The Best Restaurants in Ash, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

Went for a collection on 12h30, littéral homemade food as we pick our order straight at mama Lou’s house. Went for a 1 person pit box platter + a cheesecake for dessert. The portion are extremely generous. The dripping/meat juice is 🤌🤌 it has just a little kick to it, perfect balance of heat and savouriness, and then hint of fresh cilantro. All the meat were excellent but particularly loved the pulled pork and the pork belly 🤤 Pickles were a nice addition. Not very acid/tangy, more on salty side. Act as palate cleanser. Never had picked cabbage and it was very good. The garlic mayo is also very nice. Only downside was the cheesecake was put sideways in the box. Maybe had to do with the box dimension, but it does not change anything on the taste : rich salted caramel sauce, thick creamy cheese filling and thin biscuit base. Definitely will need to come back to taste the rest of the menu items.

Louise and her family went above and beyond our expectations with their friendly service and delicious food! It's almost impossible to name a favourite item in the meat platter but the portions, selection and variety is perfect and the portions are so generous, that everything we could want was included! Mama Lou's provided the catering for my wife and I's wedding party and all our guests were raving about the food and were asking for more! Louise gave us a plethora of options to choose from over the phone and helped us with recommendations, listened and delivered everything we requested. Our food was delivered on time, still hot, beautiful presented in trays and clearly labelled. Louise explained what everything was and the order delivered was spot on. I couldn't recommend Mama Lou's more highly!!

Well, that was ridiculous. I haven't had a meal that good in years and as a takeaway never. we had the pit box platter and all of it was great (honorable mentions to the pork, link and chip seasoning) but the brisket is just incredible. I spent years eating bbq in America and Canada and theirs is just right up there. I could eat that breakfast, lunch and dinner. The effort that goes into meat that good and it needs to be appreciated. portion size is generous and the quality is outstanding. can't praise enough they will see us again

What can I say, we had the ultimate pit box platter, absolutely outstanding! The slow cooked/smoked meats just melt and the range of included side dishes and little flourishes (scattered blueberries, pineapple and pomegranate seeds!) Cut through the meat perfectly. It's so special, we will be back... Oh and the portions are extremely generous! :)

First time ordering here after a good friends recommendation! I love Caribbean food and have eaten at lots of Jamaican restaurants over the years. Kelly was lovely and let me sample some of her curried goat! I have to say I don’t think I’ve ever tasted food like it!! Really tangy punchy jerk chicken and a big portion for the money! I’m coming back Saturday to order half the menu!! Loved it!!

This is the best place for me to eat in the local area been coming here well over 10 years and seen it grow and grow. Real soul food with a great variety. Kelly n Dave are so welcoming the place has a real community feel to it. Garlic prawns, jerk pork n the coleslaw are my favourites they are out of this world. But same with everything can’t fault a thing.

The food is absolutely amazing. It's been a couple of years since I've been here and it's somehow only got better. You may have to wait a few minutes as it can get busy but it is well worth the wait. Fantastic, friendly service and you can taste how fresh the food is. The curried goat is tender as anything and just falls apart as you eat it. Good portion sizes, it's amazing value for money. I don't know why I ever stopped coming here!

Had lunch here today, first Jamaican cuisine we've had in years, delicious. Food was fresh, flavoursome and great portion size. Great service friendly and nice atmosphere 👌🏾 👍 🫶🏾🙌🏽 looking forward to our next visit.

Wonderful food and lovely staff.

Friendly staff and great addition to Aldershot. Food was tasty and good value. Overall great experience; I would go again and recommend to others.

I would categorize it as one of my top choices for a dining establishment in Aldershot. When it comes to my preferred dishes, it's likely that my preference lies in mo:mo, Chicken chowmein and Fried chicken. My appreciation for the ambiance and staff is substantial. This is one of my favorite Nepalese restaurants.

5 🌟 all the way!!! In the middle of a Nepali town Aldershot, one would have expected a nepali only dishes. Well, Laafa has a surprise for you. While you can enjoy traditional nepali momo and my favourite चटपटे (चटपटे = mix of local nepali snacks), the place will surprise you with korean korean 🇰🇷 authentic dishes as well. It's bimbaap and kimbaaps are out of the world. Fancy korean ✨️ 🇰🇷 bbq? It has a separate table for you and your family size fitting upto 30 people! How do I know? I tried it! The best part of this upcoming thriving resturant is that it had zero microwave policy = 🚫〰️🌊 [🤪😋] The owner themselves are the Sheffs. A family run business right at the beginning of the COVID time, they endured a LOT. Happy to see Laafa as some of the few survivors of of the pandemic wave! If you have time, talk to the owner about their survival story - very inspring. Something we can all learn from!! I would have beanded Laafa as a "Never give up your dreams" humble beginning family run 🇳🇵 korean🇰🇷🥘🍲🍛🫒 resturant! Ps: if you tell the owner that you read this review by African nomad traveller, you will get a discount! Trust me!!

so yummy and great food at wonderful prices that my bank account likes 😁 really kind staff and a great vibe 🔥🔥🔥

It's our first time having a meal here, "wow what an experience " I together with my wife, we really enjoyed he food. It's was so delicious, the spice was super. And the food is worth the money. It will be our always preferred food outlet everytime we came to Aldershot. Keep up good work!

The menu is diverse, featuring everything from wraps and burgers to generous family platters, making it perfect for both quick meals and group gatherings. The food is always served hot and fresh, with generous portions that leave you feeling satisfied. I will definitely come again!!

This place always makes me happy , leaving me satisfied with every single meal , their chicken is phenomenal the cleanliness is never a problem and there is always good vibes going on . The customer service is never an issue with some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. 5/5 from me

I remember having amazing laphing here (both dry n jhol) !!! Very authentic n takes u back to Nepal ❤️ even the ambience and environment, something about it as soon we walked in felt like it was a place back home ❤️ We loved their khana set and tareko machha too!!! Will definitely go back just for the laphing 🥹 (Apologies for the wrong review earlier)

Lovely Nepali vibe with friendly staff always with a smile on, and the food was good being served pretty quickly, only the prices are a little higher than I saw in the previous reviews. You can park off the streets or at the Aldershot train station parking lot.

Absolutely loved this place, very much worth the long drive from London. The food was packed with flavours, every dish we had was fresh and delicious. This seemed like a family run restaurant, the staff were really sweet and the ambience felt very authentic. Highly recommend the Jhol Momos and Chowmein! And there’s plenty on-street parking nearby.

Aldershot has many Nepalese restaurant, I decided to try Gagan chulo. Even on a weekday evening they were pretty busy and all tables occupied. I tried mutton bhutuwa, jhol pork momo , fried mutton momo, pork fried rice, chicken chow mein. Well it was definitely lots of food for two people and momo were pretty big and huge quantity. We had medium spicy , you can make it less spicy. I really enjoyed the fried rice and chowmein- more like street food style. Reasonably priced and would definitely want to come back to try other dishes.

Vintuna is an absolute gem in Aldershot! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality that makes you feel like family. The service here is impeccable—attentive, friendly, and always with a genuine smile. But the real star is the food. Every dish we tried was bursting with authentic Nepali flavors, cooked to perfection. The momos were hands down the best I’ve ever had—juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The rich and hearty mutton bhutan, pork & chicken sekuwa made us feel like we were experiencing a true taste of Nepal. The restaurant’s atmosphere is very inviting. It’s clear that the team at Vintuna puts their heart into every detail, from the presentation of the dishes to the overall experience. I can’t recommend this place enough! If you’re in Aldershot and craving delicious food with outstanding service, Vintuna is the place to go. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Had great moment. Ordered pork sekuwa, chicken chilli, pork and steam momos, newari khaja sets, mixed bara and throughly enjoyed the dishes. Great atmosphere and service. Nepali vibes with Nepali songs on background. Most recommended.

Love the atmosphere, reminds you of basantapur vibes. The food was great, nicely spiced and delicious. Found ourselves a great restaurant. We will visit again. Thank you.

I had recently visited this lovely place with some friends during weekday. No bookings were required for our booking as it was weekeday. Booking recommended. Positive: Food was very nicely portioned and was very delicious. The buff jhol momo is by far the best i have tasted so far in UK. Staff: Everyone were very professional. The owner gave some of her time and had a chat with us which was very welcoming. Atmosphere. The interior design of the place made me feel i was not in uk. The utensils and plates were unique. The wooden design inside gave a different touch. Car parking. There is very limited street car parking at front but there is few car park nearby. Constructive criticism. The Tables are slightly smaller for food if ordered more. Summary A lovely newari cuisine oriented restaurant with a different experience. I wish the team to maintain their consistency in quality and aim for the quality not the quantity.

I have been traveling here for work for the better part of this year. And the Aviator Hotel always delivers exceptional service. Form check in to check out this has been a fantastic location. On site restaurants and bars have a great selection of food and drinks. The morning breakfast buffet is a 10/10 as well. Beds are comfortable and rooms are very quiet. If you're lucky to get an airport view you can watch the jets depart and land.

Absolutely blew us away, easy to see why it's the 2nd best rated hotel in the country by TripAdvisor. Masterpiece of design, very classy all round, amazing Sky Suite with a balcony watching over the planes taking off and landing. Excellent food from the brasserie and loved the sky bar. What a treat!

I have recently visited The Aviator and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas party, fantastic food, and a great night's sleep in an impeccably clean room. The food was top-notch, a great selection of music to dance the night away. The decor and entertainment were fantastic. The staff were so friendly and helpful from the moment you arrived to checkout. I highly recommend this hotel.

We had a fantastic evening at the Aviator. The service was impeccable. From the Skybar ambience to the food in the Brasserie, just perfect. I cannot espouse just how on point the staff are. Knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I highly recommend.

This is a new restaurant, serving Nepalise foods. The mutton curry was delicious although served in a small bowl. The chapati and aloo paratha were delicious. Good athmosphere and great customer service.

Food is great and spicy 🔥. They ask for a spice level and you can order as per your preference. Thukpa, momo must try dishes. The staff is very friendly.

Great little eatery in Aldershot off the main parade of shops. I had the Mutton curry prepared mild without excessive chillies with paratha, superbly cooked, tender and flavourful. Something else which I tried was the Veg Thukpa a noodle soup which was tasty, wholesome and which was also excellent. Service was quick and very friendly staff who efficiently explained the offering and took order. It's not the ritz so expect a basic clean environment which can get noisy with the TV showing Nepalese popular music and dance shows. Toilet was clean and there is a place around the back to wash your hands, so definitely use your fingers to experience an authentic Nepalese meal. Would definitely be going back to try the Momo's as well as some of the other dishes.

Lovely food served by lovely friendly waitress. Reasonably priced.

I'm a musician passing through Ash Vale and stopped for a bite to eat. I was met with a welcome smile from a young lady behind the bar. I asked if they were still doing food as time was getting on then told they were. I ordered scampi & chips and a coke and cost me £17. I grabbed my coke and got myself seated. Within 5 minutes my food came it was lovely and hot and the taste was even better. I would happily pay £25 for what I had so all I can say if you are passing this way pop in and grab your your self a meal for a great price. There was also great banter from the people in the bar. Over all it was a lovely clean pub with very well kept toilets run by good people. Compliments also to the chef. What ever your doing guys your doing it right. From Kev Maxwell From Long Eaton,Nottingham

Although slow service with just the landlord serving and food taking 20 minutes it was worth it as really fresh and well cooked food. We had Gammon, Burger and Halloumi fries. Good beer in the correct glasses also appreciated

Wow. What a difference in a year since our last visit which was horrible. The new owner Don, since September 2024, has made this pub very warm and welcoming. It's a lovely atmosphere and we will definitely be back. (Tomorrow).. We've not tried any food yet but will do in the near future.

Went in last night for a birthday meal and the food was absolutely delicious! Really loved the chicken hirayli dish and all the accompaniments were perfect. This is the third meal we’ve had there and each time everything has been spot on. The employees are attentive and really friendly too! Thank you for a lovely evening!

First time visiting Lavang and we will definitely be back! The food and service was faultless, even managing to squeeze a table of 6 in on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant was absolutely packed and yet the service was great. Great choices on the food & drinks menu too!

We had a really enjoyable traditional British Indian Restaurant meal here. The staff were fantastic, friendly and efficient. The lighting is warm and inviting. It's easy to see why curries taste better in the restaurant then from a takeaway service at home. Ambience is everything and LaVang has plenty of it. We kicked off with popadoms and the accompanying relishes. One of them was like a mixture of sweet chili, onion and spices. Its' piquant taste proved popular and one of our guests, Steve Fridge ( Fridgy) said it "was amazing", and ordered more of it. We all enjoyed our starters of tandoori chicken, chicken Tikka and Gulati kebab (minced lamb with a melted cheese centre). I was a bit upset that they didnt offer bhindi bhaji ( okra) on the menu. However, my gripe didn't last long because our well presented mains soon arrived along with Bombay aloo and perfectly tandoored breads. The Naans was so light and airy that I'm surprised they didn't need tethering to the plate to stop them floating off! The chicken Tikka jalfrez had a good kick of green chilii and the lamb dhansak's hot, sweet and sour tastes were very well balanced. Great night, memorable meal and highly recommended.

Lavang exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere was warm, and the service was excellent. We tried the chicken hariyali and lamb biryani, both rich in authentic flavors. The naan was fresh, and everything was perfectly seasoned. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious Indian cuisine!