Heart of India is a family-run Indian takeaway that has served the Wallisdown area since 1982, making it a long-established local fixture rather than a new arrival. It's located at 345 Wallisdown Road, BH12 5BU, on the busy road connecting Bournemouth town centre to Poole, near Westbourne and Talbot Village.
The food
Traditional family recipes form the basis of the kitchen's cooking, with the menu centred on the Indian takeaway staples locals know well, curries, biryanis, masalas and tandoori dishes, plus the usual sides and accompaniments. The business sums up its food as "real food, real flavours, made fresh daily," a nod to decades spent cooking for the same neighbourhood rather than following trends. As with any takeaway, confirm exact dishes, prices and spice levels on the current online menu, and call ahead if you have an allergy.
Ordering
Delivery and collection are the only options at Heart of India, with orders placed through its own online system rather than at the counter. A £10 minimum spend applies to delivery, while collection carries no such minimum. Since opening and ordering hours vary across the week, check the website or call 01202 777981 before heading out, particularly later in the evening.
Good to know
One of two branches trading under the Heart of India name, this Wallisdown site has a sister takeaway in Broadstone run by the same family. As each location has its own online ordering page, double-check you're ordering from the Wallisdown branch if you've searched for the business before.
Browse our food & drink guide for more places to eat nearby, and see our guide to Westbourne for more on the surrounding area.