Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
“Absolutely fantastic” Keralan scoff generates huge enthusiasm for this Cheltenham original and its Oxford spinoff: “I’d gladly eat their dosas for the rest of my days – in fact I’m salivating just by writing about them!”. In 2018, after trading for six years, Bhoomi “shifted its offering from fine-dining to a mid-range approach”, with BBQ and thali options – “and if anything, the cooking is even better”. “Gorgeous interior, great staff, exceptional food – what more could you want?”.
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52 Suffolk Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 2AQ
Restaurant details
Bhoomi Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Invariably sound cooking, with lovely and helpful service - ll in a room quiet enough for easy conversation. What's not to like. I prefer it to the more ambitious but at times mannered Prithvi."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £35.00 |  |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
52 Suffolk Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 2AQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
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