Botanical Takeaways — Restaurant in Otago

If you're looking for a takeaway experience that will leave you with a lingering sense of regret, then Gardens Takeaway is the place for you. My recent encounter with this establishment was nothing short of a culinary catastrophe, and I'm left wondering how they managed to let quality drop so low, considering they used to be excellent.

Let's start with the supposed highlight of our meal - the chips. Oh, what a disappointment! These chips were nothing short of an insult to the potato itself. They were overcooked and emitting a foul odor that was reminiscent of a deep fryer that hadn't seen fresh oil in weeks (if not months). The taste was equally appalling, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste that clung to the palate like a bad memory. But wait, it gets worse. The battered fish was, without a doubt, the most regrettable choice on the menu. The appearance alone should have been a warning sign, as they looked like they had been dredged through the depths of the ocean before ending up on our plates. And let me tell you, they smelled even worse than they looked! The unmistakable stench of old fish was enough to put anyone off their appetite. A single bite confirmed our worst fears - the fish was undoubtedly off, and the texture was slimy. In conclusion, Gardens Takeaway is a culinary disaster that should be avoided at all costs. From the burned and tasteless chips to the nauseating fish, this place has proven itself to be an absolute disgrace in the realm of takeaways. Spare yourself the agony and seek out a more competent and respectable eatery for your dining needs....

WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY! Unfortunately I can’t put ZERO star for the food. Chips were like cardboards! I thought that was bad until I had some of the chicken, damn thing didn’t even taste like chicken. Super weird gooey texture. Could not taste any chicken flavour what’s so ever. REVOLTING! Assuming the foods been cooked or half cooked then cooked it again when there’s orders. It didn’t even take her 5 minutes to “cook” the chicken and chips! Worst takeaways shop. I’ve had some not so nice stuff from takeaways shop before but never enough for me to jump on here to write reviews. The lady who served us seemed nice tho. Please see photos...

Read reviews of botanical takeaways went there chips were ok. Got a curry rice roll. Could not taste any curry. All I could taste was garlic . Wife got spring roll .she was not impressed won't go back there. Metal plate across front door has not been cleaned in a long time...