Bristol's best Indian restaurants for students
Posted on: 14 Aug 2018Let’s face it; the shop-bought curry sauces will never beat the real thing. While you can dress them up with extra naan, side dishes and a bit of shredded lettuce, you just can’t recreate the choice, flavour, and atmosphere of a real Indian restaurant in a dingy student house. Instead, take a pick from 365Bristol’s guide to student-friendly Indian eateries for a cheap and tasty feast.
From street food bites to vibrant Indian feasts, Chai Pani is a consistent favourite with group bookings – probably due to its vast choice. From vegan, creamy dahl to slow-cooked spicy lamb dishes: their menu will struggle to displease even the fussiest of eaters.
44 Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6LA.
Wapping Wharf is a hotspot for trendy and cheap eateries, and Sholay Kitchen is no exception. Sit inside their funky Bollywood-inspired crate and enjoy an economical dish (and cocktail) from the condensed menu. From smaller, street food dishes (£4-5) to larger curry plates, kebabs and sides (up to £11), you can completely tailor this flavourful experience to your appetite and budget.
Wapping Wharf, Museum St, Bristol BS1 6ZA.
The Bristol-based Thali Café chain houses a stylish reinterpretation of authentic Indian cuisine, offering a range of expertly curated vegan and meat dishes. With a more condensed menu than most, Thali Café uses high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients to maintain their sincere loyalty to sustainability. Grab an express lunch for £7, every day between 12 pm - 5 pm. Also, check out their regular deals on Wriggle.
Various locations.
Who doesn’t like B.O.Y.B? Continually highly rated and based on Cheltenham Road, Oh Calcutta is a well-known destination for Indian eats. Choose from a range of fish and meat dishes, including creations inspired by Bengal and Peru, with your own cheap drinks.
216 Cheltenham Rd, Bristol BS6 5QU.
Snuggled in the heart of the student-filled area of Cotham sits Redland Tandoori; a small, family-run restaurant and takeaway offering one of the heftiest deals a Sunday can bring. Head over to Chandos Road for lazy, end-of-week binge on their all-you-can-eat buffet for just £10. Just remember to book - it’s popular!
20 Chandos Rd, Bristol BS6 6PF.