Majliss Indian Restaurant
110 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE
Rating: 4.0 ★ (429 ratings)
Details
Majliss Indian Restaurant, found on Oxford's bustling Cowley Road, offers a welcoming and unpretentious setting for an authentic culinary journey. The smart dining room, featuring comfortable leather furniture and subtle recessed lighting, creates a relaxed atmosphere, allowing the quality of the regional Indian and Bengali cooking to truly stand out. This establishment is proudly managed by the Miah brothers, whose family boasts a long and respected history within Oxford's Indian food scene.
The cuisine at Majliss celebrates traditional Indian and Bengali flavours, presenting a menu that includes both classic favourites and a variety of over thirty main dishes, many of which are unique to the restaurant. Highly praised biryani dishes are a particular highlight, alongside recommended dosas, which offer an intriguing option not commonly found elsewhere. Diners can explore respectful spice levels that honour regional traditions, with options like the honey-sweet and smoky Bangladeshi Basket or a rich, spicy lamb with garlic and coriander.
This restaurant is an excellent choice for curry enthusiasts and anyone seeking expertly prepared Indian food without unnecessary fuss. It caters well to various occasions, whether it's a casual evening meal or a more dedicated culinary experience. Majliss consistently earns high regard for its food quality, attentive service, and overall value, making it a reliable destination for both dining in and convenient takeaway.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM | Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM | Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM | Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM | Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 726728 | https://www.majliss.co.uk/
Comments
Staff were really friendly and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely one of the best spots in Oxford for proper desi food. Highly recommend!
There’s restaurant has its own parking (in case you’re driving). Upon entering there’s a sitting area in case you need to wait to be seated (very thoughtful). Restaurant is very clean, so are the toilets. Prices are very reasonable, low-mid price. Service was quick, dishes were sooo tasty and definitely remind me of home cooked meals. The hot dishes are more mild for my taste. Starters are small portions, so I’d say if you’re 2-3 people, grab 2-3 starters. Main dishes are very filling, rice needs to be ordered in addition as it’s not included.
At the end, after cleaning the table they gave us hot (warm) sanitary towels to clean our hands, gave us each a chocolate and a complimentary beverage on the house (we got coffee). Highly recommend
A small but homely interior, Majliss transports you to India with her dishes whilst retaining the atmosphere of modern fine dining.
The waiters were at their very best and the meals were nothing short of a palatal delight.
The Naan bread (has a particular name that starts with P) was insanely good and stole the entire night for me- hitting on the palatal notes with coconut and butter flavours. I could eat that naan all day and not be tired.
The lamb biryani was as I expected - perfectly cooked aromatic rice with very tender lamb that they almost melt instantly as soon as they hit the palates (I wish there were more)
The sauces were on point and everything was in sync. The meal portions were generous and matched your money’s worth.
If I had one major critique (which prevented me from giving them a 5 star rating) was the lamb chops - it wasn’t exactly my favourite. Bit stringy and tough on the bone (but my friend who ordered it really enjoyed it - so I guess it’s a case of “one man’s shank is another’s….”
Will definitely recommend this and would definitely be going back sooner than later
Staff were amazing . Good luck on future plans.