Sopna Tandoori Restaurant

Nice place that’s a little off the beaten track. Ample parking, nice, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere and an ample menu that has all sorts of delights … even a dramatic king prawn in flaming sambuca!

Wait times were short, and the prices were very reasonable.

The food and service were excellent. Prices were reasonable. The only disappointment was the standard of cleanliness in the toilet, there were lots of cobwebs, dirt in the corner of the floor and on the back of the toilet seat and it didn't look like just a few days worth.
The actual dining area looked clean so it was quite disappointing.
My wife felt cold as there didn't seem to be any heating on but with current utility prices who can blame them, just wrap up if you feel the cold.
Other than that, I enjoyed our visit.

Had takeaway from here a few weeks ago, but only just getting round to reviewing.

Lovely food, with large portions. Staff incredibly friendly too.

Will be returning.

Absolutely shocking service. Waited 2hrs for food. Then when it came was stone cold. Called up and got no sense what’s so ever and cheek of the guy. Wouldn’t replace our food. Chips and nan was literally stone cold and that’s no lie. Been going there 15 years. Will never ever use them again. Wouldn’t even send driver back to get the cold food!!!!!!!!! Horrible attitude!!!!!!!

Don't be put off by the review score- the food i had was something.

We decided to order takeaway tonight as we were both busy with work and nothing left in the fridge as its so close to us. I'm so glad we did. We collected the food and it was hot and fresh.

I had king prawn Sambuka which was amazing. The taste was just devine. Perfect balance of the alcohol, prawns and the sweetness of the dish. The only thing is that id prefer the oil to be much less. But i guess this is common with Indian dishes. I'd recommend you try this dish!

I also had some Saag Bahaji which was nice too. Partner had Dupiza vegetable curry with veggie nan. In the picture, I put the saag baji with the prawn dish hence the colour.

I'm so pleased with the good quality of the dish. We will definitely return and dine in too.

The service was prompt and the atmosphere was okay (music might be a bit loud at times though). The food, however, is not spicy at all; we were a group of 9 and we wanted the most spicy option but all the platters were sweet. Please don't expect even mildly asian spicy food.

Went with a group of eight, had great service and food was served quickly. Portions were substantial and very tasty. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

NOT AT ALL Indian food, this is some Bangladesh food sold with India’s brand on it. Highly overpriced. Who pays £.80 for popadoms and 4.70 for the chutneys? The prices are ridiculous. I go to Indian restaurants in Central London and they are still cheaper. Food is not even close to being called Indian. Its something else probably Bangladeshi or something.
Starters-
- I ordered seek kebabs which I was told were chicken but later discovered it was lamb phew!!
- paneer bhaji was served warm(not hot but warm), probably cooked earlier and then just microwaved
Mains-
- Butter Chicken: worst butter chicken of my life. The curry in it was just loaded with coconut and it was not even cooked properly. For those who have eaten butter chicken, its supposed to a little sweet but never with raw coconut gravy in it. Upon complaining, I got told that this how they make butter chicken. I dint even touch this, and left the whole portion there.
- Paneer Saag: So much greasy, god knows from where the cook learnt to make this kind of paneer saag. Again just took a spoon full and left the remaining portion.
- Tarka Dal: this was surprisingly delicious and tasted authentic. I did speak to the cook and appreciated for the tadka dal.
- Naans were good but too thick and not cooked in the tandoor properly. I had to leave 3 naans of the total 5 I ordered.

The restaurant is clearly taking advantage of the tourists. He is so rude to not even apologise for the bad experience I had, instead he asked me to take a chair and sit and keep complaining and I will still have to pay the whole bill. Never seen such pathetic customer service.