Moonlight Tandoori

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  Mustafa Ali

  ·2 months ago

  “My family had a great experience here - the food was amazing, the vibe was very calm and elegant, and the staff were friendly and responsivd. We had a lovely time and would definitely recommend!”

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  Connor Murray

  ·3 months ago

  “The Moonlight isn’t the best in Harlow , it’s not the best in Essex, it’s the BEST in England. Food is amazing every single time, you cannot beat it”

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  Craig Warwick

  ·3 months ago

  “I have been coming to this restaurant since i was 3 years old now 36! and this has always been the most consistent and high quality Indian cuisine throughout Harlow. I have tried every Indian throughout Harlow and the surrounding area, and this is always my go to. The food has always been of the highest quality. We always start with the grand grill starter which offers the most amazing flavours. I have also recently started trying new dishes after having chicken tikka masala Madras hot for many years and have found some of the most amazing dishes. (masala Madras hot) If you decide you would like a bit more spice, this is a perfect dish for that blend of sweetness and spice. However, if you are feeling brave, the Soft Lamb Naga is hands down the best dish i have had. it was a gorgeous thick sauce which worked perfectly with the veg and meat samosa's, side of chips (i know) and with a unique spice which was hot but full of flavour (slightly less spicy than a vindaloo, but maintains a wonderful taste). I can also highly recommend the Aloo Gosht which was probably one of the most flavoursome dishes I have ever had. it was a unique blend of spices which tasted completely different from the usual masala, madras, balti etc. the portions are always very generous and if you do like a keema naan, you will often have a high level of keema. there have been other places i have tried and its barely more than a plain naan, but you will not have that here. The staff have always been very friendly and happy to give any advice over the menu and great for a good chat. While the restaurant is fairly small and can feel over crowded at times (this is also a good sign as it is almost always busy) and the stairs can feel a bit tight leading up to the restaurant. The food and company are always well worth the effort. We have also recently had numerous dry/ dryer dishes which have always been wonderful from the mixed grill, Assam Special, Lamb Shashlik which are perfect if you are either looking at high protein or calorie counting diet but needing to satisfy your taste needs to keep you motivated.”

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  Farfallina

  ·4 months ago

  “The best Indian restaurant in Harlow without a doubt. Food and service is impeccable. All the staff are so lovely and really helpful. I wouldn't go anywhere else.”

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  Graham Benham

  ·5 months ago

  “We have eaten at this restaurant several times and have always enjoyed the experience. The staff are polite, friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and there is an extensive menu. If you haven’t been here before you should note that they only serve soft drinks (you cannot take your own in), so if you wish to have alcohol you need to bring your own. There is an off- licence nearby. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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  Robert McGowan

  ·6 months ago

  “First time visiting and didn’t disappoint. Service was excellent, facilities were spotless and food was cooked perfectly. Really is a hidden gem!”

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  Steven Sullivan

  ·6 months ago

  “Me and my family visited this restaurant on Friday evening, I called before our visit to check that they could do a table for three at short notice and it was a good job I did as they were fully booked but they managed to fit us in somehow and although the restaurant was very busy and I appreciate that they squeezed us in at no point during our meal was we rushed to eat and vacate, actually quite the opposite, the food was amazing, my wife had the tandoori mixed grill as her main and she said it tasted as good as it looked on the sizzling dish when it came out, my son had the chicken tikka masala as usual and he said it was the best one he’d ever had, I have the chicken tikka and chilli balti with extra garlic and honestly it was so good, the nann breads were unbelievable puffy and cooked to perfection, I could have just eaten a stack of those, all of our side dishes were high quality, even the poperdoms and dips were on another level, I’m so glad we tried this restaurant out as soon as many people have recommended it to me, the staff were very friendly and although they were very busy they took time to care for our needs and explain the dishes to us before ordering, overall it was a very pleasant experience and I will definitely be going back, I actually think I have found our new Indian restaurant of choice and to top all of that you can take your own alcohol and they supply the glasses keeping the cost down, I can’t think of a downside to mention, amazing restaurant and I know we will be going back on a regular basis, thanks guys”

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  Subterraneo

  ·1 year ago

  “A bit of a hidden secret and I almost want to keep it that way! It's a small, intimate restaurant - I don't know why they don't expand to bigger premises but maybe it would lose its magic. The food is great, the staff are polite and friendly, and it runs a bring-your-own-alcohol policy (no corkage charge). They used to serve alcohol but not now. It keeps the customers costs down at least. If all that wasn't enough, the menu is vast and there are choices on there that I've never seen elsewhere. I'd recommend trying some of the specials, rather than the bog-standard dishes - some of them are amazing.”

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  Darren Harvie

  ·2 years ago

  “My son wanted to treat me to a curry for my birthday, and Moonlight was our first thought. Tuesday night is banquet night, and I do advise you to reserve your seat. Once you've confirmed that you are having the banquet, you will be given a different menu, which is packed with choice. For £17.50 you each choose one starter, one main, one rice, one bread and share one side dish. I struggled to finish it all, and the staff let us take home the leftovers for breakfast! Popadoms and the accompanying sauces are extra, they have an amazing red sauce for your popadoms which is bordering on addictive! Moonlight does not serve alcohol, but you are welcome to take in your own, and there is no corkage fee. It certainly did not spoil the night or cause an issue to any of the other guests. The restaurant was very clean, the staff were friendly and chatty and the food was piping hot and well cooked. Continues to be one of my favourite restaurants, particularly on banquet night. As always, I found it best to park in the old blockbuster car park and walk through. I didn't realise that they have been serving food here since the 80's , and I can highly recommend this hidden gem!”

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  Linda Clark

  ·4 years ago

  “Have been using this place for years, normally really good, but the last couple of time I’ve not been impressed with the food or delivery service. The food has not been as nice as previously, too oily and tons of garlic, and the delivery we received last night was appalling, all the dishes in the bottom of the bag was squashed, and the popadoms were completely crushed, it looked like someone had sat on it 😡”

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