Barnet
Indian Orchid

Indian Orchid

828 High Road, N12 0EY, Barnet, United Kingdom

Full • Pizza • Indian • European


"Since Indian Orchid moved to a new location a few years ago they are within walking distance of our home. This year, during the pandemic, we have dined there a few times, and also had several meal deliveries during lockdown. A comment on dining in: during the August 'Eat Out ' promotion the restaurant was packed. They did observe the sanitizing, hand washing etc rules, but I thought the tables were as close together as before the pandemic, so we preferred take away meals after that. The menu is wide ranging with all the usual Indian favourites, but you also find some more unusual dishes. Aloo Tokri Chaat and crispy bhindi are some examples from the starter menu, as is the vegetable Garhwali masala main dish. Some of their dhals are also excellent, especially tadka dhal and the Hyderabadi dhal. We became vegetarian a couple of years ago, so cannot comment on the non veg food. Flavours vary according to the dish, as everything is cooked fresh to order. The odd dish is a little bit oily for our liking, but that is quite are. Three plates plus nan are usually more than enough for two of us, and we have to take a doggy bag home. If we order four dishes for home delivery we can actually have two dinners, so the price works out to be fairly moderate, usually between GBP25 and GBP40 if no alcohol is involved. Service is always pleasant and obliging. A good place to have in the local area!"

Three Restaurant Bar

Three Restaurant Bar

Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Barnet, United Kingdom, NW4 3RB

Salad • Lunch • Brunch • Breakfast


"Today, I visited a restaurant/cafe and left feeling extremely angry and upset. I cannot begin to describe my experience. We ordered coffee and some fries, as we had also bought some pastries. The waitress, named Rosemary, questioned why we were only ordering coffees and fries during lunch hour when there were other people waiting for a table. I was shocked and couldn't understand why I had to order more than what I wanted in order to sit there. I asked if there was a policy that we weren't aware of, but instead, she spoke down to us and said that we could only order coffees and fries to sit down, questioning why we weren't ordering anything more. At this point, I couldn't understand why I couldn't just order a water since I was a paying customer. She completely embarrassed us in front of other customers who were already seated. We reluctantly agreed to add some toast to our order, even though we weren't hungry, but she then informed us that we couldn't order toast during lunch hours. With an attitude, she said she would serve us anyway. Not only did she talk down to us, but she also discriminated against us. I was with a friend and my two-year-old baby. In the end, we decided to cancel our order and leave. I will never return to this place with a staff member (Rosemary) who has no respect and speaks to customers in such a disrespectful manner. It is unacceptable for a staff member to treat paying customers this way. This restaurant really needs to train their staff on how to show respect. I am shocked at how a staff member can pressure customers to order more food and have such disrespectful manners."