Taste of Asia — Restaurant in Newport

I want to start this review by being completely honest. The food was amazing! I would love to dine here again or even order takeaways from this place again. However I feel that that service from start to finish was very poor! Me and my friends had a table booked at 7:30pm and were given 2 hours eating time frame (which is perfectly acceptable) We arrived at 7:15, we were told we arrived early and we need to wait. We were very happy to do so, and at 7.45 we were seated. (1hr 45mins left) I will include the clock countdown as this becomes important. After being sat for 20mins we were approached top take a drinks order and starters (order popadoms and the bits tray) popadoms took 20mins to arrive and we had finished our food and had to ask twice during this for our drinks. Our drinks arrived 30mins after ordering. (so we have 55mins left of our 2 hour slot) When the drinks finally arrived, our food order was taken. 25mins we had to wait before our food arrived. During this time, countless takeaway, deliveroos turn up and are taken. This greatly annoyed me as it seems takeaway meals were a priority to seating orders. When our food arrived this left us with 35mins to eat! At this stage myself and 2 friends were hungry and we demolished our food quickly. As I stated, the food was amazing. My one friend is a slow eater. 20mins into eating our meals, I over hear our waiter approach a customer who were booked and he said (He was right behind me as he said this) "I will get this table to hurry and get this ready for you" To which I became annoyed. He says "are you guys finished now?", and went to grab out plates as my friend was eating! And I snapped and said "No we are not done! as you can see my friend is still eating!" We were not impressed by this level of service. My friend felt he needed to rush his meal, and we left, paid for our meal (left no tip). Would not visit again on a Saturday! food 5 starts service very poor! I hope my...

I ate here with my Girlfriend last night, I had Garlic mushrooms starter, chickpea mushroom masala, pilau rice and a garlic naan.

The garlic mushrooms starter was good but had a strange aftertaste with too much oil. Chana mushroom masala was great, sweet and fragrant. The rice was light and fluffy too. Garlic Naan was tasty but didn't have as much garlic flavour as I would like. I also noticed that all the plates that the food was served in were cold.

The overall atmosphere was pleasant but because we were the only people in the restaurant, we felt like the staff were constantly watching and staring at us which made us feel uncomfortable. The staff were friendly and accommodating, my order was slightly off menu but they were understanding and happy to provide.

There is no menu outside so I had to search for it online and when we went inside the prices were different. Our overall bill was £45 for 2 starters 2 curries, 2 pilau rice, and 1 naan without drinks which I could get in Manchester city centre for £10 less.

Overall, food was decent, priced a little too high and the atmosphere was just ok.

Edit: my partner and I are COVID free, we test regularly and we wear masks because I am on strong immunosuppressive medication. I am sorry that you cannot take ownership of your poor food, service, atmosphere, staff, hygiene and pricing. I believe your staff could be feeling unwell due to one of your chefs being sick, as my girlfriend saw him sneezing in the kitchen while tasting people's food with his fingers. Also in Manchester's city centre a similar, better, meal for 2 was approximately £35, £10 cheaper than your average restaurant.

I have adjusted my review accordingly and would strongly suggest that you review your hygiene standards and stop blaming customers for your...

If you're looking for an authentic and flavorful Indian dining experience, Taste of India is the place to be. From the moment you step in, the rich aroma of Indian spices welcomes you, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.

The menu offers a diverse selection of traditional Indian dishes, each prepared with a perfect balance of spices and fresh ingredients. I had the pleasure of trying their butter chicken, paneer tikka, and garlic naan, and every bite was an explosion of flavors. The butter chicken had a creamy texture with just the right amount of spice, while the paneer tikka was grilled to perfection, retaining its soft and smoky taste. The garlic naan was fresh, warm, and complemented the curries beautifully.

One of the best aspects of Taste of India is that the food is cooked fresh, which does mean a bit of a waiting time. However, the wait is absolutely worth it. When the dishes arrived, they were hot, fresh, and full of flavor, proving that good food takes time to prepare.

The service was friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, with traditional Indian décor that enhanced the authenticity of the meal.

Overall, Taste of India is a must-visit for anyone who loves Indian cuisine. The flavors, the quality of the food, and the overall dining experience make it a place worth returning to. If you're willing to wait a little for freshly prepared, delicious meals, this restaurant will not disappoint. Highly...