Review of The Cumin Restaurant from 8 January 2011

One of the best Indian restaurants in town. The food is delicious and always freshly prepared. There's a good vegetarian range and a good selection of wine and beers. The decor is elegant and in keeping with Cumin's challenge to the upmarket Indian dining offered by its competitors (Mem Saab and others) on Maid Marian Way. However, Cumin has the edge though in relaxed dining. The service is fantastic and the staff and owners are friendly and helpful. How Sunny remembers everyone (and what they ordered on the previous visit) is beyond me.

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Helen

Restaurant and the service is fantastic!!
I was so impressed with venue, food and seating (we had our own little area).  Great night had by all. Even the little bracelets at the end was a lovely touch.

Thank you!!!!

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Julie

I enjoyed Cumin far more than I expected to.
Having tried most of the curry houses in Nottingham I wasn't sure if this would be another letdown - but thankfully not !
Food was beautiful and the staff were friendly with quick service - will definitely be going back!

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

lisa Fretwell

I visited Cumin Saturday night with a party of 10 people. As always a brilliant night with spectacular food. We were seated in the private area which was lovely. My husband and I are regulars but the rest of the party hadn't visited before, they were all really impressed and will be returning.

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Dominic has submitted the following review:

What a genuinely nice restaurant! Not only is the food cooked to a high quality, the atmosphere great and the selection more than adequate, the staff are warming and at no point do you feel rushed or distanced from the staff. This sadly cannot be said about many more modern restaurants and therefore puts this restaurant in a league above the rest. I cannot recommend this restaurant high enough, the food itself as bursting with flavour which i believe many indian restaurants lack.

This has exceeded all my expectations. GO NOW

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Dave

In an area of Nottingham where you are spoilt for choice with good Indian restaurants, Cumin stands out as one of the best- both for the quality of its food and the friendliness of its waiting staff. I will be going back and would recommend it to friends.

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Fiona Hopkinson

The food, service and atmosphere was excellent and I would definitely recommend The Cumin to friends :)

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Billy Pruden

really enjoyed our meal last week, the saag gosht was especially good and we can't wait to return soon. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this to anyone who like us, loves great indian food.

Also loved the Tusker beer!

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Patrick Evans

If I could sum up the Cumin’s experience in two words, it would be (Absolutely fabulous)
I travel up to Nottingham on business and have tried many Indian restaurants in the area but have never found such a restaurant with a warm welcome, friendly environment with food so fantastic it gives your taste buds a complete workout of enjoyment.
Some very unique dishes with plenty of flavours.
I would recommend to anyone without question!

Well done Anand Family

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Steve Heath and Clare Gregory

Okay we eat out quite regularly and have become a bit disappointed with all the hype and little content of a lot of new and even old Nottingham restaurants.

So we decided to try Cumin. 
All I can say is that forget that over oiled and high water content chicken of other restaurants, this restaurant gets it right in every respect.

Fresh, rightly spiced and superbly married dishes that not only melt in the mouth but fall of the bone and show a real desire to be something different in a quite crowded Indian scene in Nottingham. 

The lamb chop and fish masala starters are divine , and the chicken and lamb are the softest yet "real" you will ever taste.

Finally please try the superb dessert Gajar Halwa, which is made fresh in house: A milk pudding made with with carrots, cardamom, and a mixture of nuts. The flavours are amazing and served with a simple vanilla ice cream is ideal as a finishing dish.

Cumin.. we are definitely coming back

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Steven French

We went with some American friends and had a wonderful time.

The food was outstanding, the service warm and friendly and the chefs had no problem in accommodating our vegan son.

Afterwards he and our friends ended up in the kitchen having their photos taken with the chefs.

This was a highlight of our visit to Nottingham.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Tina

We had a very warm welcome by the staff as we walked through the doors, to a very nice, fragrant smell.

The staff were very helpful when helping us to choose the dishes, with the chef coming out of the kitchen to show us some spices.

Excellent dishes which couldn't be faulted, & to which you would return time & time again.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Mike & Pat

To all at Cumin

We live near London but visit Nottingham from time to time and enjoy a meal at Cumin whenever we can. We have been to Veeraswamy's in London a number of times, and whilst it is undoubtedly a top class restaurant, we prefer the flavours of the dishes at Cumin.

There is something very different about those flavours that we have not experienced elsewhere. We would also say that all the staff were terrific.

We are hoping to be in Nottingham in the next few months and will certainly enjoy another meal with you.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Katie

Me and my brother visited your restaurant last thurs.  the food was outstanding.  so fresh and tasty.  your sister was great front of house and it was really a lovely evening.  i have told others about you and i only wish i lived in Nottingham so i could return soon too!  

It did take a while for a dinner to come - but it was really worth it and I was told it was because you cooked it all fresh - which made sense when we tasted the food - worth the wait definitely

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

James

hi Cumin
i have been twice to your place, the food was good and especially service by u r waiter and serving style of biryani is to good, go a head cumin........

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Dear Mr. Anand,

I wanted to say a very big thank you to you for Friday.

We really enjoyed ourselves and the food was delicious!

Mind you, you know that because so many people took it home in doggy bags!

I will be telling many people to come to the restaurant, In fact I must have already told so many.

I will be in touch again no doubt,

Compliments to the chef and your staff for their hospitality, not forgetting your sister. Please thank her from me.

Haresh

Graeme Dixon

We have used the Cumin Restaurant for a number of events and have booked a further three for this year. The next being the 19th February.

Nothing is too much trouble and the food is out of this world. Easily the best restaurant in the East Midlands.

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

PC Jez Shaw

Hi Shelley,
Hope you are well.
Just a quick email to thank yourself and the other staff at the Cumin for a very enjoyable meal on Friday evening.
Your kind gesture was very much appreciated by all of our party and everyone remarked on the high quality of the food and service.

Pavla Rehorova

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Cumin was recommended to me by Jury's Inn and I am glad I went for it. Being on a business trip, eating alone - not much fun. Even though the meal I wanted was not on Cumin\'s menu they made it for me and I had a beautifully dinner. Thank you for your hospitality.

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Julian Wallinger

I was lucky enough to choose Cumin after a long drive and was literally looking for fuel for my stomach for the evening. Having great food in a relaxed setting can really ease the soul. My colleague's and I were praising the evening for days to come and of all our meals was one of the best we had on our journey which was 6 weeks long!

 Cheers.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Mo
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Jette

Jette left these additional comments:
The experience eating at the Cumin was fantastic. We were a large group from Denmark. And they had it all checked out.
I don\'t eat chili due to allergy, but the chef actually made me a special dish, that was not burning so much. Fantastic and delicious. Who would do that normally?

I can only recommend The Cumin - get a great gourmet experience in beautiful settings.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Rob Taylor

Hi Sunny and Shelly.

Thanks very much for the excellent job you did catering for our conference dinner on Wednesday [10th sept 2008] night.  The food was as fantastic as when just the two or three of us come in and everyone enjoyed the meal - all the feedback from people was excellent.  You did us proud.  My secretary received the bill today (very reasonable!) and I have asked her to settle the account with our departmental credit card.   Your waiting staff were excellent also - very friendly and helpful as always!

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Dr Linda Jones

I was a visitor to a Nottingham University where a colleague suggested The Cumin was a good place to eat. How right they were.
I loved the Goan prawns and the almond & coconut stuffed naan (Peshawari naan).
If I wasn't back in NZ, I'd be there again. Sunny was a great host.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Steve

Wow!  Food was beautifully cooked, and tasted very fresh.  Service was excellent including advice and recommendations on the menu.  Cumin, please consider opening a restaurant in Ashford, Kent!

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

- Al Needham

" THE CUMIN CAN NOT ONLY HOLD IT's HEAD UP AGAINST SOME OF THE MORE ESTABLISHED ON MAID MARION WAY, IT CAN EVEN SHOW THEM A THING OR TWO "

read the article HERE

" THE EXPERIENCE OF DINING AT MAID MARION WAY's LATEST
INDIAN RESTAURANT WAS SUPERB FROM START TO FINISH "

Assistant Editor Pam Mcllroy gets a flavour of the new discount offer for Partners. (Lohn Lewis publication for all staff)

WHEN I was a child in the late 70s my mum taught many of the local Indian community to speak English, and in return they taught her to cook authentic Indian food.

Up until that time my experience of Indian food involved losing all sense of taste for the next few days after the first searingly hot mouthful.

But thanks to my mum's new friendships we learned about the real thing. We discovered that authentic Indian cooking was about flavour, not heat.

My experience at cumin reminded me of those happy memories of my mum coming home keen to talk about and cook the latest tasty Indian dish she'd learned.

Cumin offers a contemporary twist to traditional Indian cooking. From the papadoms baskets, a lighter than air selection with mint-sauce and mango chutney, to the melt in the mouth meat dishes and the unbelievably good deserts, flavour is given top priority.

This is not a restaurant for gangs of lads who want to compete to see who can handle the hottest curry. This is a restaurant for people who want to savour every mouthful.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and the staff ensure that you have a good time. They are unfailingly honest when they recommend dishes to you.

The menu is extensive and includes a wide range of vegetarian options.

I like to experiment when I'm in a restaurant so I started with Masala Fried Tilapia. This fresh water fish is flown in from Lake Victoria in Kenya. The chefs marinate it in spices and lemon before coating it in an exceptionally light batter It was delicious.

My friend, Carolyn was with me and she ordered so many dishes I wondered where we were going to put them all! Carolyn had huge Achari King Prawns to start. We also ordered the papadoms and a basket of onion bhaji strips.

For the main course we ordered Bhuna Gosht. a lamb dish that was so tender it fell of the fork. Dal Makhni, a black lentil and red kidney bean dish that's simmered overnight 'in spices for a maximum flavour (I got slightly addicted to this dish, I couldn't leave it alone!) and a tasty Murg Makhni, chicken, all with plain rice.

I highly recommend, if you've got room that is, that you try the Gajar Halwa for dessert. When I read that it was a carrot and milk pudding flavoured with cardamom. I was doubtful that I'd enjoy it. but it was absolutely amazing!

Partners can now get 15% of their total bill at cumin (not valid for the lunchtime menu or other special offers). Please show your red discount cards when placing your order.

www.thecumin.co.uk

Amanda

Food fantastic, satisfying + not sickly filling like other Indian restaurant

Alan B ~ Improve your coffee

Hi Alan this is a comment we have had few times, we are looking into a coffee machine using fresh coffee beans. We will keep you informed - Sunny

Hanna G

Hello guys - thank you again for a good evening
PS. we liked the fact that customers can see into the kitchen, its nice to be able to SEE my food being cooked.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Jade / Jason

Our usual indian restaurant is another one located on Maid Marion Way, but I am glad we tried yours. We will come back to you.
thanks

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Ekta Opel

Myself and my family had a delicious meal at The Cumin restaurant last week.
I recommend the kebabs! Beautifully done out and excellent service.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Paul & Linda

Great evening on valentines, well done

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Anita

This was our second visit, it's good to see you have plenty more staff now.
Great food - thanks

1. First visit to The Cumin? No
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

John & Wendy Barker

me and my wife won a valentines meal for two at the cumin from radio trent fm, the food was excellent and the staff made you feel really welcome.
I will be visiting cumin again and i would recommend a visit. truly the most welcoming restaurant we have ever been to many thanks for a great night out

John & Wendy Barker

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Rob Greco

A tasty meal! and great service!! will come again.

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Nina

The Cumin brings back memories from Africa, especially the masala mogo!!!

Nzuri sana!!!

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful? Yes

Anna Peeks

In no way could it be better
I will be recommending Cumin to my friends

1. First visit to The Cumin? Yes
2. Quality of Food ? Very Good
3. Level of Service ? Very Good
4. Restaurant Overall ? Very Good
5. Would You Recommend ? Yes
6. Web Site Useful?