Ashoka Tandoori — Restaurant in Wales

Group of 12 work mates met here to exchange presents ...well we were put in a corner when large tables next to us stay empty then a you man proceeded to take our orders.. and to say his manner was rude is an understatement...he finished off by demanding we return his menu....the waiter then proceeded to place a glass of whisky and coke on top of a napkin which lead to the glass spilling over...yes they replaced it but charged us for their mistake..when we tried to explain the young man in a very rude way refused to take responsibility by saying it was our fault.....needless to say we will not be celebrating Christmas or any other celebration again. To conclude the young man's response to please may I speak to the manager was no ..he is watching on cctv. When I pointed out how unacceptable his manner was he nearly nodded smiled and repeated thank you! No more ashoka...its poka poka for us...

I'm a Curry-holic, travel the world and experience different food and hospitality.

Greeted by a friendly waiter food was ordered.

Poppadoms with accompanying dips were okay although salty.

The meat somosas were nothing to shout about, shop brought mass produced, not home/ restaurant made and quite bland.

Chicken Pathia Madras hot had nice flavours but unfortunately the chicken was tough texture and obviously been pre cooked and reheated in the sauce/ gravy.

Keema naan bread with Garlic and Coriander was tasty and freshly made but again salty.

Not sure if there's a underlying reason to get you to drink more?

It's not the worst but I have had a lot better.

Shame about the overzealous use of salt but good to see there wasn't floods of ghee on the surface of the dish.

Just as a footnote, the restaurant has NOT renewed it's licence due to Covid 19 so only soft drinks...

After a long drive home, decided to pick up a take away from Nolton Street. My go to is usually a Chinese but for some reason I headed to the Ashoka Tandoori. I was made to feel very welcome and offered a menu. I decided on a biryani with a side of onion bahji. I was commended on my choice and told that the bahji's were the best in town! I felt that this was a bold claim to make as I have very high standards! I was not disappointed, the onion bahji's were light, crispy, and full of flavour. I would go further, the house special biryani was full of meat's and prawns, the sauces were rich and spicy. The portion size did defeat me I failed to eat it all which for those who know me that's a rear thing indeed! I really enjoyed my meal and I liked the welcome and friendly banter. I have a copy of the menu and intended to try lot's of other dishes in the near...