Ashoka Indian - Sheffield

Since our daughter recently moved to Sheffield, we were unfamiliar with the local dining scene. After seeing Ashoka on a Time Out recommended list, we decided to give it a shot. We were pleasantly surprised by the unique and delicious menu offerings, which were a step above the usual fare. The portions were generous and the staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The cozy atmosphere made us glad we had made a reservation in advance.

Ashoka had a charming colonial atmosphere that made us feel like we were dining in the 1950s or 60s. The menu offered a unique variety of options not typically found in other Indian restaurants. My Keralan Coconut Curry was delicious, bursting with flavor and spice. My sons were also impressed with their curry choices. The prices were very reasonable. Our server, who may have been the owner, was quirky and made it clear he had no interest in knowing any football scores as he planned to watch the game later on TV. As jubilant fans of Palace, we tried to contain our excitement. Overall, it was a double success with a great outcome and delicious food.

Lovely little local restaurant with buzzing ambience and very friendly excellent service . Food was generally good but I wouldn’t say outstanding or out of the ordinary . Would definitely come back again .

The food is fantastic and they are willing to accommodate your preferences. The staff is wonderful and even offer complimentary drinks for kids. I highly recommend this restaurant for its attention to detail and overall experience.

We were in Sheffield as a pit stop on the way back to London from Scotland. Did not have a reservation but they accommodated us so that was nice. Was not busy when we started but was getting busy as the evening progressed. Now to the food. It was probably the worst Indian food I have had in the entire trip to the UK. The poppadums smelled of used oil. The saag paneer was not minced and we could see only whole stems. The taste was terrible too. Muttar paneer was ok and so was the chole puri. Chapati was like rubber. The service was mixed, good at the beginning but kind of haughty when we ordered an extra poori. One caveat. We are Indian origin and from the US. Maybe the dishes were catering to the local palette.