The White Pepper
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- Cafe's & Restaurants
- Weymouth
- Posted 6 months ago
The White pepper is the home of Kerala cuisine, which has evolved over centuries to perfection, that will leave you wanting more. Each Keralan dish is prepared with a variety of spices used in the Keralan cuisine that is well known.
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Frau
22:07 18 Nov 24
Very tasty but still mild. Vegetables korma was great, such a comforting and healthy meal after a very long walk on the Jurassic Coast late autumn. Dosa was also great and my boyfriend was very happy with his fish dish. Staff was adorable, very kind 🙏🤍
Tony Pearson
17:04 15 Nov 24
I had dinner at the White Pepper this week. I didn't really know what to expect, but I guess I assumed it would be an Indian food based restaurant similar to the many other Indian Restaurants I've been to - I'm a big fan of Indian food and very spicy food in general. I was in no way disappointed, but The White Pepper was not at all what I'd expected.In many ways I'd put service ahead of food in terms of what I like when visiting a restaurant and what will make me go back. The service was excellent - the staff were very attentive and engaging, without being overbearing. It's clear they are trying something new in culinary terms - I different twist on Indian cuisine that is not (yet) familiar to the English palate - and they are doing what they can to help with food selection and an understanding of what's being served. All of my questions on what the various options on the menu were were answered and thoughtful suggestions were made to guide my choices. There's non of the standard "Buna, Madras, Vindaloo" options to be see and not a Naan bread to be had, but what is there (at least what I tried) was phenomenal.I marked "Atmosphere" down by a star simply because (like most restaurants now it seems...) the place was not full and I think it should be. It's a new idea, so that may take time, but I'd encourage anyone who enjoys grown up Asian food to give it a go. In the interest of making this a useful review, I do think that this restaurant is likely more for grown ups than I'd usually think of for your standard Indian food restaurant. What I mean by that is that the White Pepper seems to use only the most flavourful cuts of meat (e.g. chicken thighs rather than breast meat) and that has a different taste and texture that may not be to the liking of your kids - there's no "kids menu" that I saw. This is a place for date night or an adult group meal in my opinion and not likely a young family venue.I'll be going there again - lots more on the menu to try.
Sandra Kelly
22:30 12 Nov 24
Absolutely wonderful meal this evening! Highly recommend this restaurant, the food was delicious, the service was gracious and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely go back here again ☺
Gill Walshe
16:45 03 Nov 24
We had such an amazing meal we went back the next day. The staff are friendly and the chef should be very proud of the food. Unfortunately we live too far away to go again. Next time we are in Weymouth we will be back!
Laurie C
15:22 21 Oct 24
Very good Indian restaurant! The coconut curry chicken was very good!Very good Indian restaurant! The coconut chicken curry was very good!
Graham Stark
06:55 20 Oct 24
Michelin star food!! We had the best meal out that we've in a long time. Incredibly tasty. Absolutely perfect!
Ben Horton
09:14 07 Oct 24
I have been to the white pepper twice and had a fantastic time on both occasions
Jodie Austen
15:00 03 Oct 24
Exquisite & deliciously tasty soul South Indian cuisine. A truly delight of a place for our dinner date.We had the prawns to start, fish curry, and chicken biryani. All divine and delicious.Mariya’s customer service and care was the best, truly excellent recommendations for food & wine. Thank you for making our evening special.
Chris B
10:59 30 Sep 24
Wow what a fabulous meal we had here. The attention to detail, the food and service were all excellent in every way. We choose our own starters but left the main courses to the waiters recommendations and so glad we did. The food is an Indian fusion on anything that we have ever had before and we would highly recommend you go you will not be disappointed
laura jones
18:34 21 Sep 24
I had a takeaway and although I thought initially it was quite pricey, my goodness it was worth it. I had the Keralan fish curry, malaba beef biryani and parrotta. The quality is obvious when you taste the food. So fresh, so delicious
Sharan Sai
15:25 21 Sep 24
Excellent appam and curry! Highly recommend the paratha and veg bowl, portions are great. Most dishes are made to order, expect a long time to be served your food.
kate barker
17:15 18 Sep 24
Just back from a”ladies that lunch” event. We virtually had the place to ourselves which was fine as we were all busy chatting, but I do recommend it -don’t be put off it it seems empty.Waitress was very friendly and I can only speak for myself but my chicken coconut dish with coconut pancake was delicious.We hadn’t ordered starters but they brought us crackers, chutney and raita to keep us going as she warned us the roast chicken some had ordered would take 40 minutes.As far as I know everyone else was also very happy with their lunch and I will definitely be returning in the future with family
Kate S
16:42 11 Sep 24
Wonderful Keralan cuisine presented beautifully. The complexity of flavours in sauces to textures of different breads and pancakes (dosas, appam, vada) made this one of the best meals we have had in Dorset.
Michelle Beattie
21:44 09 Sep 24
Absolutely amazing restaurant.The service was brilliant.We were made to feel very welcome.Food was devine.Ancy was lovely, and looked after us.Would definitely recommend this place to family and friends, and we'll be visiting again soon.
Robert Matthews
16:51 01 Sep 24
Very slow service. Took 1 hour just to have drinks. Once the food came it was good but not exceptional.
Andrew Graveson
18:28 19 Aug 24
Absolutely fantastic food. The fish curry and beef stew was outstanding. We will not go to the usual Indian restaurant now we have had the taste of Kerela cuisine.Service was great and the people very polite, helpful and knowledgeable. Well done and thank you.
Andy Gibson
21:36 17 Aug 24
This is a very special place. Slightly tucked away and easy to miss but inside is some seriously good South Indian cooking. Probably the best fish curry I've had, excellent Beef Masala and delicious rice and breads. The service wasn't exactly slick but it added to the charm because all the staff were so incredibly nice and keen to make sure we were having a good time. When we left I immediately wanted to go back and try everything else on the menu. It's fantastic that Weymouth has such a thoughtful and heartfelt restaurant in town.
Debs Lindoe
09:44 15 Aug 24
My daughter and I had the most amazing meal at the white pepper in Weymouth. The food was outstanding, It was all cooked freshly to order. The service was impeccable we really could not fault it in anyway. We are local people and will definitely be using the white pepper again. Would highly recommend a visit if you’re looking for authentic well cooked food. First class without a doubt.
Garry Jones
20:10 25 Jul 24
Service was a bit clunky but it was only their second week so forgiven. The food, we’ll forget pre-prepared standard curry, all made from scratch and all 3 meals we ordered were absolute heaven. Really cannot praise enough. Well done White Pepper. Can we book now for next year because for certain you will booked up months in advance?
Pramitha Prabhakar
22:10 23 Jul 24
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience! We were greeted with warm smile and an inviting atmosphere. The ambiance was perfect - cozy and elegant .We were seated promptly, and our server, Dona was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. All the dishes we ordered were perfect balance of flavours and beautifully presented.Overall, food was exceptional, the service was top notch and the atmosphere was delightful. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience.
Cristina Gorea
16:35 21 Jul 24
Dining at The White Pepper Weymouth was a truly enjoyable experience. We started with a lovely glass of wine and were thrilled by the White Pepper Prawn Fry, which was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.The main courses didn’t disappoint either. The White Pepper Chicken Mandi Biryani was wonderfully aromatic and the chicken was tender, while the Thattykada Chicken Fry had just the right amount of spice and a great crunch.What really stood out was the warm and attentive staff. They made us feel right at home and were genuinely caring throughout our meal.In all, The White Pepper Weymouth offers delicious food in a cozy, welcoming environment.We highly recommend it for a special meal.
Michael Martin
20:19 27 Jun 24
Great food and pleasant service, fair price, the atmosphere is reminiscent of old Goa. Shame some idiot was having a conference call on speaker in the middle of the restaurant 😞
Chris Fairman
14:21 23 Jun 24
I had wanted to visit for some time, as had heard good things. My wife had cruely gone with friends several times before we got a chance to visit together. We popped in without a reservation on a Saturday night and thankfully could be accomodated. The staff were friendly helpful and attentive. We were advised that as the food was cooked to order it may take a while. The food came out quicker than expected and we were not disappointed. Delicious Indian flavours, seemed far more authentic than other Indian Restaurant I have visited.
Ijaz Ahamed
11:46 22 Jun 24
No better place to eat in Weymouth if you are looking for south Indian restaurant
Daisy Darwall-Smith
19:50 12 Jun 24
Best dosa I’ve had outside India. The service was lovely and the whole party lovely their meals!
Thony baptista
10:07 09 Jun 24
Worst experience disgusting ,went for lunch around 10.30am a guy on the reception was polite n told me to have a seat n he went n informed the staff the about my presence I was seated for 15mins like a fool n nobody turned up to take the order so unfortunately I have to leave ,worst experience that's the respect the staff have for their customers..disgusting..
Mick Barratt
13:13 08 Jun 24
The old reviews of tatty environment are now history, all refurbished, but the food remains brilliant, attentive service too, what more to ask for? Don’t expect your standard Indian menu, dishes are from Kerala, and great at that.
Jo Johnson-Smith
20:49 04 Jun 24
Absolutely fantastic food, seriously good an served with a smile where nothing is too much trouble. Will always return to The White Pepper!
Siddik
10:45 16 Apr 24
The food they served is very fresh and tasty. Ambiance is okay & a nice pleasant place to sit and enjoy the food. The only disappointment thing is the staff i don’t know whether the person who served me is manager or waitresses he was rude to us. We ordered the food and after 10 min we asked like “how long it’s gonna take”, he replied “we don’t have chocolate to serve immediately, you have to wait till it’s get ready” which is not acceptable totally the way he respond to the. Serving freshly made food is a good thing but you need to give polite and proper explanation y it’s take long to serve. Except that guy(The one who was with glasses took my order) everything is fine.
Simi Symon
11:28 24 Feb 24
I have been to White Pepper several times and wanted to leave a review about their food and service this time. For Malayalis missing their traditional food in the UK, White Pepper is a great option. The food is delicious, especially the date pickle and salad they serve as starters. My favorite dish is the porotta and beef masala, but I also thoroughly enjoyed their fish fry during my last visit. If you are in Weymouth, I encourage you to try White Pepper for a taste of Kerala cuisine.
Claire Fitt-Stirling
19:44 07 Feb 24
As one customer previously wrote ‘ do not judge a book by its cover !’ We had been recommended The White Pepper by a local who told us to ignore the decor & concentrate on the knowledge & passion of the owners & staff to enjoy the food , which was in his opinion very good .Please remember this is not a curry house ! This is Keralan ! The people from the south delicately balance their ingredients , their unique use of spices are gently layered throughout the dishes & their sauces on this particular evening were like velvet . Enough ….. the staff here are lovely & even somewhat shy but engage them in conversation & you will notice how keen they are to please . My taste buds were extremely satisfied that evening & if I’m ever down in Weymouth again this is the place I’m heading to .Best wishes to you all & I hope you go from strength to strength
Su Baudrey
14:44 19 Dec 23
Waited two and a quarter hours for the main course, and when it finally arrived, it was stone cold. We had to send it back. The waiter assured us they would make a fresh one, but the plate was returned 5 minutes later, and hot I assume they reheated it. Other than our group and a table of 2 adults and 2 toddlers, there was no one else there, so I can't understand the dreadful wait. The portions were miniscal, and I left hungry, having spent £45. Its not wheelchair friendly. Dining room was cold.
Sally Steel
13:16 25 Nov 23
Hey? So I’m a bit of a food person and the way that you get treated very often can make the food taste better (If you know what I mean) 😖😖😖This restaurant????No.Terrible. Terrible. TERRIBLE!So at first I liked the whole “frontRoom house look” It usually means homemade cooking!!!!NO.I made a special trip down from WalesAnd my best friends who live here wanted to take me somewhere different…and new. Oh dear. 😖😖😖It all started out great…I asked the waiters name… He was lovely ( only good thing about this place) Anish.We waited over an hour for the main dishes. Now, there’s not a lot of menu choice (be warned) not a bad thing as such …. however, the three of us asked questions about the dishes, two of ours came with a “sauce”? Now, I’m Welsh and I love my curry, CURRY??? There wasn’t any on two dishes??? Meat. No sauce. I ordered a spicy dish, £18! Just the dish, no sauce. DRY!!!!!!So my friend asked for extra sauce and said it was dry. They brought coconut sauce. So I added some although my dish was tomato based and I’m not a fan of mild coconut tastes. Just to get some juice on the dish ! The rice side dish was a packet of boiled microwave rice and u could see the veg in the dish was that cubed, bagged veg that comes frozen… no oils or spices? £6 !!!! No fresh veg??? Horrible. Then my friends asked where the “noodles” were? They brought them after the meal… dry and u could lift them with ur fingers!? !!!!!! and I gotta be honest I’ve had juicier Supernoodles!You have to see the photos to believe it? £4 for dry super noodles??? Now I left 3/4 of my dinner my other friends ate theirs and also complained but I had explained the food was awful… the waiter has arguing with me demanding that I just didn’t like it ?!!?? I left most of it and he was obnoxious and wouldn’t listen to our comments…. Refusing to hear why I had left most of my food.This wasn’t Anish.I never got the name of the guy who took over our order. He wasn’t nice. So we sat with the dishes there for 20 mins. My friends both like a quiet life and they did complain, bit ate the food but I hadn’t eaten most of mine so I didn’t wanna pay?The waiter demanded wePay and said he would takethe white dry Supernoodles off the bill as they came AFTER a the meal ( I’m sorry Supernoodles) you are better than this?!)I believe legally if you haven’t eaten the food in a restaurant, even if it’s unpalatable, you should’nt pay for it. I never ate most of it didn’t enjoy it. I did love the taste that was there….but there was no sauce on the plate like it said on the menu?My 2 friends paid the whole bill as the waiter was beginning to make them feel humiliated and embarrassed. They shouldn’t have to do that for me but I didn’t want the night to be even more ruined for them.
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