Spicy Tadka Basingstoke - Indian Restaurant in Basingstoke

• bhaskar khare★ 3/5

  3 months ago

  The establishment offers a pleasant dining experience with commendably attentive and friendly service. While the overall atmosphere and staff engagement were quite satisfactory, there is a notable opportunity for enhancement in the flavor profiles of the dishes. Some dishes, while well-presented, could benefit from a more pronounced and authentic taste. With a little refinement in their culinary preparations, this restaurant has the potential to truly distinguish itself.

• Elena C.★ 5/5

  7 months ago

  It was our first time visiting this place and for sure we will return as the food was amazing! We had spicy chicken masala and lamb curry together with some flavoured rice. The taste was exactly what we were looking for. No surprise the rewards they received during the years. The place is super clean, great atmosphere, perfect dinner! In terms of price, for a dinner out was an acceptable one for 2 persons.Highly recommend!

• gaming vlogger★ 5/5

  2 months ago

  I’ve returned to this spot several times now, and it has officially become my go-to recommendation. Every visit reminds me why I love it—the food is consistently amazing, bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. What really sets this place apart, though, is the energy. The staff are some of the loveliest people I’ve encountered; they are attentive and warm without being overbearing. Plus, the atmosphere is incredibly calm and serene, which is such a rare find these days. Whether you are looking to impress a date with a quiet, intimate setting or want a high-quality family meal where you can actually hear each other talk, this is the place. Do yourself a favour and give it a try—you won't regret it!

• Darshan Ramakrishna★ 1/5

  4 months ago

  The weekend lunch buffet is extremely disappointing. There are only 7–8 items available—things like crackers, one paneer dish, one chicken dish, and finally just Jamuns that too just 3 Jamun floating. To make matters worse, they serve only 3–4 pieces all items at a time, similar to what you’d get with an à la carte order. The service is so slow that it takes forever to refill anything. We went as a family, but each of us ended up trying a different item because portions are so small—essentially enough for just one person. I really don’t understand why they even call this a buffet—it feels more like a gimmick.

• Manjudarsh★ 1/5

  4 months ago

  This restaurant gave me a very disappointing experience. The buffet had very limited food options available. The entire buffet seemed to be serving only about three people at a time with very limited items. There was hardly any food to taste, even though it was advertised as a buffet. It was definitely not worth the money paid. The staff were not helpful at all and did not pay attention to empty dishes. We had to repeatedly ask them to refill the food, but they neglected our requests. They did not provide enough food as expected in a buffet setting. Many dishes remained empty for a long time. We left the restaurant with our stomachs only half full and very dissatisfied.

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