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Ma Goa, London

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Ma Goa

242-244 Upper Richmond Road | Putney, London SW15 6TG , England
02087801767
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Ranked #83 of 11,954 restaurants in London
4.5 of 5 stars 143 Reviews
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Price range: $25 - $25
Cuisines: Indian
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Buffet, Late Night
Dining style: Home Style
Transit: Tube: East Putney, Bus Nos. 337,430 Putney Bridge
Description: Crafting time-honoured recipes to the care and expertise of the illustrious Ma, Ma Goa Restaurant offers authentic Indian cuisine. Taking inspiration from the beautiful, palm tree-dotted Goa region, dishes include warming curries served from the clay oven, fiery curries and freshly baked breads. Established in 1993, Ma Goa Restaurant enjoys extensive praise in national foodie guides, as well as having appeared on the BBC TV show, 'Indian Food Made Easy'.
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Consistency is everything”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

I've been back to Ma Goa several times since I last posted a review. So I thought it was worth another one. Consistency is everything, and Ma Goa is top-notch for this. In many visits, I have never failed to stumble out of this restaurant over-filled with food and completely satisfied, as I wait for the 93 bus up the... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
June 7, 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for your kind review. We work very hard to thrive for excellence & it will always be our main aim. When our work is appreciated like this, it makes it all worth while. Kind regards & many thanks again, Deepak More

Surfers Paradise, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Wanted to try a good ol' English curry and wasn't disappointed. The food was fresh fresh fresh, their technique was evident in the depth of flavour. Nothing like fresh naan. As a sole diner, I struggled to finish the meal but couldn't let it go. I paid for it after - but what a way to go :-) The night... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 30, 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your (interesting) experience at Ma Goa on Trip Advisor. We sure it help spread the word! When next in Putney, please drop in to say hello. Kind regards Deepak More

england uk
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great food but your clothes will need dry cleaning !!!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

We had high expectations on arriving at Ma Goa last Friday ,and walked in to the busy vibrant restaurant , we were sat in the far corner at the back which was squashed but ok .....the food was great but as the meal progressed the room got stuffier and hotter ....looked at the air conditioning which was stuck to the... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your comments which are genuinely appreciated. It is true that for the past week, we have been experiencing problems with our extraction system which would cut out mid-service. Although two engineers could not pin-point the problem, I am please to say that yesterday an engineer visited the restaurant & repaired the issue. I am very... More

London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
“Comes highly recommended!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

My partner and I eat out at Indian restaurants a lot.. and honestly this is one of the best we've found all around London. The family that own Ma Goa are so lovely and welcoming, they really look after you - it is worth checking out. The food was amazing and I'm hooked ever since I visited a year ago!... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Dear Guest, We are very happy to read your review which is appreciated. We are glad that you enjoyed your meal with us & look forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards Deepak More

mumbai
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Authentic Indian food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 via mobile

Me and my husband visited this restuarant for dinner.Its 10 mins walk from the underground station.We loved the cozy atmosphere.Ordered popadums,cutlets,prawns curry,rice,naan.All we ate was absolutely indian by taste.We loved it.Service was excellent.Pricing is steep.Place is nicely made and serves great food.Highly recommended.

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MaGoa, Manager at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Dear Guest, We are glad that you enjoyed your meal with us & look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for taking the time to write on Trip Advisor! Kind regards Deepak More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
“They'll be calling me a regular”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

So I have to confess that last night a hungry wife and I nipped back down to this fabulous Indian and indulged again - barely a month after we were last there and it didn't disappoint. We had the prawn curry with the usual popadums and pilau and okra and the black beans. All excellent.

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MaGoa, General Manager at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 28, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks for taking the time to write on Trip Advisor. We would be only too happy to call you a regular guest of ours! Kind regards Deepak More

Alfortville, France
Top Contributor
89 reviews 89 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Not impressed at all”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Travelled from Central London to visit this place which seemed to be the on of the best Indian restaurants around. Great disappointment. One fist course and one main course were good. The other two were just tasteless. The black lentils side order: we had one teaspoon of it, no more. Unlike what we understood from the pictures, the room is... More

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Middletown, Rhode Island
1 review
“perfect food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Good Restaurant , Perfect Food , recommended by someone ,I should also recommend to other people Well done Staff

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I came across Ma Goa while looking at top 10 restaurants in Putney. FIrst impressions were basic decor however rather busy. We never had to wait long for a table. We have never been to a Goan restaurant before and the food is defiantly different to a Indian restaurant. We ordered a starter which was a chicken dish and sweet... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks for sharing your experience on Trip Advisor. Your comments are noted & appreciated. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Deepak More

New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“A Taste of Goa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This was our first food stop during our trip to London and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was very friendly, thoughtful and professional at the same time. We have been to Goa several times, and a lot of the authentic dishes were on the menu. I recommend trying the authentic dishes. They customized the menu to our liking and... More

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MaGoa, Owner at Ma Goa, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Thanks for making our day! We are very happy that you enjoyed your evening with us & the Ma Goa team wish you a pleasant trip in London. Kind regards Deepak More

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