Came here for a quick lunch. The starters were on point and had a real kick of spice and an explosion of flavours. For this reason, I was looking forward to my masala dosa, however it did not deliver the same oomph I was hoping for. Saying that, I will be back to try other items.
Update: I came here again in August 2023, tried the curry and chilli naan, I got to say they were the best tasting I've had... and very spicy! So spicy I opted for the 'chocolate tart' for desserts. Unfortunately, this was disappointing and didn't resemble a tart. It's more of a mousse of some sort.
Manjal is located at the end of Langston Road with plenty of on-site parking. The food is good quality and much more on the regional side of the cuisine than what most Indian restaurants serve. Portions are a fair size and reasonable value. The restaurant itself does lack atmosphere with it feeling a bit like a tired club house or village hall, but the service is friendly and this makes up for it. There's also plenty of space for dining making it a good venue for a large party.
Pleasantly surprised to find this little Gem in Loughton. Lovely freshly prepared and flavorful South India food. Friendly service.
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