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Mandir

Spalenvorstadt 9, Basel 4051, Switzerland (Vorstädte)
+41 61 261 99 93
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Ranked #55 of 320 restaurants in Basel
Price range: ₹0 - ₹1,735
Cuisines: Indian, Pakistani
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Good for: Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Vorstädte
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Basel, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Having been there after eating real Indian food made by my mother-in law I finally understood the difference between restaurant food and home made ones. Overall this restaurant is not too bad, free rice with you curry, abundant portions and good lassi. The only drawback is that the food is good but not spectacular and for such prices (over 30CHF... More

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New Jersey
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My friend and I were disappointed several times at Asian restaurants in Basel that claimed to have spicy food. This Indian restaurant was recommended by the hotel and turned out to be a good one. I had the Lamb Coondapur, extra spicy. I have tried that in several restaurants in Basel, without success, but this place did me right. This... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I am a regular guest and always have a good experience of food and service. Now they have again started serving in their old traditional way. During my last visit I had to wait for a long time but it worth.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012 via mobile

saturday, 12:00 we were the first customer the curry was very good, but the rice was cold and old, not even warm ! not a friendly philosophie never again

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

The bread is good, could be better if they put some seasoning on it. The butter chicken is very bad. Not even the color is right, it should be called tomato chichen, it's basically chicken in a can of tomato paste. They should really try and improve this.

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See 3 more reviews by Rs2001 for Basel
Gurgaon, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Ambiance of restaurant was not good at all....But Food was awesome. We tried samosa , Chef special lamm kofta was nice with garlic naan. And they serve mango lassi which you can also have in dessert as well as with food. But one glass is enough for two. Food was bit costly as wines also.They were charging like 60 CHF... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

to me, a hour is more than enough. Especially if three couples arrive after you and are served before. and the waiter forgets to give you your handkerchief. Definitely a no-go

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See 6 more reviews by 187823Gabriele for Basel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

Located at a nice and quiet place. Serve truly spiced up chicken/lamb dish on demand and few interesting Ayurveda dishes! I mean I dont know how Ayurveda dish taste like..as an Indian even the sound of Ayurveda menu sound whoaaahh what that.. rest of food is good, staff efficient and quick. I must say its expensive but which other Indian... More

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See 4 more reviews by sparijat for Basel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

The food is good. Just like its sister, "GANGES" in lorrach, the place is good. The ambience is perfect. People who like to spice up their food, like me, have the "degrees of hotness". The person serving us was very friendly. The food was expensive. Is a must for occasional eat-out, espy INDIAN nights. :)

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Aesch, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Mandir is located quite centrally at the Tram Universität (line 3), right in the same building of the Hotel Spalenbrunnen. We had reserved ahead, as it was a bank holiday, and quite busy. The menu not only offers indian, but also specific ayurvedan cuisine. We ordere a veggie ayurveda menu and a non veggie ayurveda menu, it comes with 4... More

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