Southbourne in Bournemouth, Dorset, offers a growing selection of Asian restaurants and take aways known for their vibrant flavours and diverse cuisines. View our list of Asian restaurants & take aways in Southbourne, Pokesdown, Tuckton & Iford based on recent information and reviews, focusing on their cuisine, highlights, and price range.
14th December 2025
Southbourne in Bournemouth, Dorset, offers a growing selection of Asian restaurants & take aways known for their vibrant flavours and diverse cuisines.
Below is a list of Asian restaurants & take aways Southbourne, Pokesdown, Iford & Tuckton, based on recent information and reviews, focusing on their cuisine, highlights, and price range:
Tiien Southbourne
Tiien Thai Southbourne, opened in 2020, is an award-winning Thai restaurant celebrated for authentic cuisine and a refined yet relaxed setting.
Situated on Seabourne Road, it is easily accessible in Southbourne’s vibrant dining area, approximately 2 miles from Bournemouth town centre and close to Southbourne Beach.
The restaurant, part of the Tiien Thai family, was voted Thai Restaurant of the Year 2023 at the Asian Curry Awards and ranks in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide on Tripadvisor, with a 4.5-star rating from 1,433–1,529 reviews.
Its interior features green walls, woven lampshades, polished wood, and exposed brickwork, creating an organic, candlelit ambience, as the name “Tiien” (pronounced T’N) means candle in Thai.
The menu showcases traditional Thai dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, avoiding artificial enhancers. Popular starters include deep-fried sweetcorn cakes, Thai vegetarian spring rolls, and fish cakes made with minced prawns and fish, served with sweet chilli sauce. Main courses feature vibrant curries like green curry with bamboo shoots and red curry, stir-fries such as stir-fried holy Thai with chillies, and noodle dishes like pad Thai and Singapore noodles.
Standout dishes include roast duck in tamarind sauce and massaman curry, with vegan and vegetarian options like tempura mixed vegetables. Sharing platters, such as crispy aromatic duck with pancakes, are ideal for groups. Prices are mid-range (££), with mains around £10–£20 and starters £7.50–£8.00.
Reviews highlight the restaurant’s authentic flavours, with diners comparing the food to Thailand’s, particularly praising the freshness and delicate aromas.
The staff, led by manager Ning, are noted for friendly, attentive service, with gestures like complimentary birthday desserts earning praise.
The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery via Just Eat and Uber Eats, with a 25% discount on online takeaway orders over £15. It caters to special diets, including gluten-free and vegan, and dishes can be adjusted for spice levels, all MSG-free.
Operating hours are typically 12:00 PM–3:00 PM and 5:00 PM–9:30 PM, with extended hours on weekends, but confirmation via the website (tiienthairestaurant.co.uk) or by calling 01202 830620 is advised. Reservations are essential, especially on weekends.
For the latest menu, hours, or to book, visit tiienthairestaurant.co.uk.
Golden Oryza (Southbourne Grove)
Golden Oryza, located at 79 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QX, is a well-established Chinese takeaway in Southbourne, operating for over 15 years. It specialises in Cantonese and Peking cuisine, offering dishes such as sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, beef with green peppers in black bean sauce, Singapore noodles, vegetarian chicken dishes, barbecue spare ribs, and satay chicken on skewers. The menu includes starters like sesame prawn toast, vegetarian spring rolls, and soups such as hot and sour or chicken and sweetcorn, with mains like crispy aromatic duck served with pancakes and hoi sin sauce. Customers can order online for delivery or collection via goldenoryzachinese.co.uk or Just Eat, with free delivery within 3 miles for orders over £10 and a £1 charge beyond that, covering postcodes BH1–BH9 and BH23.
Reviews are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from 908 reviews on its website, 4.0 on Tripadvisor (29 reviews), and 5.2 stars on Just Eat (733 reviews). Diners praise the fresh, tasty food, generous portions, and excellent customer service, with standout dishes like chicken balls cooked in peanut oil and prawn curry. A 2024 review highlighted free ribs as a bonus, and another called it the “best Chinese food in the UK” for someone who lived in Hong Kong. However, some critiques note soggy sesame toast due to plastic packaging, small portions for items like plain chow mein (£5), or occasional blandness in dishes like king prawn chow mein. A 2013 Bournemouth Echo review described the mixed hors d’oeuvres as filling but found spare ribs dry, while praising the chilli shredded beef and chicken in yellow bean sauce.
The takeaway is open Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and offers vegetarian options but limited dine-in facilities. It holds a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good) from a March 2024 inspection. Delivery can take over an hour on busy days, but collection is recommended for faster service, especially as it’s close to Southbourne’s centre. For the latest menu, hours, or to order, visit goldenoryzachinese.co.uk or call 01202 427888. If you need specific dish recommendations or comparisons with other local takeaways, let me know
Golden Oryza, located at 79 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QX, is a well-established Chinese takeaway in Southbourne, operating for over 15 years. It specialises in Cantonese and Peking cuisine, offering dishes such as sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, beef with green peppers in black bean sauce, Singapore noodles, vegetarian chicken dishes, barbecue spare ribs, and satay chicken on skewers. The menu includes starters like sesame prawn toast, vegetarian spring rolls, and soups such as hot and sour or chicken and sweetcorn, with mains like crispy aromatic duck served with pancakes and hoi sin sauce. Customers can order online for delivery or collection via goldenoryzachinese.co.uk or Just Eat, with free delivery within 3 miles for orders over £10 and a £1 charge beyond that, covering postcodes BH1–BH9 and BH23.
Reviews are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from 908 reviews on its website, 4.0 on Tripadvisor (29 reviews), and 5.2 stars on Just Eat (733 reviews). Diners praise the fresh, tasty food, generous portions, and excellent customer service, with standout dishes like chicken balls cooked in peanut oil and prawn curry. A 2024 review highlighted free ribs as a bonus, and another called it the “best Chinese food in the UK” for someone who lived in Hong Kong. However, some critiques note soggy sesame toast due to plastic packaging, small portions for items like plain chow mein (£5), or occasional blandness in dishes like king prawn chow mein. A 2013 Bournemouth Echo review described the mixed hors d’oeuvres as filling but found spare ribs dry, while praising the chilli shredded beef and chicken in yellow bean sauce.
The takeaway is open Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and offers vegetarian options but limited dine-in facilities. It holds a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good) from a March 2024 inspection. Delivery can take over an hour on busy days, but collection is recommended for faster service, especially as it’s close to Southbourne’s centre. For the latest menu, hours, or to order, visit goldenoryzachinese.co.uk or call 01202 427888.
Balti House (865 Christchurch Rd, BH7 6AT)
• Cuisine: Indian/Bangladeshi
• Highlights: Popular for its balti dishes, tandoori specials, and biryanis. Yelp reviews highlight its consistent quality and generous portions, making it a favorite for takeaways in Pokesdown. Offers vegetarian options and a cozy dine-in experience. Known for friendly staff and quick service.
• Price: Affordable, £
The Balti House, located at 865-867 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6AT, in the Pokesdown area, is a long-established Indian restaurant and takeaway specialising in South Asian cuisine, including Kashmiri, Goan, Pakistani, and Punjabi dishes.
Operating since 1993, it is known for its authentic balti, a Birmingham-originated curry cooked in a wok-like pot with a unique spice blend, alongside classics like korma, bhuna, rogan josh, pathia, dansak, vindaloo, and madras. Specials include cylon, garlic chilli, korai, jalfrezi, naga, and asari, with standout dishes like anakoli lamb, lamb chilli garlic pathia, and tandoori mixed grill. The menu features starters such as spicy chicken mince nuggets (£3.60), barbecued diced chicken (£3.20), and whole tail king prawn in breadcrumbs (£4.50), mains around £6.50–£8.20, and biryanis with spiced ghee, fresh onion, and sultanas. Vegetarian and vegan options, like lentil-based sweet, sour, and hot dishes, are plentiful, and food allergies are accommodated upon request by calling 01202 422634.
Reviews include a 4.5-star Google rating, 4.3 on Restaurant Guru, and 4.0 on Tripadvisor. Diners praise the fresh, aromatic food, reasonable prices (e.g., £30 for two with leftovers, £93 for four with four courses), and friendly, hospitable service in a clean, relaxed atmosphere with terrific decor.
Specific highlights include the naga curry, saag bhaji, and Nargis kebab (an Indian-style Scotch egg).
The Balti House offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery via Just Eat (25% off on Uber Eats), with no-contact delivery and mobile payments accepted. It is not licensed, so customers can bring their own alcohol (BYOB) with a £1 per person corkage fee.
Special deals include Wednesday and Sunday four-course banquets and a lunchtime menu. Open daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Sunday–Thursday) and until 11:30 PM (Friday–Saturday), it is wheelchair-accessible with limited parking near Pokesdown station, a 5-minute walk away.
Reservations are advised, especially during peak hours, via baltihousebournemouth.co.uk or 01202 422634.
The Momtaz (Christchurch Rd)
• Cuisine: Indian
• Highlights: A local gem offering classic Indian curries, tandoori dishes, and naan breads. Yelp lists it among top Indian restaurants in Pokesdown, with reviewers praising its rich flavors and affordable prices. Suitable for takeaways or small dine-in groups. Vegetarian-friendly options available.
• Price: Affordable, £
Sakib Spice (183 Tuckton Rd, BH6 3LA)
• Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Balti
• Highlights: A stylish Indian restaurant offering authentic dishes like tandoori skewers, masala curries, saffron biryanis, and mild passandas. Features unique creations like the Darjeeling (meat with bamboo shoots, Thai herbs, and coconut milk) and a spicy chili masala with green peppers.
Price: Mid-range, ££
Hours: Open for dinner, late-night; check sakibspice.co.uk
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