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Balti House Fully Licensed Bar — Indian restaurants in Ilminster

Balti House Fully Licensed Bar

Indian restaurantsIlminster

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(146 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 146 052 231
4A Ditton St, Ilminster TA19 0BQ, United Kingdom
£10–30

About Balti House Fully Licensed Bar

Balti House Fully Licensed Bar is a halal Indian restaurant at 4A Ditton St in Ilminster, with a licensed bar area on site. The halal menu suits diners who want to eat out in line with that requirement, and the bar means drinks are served on the premises. The kitchen cooks curry house staples such as chicken korma and butter chicken, along with a lamb balti served with rice and bread. Naan breads and poppadoms come with meals. A fish dish is also on the menu, served with either garlic rice or plain rice.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Reviews

4.4/5
146 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, naan bread, lamb balti and fish dish.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the curries, with butter chicken, chicken korma and lamb balti named repeatedly. One diner calls the butter chicken outstanding and the korma creamy, while another praises a lamb balti served hot and well spiced. Close behind are the fish dish with garlic rice, described as authentic, plus tandoori chicken shashlik, chicken tikka and lamb biryani with tadka daal. Naan breads are called fresh and fluffy, and the vegetable curry and bombay aloo get praise too. Several describe friendly, attentive staff, a birthday dinner with well-timed service, and a lively bar area with good music. A few mention reasonable prices and dishes that are not too spicy. The main complaints are small: one diner found the butter chicken not mixed in, and another saw no option to order naan online and assumed it was unavailable, though it could be added at pickup. One regular received a complimentary bottle of lager and poppadoms.

Featured reviews

  • Kira TT
    “We love going here, outstanding service, wonderful food and a great team!!! Over 4-5 years, a bad word can't be said against them!!!”
  • Kieran Paul
    “Best curry in the south west, Raaj is always friendly and attentive, food is great, even got complimentary bottle of lager and popadoms, thanks all!”
  • Paige Hewson
    “Absolutely fantastic meal from start to finish! The food was fresh, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. We ordered a chicken korma, chicken balti, butter chicken, vegetable curry, bombay aloo, chips, rice, and 4 different naan breads, and every dish was delicious. The chicken dishes were rich and tender, with the korma beautifully creamy, the balti packed with flavour, and the butter chicken absolutely outstanding. The vegetable curry and bombay aloo were equally impressive, perfectly seasoned and full of taste. The naan breads were fresh and fluffy, and everything arrived hot and well-presented. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome. Overall, it was one of the best Indian meals we've had in a long time. We thoroughly enjoyed every bite and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended! My favourite Indian locally”
  • Meher
    “We came down from Cardiff to visit family in Chard and we stopped by this nice spot in Ilminster. It’s a halal place with lovely staff who gave great recommendations. The chicken tikka and lamb biryani were both delicious, served with tadka daal and poppadoms. The atmosphere was really nice—great music, warm lighting, and a vibrant bar area. Takeaway was ready in under 10 minutes, with cutlery provided too!”
  • Pete Watts
    “A great place to eat, the food is exceptional, cooked to perfection, not too spicy, reasonable prices, the staff couldn't do enough to make sure you weren't disappointed, in all the best Indian restaurant in Ilminster and surrounding towns and villages, 5☆☆☆☆☆ no complaints, just really good food.”

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Highlights

  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Accepts reservations
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Alcohol
  • Casual
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  • Beer
  • Late-night food
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Solo dining
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Offerings· 1
  • Small plates
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 1
  • Dinner

Location

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