Pipasha Restaurant
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About Pipasha Restaurant
Pipasha Restaurant is a family-run Indian restaurant at 529C Newmarket Rd in Cambridge. It has served diners since 1992, and many guests have kept coming back across the decades. The menu includes biryani, with chilli garlic naan on the bread side and homemade kulfi for dessert. Vegan options sit on the menu alongside the meat and fish dishes, so a mixed table can order from one list. The kitchen also takes requests, such as a curry made spicier than usual. The restaurant is open daily, evenings only.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakooti chicken, biriyani, mango lassi and tandoori chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakooti chicken, biriyani, mango lassi and tandoori chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Diners come for the curries and tandoori dishes, praising the biriyani, the lamb and fish curries, the tandoori chicken and the Shakooti chicken for their flavour. Close behind are the sides and drinks: chilli garlic naan, fresh naan breads, mango lassi, a salty lassi and homemade kulfi, plus starters one reviewer calls banging. Vegan options also earn a mention. Staff are described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and several note how they treat regulars. One reviewer says the kitchen cooked a dish that was not on the menu, and another calls it a proper old school Indian restaurant. Complaints are few. One reviewer finds the room very hot, crowded and noisy in the evening, and another finds the mains rather heavy with a bit of fat and oil, though a return visit was described as not too greasy. One waiter agreed to make a curry spicier than usual, and a group arriving just before closing was still seated and served.
Customer Review Summary
Diners come for the curries and tandoori dishes, praising the biriyani, the lamb and fish curries, the tandoori chicken and the Shakooti chicken for their flavour. Close behind are the sides and drinks: chilli garlic naan, fresh naan breads, mango lassi, a salty lassi and homemade kulfi, plus starters one reviewer calls banging. Vegan options also earn a mention. Staff are described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and several note how they treat regulars. One reviewer says the kitchen cooked a dish that was not on the menu, and another calls it a proper old school Indian restaurant. Complaints are few. One reviewer finds the room very hot, crowded and noisy in the evening, and another finds the mains rather heavy with a bit of fat and oil, though a return visit was described as not too greasy. One waiter agreed to make a curry spicier than usual, and a group arriving just before closing was still seated and served.
Featured reviews
- Shahanara Choudhury
“Ate at Papisha tonight. Best indian food I have had in a restaurant for many years. All the courses were fantastic starting from the starter and ending with the dessert. Service was brilliant. A thoroughly enjoyable meal and looking forward to coming again”
- Maria Cristina Misuraca
“Great place with friendly atmosphere. Staff always make you welcomed! Highly recommended also for their vegan options”
- Kirsten Macleod-Maclean
“Came here for a last minute Indian as it was near our hotel for a work event, they were just about to close but let us sit and eat anyway and we had the BEST food I have ever eaten, such amazing attentive service and the taste was incredible. I would drive to two hours to come back just for this. Thanks so much guys you are a credit!”
- AHAD ULLAH SHAH
“First time dining at Pipasha Restaurant and honestly, what an experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff and the owners made us feel so welcome — genuine, warm hospitality that you don’t come across often. A special mention to the owner Modu Miah, who truly made the night unforgettable. He prepared six fantastic dishes for us, each one full of flavour and cooked to perfection. You could tell there was real care and passion behind every plate. Not a single dish disappointed — we loved every single bite. If this was our first visit, it definitely won’t be the last. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and even better people.”
- Emidio Olivieri
“I had the best curry I had in my life, let alone in Cambridge. The salty lassi tasted great. The waiter accomododated my request of having a "spicier than usual" curry, and it was fantastic. The meat in the curry was delicious and the sauce thick and tasty. The homemade kulfi was the best I had. I will definitely be back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Pipasha is a family-run Indian restaurant in Cambridge, serving authentic flavours since 1992. Located on Newmarket Road, we offer freshly prepared dishes made with quality ingredients and traditional recipes. Our services include dine-in with warm hospitality, convenient takeaway, reliable home delivery across Cambridge and vegetarian-friendly options. What makes Pipasha different is our reputation for consistency – many guests have returned for decades because of our attentive service and perfectly balanced dishes. Whether you’re planning a family meal, a celebration, or a quiet night in, Pipasha is here to make it special. Book your table or order your takeaway online for a true taste of Cambridge dining.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Indian restaurants near Pipasha Restaurant
- Curry Palace4.55575.3 mi away£20–30
tawa shashlick chef's special, whole fluffy naan bread, aubergine main
- Wilburton Flame4.8909.6 mi away£20–30
indian bar snacks, gujarat menu, sunday roasts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipasha Restaurant | 4.6876 | — | — | shakooti chicken, biriyani, mango lassi |
| Curry Palace | 4.5557 | 5.3 mi away | £20–30 | tawa shashlick chef's special, whole fluffy naan bread, aubergine main |
| Wilburton Flame | 4.890 | 9.6 mi away | £20–30 | indian bar snacks, gujarat menu, sunday roasts |
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