The Indian Kitchen — Restaurant in New Forest

We had pre booked having eaten here a few months back. Whilst the restaurant appeared busy, it wasn’t full with a few of vacant tables. When we arrived, our table was pointed out, so we made our way and sat down. After around 20 minutes no staff had come over. We got a waitress’s attention and asked if we could order some drinks. One of the staff came over and took our drinks order. We also gave our menu choices. Again we waited (around 10 minutes) and asked if we could have the drinks we’d ordered. We had to follow up again after a short time as still they had not come. At this point we were asking each other if we ought to try elsewhere when the drinks arrived. Annoyingly there were front of house staff stood about seemingly watching tables who didn’t serve?!?! We ordered a further round of drinks before the food arrived. It was good but not great. We spoke with one of the staff and said we were not happy with the service. They were apologetic but I didn’t get the impression they would mention our complaints, as they just said it was a busy evening. I didn’t argue as I’d...

We had a table for 6 booked and when we arrived there was no actual table reserved and were given a choice of tables (there was no other customers) after sitting and ordering our drinks and some poppadoms for the table we received warm flat beers (the cooler had been switched off and they did replace them but had to wait 30 minutes) and also stale poppadoms with some sauces that were okay. The menu is not a traditional Indian restaurant so don’t expect to find your favourites. my partner and I ordered a lamb kadai and butter chicken and shared a mushroom rice the Kadai whilst not unpleasant was not very flavourful. The butter chicken was nice. Portions were small. Others on the table were also not impressed with flavours and portion sizes. Other Indian restaurants I’ve been to are far better with service and atmosphere just didn’t feel that here. It’s a new restaurant but felt tired and old....

We were in Hythe at the weekend visiting friends, and The Indian Kitchen had been recommended to us.

We decoded to check it out, and we were the first customers of the Saturday evening. However, it didn't take long for others to head on in too.

The food and staff were perfect and Monica was excellent and made us feel very comfortable.

I've eaten in many Indian restaurants, and this was a lovely surprise. We are vegetarian, and the quality of the food was excellent.

My new favourite place to eat. We are half an hour away, so will be back again.

The only negative is that the place was a little bright and could have done with a little more mood lighting. Other than...