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Light Of Asia
86-88 High St, Andover, SP10 1NE, United Kingdom
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Da
Review №1

I used to have fond memories of Light of Asia but unfortunately since the younger generation took over, the quality has dropped. I had the duck tikka as a starter, for nearly £6 to get 4 small chunks of duck and the rest to be onions and sauce is down right insulting. I got the king prawn korai only to find 75% onions and tomatoes then some processesd curly tiger prawns. Like curly fries but prawns, wouldnt be so bad if it was prawn but Im really not sure what it was. Consistency of brittle rubber. The sauce was tasty though. At nearly £13, completely ridiculous. As a former chef I know full well how much this dish cost to make and what they are trying to gain in profit, unfortunately the cheap ingredients used do not justify the hefty price tag. Next was the paneer tikka. Very very dry, extremely bland and again, does not justify the hefty £9 price. £2 for a soggy chapati, a tandoori roti that was as bland and soggy as the chapati and a peshwari naan. Would have been nice if it was more naan and lest extremely sweet filling.This is my second experience since the refurbishment around 2 years ago and Im afraid to say, I cant see me going back. Good flavours, great service but extremely over priced with dishes reducing the main expensive ingredients to be replaced by much cheaper products. If i could i would have given 2.5 not 3 but I think 2 is too harsh so 3 it is.

Ph
Review №2

Waitress was super friendly, food was lovely, sadly they ran out of Cointreau for the coffee, otherwise nearly 5 stars

ja
Review №3

Chicken Tikka starter luke warm and swimming in oil. Cauliflower Bhaji was more like Cauliflower storks, with the 1 bit of Cauli which was rock hard. Delivery was 25 mins late.

St
Review №4

A really good meal. Value for money and great service. Social distancing rules are in place but theyre not making a big deal about it but will remind you to wear a mask when they need to. As with most places, just use common sense. Good menu choices freshly prepared by staff that clearly care.

Am
Review №5

Food was TERRIBLE4 tiny pieces of meat for £13 - what a scamThe so called lamb was definitely not lamb - was extremely tough and inediblePrices ridiculously high for such a poorly decorated restaurantWould not reccomendExtremely disappointed

ni
Review №6

Great service nothing touch trouble outstanding experience

Ke
Review №7

Really friendly and welcoming staff, food was amazing.

ia
Review №8

Fantastic meal as always! Never had a bad meal. Food tastes amazing and Abu and his staff are always friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Ga
Review №9

Ordered a takeaway for collection, it was ready when they said it would be and the curries were very good. The Naan was very cold else it would have been 5 stars!

Da
Review №10

Great food (probably the best Indian in Andover), good service and easy online ordering.

Ga
Review №11

Very average for an Indian restaurant. The dishes did taste great, but unfortunately just way too much oil for my liking. The pilau rice also used tinned vegetables. The service was also a little slow and inattentive. Great with the current discount, but not sure I’d be happy paying full price.

Li
Review №12

The owners and staff are just the best. The food is beyond amazing and its the best quality Indian food we have ever tasted.I recommend this restaurant 100%!!

Da
Review №13

Ordered food at half one in the afternoon for delivery at 7 in the evening, by half 8 we were still waiting. Theyre happy to take your money but cant provide the service, food arrived, cold and covered in grease,

Jo
Review №14

Nice food but CV 19 measures sparse and social distancing almost non-existant...

Wi
Review №15

Very busy curry house, totally messed up my order but they were apologetic and will give the items FOC next time.Food is well cooked and tasty and the staff are friendly. This hiccup in service will not put me off going there again.

jo
Review №16

I ordered a takeaway last night for a family birthday and everything we ordered was great and enjoyed by all. The staff are very helpful and courteous and I can’t wait to be able to eat in the restaurant. In the meantime I’ll be ordering all future Indian takeawaysfrom the Light of Asia.

Aa
Review №17

Had a great meal. Did the set menu, great value for money

Mi
Review №18

Lovely chicken madras and keema naan, also the chicken tikka saag, beautifully cooked chicken and wonderfully spiced.

Ch
Review №19

Good food, friendly service and reasonably priced.Id recommend this restaurant.

Ka
Review №20

Second time here, and the food and service was top notch. Would reccomend this restaurant to anyone tired of the usual e-number filled sauces in other establishments. This curry is full of fresh ingredients and extremely tasty.

Cl
Review №21

I only order from light of Asia, lovely food, great staff, clean restaurant. Feel like part of the family every time. Thanks guys

Sa
Review №22

Food was good, but service read a bit slow, but then again the price was very good.Would happily eat here again, but hope that the speed and quality of the service improves.

Ja
Review №23

Ordered for a specific time, three hours later I had to go down there and collect it myself! Was promised a refund but have not received one yet.

To
Review №24

Other reviewers were right - best curry in Andover, and reasonably priced too.

Dy
Review №25

Love the food on the menu and the service is fantastic. Can be busy as it is a relatively small place so probably worth booking in advance. Well worth the visit

lu
Review №26

Excellent curry and service everytime

St
Review №27

Excellent food. Service was friendly would recommend to anyone who likes Indian food. Manager was top notch, me and my wife Trish will definitely visit again.

Na
Review №28

Excellent food, and great service. Great menu. Best Indian in Andover.

jo
Review №29

We have ordered many times and every time they are very friendly,out going and always a pleasure to deal with. Food is always hot and on time with there estimated times, weve never had a problem with wrong or missing items. The food is always delicious and looking forward to using this restaurant again and again.

Je
Review №30

Lovely food, fresh and tasty. Also the service was excellent. Bench seats need repadding and it was a little bright.

Og
Review №31

First class service and food. Absolutely great night out

Ph
Review №32

Havent been to the reastaurant in a few years. I understand it was refurbished earlier in 2017. My wife and I visited over the Xmas period and we had a fantastic meal with excellent attentive service, I would highly recommend dining here.

Ha
Review №33

Tasty and affordable Asian food.

Pa
Review №34

Excellent menu with good service. Very quiet for a Friday night but food quality and service cannot be faulted

ga
Review №35

A group of three of us walked in off the street without booking a table. The staff were easily able to accommodate us. The newly refitted restaurant looks fresh and airy. The menu has been completely revised, and some of the old favourites are no longer offered, but as a result some new dishes have taken their place - and we cant wait to try them all.The food is fantastic, and the service is perfect. It was a real joy to see Tom again.My only gripe is the strange use of coloured lighting in the restaurant and toilets. So it gets 4/5.

Jo
Review №36

Absolutely great food every time, love the naga chicken

St
Review №37

We had a lovely meal. Great choice and very reasonable prices.Staff are very friendly too.Looking forward to going back.

Ga
Review №38

Fantastic takeaway !First time at the newly refurbished Light of Asia. The service was great, friendly atmosphere, and the food absolutely brilliant. Cant wait to go back!!

Di
Review №39

Nice surroundings. Good food and service

aa
Review №40

Very nice food and coped well with a big group food service was very fast and a great price.

Ia
Review №41

Fantastic food and great service. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended

Ha
Review №42

Absolutely amazing Indian!The food is like no other in andover,Ive been searching a while for one that caters my palate.If youre a foodie this is the place to go.

Sh
Review №43

Great food I couldnt reccomend them more highly. Staff are great x

pa
Review №44

Excellent food, great service and friendly staff. Looking forward to going back.

Vi
Review №45

££ Realy delicious authentic indian food. Modern interior.

Gi
Review №46

2nd visit and its still the best Indian in Andover. Lovely food and service 😊

JU
Review №47

Lovely flavousome meal, well presented. Good service, friendly staff

De
Review №48

Been eating curry here for 25plus years ,was a nice surprise to see the refit n menu .. well done

Gr
Review №49

Lovely place, Ill definitely go back

Ma
Review №50

Lovely food, great service. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Ja
Review №51

Great place in Andover for a good curry. Decent service too.

Ja
Review №52

Had a fantastic takeaway last night. All the food was lovely and great service on collection.

Ja
Review №53

Light of asia looks totally different now. Great place to have dinner. Gotta love a curry in andover.

De
Review №54

Excellent evening, food perfect, staff fantastic....highly recommended and definitely the best in the area...

St
Review №55

Lovely food. good service. weldone and good luck

Gr
Review №56

Food was lovely

Bi
Review №57

Very clean good service nice people great food

Lu
Review №58

Service in the restaurant isnt great but for takeaway, the food is really good.

Pe
Review №59

Was nice to be in, asked for all straters and meal to be together, didnt happen but had to leave cos of call, had meal as carry out.... even thought steated numerous times that dont eat veg, and menus at starts says just lamb and extra spices, got home more veg in it than lamb 7 little bits. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Biggest waste of money

St
Review №60

Ive been going here since I was a kid with my grandparents, only now its absolutely bloody brilliant and my grandparents are no longer here... so you could say a lot has changed.

Tr
Review №61

Always great food and service definitely recommend

Bi
Review №62

Nice food and friendly service.

Ba
Review №63

We used to use the Light of Asia prior to the return and are even happier with the new menu, friendly and warm feel and exceptional customer service.Cannot fault it 👌🏽

J
Review №64

Amazing meal and the garlic nan was the best I have ever tasted!!!Would highly recommend!!!

Mi
Review №65

Not the best takeaway. Was like slop and swimming in grease. Wont use again.

Ma
Review №66

Great food

Ti
Review №67

Had the best Currie in the light of Asia service was impeccable and atmosphere was fantastic in a group of 6 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed it and good to see Tom the light of Asia is back 👍👍👍

He
Review №68

Lovely very tasty food . Nicy presented..

Su
Review №69

What a shame, this used to be a good restaurant. I ordered a takaway for a treat for my family. The food was dreadful, the rice was crispy, curry revolting, poppadoms tasted like they has been cooked in rancid oil basically it was awful only fit for the bin and thats exactly where it went. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

BA
Review №70

This is a well established restaurant in the top of town and run by Tom and his friend. Food here is traditional indian and portions are generous. Try their mutton methi dopiaza and the tandoori is exceptionally tasty. Service is efficient but be prepared to wait if the restaurant is busy as food is cooked fresh. The white house wine is reasonable and waiters are friendly and helpful! Very popular with local regulars.

Mi
Review №71

No greeting on arrival, no thanks for coming when leaving, under-baked paratha, complimentary poppadoms with no dips, brusque service, mediocre main courses..

Da
Review №72

Prompt service and good food

Ra
Review №73

Hi, we been to Light Of Asia restaurant on Thursday it was quite Busy.Waiter was very friendly and treating well. Food was amazing, tried NAN,Mutton Curry,tandoori Chicken and Papadom .Brilliant I recommend you guys its Good to try..

Li
Review №74

Best indian around

Do
Review №75

Very good well worth a visit

Cl
Review №76

Great food and service

An
Review №77

Great authentic Indian food

Ch
Review №78

Very friendly front of house. Sadly the food was swimming in grease and was just not up to scratch. Wont be going back.

To
Review №79

Back to their best!

ef
Review №80

Awful food. I got poisoned by it and threw up all night.

Za
Review №81

Excellent curry house.

Do
Review №82

Best in town

Ca
Review №83

Lovely food

Su
Review №84

Love this place

Review №85

Lovely cousin

O.
Review №86

Not nice

Ni
Review №87

Lovely

Da
Review №88

Good food and a little quiet on Mondays

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:86-88 High St, Andover, SP10 1NE, United Kingdom
  • Site:http://www.lightofasiaandover.co.uk/
  • Phone:+44 1264 352865
Categories
  • Asian restaurant
  • Bar
  • Indian restaurant
  • South Asian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–2PM
  • Tuesday:12–2PM
  • Wednesday:12–2PM
  • Thursday:12–2PM
  • Friday:5:30–11PM
  • Saturday:12–2PM
  • Sunday:12–2PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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