Balti Bhujon — Restaurant in Maldon

I had a large family gathering and opted for a take away from the Balti Bhujon on the strength of its reviews. As this was a very large order I visited the restaurant and pre-paid in full for the following day. To say that I was disappointed would be an understatement. The food was cold and had to be reheated. The sauces where thin and watery almost the consistency of soup. The onion Bhaji’s were small flat and flavourless. The meat in the mixed starter was hard,dry and overcooked,in fact it was inedible and most of it was put in the bin. The Cheese and Garlic Nan bread which I specifically asked for was ommited. This was possibly one of the worst Indian meals I have experienced. I did call and speak to the manager the following day and made my complaints to which he acknowledged but it was apparent from his replies that he would rather not be having this conversation. Very disappointed and underwhelmed and definitely not be going back.I would give zero if possible. Ending on a good note. I am glad to say that there are far better Indian restaurants within a short walking distance of the Balti Bhujon,I would recommend you keep walking till you...

Well read past reviews which left an unclear history and recent activity so decided to try it on return from holiday yesterday. Well what a surprise I have looked in when walking past and seen a very small dark seating area but this is for deliveries and take away!! Down the right hand side is a very open bright area of tables and also a row of private glazed side cubicles for 2 to 4 persons - all white bright and clean. First time there so ordered favourite dishes to enable comparison with others restaurants . Well I now have a new favourite curry house! Stunning flavours and presentation good size potions and a reasonable price taking into account Starmer get 20% !!! Service was impeccable and even the wine list was reasonably priced. My waist line won’t allow too many visits but will be back soon to try other dishes and trying to get my kids over for a birthday party……...

Not bad but not as good as the reviews say. The good points are a nice big bright clean restaurant and what we saw of the waiters they were polite and friendly but that's about it. My Jalfrezi was nice and hot/spicy but the chicken felt old and chewy, there was hardly any veg in it other than onion where most others I've had are full of peppers and tomatoes etc .. and my naan was soggy and not cooked in the middle. The best dish was my saag aloo which was spicy and cooked nicely. I know we were there late with no one else in the restaurant but having I guess was a manager talking loudly on a phone in a foreign language and staff in the kitchen talking loud and shouting all of which I could hear over the music was off putting and ruined the experience after a long working day. So I didn't hate it but I will not be rushing back...