My favorite curry house in the area; well worth the drive out if you live in Cambridge. The food is…read moreexcellent and they're always very friendly. Their Shahi Chicken Jeera Massala is fabulous. There is some off street parking hidden round the back if you drive down the very narrow alley along the right of the restaurant (as you look at it from the road).

This Indian restaurant is a bit off the beaten track in a village outside Cambridge (though it can…read morebe easily reached by taking bus no. 7 from the town centre) but it is well worth the trip - I haven't found a better curry in Cambridge! The premises are decorated in the 'curry house style' without being kitschy and the Indian muzak played is not too loud - actually I've become quite fond of it! Thanks to the division of the place into three separate areas it is possible to accommodate couples as well as larger parties without the one disturbing the other. The customer service is second to none (hot towels and complimentary chocolates) and the staff are very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It does however get very busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, so there may well be quite a wait in between courses. On these nights I recommend visiting after 8.30pm. The menu offers a great selection of traditional dishes for both starters and main courses, as well as a selection of specials - I can heartily recommend the tandoori mixed grill (served with a naan bead), the garlic lamb and the chicken chana. The vegetable side dishes, rices and breads are all of exceptional quality. Everything is served in very generous portions. Don't leave room for dessert, it's not worth it. There is bottled and draught beer available as well as wine and softdrinks. The full menu is available to take away for which there is a 10% discount and only a half hour wait from order to collection.

Chinese menu with a Malaysian twist. Excellent quality and…read moreservice. Lunch menu available for a quick well priced lunch. Evening set menu is also superb. Our favourite is A for 2.

Decent Cantonese restaurant with takeaway. Very reliable and friendly. Sixties and seventies music,…read moretypically. The name is misleading. It is not an inn, just a regular one-room (~30 covers?) restaurant.

Was recommended this spot by a coworker and glad I got around to it. Walking in, this place…read moreisn'tset up like your typical restaurant. It's dim lit but inviting at the same time. We didn't go for happy hour, but glad to learn it's celebrated all day long. So naturally we got drinks with dinner. Although a little too sweet for my preference, I enjoyed the lychee martini over the mojito. As always, I was tempted to get the pad thai but I thought I should try something different so I landed on the Singapore chicken noodles. Had a good flavor, definitely a generous portion and satisfied my noodle craving. Overall I'd recommend for family dinner, date night or just to enjoy that all day everyday happy hour.

Seriously, this is the cutest restaurant! The interior is stylish (very Instagram-able) and the…read moreatmosphere is laid back casual. We enjoyed the bun bo salad with grilled chicken and it was on point. They have a nice selection of cocktails and mocktails, with freshly squeezed juiced also available. Today was such an overcast, rainy day and eating here really lifted my spirits.

The service of these people working here are so kind. So thoughtful and respectful…read more The facilities are insanely clean, nice toilets, nice tablecloths and just such a good vibe The food, however, wasn't on my side. The only thing I really liked was the naan bread which was like a crumpet sort of thing and it was nice and soft warm and earthy and felt like home. I got a chicken tikka masala for my main, but it was just not spicy enough and it didn't really have the chicken tikka feeling to it A chicken tikka is meant to be a nice orange curry, but this one was bright bright bright red and the sauce was just god-awful I know I didn't get just a chicken tikka, which is basically just a red chicken because mine had sauce and the lot and I even said it was a masala I also checked the bill and it said it was a masala I will be returning, but maybe for a different dish!

This place is a little hard to find as it's upstairs 1st floor. Very small sign so it's easy to…read morewalk right past. Really worth going to. The food was really good quality and the staff are very friendly. Reasonably priced so definitely worth a visit.

Ruby is an elegant fine dining Indian restaurant just on the edge of Hertford town centre. You…read morecan't miss it as it's bright orange on the outside. The restaurant looks like a transformed Tudor house where inside resembled a 19th century British Indian influence decor. It had lovely exposed beams and columns inside giving the place a bit of history and rusticness amongst his classy decor and fancy table layout. Service was very professional and well mannered. A Mango lassi This is off the menu but make sure you ask for it. Not the richest of mangos but still very refreshing and nice to have. A good thick consistency with a lovely fruity sweet yogurt flavour Prawn puri A delightful starter. The prawns were fresh and springy in a wonderfully tangy sweet mildly spiced curry. Matching with that was the lovely doughy and stretchy puri bread which did a great job at soaking the complex curry sauce as well as prolonging the flavours of the prawns and the fried bread as I moreishly chewed my way through it. Baigun I didn't expect this to end up being one of my favourite aubergine dishes of all times. It was incredible. The aubergine was roasted to perfection creating a lovely gooey buttery flesh. Then stuffed with spinach, cheese and herbs and baked to create an explosion of flavours, exaggerating all the silky and velvety textures. The cheese became the glue binding everything together as well as lifting its umami flavours. Served with a sweet tangy mild spiced chilli sauce to add a nice zing to it Shamee kebab A nice fragrant herby kebab, flattened out into patties. Sadly it lost a lot of moisture in the cooking process making it quite dense and dry. However the complex spices and flavours were still very much predominant and enjoyed. The fried egg lace was nice to have for texture but didn't really do much for flavour Ruby special Kacchi biriani Lovely rich and savoury spiced stewed beef, cooked into it's soft and took on all the complex flavours. Not the most succulent but tender enough and I enjoyed it throughly with the delicious mild vegetable curry which helped retain moisture in dish throughout. Seasoning was perfect and everything had depth. The boiled egg was very much welcomed adding a nice contrast in texture and a refreshing taste. Served on top of basmati rice which was cooked perfectly al dente and moist Sag ponir Where east meets west. Spinach cooked in a mild creamy sauce with cheddar cheese added. A great side to have especially when eating with rice or naan, keeping things moist whilst adding a nice touch of comfort with its creaminess. Flavours kept light to it was wasn't overtaking the flavours of the other dishes Ruby gosht A lovely mild and aromatic curry, rich in flavour with its sweet umami tomato flavours and tastebuds tickling spices. It was thick in consistency and embraced the lamb well, seeping its flavours into every chunk of it and in return took on its meaty flavours. The lamb was tender enough but slightly on the dry side. Luckily the lovely boiled egg gave the dish a break in its texture being much softer and lighter. An excellent curry Peshwari naan Not the fluffiness of naan but instead quite crisp chewy around the edges. Still it was nicely stuffed with coconut and almond paste giving it lovely rich sweet flavour and nuttiness which made it more likeable to slowly chew through the naan and enjoy the flavours. Went very well with the more savoury curries I think all Ruby lacks to make it the perfect experience is charm. As great as service was, it doesn't hurt for staff to smile a bit. In terms of food I can honestly say it is a lot better than most Indian restaurants in London. Some dishes may not be the most traditional way of cooking it, like using cheddar in the Sag Ponir but it works and all the dishes were aromatic and delicious. In my opinion this is the finest Indian restaurant you are ever going to get in Hertford.

Ruby is a new contemporary Indian in Hertford…read more Quality of the food is excellent - nicely flavoured, and not massive portions like you can get in some Indian restaurants. Lots of waiters around so service is very good - no waiting for drink refills, paying your bill etc. Here is the classy bit - they now offer a free pick-up service using their new brightly coloured tuk-tuk. The vehicle is a genuine Indian Tuk Tuk made by a company called King and imported into the UK by Auto Rickshaws Europe. It has been converted to run on LPG and can seat 3 passengers in addition to the driver. The vehicle will be used as a free shuttle service for customers who live within Hertford. When making a booking customers can ask to be picked up in the Tuk Tuk. After your meal you can either be taken home or dropped off in the town. If you see the tuk-tuk driving around the town you can also give the driver a wave and he will give you a lift to Ruby.

Super fun. Lots of good Chinese and Indian food. It says that it's Thai food too, but all they…read morereally had was curry and noodles in the Thai food section so I wouldn't come here just for Thai. However, the buffet was very orderly with an excellent selection of Indian and Chinese food. The lamb curry from the Indian counter was especially delicious. At first I was worried it might not live up to expectations. But ended up being delicious. I definitely would go here again!

Smart restaurant, opposite the Tesco metro in Cowley Road. Buffet style, with dishes from 3 regions…read moreto choose from. Friendly efficient service, good quality, hot and well presented food.

I will be the first to review this since this business has been here awhile and no one has reviewed…read moreit. The people are definitely authentic. Delicious food. I had the galbi tang soup. Soup contains galbi slices and no bone. Although i would have preferred the bone, the slices are high quality cuts. Service was exceptional.

Koi is seemingly new (no reviews) and is not street level, so I was rolling the dice when I decided…read moreto lunch there. But after heading downstairs, I found a big dining room half-filled with happy Asians, so that was good news. The staff were very friendly and quick. In terms of food, they have a bunch of lunch specials, plus a regular dinner/fancier menu. Though listed by some as a Chinese eatery, the menu has a variety of pan Asian dishes. I went with a simple 4.95 beef and mushrooms with rice, which was nice. There were groups around me ordering a lot more food, family style, and seemingly enjoying their meals. I'm by no means an expert on dining in Oxford, but this place seems to be a decent choice. Don't be afraid!

We called for their pre-theatre menu before visiting the New Theatre opposite…read more For £12.80 per head we got prawn crackers, a drink, starter and a main meal. The selection of dishes was small, but everything was well cooked and tasty. Staff were friendly and the food was good, worth a visit.

The "Trip Advisor" stickers were the first clue. The menu of "Pan-Asian Street Food", "dishes from…read morethe street stalls of far East Asia", was the second. The third clue was the location, somewhat off the beaten path in Oxford. What were these clues leading up to? The fact that I'd love this restaurant. When I returned that evening the first question asked was whether I had reservations. My heart dropped a beat admitting that I did not and then returned to normal when they brought me upstairs in an already full restaurant to seat me at a delightful 2-person table overlooking the street below. I faced inward though, wanting to observe everything that others were ordering. I sampled only edamame (£4.2), Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap (£10.5), Thai Green Curry (with tofu, £12.8), and a Boba drink but this was the type of place - in every regard - that I'd have liked to sample the entire menu. Perhaps you won't require as many clues as me to give PAN PAN a try. Perhaps this 5-star recommendation will be enough. I highly recommend this spot. (Note: Reasonable 10% service fee is automatically added to your bill).

Despite an attentive service, the food does deliver a very average plate. The korean chicken is…read moremildly terrifying when accompanied by the garlic mayo sauce (tough meat, overly sweet sauce we'd like on the side). Noodles seem to be the only dish deserving some attention. Ambiance is nice and family oriented as well as younger crowd... Washrooms could use some TLC

Background: One rarely walks down a back alley in a strange city to find a spanking new enterprise…read moreby a Michelin-starred chef. But our sharp-eyed friend spied a "now open" sign on the unimposing entrance to MVH Oxford on North Parade Street. Telling us she had been tracking the renovations for over 4 months, she immediately went inside, startling the staff setting up for the evening. But, as a neighborhood resident, she quickly established rapport and secured a reservation for that evening. It is so new it doesn't have a web site yet, but some pre-dinner research search piqued our interest: the proprietor is Michael Von Hrushka who earned his Michelin Star in a previous venture as the chef-owner of the well-known Birdcage restaurant in London some years ago. MVH Oxford is a small space and the interior has a modest contemporary look, with clean lines, white walls, and well-spaced tables. It is clear that no attempt is being made to dazzle diners with the surrounding ambience, just a comfortable space that intends to concentrate on fine dining at a fair price. We were about to find out if the goal would be met. To be fair, even with a highly credentialed owner, a new restaurant open for only two weeks can be a bumpy experience. So we were prepared to cut them some slack. The menu is fixed price (two-course at £24 and three-course at £29), gives a wide range of selections, and has a pan-Asian fusion theme. Since I'm not a trained food critic, I can't use phrases like "subtle, well balanced flavors that mingle on the palette," I can only tell you what we ate and whether we liked it. Things got rolling quickly as our waiter brought each of us a complimentary demitasse of "chestnut cappuccino," a creamy froth of a soup with tiny mushrooms and a chestnut infusion. It was a big hit with all of us. As a group of four, we opted to pay the small added charge for a pair of "selected 4 starters for two people." This meant the chef would select them, so we would be rolling the dice at the get-go. We elected Mike, our little group's most knowledgeable wine expert, to choose the wine for the evening. He decided a good test of the establishment would be to order the house red. A bottle of Cotes de Gascogne (£17) was brought to the table and won his approval. The starters soon appeared and were impressive in portion size as well as appearance. The chef's choices were fresh spring rolls with a small vessel of very hot chili sauce on the side; mussels in a very subtle coconut milk broth; a warm risotto featuring a flavorful goat cheese; and a moderately spicy beef and vegetable stir fry. The four selections provided a well-considered combination despite their diversity. We were quite happy with the entire set. The following main course descriptions are quoted from the menu. Mike ordered the Stir-fried Hungarian Chilli Pig with artisan butter spaetzle. Laurel opted for the Seared creedy duck supreme, fricassee of Girolle and cherries with summer truffle and Madeira jus. My wife chose the Roast rump of Noke Farm lamb with parmentier potatoes, wilted spinach, shallot confit, and red wine jus. I went for baked sea bass Mike really liked the Chilli pig, but said it was a bit heavy for his taste. Laurel described the duck as perfectly cooked and imaginatively flavored. My wife, who knows her lamb, said that it had a wonderful flavor and a perfectly prepared accompanying sauce. I would say the fish was perfectly cooked, but the flavors were a little bland. All of the dishes were attractively presented. Given the generous portions, we decided against going for the desserts, but the list did look tempting. In summary, we saw none of the signs of a new operation struggling to get its footing. The service was smooth, efficient, and friendly. Our waiter was a consummate professional who knows his craft. My five-star rating here takes into account that the operation is in its infancy, the prices are quite reasonable for what is delivered, and my confidence that greater things are in store for those who are lucky enough to live nearby.

I went to the Hrushka Restaurant following the previous reviewer's advice and in general terms…read morewould agree with everything he says. All the food and drink I had was excellent. Unlike the other reviewer, I am indeed one of 'those who are lucky enough to live nearby' - the first time I ate in this room must have been about fifty years ago. The décor has been completely revised in the way the previous review describes and is extremely plain and attractive. The table layout is not much changed with the bench seats along the east wall remaining as before. And didn't I recognise the welcoming menu holder at the door? Two menus were offered, one by the chef / owner Michael von Hruschka himself and one by another chef, from which it was possible to pick and mix at the prices described in the other review. I had Ravioli and Lamb, from the nearby village of Noke - both were beautifully cooked with flavoured sauces and fastidiously served. The house white was fine. From the name of the restaurant which means pear I had anticipated that a pear dessert would be offered and it was indeed the item heading the list - in this case sliced and seeped in a juice from green limes. As this was my first visit I thought I should have the desert named from the restaurant. I thought I also detected aniseed or fennel but the waiter assured that this was not so - in any case it was an excellent dessert. I also had a good sweet dessert wine and a pot of strong Assam tea, the tea properly left to distill to the correct intensity. Two unordered extras were served gratis - a chickpea and ginger drink at the start of the meal and two squashy rich chocolate cubes at the end. Maybe at the end of the meal my palate was confused with slightly too many flavours or spices having touched it but this was the result of my own choice of dishes - I will be visiting again and can choose differently next time - the menu certainly gave plenty of opportunity. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout the meal, and service was extremely prompt. The only negative point I would make concerns the music from overhead speakers. The room is fairly small and it is important to ensure that the volume is not so loud as to be disturbing rather than comforting. The menu covers suggested that the music would be C.P.E.Bach's Solfeggio but unfortunately this was not what was played - it sounded like some commercialised pseudo eastern Mediterranean confection which it is difficult to imagine appealing to anyone and didn't fit with the restaurant's international theme at all. It was frankly pretty dreadful and if the food had not been so good as to take the mind away from it could have had a negative effect on the experience. I hope the next time I visit they may serve without music or will have brought back the Solfeggio!