
The Balti House
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Quick info
About The Balti House
The Balti House is an Indian restaurant on Christchurch Road in Boscombe, Bournemouth. The kitchen has no drinks licence, so guests bring their own drinks and pay no corkage charge, which suits groups sharing a bottle with the meal. Poppadoms with garnishes arrive at the start, and the curry list includes balti alongside korma, madras, tikka masala and pathia. Naan comes in several kinds, from plain and garlic to butter garlic and keema.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kebabs starter, naan bread, special pathia and bring your own drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kebabs starter, naan bread, special pathia and bring your own drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Naan is the most repeated draw, described as soft, well cooked and delicious, with garlic naan and keema naan named by one table. Close behind are the kebab starter, a mixed grill and a chicken korma, which reviewers call delicious and plentiful. Prices and value draw repeated praise, and one family notes the mild spicing suited their kids. The criticism centers on order accuracy and some dishes. One diner ordered a Chicken Tikka Madras and received a massala full of coconut, and the waiter argued the point. Another asked for no garlic or ginger garnish, yet both the biryani and the naga came full of it, and that reviewer describes a manager with a lot of attitude. Others found the Goan lamb chops hard to cut from the bone, the prawn balti not very tasty, and the naans larger than the size they were quoted. Several still praise friendly, welcoming service, and one birthday group says every plate, bowl and dish was polished off completely.
Customer Review Summary
Naan is the most repeated draw, described as soft, well cooked and delicious, with garlic naan and keema naan named by one table. Close behind are the kebab starter, a mixed grill and a chicken korma, which reviewers call delicious and plentiful. Prices and value draw repeated praise, and one family notes the mild spicing suited their kids. The criticism centers on order accuracy and some dishes. One diner ordered a Chicken Tikka Madras and received a massala full of coconut, and the waiter argued the point. Another asked for no garlic or ginger garnish, yet both the biryani and the naga came full of it, and that reviewer describes a manager with a lot of attitude. Others found the Goan lamb chops hard to cut from the bone, the prawn balti not very tasty, and the naans larger than the size they were quoted. Several still praise friendly, welcoming service, and one birthday group says every plate, bowl and dish was polished off completely.
Featured reviews
- Gareth Evans
“Just left the balti house and was very impressed at what the restaurant delivered in class food service and price. The value here and the quality you get for it is exelent you can't go wrong going here exelent I'll be coming back next time I'm down Bournemouth”
- Steven Hull
“Ordered Chicken Tikka Madras and got served Chicken Tikka Massala which I never have. The waiter argued that I was wrong. Terrible service Also the Massala was full of coconut which it should not contain anyway.”
- Stezo2k
“Coming from the midlands, a decent curry house is hard to find outside of here. This didn't disappoint. The special Pathia is amazing and the naan bread is delicious 😋”
- Kevin Brook
“Fantastic meal tonight. Husan as always was a fine host. Lovely spices lovely ambience. We use this great restaurant every week. Always top notch. And even better tonight thanks.”
- David Harvey
“Superb restaurant. Great prices and amazing food and service. Been here twice now when working. Highly recommended”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Alcohol
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Table service
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
Location
Indian restaurants near The Balti House
- Forest Spice4.22230.6 mi£10–20
bring your own alcohol, huge portions, leftovers boxed, extensive menu, different dish
- Standard Bengal4.41502.1 mi£10–20
curry, generous portions, new decor
- Starlight4.01302.1 mi£20–30
onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti House | 4.5410 | — | £10–20 | kebabs starter, naan bread, special pathia |
| Forest Spice | 4.2223 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | bring your own alcohol, huge portions, leftovers boxed, extensive menu, different dish |
| Standard Bengal | 4.4150 | 2.1 mi | £10–20 | curry, generous portions, new decor |
| Starlight | 4.0130 | 2.1 mi | £20–30 | onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant |
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