Five best curry houses in Taunton according to TripAdvisor

National Curry Week is celebrated every year in October. This year it is held from October 7 to 14. It is a week that is observed nationally for three main reasons. It is used to celebrate the rising Indian restaurant industry, honor the country’s favorite cuisine, and help raise money for poverty-focused charities. The holiday brings light to the spicy Indian dish, a stew with ginger, garlic, and turmeric as its primary ingredients. It was founded by a journalist named Peter Grove who fell in love with the delicious dish and decided to have fun promoting it while bringing attention to Indian culinary arts.

Here are five of the best places in Taunton, according to their TripAdvisor reviews.

1. Five star - The Mattencherry. 10 Station Road, Taunton.

The Mattancherry has won a Travellers Choice Award for 2024 and is the 3rd best place for a curry in Taunton. It's been rated five star with 238 reviews.

But don't take my word for it, here is Jeremy K said on TripAdvisor it was 'simply amazing.' He added: "OMG. What a place, I’ve been to a lot of Indian Restaurants, but I have to say I think this one pretty much tops the lot!!

"Last night I had a Lamb dish, without any hesitation it was some of the best lamb I have tasted for an Indian restaurant, definitely cooked fresh."

2. Tumeric Kitchen@65. 65 Station Road, Taunton. 

Tumeric Kitchen is also a five-star, and number five best curry house in Taunton, according to 474 reviews on Tripadvisor.

Mathilda C said the flavours and quality of food was fantastic. "We picked the set meal, changing the majestic lamb to butter chicken. What a great choice, the flavours and the quality of the food was fantastic.

"There was nothing we didn't like and each item was explained to us how it was made and the ingredients.

"Service was wonderful, we didn't feel rushed and everyone was cheerful and helpful. Definitely will be returning."

3. Guddi & Gikki. 18 High Street, Taunton TA1 3PJ. 

Rated five-star on TripAdvisor, from 584 reviews and ranked the 11th best of 209 restaurants in Taunton. They have also been awarded a Travellers' Choice Award 2024.

Karan, a TripAdvisor user has only rated eight places in total on the website, but felt the need to rate this place as her food was so yummy! 

She said: "One of the best Authentic Indian restaurants in Somerset. Taunton's one and only authentic Indian restaurant with mouth watering North Indian/Punjabi delicacies.

"A restaurant run by a small family with their kindness and love. Their Poppadam with chutneys - Pineapple, Tamarind, Mint are out of this world.

"A variety of options available for the starters. For the main course they have Thali which includes 3 portions of different curries (veg/non-veg both), Rice - Naan you can order separately.

"Highly recommended - Lamb Curry, Murgh Tikka. If you are a Chai lover - this is the place to have one. After having all these if you still have some space for the dessert in your stomach then Gulaab-jamun is a must go dessert.

"Family and kid's friendly restaurant. Professional staff and good service. The owners of the restaurant are the most humble and kind people."

4. Maliha & Taj Bangli Indian Restaurant and Takeaway. 3 Staplegrove Road. 

Rated four-and-a-half out of five on the website, they have also won a Travellers Choice 2024, and is the 32nd-best restaurant in Taunton. 

Jon S actually travelled from Exeter to Taunton just to try this place. His verdict was "Absolutely fantastic meal and service we travelled from exeter just to eat here best Indian food we've eaten and friendly staff."

5. Gurkha 3 Nepalese & Indian Cuisine. 93-95 Station Road, Taunton.

4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, from 492 reviews and ranked the 41st best restaurants in Taunton. Steve said it is his go to place for a curry in town. He said: "This is our “go to” Nepalese Restaurant.- and arguably the finest in the South West Padam and his wonderful team NEVER let us down - the food quality is exceptional as is the service."