Essence of Bengal Restaurant ltd

Hadn't been to Essence for a good few years, some friends had been and said give it a go. Decor is first class, really comfortable. Ahmed as always the perfect host and all the waiters friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Starters onion Bhajee beautiful subtle taste. Tandoori Kashie chops, amazing taste. Lamb Rogan,so much lamb,had to do the doggy bag. All in all best in headless cross area. Very reasonably priced! Definitely going again. New year's Eve.(Party of 8) Very disappointed tonight. Food excellent,but no toilets,then told 15 mins,for loos spent part of night guests to run over road to use facilities at another pub.(ladies) did finally get to use loos later. It was mentioned that it is essential for a resteraunt to have loos and be able to wash hands for guests, perhaps someone could advise on this. Mind you did get " 1" free pint of cobra. Won't be going back for a while. Food **** Toilets , hygiene zero Revisit 18/04 Surroundings nice and clean and facilities. Service excellent and food quality good. Bengal chicken/lamb mix excellent,not for those that like a medium hot curry,a madras hot curry,the Mass tikka ok little too curry and less tandoori. Poppadoms, pickles starters,onion pakora spot on, essence of Bengal perfect. Just one comment the bill came and we asked why we were charged for a white not a red we had chosen which was dearer, then told our red was actually dearer ,but wine list prices hadn't been updated. Price on the menu, wine list is what you pay. Check your bill.
Apr 14th, 2023

I visited with a large group for a work leaving-do, the staff were great, they have a good selection of dishes, including some rarer options, my shashlick tarkari was excellent, it all came in good time, no mistakes, overall a good night out with great food.
Mar 15th, 2023

Staying at the Abbey Spa Hotel and popped into Essence (Redditch) for a meal. A decision I dont regret, the food, Service and decor were all Spot on. Ive visited a lot of Indian restaurants around the country, this ranks up with the best. Thank you.
Mar 10th, 2023

Waited far too long!!! Good food but waited over an hour and a half for food to be delivered. I think they need to realise the point of a takeaway is it comes relatively quickly or it defeats the object. I have also been to the restaurant and the service is also slow there too.
Mar 6th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 Recommended dishes Balti, Chicken Tikka or Lamb Tikka More
Feb 18th, 2023