Ashoka - Rossendale

I used to enjoy this restaurant before lockdown, but my most recent visit was disappointing. The food was edible but of poor quality, and the overall cleanlines... read more I used to enjoy this restaurant before lockdown, but my most recent visit was disappointing. The food was edible but of poor quality, and the overall cleanliness of the place was lacking. The staff also seemed unfriendly. This will be my last visit to this establishment.

The food from Ashoka was delivered to our home address and it was "piping hot". The quality of the food was excellent and it offered great value for money, just... read more The food from Ashoka was delivered to our home address and it was "piping hot". The quality of the food was excellent and it offered great value for money, just as we would expect from Ashoka.

Almost left within 5 minutes of entry, shown to a table and given menus. After looking for the wine list within the menu, because we were not offered a drink or... read more Almost left within 5 minutes of entry, shown to a table and given menus. After looking for the wine list within the menu, because we were not offered a drink or offered the drink menu, I gestured to the waiter for drinks. He was chatting to a member of staff and very abruptly asked me to wait, so I then verbally asked for the wine list. He again very abruptly asked me to wait. There were 3 other customers on one table in the entire restaurant. I talked myself out of leaving, wished I had, the service leaves something to be desired. We ordered and waited, and waited. Almost 25 minutes. Wouldn’t like to be here when it’s busy! The starters were very good, in fact my king prawn purée was up there with the best. But then we waited again for our mains. My Madras was very tame as was the Naga we ordered. My partner doesn’t like a fuss so just ate his meal, very disappointed. I requested my madras be hotted up. It was taken and brought back hotter. No problem? Yes! there was no polish, no attention to detail, no care. Personally, I have never been treated with so much almost arrogance. We requested the bill and again waited for ages and it was incorrect when it came. It was corrected and brought back. I went to the counter to pay by card. Something we never do. We always pay cash to small businesses. We also always leave a tip. Not today. When asked if everything ok I replied no. He asked why ?so I vaguely commented because I just wanted to get out of there. I don’t know how they would explain the poor service. But in 2 words maybe I can. Meerkat offer! Guys a lesson you may want to learn from my dear departed Dad. Treat every customer like it is their only meal out in a year. Like a special occasion, anniversary or birthday and you can’t go wrong. PS obviously changed hands from the lovely brothers who made you so welcome.

The food and service at this restaurant were terrible. A basket of chips was carelessly placed on the table in a very unhygienic manner. Our order was either wr... read more The food and service at this restaurant were terrible. A basket of chips was carelessly placed on the table in a very unhygienic manner. Our order was either wrong or never brought out at all. The curry sauce was served in what appeared to be a plastic or Pyrex dish instead of a metal one. I will not be returning to this restaurant again.

We have always ordered from here but tonight we placed our order at 6.30 and at 8.50 still no delivery I understand that the current situation is difficult but... read more We have always ordered from here but tonight we placed our order at 6.30 and at 8.50 still no delivery I understand that the current situation is difficult but after ringing twice to chase up only to be told it’s delayed for 30 mins each time not good at all The food is lovely but not happy tonight