Brunel Raj
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About Brunel Raj
On Waterloo Street in Clifton Village, Brunel Raj is an Indian restaurant that takes walk-ins rather than reservations. The menu runs to familiar plates, with butter chicken and naan bread, including the garlic version, coming up often among orders. The format keeps things simple, guests arrive and are seated without needing to book ahead. Clifton Village provides the setting for the restaurant, placing it among the shops and streets of that part of Bristol.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken bland, onion bhajis, garlic naan and king prawns starter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken bland, onion bhajis, garlic naan and king prawns starter.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken recurs as the most frequently named dish among reviewers, though rarely as praise, several describe it as just cream with no seasoning or flavour. Close behind, mains like the saag gosht and chicken dhansak are called dry and pasty, and garlic naan is repeatedly described as tough or stale. Portion size draws complaints too, including one takeaway order of king prawns that arrived with only two pieces. One reviewer describes feeling humiliated when staff made comments in another language while they waited to be seated, and left without ordering. Against this, a handful of reviewers call the food cooked to perfection with perfect portion sizes, and one visitor suggests trying the onion bhajis at what they call a family favourite tucked into a Clifton village street. Another notes a small, intimate dining room with an unusual incense smell throughout.
Customer Review Summary
Butter chicken recurs as the most frequently named dish among reviewers, though rarely as praise, several describe it as just cream with no seasoning or flavour. Close behind, mains like the saag gosht and chicken dhansak are called dry and pasty, and garlic naan is repeatedly described as tough or stale. Portion size draws complaints too, including one takeaway order of king prawns that arrived with only two pieces. One reviewer describes feeling humiliated when staff made comments in another language while they waited to be seated, and left without ordering. Against this, a handful of reviewers call the food cooked to perfection with perfect portion sizes, and one visitor suggests trying the onion bhajis at what they call a family favourite tucked into a Clifton village street. Another notes a small, intimate dining room with an unusual incense smell throughout.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The worst Indian food I’ve had. It’s a disgrace to call it Indian food. Posing off as Indian but nothing authentic about this. Horrible taste and nothing is fresh. Garlic naan was worse than the store bought frozen ones.”
- Google user
“First return to Bristol and we spotted this beautiful restaurant to dine al fresco! Recommendation from Simon and Andrew (brothers) who are frequent customers - thank you to them for our experience. Happy internationale balloon fiesta weekend!”
- Google user
“Butter chicken had no flavour, just cream. Not one to leave bad reviews, but I would avoid getting this if you’re planning to visit.”
- Google user
“Disappointed with the King Prawns starter takeaway. At £11, receiving only two pieces felt poor value for money. Expected a more generous portion.”
- Google user
“During a family visit to Clifton Village, we visited Restaurant Brunel Raj and felt humiliated when one reception staff member made comments to another staff member in a local language while we asked for a table, and again when leaving, so we didn’t order. I noticed one other Google review mentions a similar interaction with reception staff. I recommend checking recent reviews before visiting, and hope management addresses guest welcome standards.”
Location
Indian Restaurants near Brunel Raj
- 1.1 mi
tikka masala, pilau rice with cardamom, peshwari naan
- Eastern Taste4.71912.6 mi
naga chicken/chili, mint chutney, customised spice levels
- Jeevan Sweets4.51,0192.6 mi
samosas, barfi, kaju katli
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Raj | 3.9282 | — | butter chicken bland, onion bhajis, garlic naan |
| The Clove Indian Restaurant | 4.3368 | 1.1 mi | tikka masala, pilau rice with cardamom, peshwari naan |
| Eastern Taste | 4.7191 | 2.6 mi | naga chicken/chili, mint chutney, customised spice levels |
| Jeevan Sweets | 4.51,019 | 2.6 mi | samosas, barfi, kaju katli |
The 3 nearest indian restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
