Akash, Hornchurch

Worst take away Indian meal experience of my life. Stale oil used to cook popadoms. Reheated food swimming in oil. Rude waiter when I phoned to complain.

Threw it away and got a really decent meal from another restaurant 100yds away.

Paid a visit to Akash last night,only people in the restaurant,food was ok,beer a bit flat,and when I told the waiter he just stared blankly at me.After about twenty mins into the meal,the owner,and two other guys started having a full blown row in the restaurant!! This was getting more and more heated so I called over the waiter and told him to tell them to shut up as I wasn't paying to eat a meal in the middle of a Feud!! This same waiter looked at me blankly and walked off.The manager came over and tried to give an excuse for the Row,I told him I wasn't interested in the reasons and they shoul take it into the kitchen! No apologies were offerd so we called for the bill and left.

I have never seen such unprofessional conduct in all my life,and as a shop owner myself was stunned at this episode.

It was so bad that it was actually funny!

My advice is to stay well clear of this already poor restaurant before it gets even worse

The food was too salty and cheap ingredients , the service was disgusting and the food is just overpriced . The only good thing they had was the live music

Tasty food, friendly service, reasonable price. Food seems to be fresh and cooked to order

Although Akash is undoubtably a solid Indian restaurant, I do not think the the over the top nature of the previous reviewer was somewhat misleading (I think someone has beeen watching too much masterchef). This is one of those indians that are good but you wouldn't necessaraly go back there again as there is definately better options in hornchurch. I wouldn't put this in the top three in hornchurch.

You wont be disappointed if you go expecting a standard indian, you will be dissapointed if you are looking for "great earthy tastes" of a vinda and a "Rogan Josh which is sweet on the palate " then you might be a bit dissapointed its a indian not the Fat Duck.

This review is based on a take away option. My favouite curry house to eat in is Zafrans main Road, Romford.

I recentley stepped up to 'Vindaloo' strength and have become so addicted that i wanted to try the dish from various restaurants around Romford and Hornchurch to see how they vary. After trying 7 different restaurants (one of these being the Akash) it all came back to the Akash. The heat is perfect on the Vindaloo and it has a great earthy taste that you associate with a Vinda and the flavour equalled that of my favouite dine in Indian Zafaran, Romford which i would give top marks too. Too many of the other curries i tried and tested we're Madras strength whilst Aroma in Romford didn't even make that mark.

My partner has orderd various medium strength dishes with my order and all have been fantastic. Notably the Rogan Josh which is sweet on the palate as good tomatos should be.

Don't get me wrong there are still alot of other restaurants in the area to try however for now i've found my home for a takeaway curry and only the Akash themselves could ever change that.

9/10

Great food and fantastic value

waiters are attentive and friendly, happy to describe dishes and recommend a selection for the less confident diner, without being pushy or rushing you.

clean, contemporary decor

excellent food cooked to order. always fresh and well presented. good wine selection from around £10

We are spoilt for choice in Hornchurch for places to eat, but this place is a pretty safe bet for a good night out. Been going here for over 10 years, great food, great service, and excellent value.

The decor at Akash in hornchurch is a bit dated.

Simply the best place ive ever eaten in...the food is fantastic,the service is extroadinarily good, and it is real value for money. If you havnt been already...you should try it out.