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CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
458 reviews
Excellent
319
Very good
77
Average
25
Poor
15
Terrible
22
turkeydoug
Euxton7 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
We turned up at The Blue Ginger on Monday evening (August 11th) with booking in advance. After asking if we could have a table for two we were welcomed in immediately and seated straight away with no wait.
The meal that we had was cooked to perfection and served so well, traditionally but 100% safely followi g all the correct guidelines.
Two ice cold Kingfisher beers to accompany our meal, it couldn't have been nicer. Excellent hosts, excellent food, and also discounted with the current scheme made it even better value.
We were visiting the area on a short holiday break,down from Lancashire, but will certainly go there again if we are ever near Whitchurch again.
Bit too far for a nice Saturday night Indian takeaway, but that would be so nice.
Thank you Blue Ginger, very enjoyable and much appreciated.
Written 12 August 2020
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edible-monkey
Andover55 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Went for a curry at the Blue Ginger on Tuesday 4th August with a friend and although my online booking didn't work out they followed all procedures to make for a reassuringly covid safe experience from the staff wearing facemasks and using their takeaway menus as single use menus. Table distance was observed and yet it still felt like a great, friendly service experience.
Although the experience was very different from my last visit in 2009 the food was still as good as I remember having the chicken badami starter, the sauce for which I could have eaten a lot more of, and then the hariyali which is truly delicious. All food plentiful and very well cooked and seasoned. I can certainly recommend and would happily return!
Great work team Blue Ginger!
Written 10 August 2020
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bernsie
Whitchurch29 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Have eaten here a few times now and have never had a bad meal. The food is always very good. The staff, especially the Manager and his son, are always very accommodating, personable and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. During the recent pandemic this restaurant supported the vulnerable and NHS workers with free weekly meals which was amazing and I personally cannot thank them enough. Thank you so much and we will continue to visit and recommend this restaurant.
Written 23 August 2020
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Mike
Manchester41 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I've eated here around four or five times in tha last six months and thought it about time I added my review. Every meal has been excellent, the manager and waiter (father and son) are very friendly and make teh effort to get to know you - especially as I more than often eat on my own (away with work).
Up until recently you had to take your own alcoholic drink as they didnt have a licence but this has now been sorted so you can order alcoholic drinks on premise.
Great restaurant, great food, great people cooking and serving the food, if you havent tried it and like Indian food then you have to give this place a go.
Written 24 February 2020
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Sam T
8 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Ordered a takeaway for delivery. Normally order from Hot Spice down the road but thought we'd give the blue Ginger another go.
The food arrived swimming in Oil. A Garlic Chilli Madras was ordered and the only heat or flavour was from the chillies the rest of the dish just tasted like boiled chicken. The exact same meal for 2 down at Hot spice was £5 cheaper and 100% better quality.
Will not be ordering from Blue ginger again.
Written 1 July 2021
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Oliver G
Whitchurch4 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
The Blue Ginger never fails to deliver, be it takeaway or the restaurant itself. From Mouth-watering dishes to fantastic service, I never fail to leave without a smile on my face and would happily recommend it to anyone stopping by in Whitchurch. You won't be disappointed!
Written 6 February 2022
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Sue H
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • couples
My husband and I were staying in the area for the night, we went to restaurant on a Friday night with no reservation, but the owner said he could squeeze us in as they had a spare table for a couple of hours. The food was amazing, spicy and full of flavour. We both tried something we've never had before and was not disappointed, I had a lamb bhujon, which was very tender and full of flavour, my husband had a chicken rezella,very flavoursome. The staff were polite and friendly, we were told not to feel pressured in rushing our meal and drinks, the service was quick and efficient and while we were there the restaurant filled up very quickly, lucky to get in.
Written 16 October 2022
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6145pamelap
Long Beach19 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
We found Blue Ginger in Whitchurch through an online search. We had just arrived from Los Angeles and staying at Norton Park. Restaurant was a little hard to find in a small quiet village on a dark historic street. Luckily we didn’t give up. We were greeted immediately ordered an Indian beer (on tap) they brought us papadam with several condiments. Our chicken green curry, lamb vindaloo, Biryani rice, cauliflower and garlic naan (freshly baked) were all delicious. Vindaloo is supposed to be spicy and didn’t disappoint. The highlight however was Francis, the owner who chatted with his customers like they were family. He explained to us when he stopped by our table that over the years he has watched many of the kids grow up and they remain customers. If you are in the area please stop by Blue Ginger. Highly recommend! (Wish we had taken pictures)
Written 16 February 2023
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flekim
Basingstoke160 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
We have so many Indian restaurants locally to choose between. So many nowadays are pretty average serving mass prepared fairly tasteless dishes….not here! Very surprised to find a really cosy, friendly restaurant.
Pub like atmosphere with nice seating, seemed very clean and tidy.
Service was excellent.
Food..my husband loves a korma despite all the ribbing over it..this one was very good, not watery as they can be sometimes, full of flavour. The rest of us went for chicken dishes of various spice levels, not all dishes I’d come across before, all were excellent. Rices, perfect, bread really good. Starters..the garlic mushrooms are on another level,brilliant. All the food was hot and good portions we thought. Really really nice food.
Staff…we chatted to the owner and his son and a great waitress, they told us about the entertainment evenings they hold there which sound great fun and excellent value. Very lovely, friendly people.
We’ve picked out our best table and will definitely be retuning…certainly worth the trek out from Basingstoke.
Written 27 March 2024
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traveller 101
Newbury7 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
We had a takeaway for 5 on Saturday night. To begin with the food wasn’t hot enough. Nothing was spicy, all the curries tasted the same, so mild. We only ordered one mild chicken curry, the rest were meant to be medium to hot. The raita was pure yoghurt and not raita at all. My son had a Chicken Madras which is meant to be ‘HOT’ but it had no heat at all. Very disappointed.
Written 19 December 2022
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Lorraine M
Kirby-le-Soken6 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
One of the best Indian meals I’ve eaten in this country. Staff were very kind and helpful, even stored our bikes securely out the back of the restaurant. Covid distancing rules were observed but not intrusive. The Brinjal Bhaji was fantastic as was the Sag Paneer.
Written 13 September 2020
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John S
Crawley13 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
I had been let down by a booked dinner at the White Hart Hotel so had to search for an alternative. So, completely out of the blue, I turn up at Blue Ginger, ask for a menu and to take it away to show my wife - still sitting at the hotel and ask if I can have an immediate reservation - not expecting to be helped.
Quite the reverse.
The manager was more than helpful and reserved me a table for two.
I rushed back to escort my wife to Blue Ginger and the excellent service began. Table laid in a jiffy, menus provided and selected wine within minutes.
Our chosen starters and main courses were delivered soon after and both were delicious.
I cannot fault the attention to detail, the charm and willingness to provide great customer service and our food and wine was top notch - and I am quite picky!
During our stay it was quite obvious that there were many repeat customers and the phone was ringing quite a lot. So much so that it was clear that we had been very lucky to squeeze in.
So, give it a go, but I recommend that you book and I doubt you will be dissatisfied by the food, drink and service.
Written 5 September 2023
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leisurefly
Stoke-on-Trent112 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
We were staying for one night in Whitchurch for a visit to the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, and had seen that this restaurant had good reviews. And we can see why. Really friendly welcome and service, very pleasant surroundings and absolutely delicious food. One of the best Indian meals we've had. Not greasy or fatty, fresh, full of flavour. The poppadoms and chutneys were brilliant. We had a chicken karahi which was sizzling on arrival, chicken passanda which was delicious, creamy but with a slight spice kick, and chicken haryali which was really good, with 2 beautiful garlic naan and 2 pilau rice. Washed down with cold crisp pints of cobra, came to £25 a head. If was back in Whitchurch would go back certainly. Highly recommended.
Written 19 August 2024
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Carole-Anne
London10 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
We have had the absolute pleasure of visiting The Blue Ginger tonight. The Goan fish curry is the best I've ever tasted. Really fresh and tasty. My husband had the house special biryani that came with a really tasty veg. Curry but he also ordered the madras sauce as a side order. Everything was really tasty and fabulous. Now enjoying pints of cobra and chats a really lovely lovely evening. Thank you
Written 15 October 2020
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Beth
Andover11 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
This restaurant is one of our family favourites. The staff are very friendly, the food is consistently great and served quickly. Their chicken saag is the best i’ve had! The waiter even came and gave our table some free onion bahjis to try which was so kind. This evening was my sisters 17th birthday and the owner and his son went the extra mile to sing happy birthday and suprise her with a free ferrero ice cream, so generous. Thankyou so much, really recommend this restaurant. 😋
Written 27 July 2024
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