Balaka - Woking

A fantastic restaurant, just around the corner of my hoise, so I can smell it from my garden. read more A fantastic restaurant, just around the corner of my hoise, so I can smell it from my garden.

One of the best, if not the best, curry places. not only in the work. I have eaten regularly in balaka for 10 years and it was consistently great. read more One of the best, if not the best, curry places. not only in the work. I have eaten regularly in balaka for 10 years and it was consistently great.

I realized that I ordered more takeaways from balaka than somewhere else around woking. They're not just good, they're always good. fantastic selection of curri... read more I realized that I ordered more takeaways from balaka than somewhere else around woking. They're not just good, they're always good. fantastic selection of curries with different aromes and ingredients, all absolutely on point. I have several favorites, especially among the house specialties. be ready to wait the delivery is worth it in the regular advertised at 55 minutes.

I am not sure why TripAdvisor deleted my previous review, as it was legitimate. We made a reservation on Balaka's website for last Sunday, but when we arrived,... read more I am not sure why TripAdvisor deleted my previous review, as it was legitimate. We made a reservation on Balaka's website for last Sunday, but when we arrived, the restaurant was closed. Despite receiving two reminders leading up to our reservation, three of us traveled 30 minutes to get there. When I called the restaurant the following Monday, all they had to say was that they were closed. There was no sincere apology for the inconvenience caused.

Unfortunately, it seems that there have been changes in both the management and chefs at this restaurant. Since they first opened, we have always been satisfied... read more Unfortunately, it seems that there have been changes in both the management and chefs at this restaurant. Since they first opened, we have always been satisfied with the quality of their food and service. However, on this occasion, our take-away experience was disappointing. My wife ordered a chicken dish but received beef instead. The meat in both her dish and my lamb dish was tough and tasteless, to the point where we couldn't finish our meals. Despite our long history with this restaurant, I chose to address my concerns privately through email. Unfortunately, I received no response, explanation, or apology. This, unfortunately, is my public review.