Holy Cow Surry Hills, Sydney

User Reviews of Holy Cow, Surry Hills

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5.8 Average

Food 8 Ambience 4 Service 4 Value 7

When this place gets busy, the restaurant name can be read out loud, or simply, just yell it out. Horrible experience it is. Been here several times, i know it can do better. As usual... when it gets busy, the staffs gets cranky. Not lovin that but the food is average to good :)

May 23, 2013

caydenD
'whatever'
7

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 10

This place is fabulous! I came here with a group for dinner and we ordered the banquet menu. What a array of dishes! "Fish paradise" was stunning, as were the vegetarian mains. The mint spread for the bread and samosas was very fresh and truly a delight. Service staff is very friendly, polite and quick. I will definitely be hooking into their takeaway menu in the future.

Mar 23, 2013

Susan S.
13

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 9

Have eaten here many times. Always prompt attentive service, good timing with meals, great choice of dishes, excellent value, no corkage. Highly recommended.

Jun 26, 2012

monty52
3

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 10

Best service ever! Perfect timing with everything, discreet and really friendly service.
Really great value... food is fantastic (I love the vegetable pakoras and pistachio paneer!) and prices are very good. Can't wait to go back!

Jan 07, 2012

Motz
4

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

5.3 Average

Food 4 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 5

We were there a week ago and for a well versed indian dinner I can say the food was average at best! This was what I would call an indian restuarant for Aussies.

The place was packed and that was part of the attraction for us, however, there wasn't a single indian in the place. We should have left when we noticed this, anyway, we had a large meal and only ate about half. The meal was jam packed full of nuts, cream and sugar. Everything was very sweet.

We weren't very impressed in the end. It was nice for a short period but the cream and sugar can only go so far. If you are in cleveland st for an india night out, try somewhere else, there are lots of places. Maybe try Maya. It ain't so bad and guess what indians eat there!

Oct 24, 2011

danker21
14

3.3 Below Average

Food 2 Ambience 3 Service 5 Value 3

Raw onion, raw octopus, and very expensive for whatever it is. I wondered who wrote the reviews? Will not go back nor introduce it to anyone. Be warned.

Sep 28, 2011

Ping Y.
1

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

Arrived at 6:30 pm on Saturday night to claim a table for eleven since they didn't take bookings. We were accommodated well and they allowed time for the whole party to arrive before pressing us for orders.

The food was well enjoyed by all. I ordered the spiciest curry which was the lamb Vindaloo. It tasted pretty good. It was spicy enough for an Australian palate that has conquered the spices of India. Not sure if it would meet the spice requirements of an Indian however. There were choices available for a soft palate.

The restaurant was warm, perhaps, a little stuffy inside. Beware of the BYO. That only includes wine. Beer is sold there.

Aug 14, 2011

Midge_4
1

6.5 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 6

The owners of the Holy Cow ran an Indian restaurant at La Perouse a few years back. We thought we should finally check them out.

The first disappointment was that the senior staff was totally unresponsive when I said "G'day" and mentioned the old days at La Perouse. Mmm, it must have been something I said.

The service was polite and the menu interesting. However, compared to our favorite Indian places, the food was not quite up to standard. For example, the eggplant dish was very oily and all the servings a little small.

We had a reasonable eating experience here but probably will not return given the wealth of better Indian restaurants nearby.

Jul 16, 2011

Gregory O.
59

4.8 Average

Food 7 Ambience 4 Service 2 Value 6

We have been a few times to Holy Cow for dinner. Each time we have enjoyed the different curries and since some of us really like a hot one, we have appreciated that the curries at Holy Cow really have a kick. The one thing, however, that has ruined our evening on a couple of occasions is the senior staff. He is very gruff and looks like he has no desire to be there. He seems to want to get the night over and when asked about things on the menu he is often impatient and rude.

The last time that we were there they actually started to turn the music off, turn the lights up and make it very obvious to us that we should move on. Despite the food being good it is quite ruined by the unhospitable behaviour of the senior staff.

Jul 12, 2011