Way to the Raj in Colchester

Been twice on consecutive Tuesdays, very quiet then but food was delicious...chicken dhansak and coconut rice. Good sized portions. Priced similarly to other restaurants of same quality.

Meal on 21 June. I had a naga, my wife a shaslick. Excellent food & service. Why do they no longer use table heaters, the food cools so quickly. My wife always sends hers back for re-heating. Other than cost, makes no sense to me. Been going regularly since June, now January 2022, food still consistently excellent.

Good meal for my first visit will go again. Well done

Absolutely beautiful meal, everything was fresh, the restaurant was spotliy clean. It was our first time there and we will go again.

Great food just felt that the waiter was on his own and service could have been better. He did extremely well but needed another staff member to assist otherwise couldn't fault our experience

Ate at the Raj as part of the Government scheme, having eaten in and had takeaways there before, I've always been happy with the food and it was great to see the little place so busy. Only downside was getting a reservation was a darn sight more difficult than usual, but the friendly team managed to squeeze us in and we had a lovely dinner.If you like a fiery curry, I'd recommend there red chilli chicken, it's the hottest curry I've ever had in my life - I'd go as far as to say too hot. I opted against this today and had the chilli lamb shank, not something I'd usually eat in a curry house and it was superb.Keep up the good work guys!

All in all, I don't think I'll come back and I don't like being mean but things needs to be improved here.I left some days to leave a review for this place, so my emotions would neutralize.Service:I wasn't keen on the service there, constantly looking at me to clearing plates off my table when I'm still eating; it's quite a small restaurant so it was very obvious; I asked if there is big pieces of lemon peel in my Lemon Rice when I've been asked if the food is all good and the waiter said 'Yes' and walked off quickly when I was removing the lemon peel piece by piece from my rice 😂 I felt like they wanted to get rid of me quickly so they make space for more people.Food:A. Poppadom with sauces - greatB. Garlic Naan - TastelessC. Lemon Rice - hated the lemon peel but the rest was okayD. Chana Panir (chickpeas w. Paneer) - mostly chickpeas, I would have loved more paneer but tasted good overall!P.s.: Food was ready 5min after I ordered it, exactly by the time I have finished my Poppadom

Excellent food. This place looks tacky on the outside , and is quite small inside, so i didn't have high hopes. Decor is clean and modern. Waiter was attentive but not over the top. But more than that the food was EXCELLENT. No over the top food colouring. You can hear them cooking it from fresh. My chicken toak was really well cooked and tasty. Nan bread was fresh. And sundries lovely. I am definitely going back when next in the area.The wine was average price and a good wine. Highly recommend this place.

Superb cuisine. Lovely welcome, peaceful seating and gentle background music. Great selection of wines and bubbly. Incredible menu. Really enjoyed the bajis starter with mint dressing. Peswari main and freshly made naan. Hot towelettes post meal to freshen up.

Highly recommended restaurant. We usually only get takeaway from here but I have eaten in once before. Do not be put off by this places location, the food is fantastic and you would be missing out not to get your takeaway treat from here. When I ate in, the staff were very attentive, and gave a great service. Very reasonably priced too. You can order online but I usually call through as the guys are always efficient and helpful with the order.