The Akash

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  ian norris

  ·4 months ago

  “At Akash, the food was basically like catering food for 20 people plus — very hit and miss. The actual dishes tasted nothing like they should have tasted. One was a dansak, which is supposed to be sweet and spicy, but it didn’t taste of either. The other was the korai, and it just tasted sweet. They actually forgot the order, so they had to cook it quickly. It came piping hot, the chicken was questionable, and it tasted like it wasn’t very good quality. It honestly tasted like my mum had quickly thrown together a random curry at home — it certainly wasn’t a korai. We had to send back the lamb tikka because the only thing that resembled a lamb tikka was the colour. You might as well have given me a piece of meat with food colouring on it. There was no flavour whatsoever. To be fair, they happily took it back. The service was awful. They knew we were coming with 20–30 people, but they were completely ill-prepared. Everything took so long. As I say, the food was questionable. They just threw food at us like it was fast food, with no quality whatsoever. The bill then came and it was wrong. We had to get it changed because they had added things we didn’t eat, including poppadoms and the sides for the poppadoms that we never had. To make matters worse, the waiter was so stressed while sorting the bill out that he was talking to me in a panicked voice while holding a calculator, saying that I should just take off whatever I thought I should and shouldn’t be paying for. While he was speaking to me, he was actually spitting as he talked, to the point where I had to tell him to calm down and stop spitting. All in all, it was a very, very poor experience. They knew a lot of people were turning up, yet it just felt like they threw food at us and, other than that, we were simply fed and left.”

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  Nigel Collinson

  ·4 months ago

  “Spendid. Gorgeous food..great service. Only point I'd like to make. The plate bought out was cold. I was offered a hot plate and it was immediately bought out. Why not just serve hot plates? Will return.”

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  Alba García Gil

  ·6 months ago

  “My family and I were there yesterday; it's a great place. The food is wonderful, and the service is even better. The manager served us; he was incredibly kind, friendly, and pleasant. It's definitely because of people like him that the place deserves the best.”

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  Abigail Pay

  ·7 months ago

  “First ever time sitting down for an Indian and oh my goodness. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Portions we the perfect size in my opinion and the flavours of the curries were exquisite. We were a large group and the manager accommodated us in our own part of the restaurant, nothing was too much trouble. They even brought round the olympic torch for us to all hold and take a picture with. Very pleasant service and excellent food, will definitely be returning!”

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  Tim

  ·7 months ago

  “Absolutely loved this restaurant, all the staff were welcoming and with genuine interest in us and the food. This place offered far superior customer service with a great atmosphere Genuinely one of the best Currys I've ever had , large portions full of flavour and authentic spices Highly recommended”

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  Geoff Quade

  ·10 months ago

  “We had a siblings and partners get together here last night. We arrived without booking (thinking we wouldn't need to on a Wednesday night). Party of 9, we were given a table straight away but were lucky as the back half of the restaurant was fully booked for students. The restaurant was almost full by the time we started eating. Despite how busy they were our service was really quick, drinks and poppadoms were served in good time. Our main meals also came in good time. The food itself was excellent, not one of us failed to enjoy our meal. I think we all had different dishes as well. Staff were really great, efficient, friendly couldn't ask for more really. The Akash is a very familiar establishment to Portsmouth folk and it's good to see that if anything the restaurant has just got better. If you've never been give it a go.”

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  Shantona Shetu

  ·1 year ago

  “I had the pleasure of visiting Akash Restaurant with my husband and one of his friends recently, and I must say, it was an incredible experience. The ambiance was absolutely delightful, creating a perfect environment for our dining experience. The food was nothing short of spectacular, offering an authentic taste that left us thoroughly impressed. What truly stood out was the exceptional service provided by the restaurant owner. He displayed a remarkable level of professionalism and courtesy throughout our visit, ensuring that we had a memorable dining experience. Every dish we tried was nothing short of incredible, showcasing the culinary expertise of the kitchen staff. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for an exceptional Indian dining experience as they have Bangladeshi style food as well.”

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  Kayode Adeyemi

  ·3 years ago

  “I had the Prawn Biyrani it was so delicious and flavorful,came with a curry side dish which was also delicious. The Naan was so soft and tasty,it complented the curry so well. The samosas are 🔥🔥🔥 best I had in Portsmouth. Service delivery was okay as well,the music was also good too. Highly recommend.”

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  Mandy Matharu

  ·5 years ago

  “Not as expected. Was surprised to see that some people who ate in the restaurant were allowed in the kitchen. Should be more careful specially during these pandemic times. The only thing I found good was the waiter Rafiq had exceptional customer skills. Charged for chutney which should be complimentary with starters atleast.”

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  Gareth Fenner

  ·5 years ago

  “Fantastic food, friendly staff, great service and the owner is a real gentleman. Can't recommend this place highly enough!”