The Raj — Restaurant in Northern Ireland

The food here (at least what I got) was great and quite tasty. The staff could sometimes have a better attitude when interacting with the customers (they can sometimes be dry with the customers).

The atmosphere can be quiet sometimes, but the place is spaced out well and doesn't feel cramped, which is good.

Now, however, I have heard over the past few years since the pandemic, that the food is way too overcooked or sometimes undercooked, that the rice often feels like its been re-used or overcooked more than once.

I haven't had anything to complain about with their food so far from my experience. But I'm not denying that it's true, hopefully they have improved...

Change of ownership since I last visited, but the fresher decor has brightened the place. Abdul the waiter, made us all welcome working on his own. It is hit or miss with customers through the week, but busy at weekends. My Chat purie was tasteful and main meal being a balti chicken tikka was only a 2star for those that arent into hot spices was full with chicken. No cut backs here to save money, and only 7 miles from Belfast city center, is worth a buffet on some afternoons, or a relaxing indian meal. Unfortunately it is a flight of stairs to...

Great place. Have been using it as the standard against which all other Indian restaurants must compete. Downside? For some reason they felt the need to paint over the character of the place. The decor is bland now. The murals on the walls have gone. I loved those. It's in bad need of a revamp. Can't complain about the food...