Tawa Kitchen

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  ronnie

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Nice ambience & delicious main meals. We were keen on a dish, but found out it isn’t running anymore. Chandana was an informative server with a beautiful smile. Chefs also quite co-operative. Rumali roti on the menu next would be 10/10 ! 🔥”

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  Hiba Khan

  ·1 month ago

  “Ordered takeaway and went for the masala fries, samosa chaat and fried chicken. Bonus: everything is halal!! The samosa chaat was definitely the highlight of the meal! It was so tasty and had a really nice balance of flavours. Loved that they included fresh pomegranate seeds, which added a lovely little burst of sweetness and freshness. The amount of yoghurt, green chutney and sauces was spot on too. Nothing was overpowering, and everything came together really nicely. Definitely something I’d order again. The masala fries were another pleasant surprise. Despite being delivered, they were still fresh and crispy, which isn’t always easy to get right with takeaway fries. They were also nicely seasoned and had plenty of flavour. Really enjoyed these! Unfortunately, the fried chicken was a bit disappointing. It had a rather unusual fishy smell and taste, which was quite off-putting. I’m not sure what caused it — possibly the oil being shared with fish, although that’s just a guess. The chicken itself was also quite bland and could have done with a lot more seasoning and flavour. Overall, a bit of a mixed experience, but the samosa chaat and masala fries were genuinely lovely and definitely made up for some of the disappointment with the chicken. I’d love to try the other chaats as well.”

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  Julia

  ·2 months ago

  “Went with a group, the staff were very kind and the food was delicious.”

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  Shehnaaz Salique

  ·2 months ago

  “It’s very rare that I give a place full marks, but this restaurant genuinely deserves it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the moment we walked in, we were given such a warm welcome and seated promptly. Our table was perfectly positioned near the windows, with plenty of space from other diners. It was also in a lovely, quiet spot, which was ideal for us as we had our 10-month-old baby with us. We were given plenty of time to look through the menu without feeling rushed, and we didn’t have to wait around for someone to come and take our order. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience really enjoyable. We started with the bhindi nibble, which was incredibly crispy and moreish. Even our little one enjoyed it! Our mains arrived around 10–15 minutes later. We ordered the chicken biryani, Mysore lamb, dhal makhani, and garlic & coriander naan. The naan was super soft and generously coated with garlic butter/ghee — absolutely delicious! The chicken biryani, however, was the real standout for me. It is honestly one of the best chicken biryanis I’ve had from a UK restaurant. They use leg meat, which made the chicken incredibly flavourful and succulent. It wasn’t overly spiced, and the chicken-to-rice ratio was perfect — there was definitely no shortage of chicken! The lamb was also beautifully seasoned and full of flavour. Overall, none of the dishes were greasy or overly spiced, and most importantly… it didn’t give me heartburn! 🤣 Everything from the food and service to the atmosphere was spot on. It’s a real hidden gem, and I would highly recommend giving it a try. We will definitely be coming back! ❤️”

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  Genevie P

  ·2 months ago

  “Wow! This was not expected - I ordered prawns curry and a naan. Both were kind of awful! The naan was rubbery and not from a tandoor! It was almost pretty gross for a naan. The prawns curry lacked curry flavor- was just sweet and fruity! Not a curry. Pass on this place! It’s not real British Indian food. So disappointed!”

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  Rui Pereira

  ·3 months ago

  “It was our first time at Tawa and we ordered the chicken chettinad and the dal makhani. The chicken curry was quite tasty and aromatic but the dal was too liquid and it lacked flavour and richness. Service was fine.”

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  Madison Le Sausse

  ·4 months ago

  “They let us in with our dog which was very nice. Service was friendly and accommodating of our spice tolerance and the food was super tasty. Loved the chaat with vegetable samosas!”

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  Aparna Konduru

  ·8 months ago

  “I ordered a vegetarian dish at Tawa Kitchen, since I am a vegetarian. Despite this, the meal I was served, contained meat. This is completely unacceptable. For vegetarians, this is not a preference that can be brushed off — it is a fundamental dietary requirement. Serving meat in a vegetarian dish shows a serious failure in kitchen standards, food handling, and staff awareness. I took a photo of the dish as evidence. This mistake could have been avoided with even basic care and checks in the kitchen. This experience has completely eroded my trust in this restaurant. If you are a vegetarian (or have any dietary requirements), I would strongly advise being extremely cautious or avoiding this place altogether.”

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  Yarys

  ·1 year ago

  “On a Friday evening, we decided to visit the recommended Tawa restaurant. We were not disappointed. On the contrary, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, the way it was presented, the interior decor, and the incredibly friendly staff. Delicious! Especially the dessert ! – mmmmm. Thank you!”

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  Yanin Knight

  ·2 years ago

  “I recently had lunch at Tawa Kitchen in Cambridge, and it was fantastic! The flavours were vibrant and the customer service was outstanding—attentive and friendly. We had Chicken Biriyani, Express Thaali, some Samosas, and, of course, mango lassi! Each dish was beautifully prepared and presented. Our lunch was so impressive that we can’t wait to come back for dinner. Highly recommended!”

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