The Eastern Eye - Plymouth

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Even though we didn't have a reservation, we were greeted warmly. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, and the food was delicious. We decided to try the curry special unique to this restaurant, and it did not disappoint! Kalum, the owner of the restaurant, has been in the business for years, so if you're looking for an authentic dining experience, don't hesitate to make a reservation.

I have been to this restaurant 4 times now, and on my most recent visit, I asked my partner if it would be our last. I have to say, all the staff are very friendly and welcoming. However, when the owner is not present, things can get awkward as it seems like they are not familiar with proper restaurant practices. We spent £70 on two kormas that tasted just like tikka masalas - both overly sweet. The drinks were served without ice and the glasses had a bad smell. Additionally, it was uncomfortable being served in a setting where the heating elements didn't fit on the table. I have only tried the tikka masala and korma here, but they were disappointing.

Watch out, this restaurant has a habit of overcharging customers. We were required to pay more than the prices that were advertised. When we questioned the bill, we were met with threats. Needless to say, I will not be returning.

A group of 7 of us went to The Eastern Eye for a sit down meal. The service was ok and the waitress was ok, however… the male who worked there who I presume is the manager wasn’t so good. We all ordered our food which was to an ok standard. The problem is when the manager has charged us for an extra meal, bottled water instead of tap water which was requested and when there were several dishes ordered for medium portion, he has charged us all for large. He added service charge on as well and seemed to boss the waitress around, now I think he was like that with her as she had took our order correctly and he was telling her to add things etc. You will all think why didn’t you notice… well it was a large bill and all 7 of us were drinking that evening and I think the manager took advantage of this. The table was close to the toilets, the room smelt of bleach and it wasn’t a nice experience at all. Be warned and I’d avoid. We won’t be going back again!

We booked for Christmas Eve and couldn’t have been better looked after. Treated like royalty. Gracious and hospitable staff. Genuinely lovely. Each dish explained. Food was AMAZING out of this world delicious. Best ever. Loved the chilled shots at the end. Can’t wait to return. Xx