Title: Indian Cuisine Disappointment
I recently visited a local Indian restaurant with high hopes for a delightful culinary experience. While the location and ambiance were promising, my passion for good food led me to share a candid review of my visit.
Upon arrival, the service was commendable, setting a positive tone. Excited about my choices, I ordered Dahi Bhalla and half tandoori chicken. However, the excitement quickly turned to disappointment.
The Dahi Bhalla, upon arrival, shocked me with its poor taste and haphazard presentation. It seemed as though someone had carelessly assembled the ingredients on a plate, making it the worst Dahi Bhalla I've ever had.
The tandoori chicken didn't fare any better. Despite the restaurant's appealing exterior, the chicken lacked the authentic tandoori flavor and succulence. Cutting through a seemingly hard layer revealed a dry interior, indicating it had likely been prepared hours before – a stark departure from the freshness one expects from a good tandoori chicken.
In response to my complaint, the Tandoori chicken was replaced with chili chicken. While this alternative was acceptable, it did little to salvage the overall dining experience.
On a positive note, the service remained a standout aspect of the establishment. The manager attentively listened to my concerns and promptly offered a replacement. Despite the culinary letdown, the staff remained polite and composed under pressure.
In conclusion, while the service was a redeeming quality, the lackluster quality of the food, particularly the Dahi Bhalla and tandoori chicken, leaves much to be desired. I hope this feedback serves as constructive criticism, encouraging improvements for a more satisfying dining experience in the future.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
A hidden gem. I came after my friend recommended.. the ambience is awesome.. the sofa seating and the pillars took me back to India.
Food was neatly presented and tasted equally sumptuous.
Highly recommend and would definitely come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Little India, great staff, Amazing menu, and equally amazing food, the restaurant is beautifully set out, with great lighting, and lovely colour schemes, the waiting area has little tables with setee type seating. Very comfortable and a good range of cushions.
The dining area has a mixture of tables and booths, making conversing more private.
The menu is pretty much 90% gluten free, and if a dish has gluten in it, its marked with a "G".
I will definitely be back with the family.
Much appreciation to the management and chefs of Little India. Our dining experience was awesome 👌
Paid a deposit went all the way from christchurch , reserved a table only to find the restaurant closed .
Would appreciate if we get full refund plus reimbursed for time wasted .
Edit : within one hour after I submitted the review , owner responded saying they're not responsible for this as they were only notified that the booking was made shortly after the intended time for the dinner service .
However we have checked that restaurant was advertised as open on the booking date , and the fact that we traveled all the way there from christchurch with not even any acknowledgement that they advertised the wrong information on the website is clearly unacceptable and misleading .
Also if owner has the time to respond to this within short time then clearly they are working , just not attending to guests bookings which is clearly contradictory as then there would be no reason to assume that they are not aware of the booking.
After the response from the owner I would change my initial rating from 1 star review to negatives if possible .
Clearly irresponsible reply from owner .
Service
Dine in
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Literally the best curry I’ve ever had. We come here every few weeks on family date night and looooove it! Friendly wait staff and incredible food, definitely recommend!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Saagwala
I recently attended a birthday celebration and was highly impressed with the quality of the cuisine and the exceptional seating arrangements. The level of customer service provided was truly outstanding. I would wholeheartedly consider revisiting this establishment in the future.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegetarian Platter
"Indian Dreams is a gem of a restaurant. From the moment I walked in, I was enveloped in the tantalizing aromas of Indian cuisine. The food was not just a meal; it was a journey of flavors. The service was impeccable, and the staff made me feel right at home. If you're looking for an authentic, unforgettable Indian dining experience, this is the place to be. Excellent in every way!"
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The meals we received when we dinned in were disappointing. Mango chicken was bland and I had Rogan Josh just seemed to taste taste like a onion broth .both mild but neither had any kick which was disappointing. The nan bread and rice was good. Sadly this will be our last visit. Will try another venue next time
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Garlic Naan
Love their dishes, so much variety on veg n non-veg. Love the lamp chop. Staffs are super friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the meal and definitely will go again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Onion Kulcha
We have family date night every few weeks here, the food and service is always amazing! would definitely recommend!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Saagwala
