Love this place. It's worth booking if you're arriving over the weekend. Vegan menu and they're…read moregood with kids. It wouldn't be a good venue for celiac diners. Staff are friendly without being clingy. They tend to be quick taking orders and brining food out, but a little slow in bringing the bill (only an issue if you're on a schedule). It's a casual setting, some of the tables can feel a bit 'busy' if you're in the thoroughfare. The dosas are my favourite, especially the onion rava dosa. Cocktail menu is inventive if that's your thing.

Food was nice and delicious. But the staff wasn't very…read morefriendly. Seemed like everyone was in some rush, pushing to finish the food and leaving. Headed over the bill just in the middle of out tea. Wasn't welcoming at all. That's a shame because food was delicious!

Swadesh wasn't totally meh but nor was it totally a-ok so I'm erring on the side of caution. I…read morenoticed the other week that they have a £4.90 lunch box which was very exciting as lunches for £5 or less are my favourite thing. I was also excited when I walked in off grubby Portland St to find an elegant interior and smiling waiter. Bit disappointed then to find that the lunchbox is not some kind of Indian bento box featuring, I don't know, chutneys and the sound of a sitar playing or something. It's just the lunch buffet. But then again, that's not actually a bad thing in theory. In execution, none of it was particularly good and it was all strangely the same colour which was a bit off-putting. The poppadums were soft, which was just weird However, as it definitely didn't give me food poisoning I am likely to return given its proximity to my work and low price. For the money though, Kukoos is a much better choice in the area for Indian food at lunchtime. Dinner wise, I'd say Swadesh is probably pretty good.

Holy moly this place was superb…read more My boyfriend and I were in town visiting my bestfriend and his girlfriend who were in the UK on holiday when we happened upon this gem. Not too hard to do, since we stayed at a hotel just along the alley from Swadesh, but boy are we glad we decided on dinner here. The atmosphere was that of a pretty fancy restaurant where you'd think the staff and customers alike would be pretentious, but that wasn't the case at all. This place was really great, and the staff was great to boot. The prices were just perfect where we could all order various dishes and not feel as though we were going to break the bank by doing so. We started out with some poppadoms and chutneys as a started. Well pleased with that. After that, my boyfriend and I went with a vegetarian mix of goodies, including onion badjis and grilled halloumi. By the time we finished that, we knew we were in for a treat when the rest of our food came along. I stuck with ordering vegetarian dishes, which included saag paneer and an okra dish and my boyfriend ordered a chicken curry. We decided to share the lot and surprisingly, my boyfriend, who is a meat lover, really liked incorporating vegetarian in to the mix of dinner and plans to do it again when we go out. My bestfriend and his girlfriend ordered mixed vegetarian entrees and really enjoyed theirs as well. As we had been drinking a bit before we decided on dinner, we kept with water for the evening which the staff kept flowing without hesitation. All in all, it really was probably one of the better dinners I've had in a long time. I haven't had a good Indian meal in a few years, so I was really happy that we all enjoyed it so much. Should we find ourselves in Manchester again, this will be a must on the list of places to eat.

If you know your way around Liverpool's Duke St area, then perhaps you'll be aware of the choice of…read morecuisine for those looking to dine out. Another to make it onto the block and with great success is Mayur restaurant, which serves Indian dishes with a touch of finesse. However, rather than being just the generic eatery for this area - in other words, expensive and clean cut - Mayur achieves something few of the others bother to, takeaway. So, if you live local in town, this could be the ideal accompaniment for a night in with a DVD or to have friends around without going to too much trouble or effort when perhaps all you really want to do is relax. The menu itself is bursting with options and really caters for all tastes. Indeed, for those who are less keen on Indian delicacies, this is arguably the best place to enjoy fine cuisine and overcome such aversions that, let's face it, is why people often like certain types of food and not others. Picture it now, the "oh, I don't like tapas person," or "I only really like to go Italian" kind of individual. Well Mayur on Duke St acts an intermediary or bridge for sceptics just on the well-cooked, eye-catching dishes - a rare gift that few restaurants can achieve. It also wins over people, firstly with the standard of service from waiters and waitresses with personality, who can engage with the visitors and boost their enjoyment of an evening. Unfortunately, like many eateries on Duke St, they are not the cheapest compared to other areas of town but it does deliver decent value for money by comparison too. This is one of the few places in Liverpool that can star as a takeaway of repute and as a classy restaurant. It's up to you how to sample that cuisine, talking around a table or in the company of a Hollywood blockbuster.

On Duke Street lies one of those curry houses that people wind up liking so much, they compare all…read moreothers to it. Mayur has a loyal following and I can see why. The meals are pretty special and the prices really won't lighten your wallet at all. The decor here is absolutely fantastic with ornate wallpaper, dripping chandeliers and offers those cosy private booths for the larger parties as well as romantic tables for two. Well, depending on who you're with. The staff are very friendly indeed and extremely accommodating, very talkative but maintain their politeness throughout. There's plenty of choice for the veggies and carnivores alike and even with booze you only end up paying about £15 each for the whole thing, starters and breads included too. Not bad, eh? The only thing that lets it down is it's not located particularly centrally, but the fact that you have to trek a little to it only adds to its charm and character, and it's certainly worth the extra walk.

We were here after the India England cricket match. There was some wait time as there were quite a…read morefew people and the place was understaffed. However, the staff seemed quite apologetic about it. But I think it was worth the wait. The Kheema naan and the regular naan with the chicken karahi was sooo good!!! The biryani was alright, especially the pieces were a hard and overcooked. Dal fry hit the spot!

Very good Indian cuisine at fair prices…read more The staff is unfortunately a bit confused - but this is compensated by the good performance of the kitchen.

Excellent all round really, there honestly wasn't anything to fault about the place and I was…read morereally impressed. Booked a table for 5 people on a Thursday evening, I was surprised how busy it actually was. We sat in the waiting area whilst everyone turned up and then were shown to out pre-prepared table and served drinks. Staff were polite and were soon taking our order. I went for poppadum, a chicken tikka starter and chicken tikka biryani for main, followed by a coffee. The food was delicious, probably the best tasting food of any Indian restaurant I've been to and everyone was of the same opinion. 5 different people, 5 different dishes, 5 different opinions, 5 overall very happy customers. After the meal we were served with hot wipes and then provided with the bill. The only negative I can possibly think of is that unlike some other Indian restaurants, we weren't offered a complementary 'shot' at the end, but that's being very picky.

If you're looking for a decent curry in the Bury area then look no further - Jewel in the Crown is…read morewhere you need to go. Delicious food, excellent service, and great value for money - suitable for large groups or casual/intimate dining. You are usually greeted with numerous smiling faces as you walk into the bar / waiting area which instantly makes you feel welcome - something that is often missing in restaurants these days. Unfortunately, if you do have to wait for a table (quite likely) the seating area is tiny, so I would suggest booking in advance, especially on the weekends as it's usually jam packed! Located in the town centre, the restaurant is just a 5 minute walk from Bury Interchange, or a 2 minute taxi if it's raining (again, quite likely!), so now you know where it is get booking a table!

Northern England is home to some of the best South Asian food anywhere in the world, including the…read moreIndian subcontinent itself. Manchester is home to the iconic Curry Mile. In these competitive environs, Akbar's holds its own with its gigantic naans and its flavorful curries. The offal-based offerings, such as maghaz (sheep's brain) masala and chicken liver tikka, are my personal favorites. The maghaz has a creamy, buttery texture and loads of flavor. The perfectly chewy naan is a great accompaniment to both dishes. A steaming cup of the sweet and salty Kashmiri chai is a perfect way to finish a meal on a cold Manchester winter evening (I usually find myself in Northern England around Christmastime).

This is a fantastic place and I wish I'd known about it earlier! However, there are a couple of…read morecatches one needs to know about! For example, bookings in small numbers are not allowed, so if your party is less than 10 you would have to wait in the lounge. Moreover, you wouldn't be put in the queue for tables until all the people from your party have arrived! Once they have, you are given a device which will start flashing once your table is ready. For us it took just about 30 minutes (on a Thursday evening), so make sure you have no other plans this evening or come earlier. The place was full, we load to squeeze behind other guests backs - shows how popular the place is. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel welcome immediately. Despite the venue being packed, food arrived quickly, and it was just delicious - couldn't find any faults! For those who feel adventurous, there are chef's challenges with spicy food (I heard you get s free dessert if you finish it- however , can't vouch for this). I have tried a tiny piece of this challenge from my friends plate, and almost cried from the amount of hot spices! Despite the wait, very enjoyable experience, and prices are more than friendly, which is very unusual for the city centre.

I went here as it was recommended by work collegues after booking into the local best Western…read moreHotel. On first impressions I would say it had a smartly presented interior with the furniture looking well looked after. They have a block pricing structure so worrying about the cost is abit pointless though I would say the bill was a little more than i felt it deserved. The service was prompt and polite and I wasn't kept waiting at all even though the 2 staff were busy watching the wall mounted TV, mind you, so was I (left just in time to miss East Enders). The food was hot and as expected, the salad looked freshly chopped and the tomatoes were still wet from the knife. The waiters could have been a little more friendly and some spoons would have been nice for the curry dishes. In conclusion it is an average curry house and that's not a bad thing these days. I'd be happy to go back but might try another Qype recommendation next time i'm in the area. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

I've always liked Saffron; it's a bit classier than your average Indian. Whether eating in or…read moretaking out I've never had a bad meal. They score top top marks in my books as last time I ordered I asked for them to make sure they don't use any nuts or nut oils in any of the food we were ordering and although a common ingredient in most Indian food they where more than happy to oblige. So not only did I get to enjoy some tasty Indian food, my (nut allergy) boyfriend got some too! And he loves curry but hadn't had any in ages as everywhere he went he seemed to get bad reactions. Ok so that might not apply to you but it shows how accommodating the staff are which goes along way in the eating out experience for me.

Located at Dunscar Business Park, the surroundings are quite odd for a restaurant. A private gym…read morenext door and few parking spaces available for restaurant customers. The decor is quite modern and the service is very good, although there was only our table and one other table in so you would expect so! Cobra and Mongoose are the lagers on draught which are always a treat. The menu is what you'd expect, not as wide as some others but all the regulars available. The food itself came in reasonable time and isn't bad, but nothing really to write home about compared to local competition. All in all I would say a decent experience and may return in the future.

Decided to make an impulsive trip on a Sunday evening after an afternoon spent watching the demise…read moreof the England T20 cricket team in the pub. The menu Itself isn't as varied as other local curry houses however the Sunday offer of £10.95 for any starter, main, and either chips, rice or naan bread was great value for money. The food itself was good although I've definitely had better from local competitors. The service can't be faulted and the staff were always around to check on drinks etc. All in all, not my top pick for a curry in Bolton but as it's a stones throw from my house, I'd definitely give it another go in the future.