First time visiting this restaurant. I got a takeout for 4 of us and it was excellent. We had…read morelamb bhuna , chicken korma , chicken bhuna and lamb korma. Lots of meat and the sauces were exquisite. The rices and breads were also excellent. The greeting on entering the restaurant was first rate with three people there to greet and two behind the counter. Though we didnt eat in the restaurant it looked very clean and the conversations at the tables were muted by the soft surface in the room. As one of our party is in a wheelchair they commented that they were equipped for guests with disabilities as a number of their regular guests were in this category. Overall my impression of the restaurant make me want to return to enjoy their offerings.

Best Indian I've ever tasted and everyone else I went with agreed. The staff there are caring and…read moreengage in conversation, and the restaurant has a very classy, clean look. Would definitely recommend!

Truely excellent food and service - well worth a visit…read more They were very welcoming, which is often not the case when dining alone. I had Konchu Porichathu to start - marinated prawns with salad, followed by the best dosa I've had for years, with sambal and coconut chutney, plus a pointer to a southern Indian restaurant close to home.

Please try this restaurant - it serves wonderful food. If you've never tried a Massalla Dosa,…read morehere's the place to do it. Really tasty and really friendly. It's definitely getting more popular as time goes by - especially with their exceptional value lunch buffet. Forget Vindaloos and Tikka Massalas - this is real Indian food at its best and freshest!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Masala Bay in Christchurch! The curry was rich,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly balanced - easily one of the best I've had anywhere. To top it off, the cheesecake dessert was out of this world - creamy, indulgent, and the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was just as impressive as the food: warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making the whole evening even more enjoyable. There is a seating lovely area for a party of 12 and a back garden area that has seating too (we were cosy in the front dining area). If you're in Christchurch and love great food, Masala Bay is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

An upscale Indian restaurant with good food and service. I was even given a cognac warmer when it…read morewas served after my meal.

Amazing Sri Lankan food - try the dosa. Excellent curry, can't believe the place isn't packed. My…read morenew favourite.

Came here with a large party of 9 and had a great experience. Great food, great service. The…read morechicken risala was delicious!

The Mela is probably the best curry house within a radius of four miles. The service is good, the…read morefood good and consistently of the same high standard. I eat there once a month and have taken various guests and never been disappointed. The same team operate the Bombay Nights in New Milton. I can thoroughly recommend both.

This was such s pleasant surprise. I came here because it was the only place opened and as i missed…read morebreakfast i was starving. Service was great. When i came, it was empty w a few locals and few other tourists but then school let out and tables were packed. Boys around 16yo were devouring up a mix if dishes. Mine has excellent. I ordered the paneer in cashes sauce and the flavor was indescribable bliss, i know it makes no sense but the food was delicious. Prices were excellent which made me wonder because all the other similar restaurants nearby were about 30% more in price!!

Full marks for this established Indian Restaurant. The food is really good. The restaurant clean…read moreand well laid out. The staff are always smartly dressed. I've been herev many times and have always been impressed. The staff are always very welcoming.

Great food and service would recommend it to anyone who loves Indian food!!! Food 10/10 Service…read more10/10

This place has come highly recommended and of course I went along as it was on that lovely little…read moretriangle where all of the restaurants are pretty good. I'm glad I took the advice of said friend- the food here was bordering on exquisite if a little pricey.

After traveling into Bournemouth late, I was pleased to find Indian Ocean open and serving at 10pm…read moreon a Wednesday night. I was more pleased when I saw their logo which reads: "Masters of Indian Cuisine". I treated myself to an ice cold Cobra, placed my order and anxiously awaited my Chicken Tikka Masala, naan and rice. A few sips of beer later and my daily worries began to melt away. The service was fast, friendly and efficient so I didn't have to wait long for my main dish to arrive. The menu had a chili pepper symbol next to my dish indicating "spicy" and I yearned for a good, spicy portion of Tikka Masala... instead, what arrived was a meager portion of the sweetest, "no spice added" excuse for this classic chicken dish. The naan here is served quartered, also odd for an Indian restaurant making me wonder if they make their own naan in house or simply reheat pre-made breads. The UK has some great Indian restaurants, but unfortunately this establishment isn't one of them. I hoped to float in an "Indian Ocean" of culinary bliss but instead was left disappointed.

Whilst on vacation, we stayed in Bournemouth a couple nights. We told ourselves we could not go to…read moreEngland and not have a proper curry. Just around the corner from our hotel, we found the Indian Ocean (as in restaurant) and hit a home run with this find. The food, spice levels, service were all wonderful. The spousal unit raved about the chicken. I should add - generous portions too. The Indian Ocean more than completed that check box for a right proper curry in England, indeed !!

My favourite curry house in Bournemouth! Food is awesome and service is second to none. Atmosphere…read moreis authentic and welcoming. Go there now!