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South Wales Argus
26-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
TripAdvisor's five best Indian restaurants in Newport
Three Mughals The Three Mughals (Image: Google) The Three Mughals is celebrated for its welcoming and cosy atmosphere, making it ideal for family meals and special occasions. The restaurant offers exceptional value, with generous portions and flavourful dishes, although some diners feel the service can be rushed. The food earns rave reviews for its rich flavours, though a few guests find some dishes too spicy. Despite long wait times, the staff's professionalism and politeness are often highlighted by visitors. Three Elephants (Image: Google / NQ) The Three Elephants is popular among diners for its inviting atmosphere, described by many as cosy and warm, thanks to its welcoming décor and relaxing vibe. The restaurant's flavourful and authentic Indian cuisine often earns high praise, with generous portions being a notable highlight, though some mention occasional consistency issues. Many guests commend the excellent value for money, and the service is frequently celebrated for its exceptional friendliness and attentiveness, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. Hatti Hatti (Image: Google) Hatti is an award-winning Indian restaurant, serving the finest Indian cuisine and providing the ultimate dining experience. One customer said: "Excellent service and delicious food. "The menu has a variety of options and is well-priced. "We will definitely be back soon." Another said: "Great curry house. "A lot of chains in Newport and that's fine but this independent is exactly what I look for. "Prices are good and choice is plentiful." Taste of Asia Taste of Asia (Image: Google) Taste Of Asia offers a unique, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere, unlike any other restaurant in Newport. One customer said: "In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Newport by far, and I've tried most of them. "The food is excellent, there were six of us on this visit, and we all ordered different dishes, mine was garlic chilli chicken, and everyone was very impressed with the quality, one friend who was visiting from out of town said it was the best curry he had ever had, and he's had a few. "The service is great, the staff are very friendly. "I couldn't recommend this restaurant highly enough." Another said: "Family of seven including one-year-old baby. "We had a lovely time, food was fantastic I would highly recommend this restaurant. "Thank you for looking after us. "We will see you again soon." Red Fort Caerleon Red Fort Caerleon (Image: Google) Red Fort Caerleon is popular among travellers for its warm, welcoming, and luxurious atmosphere. The service is generally praised for being friendly and efficient, though some guests have noted occasional timing issues with orders. The food earns rave reviews for its consistent quality, generous portions, and authentic menu, making it a culinary delight for many visitors. While some find it a bit pricey, the exceptional quality and portion sizes lead many to consider it a good value. These restaurants offer a delightful culinary experience for Indian food lovers in Newport.
South Wales Argus
06-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
We tried Pink Elephant Indian restaurant in Merthyr Tydfil
The Pink Elephant on High Street in Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, opened on Tuesday, May 13 as the sister restaurant to Three Elephants, which is based in Newport and opened in September 2024. The restaurant is under the ownership of Shah Jahan and the staff are trained under the watchful eye of celebrity chef Aitkur Kahman, who is hoping to pass on some of his 20 years of experience in the food industry, including serving King Charles during his time living in London. (Image: NQ) A spokesperson for the team at Pink Elephant said: "We are pleased to be one of the best Indian restaurants in Merthyr with incredible food, polite and friendly staff, and great value for money. "We highly suggest sampling our Speciality dishes and know you will enjoy every taste. When you order your Curry, Balti, Biryani or Tandoori from us, you'll see why we have been named as one of the best places to experience Indian cuisine in the Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil area." (Image: NQ) We were invited down to try out some dishes on opening night, and one of the first things that struck us on arrival was how busy the restaurant was for a middle of the week opening. It was clear that word of the quality and talent of the chefs at Pink Elephant had got around quickly and it was delightful to see how many people were turning out to support a new business. (Image: Supplied) The staff were incredibly friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit, ensuring we had everything we would need while maintaining a wonderfully calm and relaxing atmosphere. We ordered meat samosas to start, which were beautifully cooked, falling apart from the moment the fork touched, but still containing that deliciously spicy flavour and crunch that we come to love. (Image: NQ) We followed that up with a lamb pasanda, served with pilau rice and naan. We could not fault the presentation, as the curry was brought out in a silver bowl, with the naan in a small silver platter and the rice on its own plate. (Image: NQ) The portions were very generous too, with a high quantity of chunks of meat in a curry that was smothered in rich sauce that left our tongue tingling with the strength of flavour. The meat was cooked exquisitely, falling apart the moment our fork touched it, and was covered in a sauce that let its flavours sing and shine in a unique manner with each mouthful. (Image: NQ) During the meal, we were also entertained with a brilliant display of steam curling through a small glass jar. It was really one of those things you have to visit to really experience. Throughout our visit, I could not fault the quality of the food or the friendliness of the staff, and would highly recommend a visit to the Pink Elephant. The restaurant is open from 5pm to 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newport restaurant opens sister branch we couldn't resist a visit
A NEWPORT restaurant has branched out by opening a sister branch in another south Wales town. The Pink Elephant on High Street in Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, opened on Tuesday, May 13 as the sister restaurant to Three Elephants, which is based in Newport and opened in September 2024. The restaurant is under the ownership of Shah Jahan and the staff are trained under the watchful eye of celebrity chef Aitkur Kahman, who is hoping to pass on some of his 20 years of experience in the food industry, including serving King Charles during his time living in London. (Image: NQ) A spokesperson for the team at Pink Elephant said: "We are pleased to be one of the best Indian restaurants in Merthyr with incredible food, polite and friendly staff, and great value for money. "We highly suggest sampling our Speciality dishes and know you will enjoy every taste. When you order your Curry, Balti, Biryani or Tandoori from us, you'll see why we have been named as one of the best places to experience Indian cuisine in the Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil area." (Image: NQ) We were invited down to try out some dishes on opening night, and one of the first things that struck us on arrival was how busy the restaurant was for a middle of the week opening. Read more The 'best pub in Newport' serving up a 'highly recommended' Sunday lunch Popular Indian restaurant donates meals to local food bank in kind gesture The new shawarma takeaway so good they sold out twice on the first day It was clear that word of the quality and talent of the chefs at Pink Elephant had got around quickly and it was delightful to see how many people were turning out to support a new business. (Image: Supplied) The staff were incredibly friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit, ensuring we had everything we would need while maintaining a wonderfully calm and relaxing atmosphere. We ordered meat samosas to start, which were beautifully cooked, falling apart from the moment the fork touched, but still containing that deliciously spicy flavour and crunch that we come to love. (Image: NQ) We followed that up with a lamb pasanda, served with pilau rice and naan. We could not fault the presentation, as the curry was brought out in a silver bowl, with the naan in a small silver platter and the rice on its own plate. (Image: NQ) The portions were very generous too, with a high quantity of chunks of meat in a curry that was smothered in rich sauce that left our tongue tingling with the strength of flavour. The meat was cooked exquisitely, falling apart the moment our fork touched it, and was covered in a sauce that let its flavours sing and shine in a unique manner with each mouthful. (Image: NQ) During the meal, we were also entertained with a brilliant display of steam curling through a small glass jar. It was really one of those things you have to visit to really experience. Throughout our visit, I could not fault the quality of the food or the friendliness of the staff, and would highly recommend a visit to the Pink Elephant. The restaurant is open from 5pm to 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday.
