The Bekash Restaurant — Restaurant in Basildon

We had gone there for a family dinner and we had a terrible experience. First of all I would like to clarify (as it seems some do not understand) that there is a difference between Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. Thus, it should stop claiming as serving Indian cuisine. The taste of the food was okay. Having said that, the biryani is not traditional biryani but more of a masala rice with some biryani spices used while cooking (and I am speaking from experience having had food at multiple restaurants internationally and been born and brought up in India). We were sold plain and simple yogurt in the name of raita. To top it all, we were served hand written bill that was incorrect. When we challenged the authenticity/appropriateness of all that was mentioned in the bill, one of the staff (he claimed himself to be the owner as well) started abusing and misbehaving infront of our family (with women and children around). After pointing out one of the flaws in the bill, they adjusted that amount only but did not even have the decency to apologise or justifying the rest of the items in the handwritten bill. It was a traumatic experience for me and my family. I will never be going there. For the rest, hope good sense prevails for future...

Gluten free, no problem. Ok not very local to me, but local to my mum and step-dad who live in the area, and I would often join them for meals in the Bekash.

They are our go to Indian restaurant. Well, before covid, but I genuinely look forward to going back when the world is safer.

The service has always been good, with the staff happy to help and welcoming. They remember us when we come in which is a lovely touch.

I've never had a bad meal here either, I think the food is lovely. I will usually have a Lamb Tikka Balti, Saag Aloo and Pilau rice.

I am also a Coeliac, which means I have an auto-immune disease and get ill if I consume any amount of Gluten. When I speak to the guys here, they seem clued up and reassured that the dishes I usually order are safe for me, and advised against what does or may contain Gluten.

I have never became ill after a meal here, which is great. Obviously I cannot speak for all allergies or Coeliacs though, so you will have to check yourself every time, as I do.

I hope to see you guys soon! I'm the fella with the moustache that I turn up at the ends like Poirot :)

I promised I'd do it like that next time I was down, and then Covid struck and I havent been able to...

My folks had just come down from India, and during our stay at Battlesbridge, we were searching for a good Indian lunch place. The nearest we could find, which was actually open at lunch time, was The Bekash Restaurant at Basildon. So we decided to give it a shot - and we were not disappointed at all!

Right from the time we entered the restaurant we were made to feel at home by the staff who made sure we were comfortable (considering we had 2 senior citizens and an infant). The wait time from placing the order to getting the food was about 20 mins, and every minute was worth the wait, as we got exactly what we wanted - good Indian food but with minimal spice levels so that it suits our stomachs on a vacation.

Add to that the convenient location, their sweet gesture of offering us some complimentary mint chocolates to round off a hearty meal, and of course their warm smiles - will ensure that we will surely come back again. Highly recommended to everyone in Basildon and...