Ganges - Exeter
Ganges
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Step into Ganges and let the aromas of thoughtful, home-style Indian cooking draw you in. This lively Fore Street spot delights with house-made sauces, freshly fried poppadoms and a menu that comfortably balances favourites—Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Chicken Madras—and generous vegetarian options like Palak/Saag Paneer. Warm, attentive staff make space for parties, birthdays and dietary requests, while a well-chosen wine list and takeaway service add convenience. Whether you want bold curries or familiar comfort dishes, Ganges delivers vibrant flavours and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
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Ganges earns steady praise for its vibrant, authentic Indian cooking and friendly, accommodating service. Diners frequently highlight the fresh in-house sauces, crisp poppadoms and standout dishes like Chicken Madras and Jalfrezi, making it a popular choice for both business meals and celebratory dinners. The restaurant’s atmosphere and attentive staff are often singled out as reasons to return. However, reviews also note uneven service at busy times—long waits, occasional cold mains, delivery delays and a few billing hiccups have tempered some visits. Overall, Ganges is loved for its flavours and hospitality, though guests may experience inconsistency during peak periods.
I recently dined at this restaurant with my work colleagues while in the area. The meal was decent, but the service was average at best. We felt rushed towards the end of the evening, even though we still had drinks left. The table next to us had a similar experience where their drinks were cleared away shortly after ordering. I would consider returning only if I couldn't find another option.
I brought my coworkers to Ganges Restaurant while we were working in the area. I have high standards when it comes to food, especially Indian cuisine, and I was pleased to find that all of our meals were delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was attentive and the prices were reasonable. We plan on returning soon as we finish up our work in Exeter. I only wish there was a restaurant as good as this near my home.
The food was average and nothing stood out. The service was very lacking. We did not receive all of our orders, and when we brought it to their attention, it took so long to get what was missing that most of us had already finished our meals. I would suggest trying Gandhi Indian Cuisine instead, as it is a much better option.
We ordered Palak Paneer, butter chicken and lamb tikka from here to the holiday inn express we were staying at. The Palak paneer was in a yellow sauce .. shocking but worse was that it was SWEET like sweetest custard sauce. When we called they were like oh you should have told us you don’t want sugar. Being Indian , living in London, I’ve eaten Palak paneer in hundreds of places all over the world NEVER have I ever seen it served in yellow custard sauce. Then they resent it ..the SAME Sugary Palak paneer with tons of chili . Completely in edible. An Indian reataurant that can’t serve basic dish like Saag Paneer should be shut down . Butter chicken is always in a sweetish sauce but this was laden with sugar. I don’t know what their obsession is with sugar ?? ??? Worst Dinner ever!!
Ate here last year and decided to try it again. Not disappointed, great quality food good value and friendly staff, food was great tasting , the same as the last time we were there.
Menu
Side Dishes
Palak Motor And PannerSpinach; peas & cheese cooked in a gravy.
£5Ganges Specialities - Vegetables
Palak Kootu CurryA curry from Tamil Nadu; mix of spinach; coconut & dal cooked + mustard; garlic & curry leaves.
£9Ganges Specialities - Chicken Dishes
Kaju Murg Kala MasalaThis is a thick nutty curry of chicken + lots of cashew nut; a dish from Mumbai.
£12Kozhi Varuthacha Kolambu£12Starters
Ragara PatticeBombay’s roadside favorite. Shallow fried potato cakes; served + spicy chickpeas.
£5Ganges Specialities - Fish Dishes
Salmon MollyFillet of salmon curried in the classic south Indian sauce of coconut milk; ginger; garlic; curry leaves & ground mustard seeds.
£15