Indian Temptation — Restaurant in Bath

Lovely authentic food a year ago .... New update. This is the third time I have had food at this place. Usual spot every time I visited Bath. Almost the same order paneer items. The paneer was spiked and had the pink mold. Saw it in the last bite and couldn't help. Informed to the person there and they confronted it was a good paneer and it is masala that we are seeing. Never seen a pink masala and I can definitely differentiate between a pink mold and masala. They didn't care about it. Neither did anything to help. Fast forward to next day(today) food poisoning to one and stomach ache to the other. The masala tea they offer is the English tea with less/no milk in it. Never have it unless u want water with a thin flavor of tea. Pls don't assume masala tea in an Indian restaurant would be the regular Indian tea. The lassi especially the mango lassi doesn't have sugar in it and u r not given sugar sachet unless asked for. We didn't ask as we got it with the tea flavored water. Looks like the menu changed from the last time we visited and this new menu isn't worth it. Absolutely less rice options and two of them are almost the same and the next two are not so great. Service was still fine except for the paneer issue. For which they said the paneer was fresh while it had the pink mold. I have personally worked with pink mold in my lab. And I know and made paneer at home several times. And I am pretty sure of how a masala would look like. Based on the fact that the paneer was hard and slightly burnt I should have understood it was spoiled. Hard paneer and we foolishly thought it was on the verge of expiry only to réalisé it expired long ago.

Never coming again. Seems like there are far more healthy options...

Indian Temptation, an establishment with an impressive eight-year history, stands out as a beacon of authentic Indian cuisine. The culinary offerings here encapsulate the essence of Indian flavors. Noteworthy among these are the Vegetarian Platter and the Temptation Kofta, revered as culinary gems that one must not overlook during a visit.

Upon stepping inside, the ambiance evokes a sense of luxury akin to a high-end hotel. The immaculate surroundings, coupled with the warm reception from the attentive staff, created an inviting atmosphere. Seated by the window with a view of Bath, my experience was enhanced. Smith, the amiable waiter, took my order and provided insights into the dining sequence: commencing with the starter, followed by the main course.

The Platter's arrival was a revelation – its impeccable presentation was a prelude to its exquisite taste. The harmony of flavors, adeptly balancing spices, salt, and sauces, was delightful. A delectable Sweet Lassi followed, offering a cool respite from the preceding spiciness.

Subsequently, the main course unfurled - both the Nan and the Temptation Kofta were paragons of culinary craftsmanship. The flawless preparation, captivating presentation, and exceptional taste harmonized seamlessly. The Kofta, in particular, stood out – its succulence was a burst of flavors within the confines of my palate.

In summation, the experience was flawless. The impeccable service, a courteous and adept staff, a skilled chef dedicated to preserving Indian authenticity, an enchanting ambiance, all nestled at the heart of the city, cement Indian Temptation as a...

This place is a gem....

The food ... The food is really top class. I'm a vegetarian and it was great to have full choice over the menu, but the thing that really stands out here is the authenticity. So many British Indian restaurants offer the same, made up dishes for the 1970's British palette. Not here. Expect real, vegetarian, Indian cuisine at its best. My dinner guest was a carnivore, loved the meal and didn't miss the meat!

We had: Poppadoms, Paneer and Dosa for starters, vegetable Korma, Makhani Dhal and brown rice for main with a side of Gobi (can't remember what!) All delicately spiced and tasty, really delicious food. The Dosa is amazing! A must. I particularly enjoyed the Makhani Dhal made with black lentils. Deep, warm, spicy flavours, creamy and unctuous. The cauliflower was great too.

Service was really good. Informal and friendly. Soon after being seated, and before ordering, a window table became available and we were offered the option to take it, which we did. Whilst ordering it was politely suggested that we'd ordered too much rice and might want to rethink. I loved this. Not trying to grab every penny...trying to give us a great experience. Top marks.

Price. Everything was reasonably priced and the whole meal including several alcoholic drinks came to less than £50.

Ok, the decor is busy and the toilets could do with a spruce up, yet they were perfectly clean and functional on my visit.

Will be going back to try everything else as soon as I'm...