Aghni Cafe and Restaurant
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About Aghni Cafe and Restaurant
On Torquay Road in Paignton, Aghni Cafe and Restaurant is a South Indian restaurant serving a wide Indian menu that runs from dosa, biryani and curry through to naan, with the masala dosa and pani puri drawing particular note from regular diners. The kitchen also turns out chickpea curry, paneer butter masala, chicken biryani, chicken manchurian and beef masala curry, while onion bhajis and samosa vada are recommended as starters. The dining room is a quiet, unfussy setting, with seating arranged to suit groups and family meals. Dogs are welcome inside, and a braille menu is available for visually impaired guests. The team runs the counter and front of house, and the focus stays firmly on the food rather than the decor.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
1 dishes · mains £12–12- Chicken Pepper Masala With Soft Drink£11.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken biryani, masala dosa, paneer butter masala and onion bajis.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken biryani, masala dosa, paneer butter masala and onion bajis.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the authentic South Indian cooking, naming the masala dosa, pani puri, paneer butter masala, chickpea curry, chicken 65 biryani, beef masala curry, and onion bhajis as standouts. Most describe friendly staff and well-spiced, filling portions, with several calling the food underrated and excellent value. One reviewer reports the dining room and restroom looked dirty and run down. Several recommend the spot for families.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the authentic South Indian cooking, naming the masala dosa, pani puri, paneer butter masala, chickpea curry, chicken 65 biryani, beef masala curry, and onion bhajis as standouts. Most describe friendly staff and well-spiced, filling portions, with several calling the food underrated and excellent value. One reviewer reports the dining room and restroom looked dirty and run down. Several recommend the spot for families.
Featured reviews
- Sara Campbell
“Amazing food, the beef masala curry and garlic naan was amazing! Lovely staff looking out for our young son. Very authentic food and vibe with no frills just excellent food. Would highly recommend!”
- Scott Decker
“We ate dinner at Aghni cafe last night and the cooking took me straight back to my backpacking days in India. The cooking is properly authentic and super tasty and owner friendly and kind. The masala dosa and pani puri were spot on, the paneer butter masala creamy and comforting, and chickpea curry expertly spiced. We ate as a group of 4 adults and 2 children, and all loved it. We'll be back”
- Bevan De Souza
“Visited this place with my partner for a quiet Tuesday dinner. The place was quiet and we were greeted in kindly. The person serving us was exptremely polite and immediately sat us down and gave us thr menu. We ordered the chicken manchurian, chicken biryani and beef gravy dish. All the food was great quality and quantity, paired with good drinks. The service was great and we enjoyed the food. Shame that there was no one there, i would encourage more people to visit and support this local business.”
- sam singh
“Took the family today Aug 4th,2026.Delicious food, surprised me how good it was,very underrated .very friendly staff.highly recommended.”
- TAO
“Fantastic food, excellent value. Highly recommended”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- All you can eat
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 3
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed inside
Location
Indian restaurants near Aghni Cafe and Restaurant
- 1 mi£10–50
tandoori mix nawabi, tandoori king prawn masala, keema naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aghni Cafe and Restaurant | 4.6100 | — | £10–20 | chicken biryani, masala dosa, paneer butter masala |
| Thariks Indian Restaurant & Takeaway | 4.2225 | 1 mi | £10–50 | tandoori mix nawabi, tandoori king prawn masala, keema naan |
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