Rasoi Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in England

After our visit to the cheddar gorge we stumbled across this Indian restaurant so decided to have some dinner. Having after climbing the steep stairs we enter a really beautifully decorated restaurant so my expectations were high. Staff seemed tired but took us to our table. We were sat by the window with wonderful views. The restaurant had 3 other dining parties. Our table cloth had a stain on it. We ordered the mixed grill, lamb jalfrezi, chicken tikka biryani and 2 cokes. The cokes arrived and were rather flat; definitely did not quench my thirst, definitely end of the bottle of maybe a different version of cola. Food didn't take too long to arrive and the mixed grill smelled amazing and the presentation was well thought through. Taking a first bite of the lamb kofte: dry. The chicken tikka had a nice flavour but also rather dry. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection medium but was actually a little chewy. The onions were probably the best part of the mixed grill.. with a nice charred taste. Moving onto the chicken tikka biryani; lacked flavour; wheres the spices? Now onto the lamb jalfrezi, the lamb was cooked well and quite tender but being a spicy hot dish there wasn't hot for me, rather mild. So maybe this was just me personally and maybe the local taste is different. Prices were reasonable but I did find the taste rather bland, I couldn't taste the spices that you'd usually find in Indian cuisines. Never the less I ate all my food and was full and the other diners looked like they were all having...

Well worth the visit!!!

Such a great hidden gem of Cheddar to enjoy a authentic meal on a winters day.

We ordered as out Mains -

Veggie Dansak. This Dish was a sweet delight. Pineapple is the sweet treat in this dish and makes a change from a typical Masala or korma for a sweet curry fix. This works wonders!!! Generous servings of chunky Potatoes soaking up the sweet Lentil based sauce and the the chunky Pineapple as a surprise find. Absolutely well worth a try.

Veggie Jalfrezi. Most definitely up there on the Spicy side with the odd Green Chilli's mixed within this dish. Bursting With flavours and again chunky vegetables in such a warmer taste to the mouth. This meal was a perfect winter warmer that was very enjoyable but not to over powering on the spice. A perfect balance.

Onion Bhajis, my Absolute favourite side when eating out. These ones were not dry but in fact juicy in Flavors. A good serving of 4 and a great price. Not massive but I'd say the perfect size and very morish. Crispy outerlayers of onion with a stong interiors of flavours. These are a MUST!!!

Good service Good food

5 stars on this visit.

If you are in Cheddar and fancy a curry then definitely stop by this place....

Came last night with the family to experience the new Rasio premises and menu. Was not disappointed. The place was very busy and we had a short wait for our table but we didnt mind as we had chance to catch up with each other and have a drink. Rasio is bring your own alcohol with no corkage charge, they do sell soft drinks. The staff were very friendly and interacted really well with our party. Very friendly and chatty, nothing was too much trouble, even though they were busy and we didnt feel rushed. The food was amazingly good. Very flavoursome. The poppadoms were very tasty and crunchy. I had the lamb masla which I couldnt finish, i did mean to ask to take my left overs home, but I forgot. My husband and son had the mixed grill which they enjoyed and my daughter in law had the butter chicken and she claims its the best shes ever had. My daughter was impressed with her curry, she said that they have certainly upped their game as she really enjoyed the flavours. A real gem for Cheddar. Can not wait until they start to do the breakfast menu, will certainly be trying it. Well done guys, and good luck with...