Pakora: Deep-fried fritters made with spiced gram flour batter, enveloping a mix of vegetables or meat, crispy and deliciously savory.
Asian • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian
"Was underwhelmed by this place, having eaten before at the one in the West End and found their dosas to be good. Ate the veg mini buffet meal which comprised too much rice, two chapatis, two papad, a chickpea curry, a sambar, and poriyal (it's a choice between poryial or raita you don't get both but should really get a curd with this included). The chickpeas and poriyal were just ok didn't feel like there was that much masala in them and weren't that spicy, and neither was the sambar. Felt more homestyle but not in a good way (ie. you could make it better yourself at home). Place was freezing too as they door was kept open and initial service was slow. Added to that the prize of £10 as stated on the menu turned out to be £12 on the bill. Sneaky (and a mark off my review just for that). Wouldn't be back in a hurry, based on this visit, given there are several other much better South Indian places."
Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood
Kebab • Seafood • Mexican • European
"Food ok tasty but ordered king prawn and served small prawns, not told and when asked given glib response. Service timings prompt but oh my, the waiter was unfriendly, dismissive and rude. Not just to us, we saw this to a number of guests this evening. I'm shocked at how we/others were dismissed as if we were an inconvenience. Raj who we had lovely memories of at the Barbuchi would be horrified."
Mains • Drinks • Starters • Specialities
Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Fast Food
"The food at the restaurant was good and reasonably priced for the area. The service was decent, with a friendly server, but there was a mix-up with the order - I ordered a beef danshak but received a lamb danshak instead. This was not a problem for me as I enjoy lamb. However, my mother-in-law ordered a medium curry and found it to be too spicy. Some extras were added to the bill, but when questioned, it was explained that it was a mistake due to touch screen issues. Despite some minor issues, the response was good and the staff were trying their best. The restaurant is small and located near the toilets, with the door constantly being left open by customers. However, overall I would still consider coming back and would recommend it to others."
Pubs • Balti • Indian • Vegetarian
"Services was very poor, decor poor and not very clean overall, food was bland with not much flavour. I am not a food snob or anything, I just appreciate a clean place to eat, good food and good service this is not the case with this place, i would strongly advice anyone to keep your hard earned money in your pocket and look elsewhere"
Indian • Casual • Kitchen • Delivery Services
"This Indian restaurant is fantastic, with delicious food at reasonable prices. It's my go-to spot and is often not too crowded, as they mainly make their money on."
Asian • Balti • Halal • Indian
"Excellent Food highly recommend this place. The blend of spice, tender meats (we had chicken and lamb) and friendly service makes for a wonderful dinner. Shish Channa Gosht and Josh Rogan yum! Vegetarian options: Good amount of choices my favorite;Saag Paneer. Dietary restrictions: They are willing to work around dietary needs. Parking: Free and easy parking near the restaurant Service: Dine in"
Cafés • Curry • Indian • Mexican
"I have been coming to Shahins Indian Cuisine for the past 3 years and come annually and sometimes within the year. We make the effort to come even living 25 miles from the restaurant. They'e all welcoming, friendly and go above and beyond at serving you and making sure you have everything you need. The environment is calm and not rushed to get you out. The food comes quickly after ordering and to perfection."
Asian • Delis • Indian • Seafood
"During our first visit to Darlington, we decided to try out a curry restaurant based on positive reviews. However, there were some notable drawbacks that we noticed. The restaurant only had six tables, similar to the Wee Curry House in Scotland. Unfortunately, we were seated at one of the cramped tables right next to the toilets. Service was friendly but slow, likely due to the kitchen and bar being on the ground floor while the dining area was on the first floor. Despite these issues, the food was good but the mains we ordered were quite similar and the chicken was a bit dry. On the bright side, the prices were reasonable and there was a large public car park behind the restaurant. Overall, we would still consider going back, perhaps on a less busy midweek evening."
Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood
Cafés • Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic
"Looked online at the menu and this place seemed like a jack of all trades. Doner kebabs to korma 's, pizzas to Peshawar naan........I ordered from there as its a stones throw away from my mums. Thought what the hell and ordered. Phoned them and asked how long it would be, told 20 mins. Went to collect food and guy couldn 't see order. Spoke to his pal and then found a note pad with my order. 7 minutes later the food arrives for me. My naan bread was more like a garlic pizza bread which was crispier than a deep fried won ton. My mum said her chips were hard, more hard than a slab of concrete. Overall, very disappointed in the quality."
Asian • Balti • Curry • Indian
"We booked by telephone after leaving a voicemail message... they call back and confirmed they could fit us in for a table of 9.. the waiter suggested we all have a mix tandor. Starter... assume this wpuld make it easy for the kitchen even thou the place was less than 1/2 full.... The starters where very nice... no probs.... Then the main course... everyone thought the food was very bland no spice or flavor to the meals... being the brave fool I wanted to send my meal back as I had selected a spicy kabab from the Cheifs special menu... so I expected some spicy and a bit of taste... both of which where lacking... I tried to get a watiers attention for 5 mins... and no one aas maming sure the table was happy... the only way I got attention was to phone from the table to ask for a waiter.... !!!!... never had to do that before... sent my meal back reordered a Balti of which they just made HOT probs to teach a customer who had dared to complain.. Never going back which is a shame as I entertain at least 5 or 6 customers every month.... too much goid food on offer in the area to go through that again....."
Indian • Drinks • Asiatic • Balti Dishes
Pizza • Kebab • Asiatic • European
Asian • Balti • Indian • Vegetarian
"Ashoka South Side was a disappointment. I booked a table for Christmas Day with the promise of a glass of fizz on arrival, only to be offered a mocktail instead. It wasn't until I questioned this and showed my own copy of the menu that the promised fizz was granted. Two weeks before Christmas, we were asked to pay in full for our meal, but I was asked to pay in cash even though I preferred to use my card. On Christmas Day, despite enjoying the food, the restaurant had overbooked and took my dad's seat away, leaving us cramped on a couch against the wall. The food at Ashoka is nice, but usually lukewarm. I had to ask for my chicken to be reheated on Christmas Day. We received a voucher for £10 off our next meal, but when we tried to use it in January, the staff member was confused about the terms and conditions. The voucher stated a minimum of 2 people, but the staff member insisted it was for a maximum of 2 people. The staff member also failed to mention that the voucher couldn't be used with the pre-theatre menu until we tried to pay. When I asked to see the terms and conditions on the voucher, none were provided. Our bill came to £87, so with the voucher it would have been £77, but the staff member refused to honor it. As someone with a background in International Business Law, I know that failing to clearly state the terms and conditions of a voucher is breaking the law. The staff member's insistence on not providing the discount has led me to decide not to return to Ashoka. The food is good, but not exceptional, and I would rather dine at a place that values customer loyalty. It's a shame, as Ashoka is a local restaurant with potential, but the lack of transparency and customer care has left a sour taste in my mouth."
Indian • European • Delivery Services
"Fantastic place with fabulous staff with great attitude, very helpful.. and boy their curries are amazing! Everything is just cooked to perfection with each curry bursting with the meat you order and all handmade naans and popadoms that also are cooked to and taste of perfection! Never burnt or frazzled food and can see its freshness..... Tastes amazing and would never go anywhere else! Perfect curry house I'm so happy your still open!"
Beer • Asian • Indian • Pakistani
"The restaurant is simple in decor, but the staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. I enjoyed the samosas and vegetable bhaji as my favorite appetizers, along with plain naan and chicken curry. The highlight was the affordable prices and the option to pay with a card, giving us great value for our money."
Sushi • Indian • Delivery Services
Beer • Indian • Drinks • Chicken
"White tablecloth, scrape the crumbs off the table kind of place, but not stuffy. You can still dress casually. Our waitress provided excellent service, and the food was very solid. We ordered a fish sampler for two (which was an appetizer platter), palak chat, dal makhani, and naan. It was a perfect amount of food for two. The tandoori salmon that was part of the platter was surprisingly delicious."