The Royal Kitchen Bali — Restaurant in Kuta Selatan

For an exceptional Indian dining experience in Sanur, look no further than The Royal Kitchen Sanur Indian Restaurant & Bar. From the moment you step inside, the rich, aromatic spices envelop you, promising a memorable culinary journey.

The ambiance is both elegant and welcoming, with traditional Indian decor creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that every need is met with a warm smile and prompt service.

The menu at The Royal Kitchen Sanur is a celebration of India's diverse culinary traditions. Whether you're craving the fiery flavors of Southern India or the rich, creamy dishes of the North, there is something to delight every palate.

Start your meal with the vegetable samosas, which are perfectly crisp on the outside and filled with a deliciously spiced mixture of potatoes and peas. The tandoori chicken, marinated in yogurt and a blend of spices before being cooked to perfection in a clay oven, is tender and full of flavor.

For the main course, the butter chicken is a must-try. The chicken is succulent, and the sauce, a luxurious blend of tomatoes, butter, and cream with just the right amount of spice, is divine. Pair it with their freshly baked naan bread, which is soft, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up every last drop of the delectable sauce.

Vegetarians will find plenty of delightful options as well. The paneer tikka masala is a standout, featuring cubes of paneer cheese simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce. The dal makhani, a variety of lentil dishes, is hearty and satisfying, making it a great choice for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

No visit to The Royal Kitchen Sanur would be complete without indulging in their desserts. The gulab jamun, deep-fried dough balls soaked in sweet syrup, are a perfect way to end your meal. If you're looking for something lighter, the mango lassi, a refreshing yogurt-based drink, is both delicious and refreshing.

In addition to the outstanding food, The Royal Kitchen Sanur also boasts a well-curated selection of Indian beers and wines, perfectly complementing the flavors of their dishes.

Overall, The Royal Kitchen Sanur Indian Restaurant & Bar offers an unparalleled dining experience that will delight anyone with a love for Indian cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to Indian food, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite. Highly...

Mediocre at best, I'm a little confused by all the positive reviews and must assume perhaps the reviewers haven't been to many Indian restaurants...

I'm really sorry to write such a review for what could have been a great experience. I was really looking forward to a quality Indian.

First off, the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken dishes were on point. They were excellent and hence why I'm not giving 1 star.

The lamb skewers arrived cold, and there were bits of hard ground bone between my teeth on more than one occasion. It was spicy but a disappointment. Usually it's a popular dish at every Indian I go to, 4 skewers between 5 of us and we didn't finish it... I think the meat content was very low. Avoid.

The Saag dish was a MASSIVE disappointment. I requested medium-hot, yet it was so bland! I am not Indian, I can't eat hot food... when I say it was bland I mean ZERO flavour. Not an Indian Curry by any sense of the word. I must admit the quality of the meat in this dish was good, it was tender, however the dish itself, the actual curry was a blended soup, the waiter and manager both explained to me proudly how it's blended. To the point that it has no texture. I got the impression it came out of a can. No refund for this disappointment, a little poor quality vanilla ice cream was offered instead.

Chicken Korma, what a joke. It was on the kids menu, and it was also ordered as a main dish. It was horrendous. I'm sorry to say, it was absolutely disgusting. No flavour, completely bland. Two people left hungry.

When discussing with the manager he explained how they get many tourists who can't handle hot food 😂. I mean that's fine but when you ask for a medium-hot dish then you expect a bit of spice?

Anyway, 2 stars for the 2/5 good dishes, and the friendly service, the free ice-cream was not only poor quality, but poor service. If you serve poor food then the customer shouldn't pay for it.

I paid for it, and here is my review.

I cannot recommend this restaurant, and if you do go, order the safe dishes above. Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken.

Yes, they charge extra for rice lol.

This is a Tourist place, not a place you would go to if it was your local...

Disappointing Experience – Overhyped and Underwhelming

Apart from the good location and nice ambience, everything else at The Royal Kitchen falls flat. It seems to be one of those overhyped places that survives purely on appearance rather than quality.

I had dinner here one evening, and the experience was very average. The food was a big letdown – the paneer curry was just so-so, the “saffron rice” had no trace of saffron and looked like plain turmeric rice, the naan was undercooked, and the roomali roti was as dry and crisp as a papad – probably because the order took forever to arrive.

Initially, I assumed the delay in service was due to the weekend rush. But I returned on a weekday evening for a quick bite – just 2 teas, papdi chaat, and 2 samosas – and even then, it took a shocking 45 minutes. The place barely had 2-3 other guests, so there was no excuse for the delay.

When I politely asked the staff if I could cancel the order due to time constraints, the response was unexpectedly rude. The lady snapped back saying it was already being cooked and I had to wait – no apology, no courtesy.

The outdoor seating area is infested with mosquitoes too. They do provide mosquito repellent spray, but only if you ask for it.

Overall, the service is painfully slow, staff attitude needs a serious improvement, and the food isn’t worth the price at all. Can’t recommend this place, and definitely not...