Zari Lounge - Crawley

Where do you want me to start, the starter was just disgusting, the lamb dish was just bones and sauce no meat whatsoever, the desert looked like diarrhea. We h... read more Where do you want me to start, the starter was just disgusting, the lamb dish was just bones and sauce no meat whatsoever, the desert looked like diarrhea. We had to wait forever for our drink that came with the meal, wait forever for the dishes and for the table to be cleared, the restaurant wasn't even close to busy. we actually asked for the bill at the same time we asked if they were going to bother clearing the mains and bring desert as people had been waiting ages for the bill and we still had to ask twice, the fruit on the desert was still frozen so couldn't be eaten. Then charged £40 for 3 drinks. It absolutely was not worth the £160 spent and feel like it was a complete waste of money when I could of cooked better at home. Then to add insult to injury I put a comment on Facebook for it to be deleted. It was our first night out since our baby was born and felt like it was spoilt as the food and service were not up to standard. I don't think I would be dining with you again. Show quoted text

Had a great afternoon at the Zari restaurant having a masterclass in cooking. It was another great Christmas gift from Cherry. She knew that the Zari is my favo... read more Had a great afternoon at the Zari restaurant having a masterclass in cooking. It was another great Christmas gift from Cherry. She knew that the Zari is my favourite Indian restaurant. The owner and her staff have the class all worked out for the 6 pupils max 6). Following a talk about how the philosophy of the Zari we were shown how to use spices and then how to prep. We all had a station each which are numbered so at the end of the session what you cook to get to take it home along with a folder of recipes and the apron. Fully recommend this if you enjoy good Indian food.

Official Review Glasgow Curry Club Although we are based in Glasgow, you’ll see from our reviews that we’ve managed to eat elsewhere including European and Amer... read more Official Review Glasgow Curry Club Although we are based in Glasgow, you’ll see from our reviews that we’ve managed to eat elsewhere including European and American destinations. This visit to Crawley was a combined business and family friends event which transpired to become TWO NIGHTS at Zari! To be clear, we were told this place was good. Very good. That level of recommendation doesn’t come lightly and so we had to try this place. Here goes…. The location is somewhat deceiving in a row of shops but with easy parking easily accessible for those in wheelchairs. The shopfront is pleasant and inviting, and once you enter you’re greeted warmly by smiling and friendly staff. Once seated, drinks arrive quickly with some poppadoms and onions. The range of food here is fantastic, and the staff can explain every choice on the menu. Service was brisk and pleasant great chat with the waiters and always keen to help. Now the food. Phenomenal chicken tikka starters and accompaniments. Great size of portion and cooked to perfection. A nice timescale to the main course, which arrived like a royal entrance with the next set of drinks. We all (two on one evening and 4 on the next) commented on the extent of spices, the range of choices and the sheer complexity of the taste. This is top quality food which is virtually unmatched and we don’t say that lightly. The cost was very reasonable and we had coffee to finish. We rarely rate places so highly but this was sublime and the whole experience on both nights was simply phenomenal. Highly recommended make the journey!

Having had my self catering property fall through, I was looking for somewhere to take the family for Christmas Day. As I love cooking Christmas lunch, it had t... read more Having had my self catering property fall through, I was looking for somewhere to take the family for Christmas Day. As I love cooking Christmas lunch, it had to be special for me to really enjoy it, especially as we often eat at carveries. My husband spotted the menu for Zari, who were offering a banquet style meal. We all like Indian food, although I do have an intolerance to some spices. I decided to throw caution to the wind as the Brussels and roast potatoes included helped make it a bit more Christmas's. We moved from the Crawley area 10 years ago, but prior to that frequented Zari and always had a good meal, so we had every confidence in having good Indian cuisine as opposed to a mediocre roast dinner elsewhere. They did not disappoint. In fact, they exceeded all expectations and was incredible value for money. I would have paid the £55 each (on a special occasion) on any day of the year, but to have a meal of such quality and quantity on Christmas Day was amazing. With an amuse bouche, poppadoms and pickles to whet the appetite, our mixed starters (individual plates) were chicken cooked 3 ways, each piece soft, juicy and tasty, a kebab and the most incredible king prawn. Neither of my sons like prawns, so I swapped my kebab with one of them. The other decided to try his. Afterwards, he said, not only could he not believe he'd eaten a whole prawn, but that he'd really enjoyed it. The main courses were placed I'm the middle to help ourselves and we're regularly asked if we'd like any topping up. We each had a beautiful, large leg of chicken in a mild, thick sauce. There were huge chunks of tender beef in another sauce, the chilli Brussels and spiced roast potatoes, naan, peshwari naan and chapati, rice, tender, lightly battered white fish and the most beautiful makhani daal, so good, even though we were full, we managed to get through a second bowl of it. We finished with pears poached in a delicately spiced red wine and ice cream. We washed it all down with Cobra and a rather smooth Chilean Merlot Reserva, the latter only £24 fir the bottle. Again, superb value. The atmosphere was great, the staff friendly and helpful. I don't have enough superlatives for this Christmas lunch, but I'm glad we went for Zari as it is a meal that we will always remember. My only gripe? That we live too far away to come for New Year's Eve!

This was a takeaway delivery. We have had this before and it was much better. This time Tandoori King Prawn at £15.95 we feel was too expensive for just 4 prawn... read more This was a takeaway delivery. We have had this before and it was much better. This time Tandoori King Prawn at £15.95 we feel was too expensive for just 4 prawns! Same with Tandoori King Prawn Masala. The Lamb Rogan Josh did not have the same depth of flavour as usual. In general disappointing considering our previous much better experience.