Laya — Restaurant in Hastings

Unfortunately this place has gone down a bit since my 5 star review so have changed it to 3 stars. When it first opened the dosas were delicious & I went there regularly but I decided to try some fish & it was very dry and not fresh. It seemed tinned fish but they assured me it was not. I could not eat it. Unfortunately this was not dealt with very well. I had to return (I rarely do this) but they refused to refund for the rice as well because they said nothing was wrong with it. This was not the owner who is brilliant but a man. I was not happy at all about this. I had already poured the fish over the rice. They just took the fish off the plate. So as I was paying for it I sat down & ate the rice with some of the sauce which was actually quite tasty. The fish was a huge disappointment considering we are on the seafront with a great fishing industry. But this was not handled well by them. I then did not go in for a very long time over a year?because of how it was dealt with but recently tried again just getting a dosa as usual. It was quite greasy & not up to the usual standard. The flavours were nice. But the chicken was dry. It’s average. So, I’m sorry I’ve taken my review from a 5 star glowing review down to average. I had masala dosa (potato curry filling) (no meat) previously many times & I had the lamb dosa which was really nice at the time. It’s the dosa this time that I found way too greasy & not very crispy. And the filling seemed greasy too. It may have been an off day? I was the only table there aside from 1 2-person table. I have eaten a lot of 10 star Keralan food in London so I’m comparing to this. The woman who owns it is absolutely lovely. Very sorry for taking the review down. I will try again hoping I can up my...

visited laya a few times since moving down to hastings.

a beautifully located restaurant with views of the promenade and horizon.

everything on the menu is fairly priced and delicious. our favourites include the kothu roti (mutton). although the server offered a mild spice option, i did find this to be a bit spicier than i would’ve liked, but i would consider my tolerance quite low. for those with a higher tolerance, you’ll definitely enjoy this even more !

staff are always very friendly. on our first visit here, we were a table of 12 for dinner and food was served quite quickly, the second time, we were a table of 3 for lunch and the service was a little slower, though it seems there’s not a lot of staff in the kitchen so dishes may take a little longer to come out. for us, it was roughly 25-30 minutes.

however, the food was still delicious and well worth the wait. definitely worth stopping by for a visit

can be difficult to find street parking in the area, but crystal square car park is nearby which usually has plenty of space in the evenings, but quite busy in...

Been dining here since 2023. Highly recommended to those who are craving authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine.

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm smile by the couple who runs this place and inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for a delightful dining experience. The menu is packed with a variety of traditional dishes, each bursting with flavors that transport you straight to the heart of South India and Sri Lanka. The service is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience.

Presentation of dishes are as pleasing and top notch as they taste. Each dish is crafted with care and authenticity, making it clear that the chefs are passionate about their craft.

In short, this restaurant serves not just a meal but a taste of culture and tradition, and it’s definitely worth a visit for anyone looking to indulge in delicious, authentic food. Always a good time place...