Apne India Burton — Restaurant in East Staffordshire

Simply the best Indian food I've had. Ever since I first came to this place when it first opened I have also been warmly greeted , and divinely treated. Firstly the standard of the food in my opinion from poppadoms to main courses is of the highest level. The food tastes amazing and I've tried most of the menu but the king prawn mango puree is a definite winner as a great starter and chicken murghi kurma is just a great mix of flavours but not for the faint hearted. The unique sauces that compliment the poppadoms is a great fresh blend of chutneys that you won't find in other Indian restaurants. If there is a down side I guess many won't like the fact you have to bring your own alcohol but for me that's not an issue when I go out to eat but there is a lovely pub next door that will cater for your needs. If you want to try something fresh and full of flavour then ask for the mango lasse , you won't regret it. Now that the food is out the way it's great to mention the very kind helpful staff that are always on hand to get you the things you need and ask how you are. The owner is also very pleasant but more importantly he is very passionate about his food and the experience he delivers. He has a hands on approach when it comes down to it and will spend alot of the time in the kitchen but when he is available he is on the floor welcoming and chatting to his guests and encouraging people to try some of his specials and I can again say you won't be disappointed. All I can say is give it ago , book in advanced and enjoy the classics or be adventurous and try something new , either way the apne...

Can't comment on the food as it hasn't arrived yet. Service is so slow been here for 30 mins and only just ordered and no drinks. Left to sit waiting for a table besides there bring empty ones.

But table behind us went straight to table and were provided with drinks on arrival. Finished our poppadoms (which took 15 minutes to arrive).... a jug of water arrived but the empty plates left on table however there was time to clean the table behind for new customers and bring their poppadoms in under 5 minutes. New customers had order taken within another 5 minutes and then the table behind us starters arrived just after ours despite arriving 20 minutes after us.

Food is nice not sure it's worth the service though.

New customers food arrives before our main and the table behind us mains arrived just after ours!!

Not sure why we seem to have been singled out for such poor service. Later we were asked if everything was ok with the food and if we needed anything else. Nice and polite but a...

Was pretty average. Staff politeness could be a little better. Setting out a table was non existent and the staff member passing a knife and fork to the diners is a no no, even worse it being passed with the blade and prongs pointing towards the customer... The diner had to take the cutlery off the staff member... No etiquette I'm afraid. The place was ok and the food just ok. A cheese and garlic Nan with no cheese whatsoever, and we had two. Two stars only from my side on this one in afraid. Needs some staff training and I think could...