Empire of India

Tucked into the residential streets on the Bath side of Keynsham, Empire of India is a long-standing family-run spot serving classic Indian and Bangladeshi cooking to eat in or carry home. It has built a loyal local following, earning a healthy 4.5/5 from more than 200 Google reviews, with regulars praising the warm welcome and consistently generous plates.

The menu runs through the comforting favourites you would hope for, from a rich Chicken Tikka Masala to fragrant biryanis and sizzling tandoori dishes, alongside a genuinely useful spread of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Portions are known for being satisfying without tipping into excess, and the kitchen is happy to dial the heat up or down to suit. Whether you are after a relaxed sit-down dinner or a takeaway to enjoy at home, it remains one of the dependable names locals reach for when the curry craving strikes in this corner of north east Somerset.