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Kesar Indian Restaurant

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👍 My wife and i had diner over there. There was a good ambiance and the food was great, freshly cooked very tasty and well presented. For starters we had chilli chicken and Bengali deep fried calamari. The chilli chicken was fire. Calamari was not chewy but crispy. Main course had a mutton RoganJosh i... People often mention good, service, Indian, experience, time, Good, restaurant, nice, staff, order,


Address

Opposite Super U, Shell Gas Station Compound, Avenue Président François Mitterrand, Central Flacq, Mauritius

Website

www.kesarmauritius.com

Contact

+230 413 1005

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (486 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 to 10 pm

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  • 4/5 Roshan B. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and i had diner over there. There was a good ambiance and the food was great, freshly cooked very tasty and well presented. For starters we had chilli chicken and Bengali deep fried calamari. The chilli chicken was fire. Calamari was not chewy but crispy. Main course had a mutton RoganJosh it was creamy and the lamb was well cooked and tasted great. We took butter naan, cheese naan and garlic naan to accompany the main course, we really appreciated the cheese naan. The servers were friendly and professional and service overall was good. Parking spot available.They can improve on the portions of their main courses. Overall it was a good experience.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashvi J. 1 year ago on Google
    EXTREMELY SALTY food from the starter ie. mixed vegetable pakoras to the main course and even the achard contained A LOT A LOT of salt. We ordered garlic naan which was burnt on one side. The dishes are overpriced. We waited nearly 1 and a half hour to receive the starter. I DO Not recommend this place at all.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alpharapid Website e. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this location today at 1 pm with my friends and family, and I detest it since the personnel is terrible. Orders are taken quite slowly, and the staff members are excessively haughty. Rahul, the restaurant's manager, exhibits really poor behavior. With Mauritians and non-Mauritians, they practice racism. When we placed a second order, they informed us that the kitchen was closed. However, they accept fresh orders from other clients. Please avoid from going here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Krishan N. 3 years ago on Google
    Portion are very mediocre, if you spend around rs280 for butter chicken, you expect quantity and quality, both are missing. Sour and poor portions, it's already been written off my list of go to Indian restaurant.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A U. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time to try indian food at restaurant. And I'd say Kesar is a good option if you're ever looking for tasty indian food. The butterchicken and naan was yummy. If ever you are a person who gets full after 2 3 bites of heavy foods, don't be greedy to order much naan like I did and had to take takeaway.🤪 But yeah my critic would be that the place needs to be a bit airy, we went during the day it was kind of hot and suffocating but the staff made it convenient and they were friendly as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Parvesh Kumar R. 2 years ago on Google
    I will rate it as 1 star based on my dining experience on friday 13th August 2021. We were there as a group of 8 people for dinner. 1. Service was really slow. 2. We were served expired sparkling water twice. The expiry month of the sparkling water was June 2021. The manufacture date was Feb or Jan 2021 - it is quite obvious that they are using the stock they received just before the second confinement. 3. We had the same issue with the beer we ordered. It was "acre" in taste. We were served in glasses so could not verify the expiry date. Same issue with the second round of beer. We stopped ordering after that and did not complain about the beer. 4. And no the manager or who ever was responsible bothered to apologise regarding serving expired drinks. We wont be going back there for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yiyakshu J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and the customer service was excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nevil S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had Dinner there Not justified compared to quality and quantity served. From Starter They take it for Too Long Not expected this Type of Hospitality in Indian Restaurant. Good ratings given by other customers send to relate to dinner but with our recent experience we are a bit reluctant to risk another visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ravi S. 1 year ago on Google
    I despise this place; the staff is terrible. I went there today at 1 p.m. with my friends and family. They take orders late and the personnel are arrogant. Rahul, the manager of this restaurant, is a bad. They practice racism against both Mauritian and non-Mauritian citizens. When we placed a second order, they informed us that the kitchen was closed. However, they accept new orders from existing customers. My experience is very bad. Please do not visit this location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akshay I. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service.. good Food.. you have to go..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nivedita R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good services.. delicious meals 😋😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 arvind s. 1 year ago on Google
    had to wait almost 1hr before getting our dinner. going to dine in a restaurant the likes of kesar i do expect a minimum level of service but was left very disapointing. wait staff unprofessional. no groming standard using phone in the restaurant as if they are the guest. upon sitting at the table the waiter gave us the menue and left , he did not offer any drink . then came after 7 or 8 minutes to take the food order and the drink at the same time when we gave our order we were not ask our preference if you like your dishes to be spicy mild etc. vegetable pakoras were very salty.and all main courses we had as well. food quality is very poor and the service in the restaurant also
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayur R. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was awesome, best place so far I found in Mauritius. Authentic Indian food.. loved it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rei S. 8 months ago on Google
    I had a very bad experience at Kesar Flacq. I ordered and had to wait for more than 30 mins to receive the order. They even forgot to bring in the starters. When I asked, then the waiters began to discuss among themselves saying that there was starters ordered on this table and that starters should have been brought first before the main course. The other waiter replied. "I don't know anything about your order. I was not the one who took your order. This is what I got from the kitchen to serve". We even ordered Salad which was not served with the main course. I had to ask and then the salad was brought. Finally, we had to cancel the starters because it was at that time that they were going to prepare them, which means that we have to wait more. We even brought a birthday cake for my mum and had to take it back home without cutting it 🥲 because the atmosphere was not welcoming at all. And the waiters and manager were not sorry at all for the whole situation. Instead the manager was arguing as to why I was even bringing the matter to him. I should also highlight that the receipt they provide at the restaurant does not make mention of any BRN number and VAT number. Disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Preeya_ S. 6 months ago on Google
    We went for lunch and the place was dirty. Table and cutlery were not clean. We found a very dried piece of pineapple on the floor, god knows for how it has been on the floor! Dirty chairs! Slow service. Lack of professionalism! Overall, this place needs big improvements.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, not expensive, beautiful and clean place. The Afghani chicken as a starter is a must try. The Goan fish is too good. And the cheese naan is really yummy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raveena R. 4 years ago on Google
    Yogesh is an excellent guy... 😍😍Thank you very much.. HATS OFF TO YOU DEAR ❤️ food was awesome 👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 pratiksha j. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place,atmosphere very. Service very slow,lots of gravy in the dishes as if they count the amount of chicken,mutton or prawn.

  • 5/5 Ken M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue. Great veg food. Had a good time. Will recommend.

  • 5/5 Mungur M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good quality. Real taste of Indian food

  • 5/5 Abhi P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice. Went there on Wednesday 13th April. Had a great time with family for my son's birthday. Warm welcome. Food was very delicious starters and main course as well.

  • 1/5 vikash b. 1 year ago on Google
    I have being to experience the Indian food but from the welcoming to end it was really a bad experience firstly when we can just arrived a lady working into the shop downstairs requested to have our vaccination card even from our parties some of the member did the four dose and just say the dinning room is upstairs when we went upstairs the service team just pointed us the table where he should accompany us to the table as we have been to several Indian over the island as well abroad it need to have a hostess with Indian outfits.With Regards there was kids in our group we asked if possible can have fried rice or noodles for the kids the waiter said no without giving us any options and said it's a indian restaurant we don't serve noodles but when you see the decor still decorated with bamboo which is the Chinese culture waited one hour to be served even with child the placemat on the table is torn and dirty need proper cleaning. No managers came to take any feedback during the dinner. We ordered paneer makhani and paneer labardar when it came the texture and the taste was the same really bad experience with unexpected levels of hospitality. Need lots of improvement for the food quality and service

  • 1/5 Ashvin A. 2 years ago on Google
    Long waiting time before u get served. Either you close the restaurant to serve your own guests or serve all clients impartially. Thanks

  • 5/5 Smita P. 1 year ago on Google
    We went on 14th, ordered Chilli Paneer, Crispy Corn asked them to put extra chillies loved it 😋 ordered Muttun Kebab, and Chicken lollipop very delious. I would Recommend. Will return again. 2nd return food good but service was very slow got the Lamb rogan josh but by time paratha came 20 mins later curry had gone cold. They did not seem to care, until we refused to pay. 3rd Visit 26th was as good as the first, delicious food and good service. Must depend on days of the week.

  • 1/5 Lokesh J. 1 year ago on Google
    Average food. Service pathetic.. they took 1h20mins to bring our main course.. when i asked the waiter he said that because we took starters our main course took time!!!!!!

  • 1/5 abdool javed e. 1 year ago on Google
    Very very bad Service. Worst restaurant. Street food is way better. Took us 1 hour to get the starter only. We came at 7.30pm and left at 9.30. Worst experience I ever had. I don't recommend

  • 2/5 The Life’s W. 1 year ago on Google
    Kesar Indian Restaurant is not worth your time and money for sure. The traffic is very high and the service is really poor. The food is not good at all especially for Indians coming from India. I tried several vegetarian dishes and all were waste as I spent around Rupees 2900. Garlic Naan is the only thing nice but no gravy to go with. Avoid at all costs!

  • 1/5 Narvesh B. 7 months ago on Google
    Had dinner with my family today felt disappointed poor service wait 45 minutes to get my food. Food tasteless and overpriced for what i was expected. I try to explain the manager how the service is poor and the food is not according how Indian food should taste like but he didn’t even take my words into consideration. If you open restaurant like that try to give your staff proper training about customers care as we paying to eat. Really disappointed ☹️

  • 3/5 abhinav v. 7 months ago on Google
    Food got lot of artificial color that makes it looks good but on taste it is not much. Green chutney is really good u must try with kabab. Service is good and quick. I also tried indian masala tea which was perfect. Please don't add color to food else restro is good

  • 3/5 Anjali R. 7 months ago on Google
    I’ve been to Kesar twice and it has honestly been a forgettable experience. The cold-hearted service leaves a weird taste in your mouth even before the food lands on the table. The food is average with the best thing being the dal makhani and cheesy naan. It was around 20.45 on a Friday night. We were a party of 7 people with vegetarians and meat-eaters both. The restaurant wasn’t full and a small birthday party was going on in a corner. We ordered drinks asap but it took them more than 20 minutes to serve us (after we reminded them). One sad basket of complimentary broken-up papad was in the middle of the table with 3 chutneys that seemed quite watered down. It seriously confused us when our starters and mains arrived almost simultaneously. We had also ordered a Mix Bar platter but the lamb in there was quite tough - it could almost pass off as mutton. We had a kadhai paneer, baigan Madrasi, Patiala fish curry, chicken coconut curry and dal makhni. Some of them felt on the sweeter side but the chicken curry was pretty good. Various types of naan and rice were ordered. Naan could be charred more. We had a side of Kashmiri pulao but the nuts and dried fruits were missing, so it wasn’t authentic. Quite disappointing. We were also served a lady fingers dish that wasn’t ours. Service management was not well executed on that night. We were asked once if everything was alright - sure we had the food and all but you can see that there’s no passion at all for the food, for welcoming customers and for creating a good ambience. Not willing to go back.

  • 2/5 Akash R. 9 months ago on Google
    Good food and service for dine ine but do not order for pickup as they never prepare your food when you call. They only start preparing your food when you reach there. Be prepared to wait a longg time if you order for pickup.

  • 4/5 Jotsna N. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was really good, not greasy at all and food is worth the price paid. Ayush was very helpful. Totally recommend.

  • 3/5 Avisen C. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting the place. The staffs were welcoming and very helpful. Service was very nice and waiters were very well mannered. 👌 The place also is very clean and cosy atmosphere and well lit. Only thing that is a bit odd is that sink/washbasin location, it is located outside the toilets and kind in the dinning area, so you have everyone looking at you when washing your hands 🙄 As for food, it wasn't as expected. Starters were good but main course's tasted a bit odd. They weren't that bad but weren't that good also, for example the butter chicken had an overpowering taste of cardamon and didn't really have the butter chicken taste or even color. This was my personal experience 🙂

  • 5/5 Hemkesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Kesar is the place to be if you want to spend a wonderful time with your family or friends. I've been to there with my family and it was one of my greatest experience ever in an Indian Restaurant. Food was really delicious. From its starters till its main course, everything was so yummy😋😋. The staffs were very nice and gave us a warm welcome. Cannot wait to revisit kesar once again.❤️❤️

  • 1/5 Abhi R. 1 year ago on Google
    I would have gave negative stars... service is not good... waiters often forgot orders and you will be left waiting... Had to talk to the manager.... better places to eat elsewhere

  • 5/5 nandan v. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food. Good ambience. Reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Gavish E. 1 year ago on Google
    Been there for lunch, i wish to thanks the staffs for such a warm welcoming, rapid service was provided Thanks again for the yummilicious foods especially the butter chicken Very comfortable atmosphere with friendly staffs I'll surely come again.

  • 1/5 Astitva R. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff's were not friendly at all and after giving order for lunch we have to wait for more than 35 minutes. Moreover, the air conditioner is just for decoration. Portion size is very less compared to other restaurants, I would suggest that go to the McD chain which is just opposite to them; It will be nice.. Horrible Experience.

  • 4/5 Dr Aslam J. 1 year ago on Google
    Been there twice recently. Nice ambience. Food is very much like the typical indian food. Not very noisy or crowded. One can have a comfortable conversation. Staff not very courteous but they are ok.

  • 4/5 Hansini Shah G. 6 years ago on Google
    Cosy, nice place...freshly prepared food 😊

  • 1/5 Rajesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    Although the food is great but the service quality is one of the worst. Restaurant time shows as open till 2:30 , but we were not let in at 1:45 as kitchen closes at 2 and that too on a Saturday. So 2:30 pm is when staff wants to go home and not for us, customer experience is a joke! Not the first time though, this behavior is consistent.

  • 5/5 Jessram K. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty indian food, spot on starters, great comfort and venue

  • 1/5 Sarvesh Sharma G. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is wonderful for first time visit. As for food experience, it was quite poor. The rice was overcooked and we could see the burnt seeds. We were not even informed if it was to our taste or proposed to do another. I would definitely not recommend. Parking space also appears quite limited for the grandeur of the restaurant. On a good note, 1 waiter was very kind and eased our eating experience.

  • 5/5 Aryan 3 years ago on Google
    Nice indian food, good service, posh place

  • 2/5 Wardah J. 3 years ago on Google
    Super expensive and food not worth it. Garlic taste a lot in all the curries. Lots of sauce in the portions.

  • 5/5 Salmann D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience.... Friendly staff, the food was excellent!

  • 4/5 Raj B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience was great

  • 5/5 balgobin n. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place - good food and most important interactive good service. Really appreciated the whole experience.

  • 4/5 Jay A. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for some nice indoor family dining options especially Indian food in flacq region, this is the place to be. Service and foods are good. Parking available and can use the filling station as well.

  • 1/5 Lokesh J. 3 years ago on Google
    Bad experience

  • 3/5 ziya d. 3 years ago on Google
    Good but not the best

  • 5/5 Boodhun K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food.

  • 5/5 Vig B. 3 years ago on Google
    Deliciously meal no words to say.. Fode goutE pour konE💯

  • 1/5 Vann N. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was terrible and the food was nothing special. It was really disappointing because the decor was actually quite nice and I had high expectations. Of course, other dishes that I didn't order might have been nice but seriously, I don't understand how an Indian restaurant could possibly mess up something as simple as daal. And they should really use less yogurt. I'm sorry but I don't think I'll ever be going back there.

  • 5/5 Neelam M. 4 years ago on Google
    Warm welcome... great food ... lovely atmosphere.... was a nice first 3lexperience

  • 4/5 vivek g. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place. Nice service. Very cool quiet atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Irvin M. 4 years ago on Google
    I went there by curiosity last saturday and was impressed the the quality and taste of the food. I will definitely recommend anyone.

  • 5/5 GITESH Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food at reasonable price. Good staff offers service with smiles

  • 5/5 Marie N. 4 years ago on Google
    We have been their for the first time with my family its amazing lovely and very tasty food,thanks yogesh very friendly and he gave good suggestions, now it's my favourite place for lunch n dinner

  • 5/5 Scar C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service great food reasonably priced would recommend highly staff went out of their way to help and serve And made us feel most welcome

  • 4/5 Rukhsaar J. 6 years ago on Google
    Good deco..nice place for couple..food is tasty..nice atmosphere..

  • 4/5 Radha R. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is good and best Indian resto in the east

  • 3/5 Niven C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance. Good foodie. However not all menus listed are available at times.

  • 4/5 Geerish S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is nice Had to wait a little bit though The ac wasnt working that day But all windows were opened The person who served us was brilliant Thank you mr ramdewar

  • 5/5 Yogev V. 4 years ago on Google
    great Indian food! really Indian food and the best that we tried in mauritius. staff were very kind and professional and the prices are great! definitely we will come back 🙂

  • 5/5 Avisha B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the food. Service was quick and excellent

  • 5/5 Asha A. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place and delicious foods

  • 5/5 Nishi S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is great.

  • 5/5 سعد بن �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Halil Restaurant (Original) مطعم حليل

  • 5/5 Rahul S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Indian food

  • 5/5 Mevin 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty good service

  • 5/5 seeparsad k. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb service thank you guys 👍🥰

  • 4/5 Administrator Information T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice indian food.. Enjoyed most of the dishes..

  • 1/5 Khalid J. 2 years ago on Google
    Had lunch there.Food seemed to be microwaved and lacked fragrance usually associated with Indian cuisine.Price charged not justified compared to quality and quantity served. Waiters were ok but the cashier was quite rude. If your card machine is not working call your bank instead of venting your frustration on your customers Acknowledging customer patience for the waiting for you to sort out issue would have been nice. Good ratings given by other customers seemd to relate to dinner but with our recent experience we are a bit reluctant to risk another visit.

  • 5/5 Krishna S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend. Food is hot (Original) Je recommande. La nourriture est canon

  • 5/5 Belim Z. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the finest indian cuisine

  • 4/5 Nema C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Dr D. 3 years ago on Google
    Simply Amazing Indian food, a must for those that love Indian food, a wide range of vegetarian and non vegetarian options to choose from. Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Definitely worth the drive.

  • 2/5 Geetanjali R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor service. Waited for more than 45min for a garlic Naan. Didn't get Lassi. Had to remind staff more than 5 times for the Naan.

  • 5/5 Vaibhavi C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing 🥰

  • 4/5 Kavi U. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for Indian cuisine.. Cozy location for a family get together..

  • 5/5 Potteah K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Woow (Original) Woow


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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