Tamanna's Brasserie, Huddersfield

Like the title suggests, I cannot fault the evening in terms of quality of food and the attentive service. Here are the pointers in where the manager of the restaurant may wish to consider.

1 - Portion size. We ordered starters and mains, enough for 3 we thought. He then recommended we try this, and that and also have some poppadoms to begin with. - Well, you couldn't get all of the food on the table. When the main course came along, no one had any room to eat.

2 - Wine - Nice bottle of red wine. Recommended by the manager, just so happened to be the most expensive bottle on the wine list. The manager was very attentive, ensuring the glass was always topped up. When it was empty, without even asking, he opened another one - Which of course doubled the wine cost.

Overall, the meal for 3 people came to £140. I felt robbed and cheated, but as I was with 2 clients, I said nothing. It doesn't really mean that much to me, apart from that I won't be going back again. I think that its a shame, a restaurant which serves such good food and has such good service is let down by the owner wanting to just line his pockets.

In my opinion, this level of service and quality of food should speak for itself and a profitable restaurant would be a by-product of this.

I visited this restaurant upon good reviews about a year ago.

The first time I visited it I found the staff to very friendly and attentive something that I have found lacking in many restaurants. They remember your name and this gives it the personal touch. The food was also quite nice, but I have to say not excellent.

Since then I often opt for take-away however, recently, the food has really gone down hill.

The dahl is far too buttery and was actually inedible. The bread as part of a puree, which should have been quickly deep fried and crisp was soggy and stale (this has happened twice now) and the curries are too heavy to digest and all tasted the same with not enough difference in it. The prices are not cheap and I expected a much better quality of food from this place.

I am not sure if they have changed chefs but I really can not stomach the food anymore. On three occasions now I have been disappointed by it, I wont be giving it a fourth chance and will now be looking else wear.

Me and my partner booked Tamanna's Brasserie for valentines night the week before, this was our first visit, we got there and was told it was a set meal for valentines and it would be £25 each which we was a little disappointed as we would of liked to of chose our own, but decided to stay and have the set menu. We were seated and were given the menu, it was salmon samosa on a small side plate with a bit of mixed salad and a like filled nan soft bread filled with a stewed lamb in gravy, to share and a small jug of mango sauce, this starter was very nice an we couldnt wait for the mains. All went down hill from there they brought a lamb dish and a chicken dish which was so so bland no spices at all, just like in a gravy again!! we was expecting a nice tasty curry!! this was accompanied with green beans and potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower in small balti dishes in the same gravy sauce no flavour at all, and a plain nan to share which was nice. then the desert arrived which was a treacle sponge ball smaller than a golf ball with about 2 tbls of cream. We go out most weekends for a nice curry and some are better than others but this was the worst curry place we've ever visited. The bill ended up at £63 that was £50 for the food and £13 for 3 btls ov cobra and 2 lemonades.

I would defy anyone to find a better Indian restaurant in the Huddersfield area. There are much heralded super size places down the road in Leeds and Bradford, but to me Tamanna's Brasserie is more intimate, has better service and critically better food.

The newly refurbished dining room at Tamanna's Brasserie seems to attract you the minute you walk through the door. I can remember the first time I arrived. The initial 'at your service' and smile from the well dressed waiters and owner immediately comforts you. A napkin is placed on your lap and the drinks are waiting for you. The evening has begun!!

With dimmed lighting and mood music with Asian rhythms, sit back and relax in the leather chairs. Before the refurbishment, the service and quality of food was exceptional. Yet now, the ambiance is much more enjoyable. The menu is modest, combining all the favourite curry dishes with the chef's own ideas and classic styles. A curry is not just a curry - it arrives presented like jewelry on display. All of the extras that we come to expect from an Indian meal are included. For example, the pickle tray and poppadoms, tasty naan breads and freshly made bhajis and vegetables.

Most of all, the ingredients can be trusted. Many a time I have been to takeaways and have been unsure of what goes into my food. At the restaurant, the owner will be more than happy to explain what goes into your meal and how it is cooked. The chicken is not throw-away giblets and skin, but rather the freshest and tastiest meat possible, and the oil used is highly classed, unlike other hydrogenated fats. If you feel you dislike an ingredient in your dish, would prefer a smaller sized dish or simply want more or less spice in the food, variations are welcomed to ensure you enjoy your meal.

The restaurant also boasts a large capacity of wines and beers. Many of which are from Asia, adding to the experience. If you are still hungry at the end of the meal (which is quite doubtful), enjoy the fine selection of ice creams, teas and coffee. I also noticed the last time I went, the restaurant takes pride through take away meals too, and at very competitive prices. A student can have a curry dish, rice and naan bread for only nine pounds! And, even though it is take away, the presentation is ever more stunning. The nearby take away did the same dish for a tenner, and I had no idea what was used in its making.

Overall, I believe that if you are going to enjoy an authentic Indian dish, you need to be able to see more than just the food. If any time you are in the area, I strongly recommend you stop by and experience it yourself. Never before have I seen food so respected and service so prominent.

Don't settle for grub, enjoy a taste bud experience!!