Harden's survey result
Summary
“Superb Keralan food” (“the lunchtime thalis are an absolute bargain”) wins nothing but praise for this outfit run by the third generation of a family that immigrated to Britain from India half a century ago; add in “lovely and helpful service” and a “very pleasant setting” (“quiet enough for easy conversation”) and “what’s not to like?”. There are two local siblings: fine-diner ‘Prithvi’ and, at the other end of the scale, burger joint ‘Holee Cow’.
Summary
“The Keralan cooking is always good and the service is lovely” at this popular spot from Michael Raphel (owner of Prithvi and Holee Cow), whose chef grandfather came to Britain from South India 50 years ago. “At lunchtime the thalis are a delight and exceptional value”. There’s now a spinoff branch in Oxford.
Summary
“Stylish decor, food bursting with flavour and charming staff” win consistently high ratings across the board for local restaurateur Michael Raphel’s venue, inspired by the flavours his chef-grandfather brought to the UK from South India. Fans feel “it’s less ambitious than Prithvi (same ownership) but in some ways nicer”. Top Tip – “lunchtime thali is a delightful bargain, with great tastes for a snip”.
Summary
“Reliably enjoyable and interesting” Keralan dishes are the attraction at this crowd-pleasing outfit from prolific local restaurateur Michael Raphel (Prithvi, Holee Cow), who was inspired by the flavours his chef grandfather brought from South India as an immigrant 50 years ago. A switch from fine-dining to a more casual approach a few years back has paid dividends, and now there is a spin-off in Oxford. Top Menu Tip – “the thali are particularly wonderful”.
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52 Suffolk Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 2AQ
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £42.00 |  |
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| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £16.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
52 Suffolk Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 2AQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:45 pm |
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