I went back here a second time and thought a slightly more in depth review was probably in order…read more The Capital has a huge selection of curry dishes to suit every taste and level of spiciness. The quality of the food here is amazing. It's been really busy here both times I've been, so the fact that the waiters seemed a bit rushed and harried is probably forgivable. They also have a reasonably long wine list and a variety of other drinks. It is slightly pricier than other curry options, but I think the quality reflects the price and you get what you pay for.

The Capital is a really nice Indian Restaurant on Claypath. Although it appears small it sits more…read morebodies than you'd think. The menu is quite substantial, so much so it's hard to choose! The food is great, and portions are really enough for 2 to share or a very hungry person to eat. Prices are average for Durham. Our meal was about £18 each for a table of 8 that included both naan and rice for most meals. The only issue I had was that after the 1 starter was eaten the mains took forever to arrive. But otherwise the service was great.

We went to the Quayside Buffet Restaurant for a relatively quick dinner. It is largely Indian food…read morebased, with Chinese choices as well as some western, including pizza & pasta. The place is modern, clean and well laid out. Food quality is very good, although the desserts maybe not as good as starters and mains. Very much worth a return visit, though.

This is my favourite Indian restaurant ever! The food is delicious and very reasonable priced in my…read moreopinion and the staff are friendly and will help you pick out meals depending on your likes/dislikes. It's very close to centre which is also a bonus as it's only about a five minute walk to the bus stop. I really like the chicken dishes they serve and always have one of them. I especially like the ones with a creamy sauce and i also enjoy the ones with ginger added. Yum!

Eh, went to Rajpooth the other night for the first time in a long time and it was ... not great…read more There were tons of students waiting around to be seated, perhaps due to the set menu special on Sunday nights. We waited quite a while to be seated. When the food came it was just ... not great. The flavors seemed off, sort of bland, nothing had the right spice level. I would head to Spice Lounge over Rajpooth.

Very delicious food, not what you find in the states. The staff were very helpful and even ordered…read morepart of my meal. They did not disappoint either.

Absolutely top notch. Very very good food. Excellent spicing. Not over spiced. Not underspiced. Not…read moretoo salty. Not too hot. Not too bland. Just absolutely perfect. One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to.

Good free starters. Hallomi chese as starter was delicious. Vigeterian mosaka was not made right…read more Could not taste any thing good in it. Other food saied to be greecy. Not clear menu. Avrage prices.

We had a Groupon for Simply Greek and didn't really know what to expect. Overall, we were really…read morepleased! The Groupon was for the Greek Mezze dinner, which requires a minimum of 2 diners. For £18 per person (we had it 50% off from Groupon!), you get a big platter of appetizers and a big platter of entrees, though the entrees are small, mezze-size. So you get to try lots of different things. Hard to remember what we had, but i think the appetizers were tzatziki, hummus, a broad bean dip, fried halloumi, vine leaves, spicy sausage, meatballs, and Greek salad. We got some garlic bread first, then pitta to eat with the rest of the dishes. Phew! Lots of food already! The hummus was really excellent - it was thick and garlicky and addictive. Different than I've had at other places, and delicious. The halloumi was great too. Vine leaves were the usual, I don't remember being particularly wowed by the meatballs and sausage, though they were fine, not my favorite part of the platter. The Greek salad had nice crunch fresh vegetables, olives, and tangy feta, so I really enjoyed that. We were getting full already! Then came the main plates - hard to remember it all! Greek pasta (yum!!), lamb (tender, amazing), chicken kebabs (gorgeous charred flavor, absolutely delicious), and some other things that clearly weren't as memorable as the other 3! I do remember chips that came on the side were hot, crispy, and basically perfect. The mains were better than the appetizers, in my opinion (except for the hummus). The meat was so well cooked, the flavors were just right, and we were very satisfied! The thing is, it's pretty pricey at £18 per person (without a Groupon). Though you will get very full, no doubt you'd get full too if you ordered a la carte and got one entree each and an appetizer to share for maybe £10 less. Since dessert and drinks aren't included in the mezze deal, I don't really think it's financially worth it. I'd certainly come back, but I'd order a la carte. Service was very friendly, our server was lovely and warm. You can't really see the dining room for the street, since it's below street level, but it's actually very nice with lots of Greek-looking decor, blue and white everywhere, sort of a beachy feel. Don't judge it by the plain exterior, give it a try! I'm sure we'll be back.

We visited Chilli Padi on a Saturday evening in the summer and the place was buzzing. It couldn't…read morehave been more authentic, in its setting, in its (very friendly) service and in its food. The latter was extremely high quality, whether it was the starters (spring rolls, satay and roti canai) or the mains (smoked chicken, beef rendang and nasi goreng). We finished off with a nice talk to Charles, the owner. A great find.

As a first time visitor to Newcastle, I was delighted with the food scene, and Chilli Padi was…read moredefinitely a highlight. There was a real freshness to the food. This isn't Malaysian food from a can. The vegetables were achingly fresh, and the spices in the dishes I tried were absolutely top notch. The chef is clearly an expert. And the service! How kind they were to this solo traveler. Friendly service from the door to the table and as I left. I also appreciated my waitress' explanation of the dishes. She was clearly proud of the food they serve, and she should be. The dining room was spotless, and it was modern and bright. The chairs are very comfortable, so this is a nice spot to take friends and sit for awhile. Overall, just an exceptional experience, and one that makes me want to come back to Newcastle just for Chilli Padi!

Truly lovely Thai food in spectacular surroundings. Try the Thai souffle, an egg type dish that…read morecomes served in foil, spiced with Thai spices and topped with coconut milk. I've never seen this on a Thai menu before and was blown away by the flavour and texture of the dish. A starter of spicy salad was light and packed with flavour. Not to be missed and with super views up to the cathedral and university.

Definitely the best thai food in Durham! Central Thai beats the pants off of Zen and Fat Buddha put…read moretogether in terms of both food and service. It seems telling that only a few months after it re-opened, it was almost completely full on the night when we visited. They are lucky to have opened this place in a location which used to be a thai restaurant not that long ago. It's just a shame that it's so hard to find the entrance when the shopping centre is closed. Everything we tried was delicious and well-presented, and although our waitress seemed both overwhelmed and terrified by us, she was attentive. I'll definitely be coming back to try the lunch menu!

Delicious food. Plenty to chose from. There's vegan, vegetarian and meat options. There's also a…read morenice variety of fresh salad (including a gorgeous prawn salad with prawns, lettuce and Marie Rose sauce), fresh fruit and dressings for the health conscious. There are also options for those who aren't too fond of Asian cuisine but have tagged along with others who are! There's pizza, chips, rice, chicken nuggets, cooked veggies, apple pie, sponge/cheese cakes, ice cream etc...the list is quite long! The soups are immense as a starter. Today, Chinese pork soup and also chicken and sweet corn soup was available on the menu. I tried both! Hmmm very tasty. I mixed Sriracha sauce into the pork soup to give it some extra kick. There's plenty of condiments on offer. Including sriracha sauce, dot sauce, sweet chilli, mayo and ketchup. There's also hot sauces to pour onto your rice or chicken balls (or whatever you like). There's Chinese gravy, sweet and sour sauce, curry sauce and (I think it was) Cantonese sauce. I filled some of the tiny soup bowls up with the sauces I liked and took them to our table to dip our food into or pour it over our dishes. The staff are very polite and very accommodating but not over-baring. You aren't made to feel rushed in any way. Nor do they watch you whilst you plate your meal up!!! Would definitely recommend. It wasn't too busy today (it was a Wednesday afternoon), so even though there was five or six tables in, the atmosphere wasn't buzzing. There are much nicer places to visit nearby if you're after a vibrate buzz and somewhere more upmarket. Having said that, in my opinion, the prices and the delicious food are just too good to miss! It's cheap and cheerful. Thank you to the staff, for a Lovely visit with my Mum and for making us so welcome.

I like this place as you can eat all you want for as little as £5.50 if I remember correctly, so…read morewith a drink, you could have a good lunch out for as little as £6.50 and it is hard to do. I love the food, but I am disappointed that they only have seafood on offer for the evening pricing bracket. The problem is that the staff have poor english and I find myself asking them to repeat themselves, which makes me feel rude if I ask more than once. Also if I am wanting to purchase alcohol, they need to take my ID to a manager (out the back) to check that it is okay. I do not feel comfortable with someone taking my driving license.