Manisha

Welcome to Manisha, a charming culinary destination located at 18 High St, Strood, Rochester (ME2 4AP). This Indian restaurant brings the vibrant flavors of India to Kent, offering a delightful fusion of traditional dishes and modern culinary techniques.

As you step inside Manisha, you will be enveloped by an inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. With a menu brimming with flavor, every dish is crafted to showcase the essence of Indian cuisine.

Starters at Manisha promise a feast for the senses. Begin your culinary journey with the Lamb Samosa Starter, where minced meat is elegantly wrapped in a crispy pastry, priced at just £4.50. For something reminiscent of Old Delhi, try the Sweet Chilli Chicken Starter – a delectable combination of chicken, chili, and garlic, paired with vibrant peppers and spring onions, all for £4.95. If you seek something unique, the Bhalla Papari Chaat offers crispy wheat and lentil dumplings bathed in cooling yogurt and tangy tamarind chutney, vivid in flavor and served cold for £5.50.

  • Tandoori Dishes: Don’t miss the Tandoori King Prawn Shashlick, succulent king prawns grilled with veggies and salad for £13.75.
  • Rice & Breads: Savor the Garlic and Onion Rice for £3.50 and a side of spicy Rocket Naan made with chili flakes, also priced at £3.50.
  • House Specials: The Himalayas Chicken, a heavenly blend of almonds and coconut for £9.55 captures the essence of comfort food.

Though Manisha has received mixed reviews, highlighting both commendable service and areas for improvement, the culinary offerings remain a focal point of attention. Customers like Steve Aylward have praised the attentive staff and mouthwatering dishes, while others like Edward Cullen and Chris Boardman have expressed concerns over wait times and consistency with takeaway orders. Such feedback only underscores the potential for growth within this establishment, namely improving the kitchen setup and enhancing service efficiency.

In essence, Manisha stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine, delivering tantalizing dishes that transport you straight to India's bustling markets. With its warm ambiance and distinct flavors, it promises not just a meal, but an experience worth relishing. Whether you’re dining in or opting for takeaway, let Manisha be your portal to an unforgettable culinary adventure in Strood.

Manisha Menu

Location

Address: 18 High St, STROOD, ROCHESTER ME2 4AP
Phone: (163) 471-0701

🕓 Work Hours
MON 17:00 - 22:00
TUE 17:00 - 22:00
WED 17:00 - 22:00
THU 17:00 - 22:00
FRI 17:00 - 22:00
SAT 17:00 - 22:00
SUN 17:00 - 22:00

Last Reviews

  • Author: Edward Cullen

    19 February 2025

    In hour and minutes we received only drinks and starters.More than hours later we got our mains.Insanely long wait times.Small interior with barely any seats, so it's not like they had lots of seats to cook for.Regardless of takeaway demand, they shouldn't be making customers wait for over hours for food.If you can't deal with the demand, get better staff and improve kitchen layout etc. Expand the rear if needed.Naan were burnt underneath. One of the workers there made the excuse that, that's just how they are.After many complaints they still didn't fix the issue.They also missed a naan to be given to us, and were going to charge extra for one more.The last naan wasn't burn underneath and the waiter said that the others were burnt because there were takeaways so the tandoor gets too hot. That's your problem to solve. Don't tell customers 'that's just how they are'.We're paying for eating there. Provide acceptable food. Your internal issues aren't our problem.Mains came out in a non sensical order. The whole experience was a mess.We were a table of about . All the curries looked identical. Not much difference in flavours between them all. Lazy typical Bengali restaurant.The bill came handwritten in illegible handwriting requiring the weird horrible waiter to have to go through it one item at a time.The main waiter, who you can identify as the balding, thin haired very low smv older guy, was rude, weird af and spoke to us like he was having a go at us and being bossy.Vile service. Fire him and replace him.But it seems all the staff are similar to him.Interior is decent.Chairs are very heavy and a pain to move which is an issue when you have children. One side of the chairs were against the wall and there were tables pushed together, making it impossible for people on the wall side in the middle to get out without everyone on their side having to get up and move.Toilets have no locks. Insane. Locks are cheap. Install locks. Hot and cold water are separate. This isn't the 's. Install mixer taps. Sinks are too shallow. Toilet floor was wet from most likely urine.Don't recommend.

  • Author: Steve Aylward

    19 February 2025

    I went to this very nice Indian restaurant in Strood in a group of six people and we all thought that the food excellent and the staff very attentive.It was very handy for the station as we had traveled to Strood by train.We would like to return to this wonderful place in the very near future and will highly recommend it to friends and family.

  • Author: Chris boardman

    19 February 2025

    We’d had previous meals in the restaurant and they were good. The service was friendly and tasty food. Our takeaway tonight is one of the worst I’ve had delivered to date. I took pictures as I was worried it would do us more harm than good. Meat was dry, sauce was all oil, poppadom was annihilated and it didn’t taste of anything. Unfortunately it seems they are going the way of most restaurants that deliver and don’t care as long as they get paid. Absolute rip off!!

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