The Arena Club And Sports - Barnet

I was delighted to be able to watch both the IPL final and a football match I was invested in while enjoying some delicious chili paneer in a cozy atmosphere - life doesn't get any better than that.

My partner regularly goes to this restaurant with his friends for Indian meals, but I hadn't been in a few years. Recently, three of us went for dinner and I'm happy to say that everything is still good. The decor is okay, nothing special, just like before. The service was a bit slow due to being short-staffed, but the food was as delicious as ever. This time we had a meat-eater with us, so we ordered some non-vegetarian dishes along with the vegetarian ones. The vegetarian dishes like dhal, vegetable jalfrezi, and chili paneer were as tasty as I remembered. I mostly eat vegetarian but tried a bit of the chicken tikka and keema, and they were also very good. The service, though slow, was efficient and the server was funny (she was the only one working). Our bill came to GBP65 including sides like naan, rice, and a few drinks, with a tip included. Not bad at all.

I have been to this restaurant before and had an okay experience. However, this time the meal was not great. I had to ask multiple times for the coconut chutney, which was much better during my previous visit but was too thick this time. My aloo was too spicy, the kebabs tasted like they were frozen, and the chicken curry tasted like something you would find in a supermarket. The lentil curry was the best dish of the night. The papadams were delicious and fresh. There was a group of loud men watching TV, giving the restaurant a vibe similar to that of a working men's club. This place is good for those who enjoy watching sports, as there are TVs everywhere. Overall, it didn't feel like a refined dining experience, but rather a casual spot that may appeal to some customers.

We have been going to this restaurant for past couple of years. Never had an issue, food tasty and service is top class Definitely recommend

Waited ages for the main meal after asking several times, finally asked for the bill and had to leave. Really disappointing and poor service. Recommend not to go here.