Bikanos Indian Cuisine is a restaurant in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 720 Google reviews. Known for curries and naan done right and menu that isn't standard. Best for dinner and group dining. Ranked #8 of 20 in Walcot.
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Bikanos Indian Cuisine
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Quick Verdict
Worth the return visit. Reviewers don't just praise the food—they mention coming back, planning to try more dishes, and recommending it to others who want real Indian flavours cooked with care.
You want Indian food that tastes like someone knows what they're doing, with dishes beyond the standard takeaway menu, and you've got time to sit properly.
You're after a quick bite—this is a proper restaurant meal, not counter service.
About Bikanos Indian Cuisine
Bikanos is a sit-down Indian restaurant in Walcot that does what most Indian places in Bath don't—it moves beyond the standard menu. Reviewers mention dishes like Chole Bhature, Raj Kachari, Chicken Taka Tak, and Rajasthani Laal Naan alongside the classics, and they notice the difference. The curries arrive creamy and properly balanced, the naan comes fresh (no shortcuts), and the kitchen doesn't rely on red food dye to sell heat. Service is consistently described as warm and attentive—staff seat you right away, water arrives without asking, and they move at the right pace. The room itself is cosy and quiet, which matters when you're trying to taste what's in front of you. Families, groups, and solo diners all report the same thing: they came for dinner, left satisfied, and booked again. It's the kind of place where tourists eat well by accident, and locals keep coming back.
What Stands Out
Curries and naan done right
Multiple reviewers specifically mention creamy curries and fresh naan. One describes 'the curries were creamy, the naan was fresh', another praises 'beautifully cooked curries' and notes the kitchen avoids red food dye on their Seekh Kebab. The Butter Chicken and Jalfrezi were 'wolfed down' by a customer who'd just eaten elsewhere in Bath.
Menu that isn't standard
Reviewers highlight Chole Bhature ('incredible'), Raj Kachari ('a must'), Chicken Taka Tak ('still dreaming of'), and Rajasthani Laal Naan as standout dishes. One customer notes 'not your average Indian menu, with many dishes we'd never heard of'—and meant it as a compliment.
Service that actually cares
Consistent praise across reviews: 'warm and welcoming', 'lovely', 'amazing service', 'attentive service'. One group was seated immediately, had water and poppadoms within minutes, and their waiter was described as 'lovely'. No complaints about speed or attention.
What Customers Say
If you’re craving real Indian flavours, Bikanos is the place to go.
The curries were creamy, the naan was fresh, and the service was warm and welcoming
The flavours were rich, authentic, and beautifully balanced.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bikanos Indian Cuisine
Start with the yoghurt and tamarind puris—one reviewer called them 'an utter delight' with spring onion, zesty, sweet, creamy notes. For mains, reviewers single out the Chole Bhature ('incredible'), Raj Kachari ('a must'), Chicken Taka Tak, and the Rajasthani Laal Naan. The Butter Chicken and Jalfrezi are solid if you want something familiar done well.
Reservations are recommended for dinner. One group was seated right away without booking, but dinner reservations are listed as recommended—call ahead if you're going on a weekend or in a group.
Yes. One reviewer specifically recommended it for vegetarians, noting the menu is varied and flavours are rich and delicious. The Chole Bhature and puris are meat-free options reviewers praised.
Cosy and quiet—reviewers describe it as a place where you can actually taste your food and have a conversation. Service is attentive without hovering. One group said it felt welcoming and warm enough that 'we felt like an Indian' despite being visitors to Bath.
Yes. Bikanos offers takeaway, delivery, and curbside pickup. One team ordered a selection for a lunch treat and reported the food arrived delicious with great service.
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