Chai Shai Kitchen - Bristol, City of

The restaurant offers delicious and authentic Indian dishes made with fresh ingredients like spinach and chicken. A standout item is the minced lamb and peas dish, which comes highly recommended. Guests can also bring their own alcohol from a nearby pub and pay with cash or bank transfer. This restaurant is considered one of the best authentic Indian restaurants in Bristol.

I decided to visit this restaurant after hearing great reviews about their gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, and I was not disappointed! The masala chai my mom ordered looked beautiful, but unfortunately they had run out of alternative milk on this occasion. However, I will definitely be ordering it next time! The prawn saag was delicious and the prawns were cooked perfectly. The Indian-style rice was also tasty even without curry on top. My mom also thoroughly enjoyed her curry, which is saying a lot as she has high standards from growing up with tasty Indian takeaways. We also loved the pakoras, a tough act to follow as my dad's were always fantastic. As a gluten-free, dairy-free diner, I was thrilled to be able to try the makki roti, which was similar to a normal roti but slightly denser yet still light on the stomach. The mango chutney was the best I've ever had! The portion sizes were just right, and the prices were reasonable considering the quality and care put into each dish. The owner's family, who run the business, were all very kind and passionate about the food, ingredients, and providing inclusive options for everyone to enjoy. The owner/chef's enthusiasm was evident in how they spoke about the food, dietary options, and business. They even threw in some free tasters for us to try, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The food arrived quickly, and we were seated even though we arrived earlier than our reservation time, which I really appreciated. I can't wait to visit again and try the gluten-free vegan samosas, as well as the tandoori tofu and anything else I can get my hands on!

The staff at the restaurant were very friendly. We enjoyed the delicious popadoms, dips, pakora, and samosa. The chickpea and aubergine dish was mainly aubergine with very few chickpeas, but it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It wasn't exactly what we were expecting, but we had no complaints.

No wonder this place gets so many 5 star reviews! Delicious, freshly cooked, big portions and some nice freebies thrown in, delivered incredibly speedily, less than 30 mins from ordering.

Very quick delivery, gluten free options and great value for money. And it’s cooked carefully and not swimming in oil. Very tasty we’ll be ordering again. Repeatedly.