Phone: +441915656916
Address: 6-7 Church Lane, Sunderland I-SR1 3PT, United Kingdom
City: Sunderland
Dishes: 10
Reviews: 4741
Website: http://www.motirajsunderland.com
"I have been going to the Motiraj for over 20 years and always promoted to everyone how it 's the best.... Well NOT anymore. I ordered a takeaway from the restaurant about 2 weeks ago (like I have done for many years), but this time the food wasn 't great. I sent the restaurant a kindly worded email to explaon and feedback my disappointment (in case there was a new chef etc. I received a lovely email back from Shafy giving his apologies along with a good will gesture of a refund, which I accepted as £50 is a lot of money. SHAFY 'S REPLY: Hi Deborah I’m extremely sorry for this experience with the food you picked up from motiraj. You are a very valuable customer of ours and I will have a strong conversation with the staff tonight regarding this. The only excuse I can give the kitchen staff is that it was very busy last night more than a normal Saturday evening. I will refund your money or do a full takeaway again when you like. Sorry once again Shafy About a week later I ordered another takeaway from here online, but to my shock I received an email stating that my order was unsuccessful. I called the restaurant and spoke to Mr Islam the Owner/Manager who said my ordered was rejected because I complained the week before. He then extremely rudely told me never to order or book with his restaurant again, and the reason.....because I had accepted a refund!!!! I explained to him that in 20 years I had never complained and then even when I do it was more feedback than a complaint, I couldn 't have worded by email any nicer. He is the most rudest, obnoxious, and nasty restaurant owner I have ever met. I feel so sorry for his staff, if he talks to loyal customers like that, then God only knows how he speaks to the poor staff, who are lovely, polite, and hardworking people. If I was you, I would go elsewhere and avoid thus horrible man!! Service: Take out Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1"
Menu - 10 options
All prices are estimates.
Naan
A soft, oven-baked flatbread, perfect for scooping up curries or savoring on its own, with a light, fluffy texture.
Puri
Puri: Soft, deep-fried Indian bread made from unleavened wheat flour dough, perfect for pairing with savory or sweet dishes.
Prawn
Juicy prawns grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Korma
Rich and creamy curry featuring tender meat or vegetables simmered in a blend of aromatic spices, coconut milk, and yogurt.
Tikka Masala
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, served with fragrant basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce with aromatic herbs and a touch of coconut milk.
Chicken Korma
Creamy, spiced chicken dish cooked with yogurt, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, offering a rich and flavorful experience.
Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken pieces grilled to perfection, served with fresh herbs and spices, offering a savory and aromatic delight.
john
Excellent food and staff . Only Indian we go to Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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User
great eating as always special meal deal also on Thursday evening. £13.95 3 course meal. free parking in the bridges parking even after 6 bonus
User
It's been a popular place for me and my family for a lot of years. Decent portions of flavoursome curries and extras. Staff always helpful and friendly.
Darren
Beautiful food,excellent service would recommend it to everyone Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Mick
Never had a bad meal there in 30 years but the prices have shot up. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £70–80 Recommended dishes: Lamb Naga, Mixed Kebab Starter, Bhuna Prawn on Puri
User
Highly recommended, tasty Indian food. Wide range of traditional dishes. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Family run. This place was recommended to me by a local and she was not wrong. I will return.
User
The restaurant was very busy, but the service was great. Our drinks orders and food orders were taken quickly and our food arrived very shortly afterwards. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. Can't wait for next time.
Nat
We went for a pre-show curry and had a fabulous meal in this lovely restaurant. I had the dhansak which wasn't too spicy, it was just right, and my partner had a lovely tikka chicken korma. The peshwari naan bread was also delicious. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Robert
Great value at £16 a head Sunday early evening. Nice big glass of Pepsi. That said I’m not sure where the reviewers have eaten Indian food before but this was very bland. Firstly the blue light, whilst it sets a classy done it’s very blue (all pictures go blue) and the food is hard to see it’s colour with so much blue lighting (less is more) . A lovely restaurant inside and friendly staff. Still the food was very tasteless for tikka mossala as well as madras. A lot of black pepper was used. The portions were very generous. But overall it was underwhelming taste wise. The tikka was the same consistency as the madras? Service: Dine in Price per person: £10–20 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
Deborah
I have been going to the Motiraj for over 20 years and always promoted to everyone how it 's the best.... Well NOT anymore. I ordered a takeaway from the restaurant about 2 weeks ago (like I have done for many years), but this time the food wasn 't great. I sent the restaurant a kindly worded email to explaon and feedback my disappointment (in case there was a new chef etc. I received a lovely email back from Shafy giving his apologies along with a good will gesture of a refund, which I accepted as £50 is a lot of money. SHAFY 'S REPLY: Hi Deborah I’m extremely sorry for this experience with the food you picked up from motiraj. You are a very valuable customer of ours and I will have a stron...
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Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious."
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Indian Experience the vibrant flavors of India with our authentic dishes crafted from aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, and traditional recipes, offering a rich tapestry of taste with each mouthwatering bite.
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