Chef Akila’s Slow-Cooked Curries Reviews 3,684

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product quality and the authentic taste, highlighting that the curries are delicious and flavorful. Consumers appreciate the healthy and organic ingredients used, with many noting the absence of preservatives and artificial additives. People find the service to be efficient, with prompt order dispatch and accurate delivery times. Consumers are particularly impressed with the convenience and value offered. Reviewers highlight that the meals are well-packed and easy to cook, making them a great option for a quick and tasty meal. Customers also appreciate the portion sizes, with many finding the meals sufficient for two people. The company's responsiveness to inquiries and the overall quality of the service contribute to a positive experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The curries we’ve tried have been delicious. The usual take away curries contain seed oils, and artificial colours. The Akila recipes avoid these and are much healthier. The packaging is more enviro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve always cooked curry’s from scratch using all different spices am now 77 and don’t want to spend lots of time in the kitchen so I though would give them a try Was not dissapointed only comment... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quite possibly best bought curries ever!! And excellent Customer Service via their WhatsApp.....wanted to reorder something but couldn't see it online. Asked then on a Sunday if it was no longer an it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely curries, well packed and prompt delivery. Just had an issue with DPD courier not delivering on Friday 19th Dec, therefore £70 of curry scrapped. Sent an e-mail to Chef Akila on 20th infor... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Have several Akila combo meals in the past and have to say that they taste great and cook authentically, much better in the oven than microwaved. Rice is really a tasty part o the Combo meal and not j... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great food, efficient ordering, accurate delivery times as arranged. The team there sort any issues or questions speedily and are very friendly. I fill my freezer every 3wks or so as the meals are ve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Twice I’ve placed an order and twice I haven’t been disappointed. Really flavoursome meals, no bone or nasty bits and great value for money. If you cook your own rice it’s even better value approximat... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

UPDATE - I'm revising this after receiving thoughtful feedback from Chef Akila. Although I personally found the meals a bit salty this should not influence other purchasers who may have different tas... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These really are great curries, well priced, easy to heat and superb value. I particularly like the beef and lamb curries as I'm not a big chicken thigh fan, preferring breast meat, but that's just m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our second order from Chef Atila and we are not disappointed. The food is wonderful - tender meat (no gristle or fat), authentic taste and just the right amount for two. My husband has travelled on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous, simply can't rave enough about Chef Akila!! Delicious, Authentic and healthy with high quality ingredients and no corners cut!! You honestly won't go wrong here, we're over the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the Chef Akila Lentil ,aubergine, Dahl or all in one sauces .. We used them as a base and add fresh spinach (tossed in a few tablespoons of olive oil and air fry 4 minutes )chunky onions (2 mins... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just eaten a Chef Akila with family who are all curry lovers. We were impressed with the quality, quantity and flavour of our choices. Some were vegan and they were equally impressed. We loved the non... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been buying and eating Chef Akila meals for about two years now. I love these meals although haven't tried all of them. I love the flavours and there is certainly enough for two people in the 5... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This food is very very tasty with that 'home made' attention to detail feel about it. A rich variety of subtle flavours make trying each one an adventure. It is traditional Indian which is a lovely... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was really looking forward to trying these due to them being home made without GM oils and ingredients, but felt very disappointed in the quality and taste. The amount of chicken in some of the dish... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely flavourful food which was devoured by our whole family. Grandmas lamb was especially delicious but all dishes were amazing. My one complaint would be that the actual portion sizes are smal... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived on time, tasted delicious. Doesn't contain any ultra processed ingredients or seed oils. Easy to reheat. All was good but my favourite was grandmas Lamb Curry. Delicious. Also very good value... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful food cooked healthily and supplied without the carbohydrate element is just perfect for me. These are authentic dishes without the huge amounts of fat that seem to accompany takeaway Indian... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my second order - the first meals were all thoroughly enjoyed and I needed another 'fix'. The online ordering is easy and the meals well described (I am Carbohydrate intolerant and there are... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mum recommended Chef Akila. After trying many prepared brands I didn’t have high expectations. There are several vegan & even more vegetarian dishes. These really do taste home cooked. Beautiful... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This has been our second order from Chef Akila and again we have been delighted with the selection we made and the speed of delivery as well as the quality packaging used, which ensured that all arriv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered 5 different curries. Arrived promptly in a one hour time slot the next day. Very well wrapped in an insulated cold box. Put 4 in the freezer. Curries are excellent quality and perfect taste.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our 2nd order. It's refreshing to actually get ready meals containing fresh ingredients, that give a home cooked feel, full of flavour at a great price. If you haven't tried Chef Akila yet, seriously... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first order, completely vegetarian, arrived on the day requested, on time, and beautifully packed, still frozen hard. We chose our first curry that evening. Excellent, plenty for two people. Stil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The VERY BEST......oh wow.. delicious. Only me to cater for & bought a wonderful selection with Lamb Biriyani being my absolute favourite - I'll be placing another (slightly smaller) order through soo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always happy. Your packing and delivery excellent. Cheaper & more convenient than a takeaway. Would like your meals for 2 to be split into 2 separate trays so 1 could be taken out and the other put b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been enjoying Akila for some time now - great curries, reasonably priced, and very reliable in terms of ordering and delivery. Impossible to fault! have also been very happy to gift vouchers to friend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb meals. All I have tried have been delicious and filling. Would 100% recommend the spicy biryani, all other meals lovely as well though! Delivery on chosen day, and arrived still frozen. Would r... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first time ordering from Chef Akila and we will be ordering again. We found the choices available and the service given excellent. The food was tasty and authentic, with easy to follow instruction... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After experimenting with so many ready to eat meals, for a South Indian like me chef Akhila’s Curries is a lifesaver. The quality of the food, the taste and the packaging itself is so thorough and ama... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious, great quality food! We do use a few similar brands for home delivery and have been noticing reductions in quality and quantity ..I recalled having tried some Chef Akila curry from a farm s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s very easy to order online with the order arriving within 2 days if that’s what you need. The meals are absolutely delicious and for one person easily divided into two meals. Then there’s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great food, but obviously not all eaten yet. Disappointed with delivery man who, although clearly makes a a food item, left it by the bottom gate. It was lucky we spotted it as it was getting... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous curries. I love a slow cooked curry anyway, so this is my perfect food. Everything tasted like its own thing, there was no samey curry taste you get with supermarket curries. Absolutely del... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love these curries/chicken, they are really tasty authentic Indian dishes, I have only tried 3 dishes so far and have more in the freezer to try, but each one has been great. Lovely chunks of meat, a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yet again a wonderful meal from Chef Akila this time so both our daughter and son in law could enjoy it. We all went mad. Favourite lamb, prawns, wonderful rice, incredible lentils and the amazing mas... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent currys, good vegetarian and vegan selection. Great value for money. The frozen dishes were very well insulated, the only minus I would say, could you choose insulation material not wrapped... See more


Company details

  1. Frozen Food Manufacturer
  2. Food Manufacturer
  3. Food Producer
  4. Frozen Food Store
  5. Meal Delivery
  6. Natural Foods Store

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Award Winning Indian Meals. Slow-Cooked by 75-yr old Chef, Frozen & Delivered UK-Wide.#AllNatural #Realfood #Artisan #GlutenFree.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had few issues to start with

Had few issues to start with. However I was so happy with the company how it was sorted. The lamb dishes particularly are brilliant. Will definitely order again. Thankyou for your fantastic customer care.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing better!

We have been impressed by the high quality of Chef Akila's curries. Delicious tastes, fresh ingredients, beautifully cooked and delivered to the door, ready to pop in the oven. Thank you, Chef Akila!

January 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful flavours and tender…

Beautiful flavours and tender consistency, a forever fresh feel. And of course, the home cooked feeling.
And now I want more! Could we have some Kerala type fish dishes and some more veggie preparations please?

January 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious

Quick delivery, sensibly packaged for frozen goods. The curries are absolutely delicious with the best quality ingredients.

January 9, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Literal perfection!!

We have had a lot of different ones and absolutely everything is fantastic. Literally no complaints. Portion sizes and quality are absolutely perfect. We will be ordering again very soon.

January 9, 2026

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