupled with really top class food and a very reasonable price point in a really nice location would make this an easy choice in the future... if they have a table.. They have lots of space, but a restaurant with these qualities hopefully will remain busy constantly.. Would I recommend it? - Er, yes - definitely. I'm lucky enough to have several world-class Indian restaurants near where I live, so am regularly disappointed with others 'bests',.. Shaad, does not fall into this category, It's like your best local, but elsewhere. Would I go again,.. I'll let you into a secret,.. I'm already planning to.

We actually quite like the Shaad in Burton Latimer. It is not pretending to be anything it is not -…read morea good quality local Indian. Set in an old building just on the high street, the restaurant has a large parking facility behind. Inside the decor could be desribed as above average. Indian and African themed pictures against old english stone walls. The food is also above average with the curries well made and without excessive use of oil or fat which normally ruin curries. Standard menu for a curry shop with the usual selection of mild to hot curries. Well priced with good service. All round and decent place providing good food at a reasonable price.