And so we move on to another of Formby's much loved restaurants, the Balti House. One of the…read morethings I love the most about the Balti House is how it's situated inside a small white bungalow, as if a family actually used to live there then decided to open up a restaurant instead and serve a whole load of middle-class Liverpudlian outcasts. Once inside, you are warmly greeted by the helpful staff who clearly know their kormas from their jalfrezis. The food itself is lovely, proving excellent value for money and washed down well by a few pints. We usually stumble here at the end of a 'quiet' night in the pub and find ourselves ordering the really spicy curries, despite the protestations from the staff that it might not be such a good idea (let's just say we always end up regretting it in the morning). Despite this, I would say that the Balti House is easily one of the best restaurants in Formby, offering great food at good prices. This combined with a lovely atmosphere and helpful staff serves to create a charming dining experience.

I'm not a huge fan of Indian food in the first place and I've had quite enough bad curry in…read moreManchester to put me off for life. It was only recently then that I went to Hilal - for a long time Formby's only Indian restaurant, sited inside a small bungalow on the edge of the village. It took a good few strong drinks at a friend's leaving party for me to actual venture inside. I was, I must say, pleasantly surprised. Firstly; the staff were friendly, helpful and even concerned (a friend ordered the extra strength mixed meat dish which he was advised was incredibly hot. When he said that he could handle spicy food, the waiter looked genuinely worried for the lad - a worry that turned out to be founded as he drank off several pints of iced water before he could properly talk afterwards). Secondly I very much enjoyed the dish I picked, a sweet prawn dhansak with delicately flavoured rice, which was a world away from the claggy, creamy versions I had eaten on Manchester's Curry Mile. Hilal has certainly curried favour with me. Sorry.

Impression: The food is very well done here, and interior is chill and warm, but the hospitality is…read morewhat makes this place lose its potential 5 star. They were warm and attentive in the beginning, but then forgot about you once you're main courses were out. We were sitting around twiddling our thumbs waiting for the bill and we weren't even asked how the food was and if they can get us refills. So they get a 3/5 for service, and they seemed too well staff in cooking counter, we're talking like 10 people back there and 3-4 waitresses. High Yield: A Pakistani, Middle Eastern Indian fusion restaurant that does a spectacular job on spices and capturing the tastes of these cultures, but with ghosting hospitality that needs improvement, easy on wallet, and warm atmosphere Details: What we ordered 1. Chicken Madras- They claim this is the spiciest dish offered here. True- takes a couple of bites for that spice to truly finally hit you. Great for those who are trying to truly go for a spicy and tasteful dish. I highly recommend this outta all the chickens on here. Tikka is a little too tomatoey, Bhuna has a yogurty tang to it, and this is straight up spicy spice if you like it this way. Chicken breast with a sauce not creamy but heavy in spices. Very good and well done. I highly approve. Order a side of roti/naan and dip it in. The madras and bhuna do not come with rice/bread btw, so I recommend you order a bread to dip with 2. Lamb Madhu- Rice is a little flavorless and it's a little more tough than the typical basmati rice that you see- aka not fluffy. The lamb was not bad though. It's lamb on bone compared to briyani where the meat is not on the bone. Way too much rice in my opinion but if you're a big rice eater, go for it. If your company ordered a madras/curry they can mooch off your rice a little ;) 3. Bhuna Chicken- a yogurty kinda curry. You can definitely taste the tartness of the yogurt- a soothing and comfortable curry to order if you're someone who doesn't want something too spicy or tomatoey. Highly recommend. Also need a roti/bread or mooch off a briyani's rice if you get this. Well done, however. Service: Ok, this is where they lose their 5 star rating. They come off as warm and super attentive at first. And you're pleased. However, once that main course appears, they ghost you. Never saw our waiter again. Didn't even come by and ask how we were doing, check for refills, or even come with check even when were clearly done for a while. They had excellent service but seemed to ignore you after you get your food. I checked multiple times and it wasn't like they were understaffed... rather they had like 10 people preparing food, 2-3 people chilling back behind that counter, and like 4-5 waiters for about 20-25 tables... so I don't understand how they can ghost. I recommend they step up the service or else will sacrifice their quality of their restaurant.. If you're in a rush, definitely put pressure for them to get your check or else yyou'll NEVER get it.

I came from the USA and came across this restaurant and Wow. This place is amazing! It is very…read moreclean the staff is polite and food was Delicioussss:) I liked the taste of the food lots of variety.

I'd never heard a bad word about Gulshan, indeed several people recommended it to me so I was…read morethrilled to discover that they will deliver to my village for a small fee. We tried the Samosas as a starter and shared a Tandoori Chicken Tikka for our main which came with Tandoori sauce, salad and a choice of Pilau rice or Naan. We chose Naan and ordered some chips as an extra. The food arrived on time and was hot and fresh. The Samosas were nice and crisp and the Naan was gorgeous as was the Tandoori Chicken Tikka. The only thing that wasn't so good really was the chips, in future I would order rice instead. Very enjoyable indeed, I will order again! :-)

Gulshan has become our favourite takeaway and we're always very happy with the order, the food and…read morethe delivery. The food is cooked to perfection and they don't mind if you want something a bit different to what's on the menu. The delivery drivers are always on time and very friendly when they bring your piping hot food. I REALLY recommend ordering and trying their food, you won't go to another takeaway again

I needed some spicy food while I was working in the UK…read more Someone recommended this restaurant. We ate there and I was impressed. The lamb jalfrezi was excellent. A big plus is this restaurant also serves beer. I will say that based off of my experience it was the best Indian food I have ever had.

Excellent food in comfortable surroundings and typically very efficient service. Worth driving down…read moreto.

Not sure why I haven't reviewed this place yet. Due to the close proximity of Nawaab rarely do I…read moreventure into these neck of the woods. Not too dissimilar to the aforementioned this place has a function room or events and is of the buffet restaurant variety. The food is of decent quality, much better than those student chinese buffet style scenarios (I know that's not saying much but still..) My personal fav were the chicken pakoras... not too oily and the meat was very tender and delicious. Not much else to say apart from the fact that there's ample parking space behind joint. Definitely place to go if you're starving and don't want to fork out more than £20 for a hearty filling meal.

had a great time out with the boys, everyone enjoyed the food and service. top stuff. easily one of…read morethe best around

My partner said he had been here 25 years ago so the very fact its still here and open speaks for…read moreitself . We went for a sunday meal out and it was lovely, fantastic service and lovely food . The restaurant could do with a but if tlc But We will definitely be returning.

I've been to a few Indian restaurants in Liverpool and this place was amazing! The food was…read morefantastic and the atmosphere was cool. The place was packed on a weekday, which speaks volumes about how good the food was. The menu prices were also very reasonable. The Kashmiri naan was my absolute favorite and some of the best that I've had. I would have taken a photo but it was gone so quick.

A diamond within the city. The place is nicely decorated and very romantic. All the employees are…read moretentative, helpful, and provide great service. The food comes in small bowls that don't look like they'll satisfy your hunger, but you'll be surprised. Vegetable Samosa 3 medium size samosas served hot on the outside and warm on the inside. The peas and potato mixture, mixed with seasoning, had a nice subtle kick to it. The green chutney that came with it had a nice cool minty taste and goes well with this dish. It was more liquidy than the typical green chutney, but can be used as a dressing on top of the small salad that this came with. This is a great starter that can satisfy a small hunger or used to excite the taste buds and get the stomach ready for the main course. Chicken Tikka Masala The sauce is tomatoey and creamy. Not spicy at all. There are good amounts of chicken swimming in the sauce. The chicken is well cooked and soaks up the tikka masala, giving you more flavor as you bite into the chicken. This is my favorite. Saag Paneer This was a bit too heavily seasoned with spices and a bit too salty, for me. I couldn't really taste the spinach or cheese in it. Maybe if eaten with naan, it would balance out the seasoning, but eating it with rice, did not. If you're a fan of ginger, this has a few bits and pieces big enough for you to chew on and appreciate. Unfortunately, this was my least favorite out of the three dishes I've tried here. Even if you're dining alone or out on a romantic night around the town, this is a great place to go to satisfy that craving for delicious Indian food.

Lal Qila. Like a pleasant fungus (if there can be such a thing), it's spreading all over the north…read morewest and spawning spores Southport as well as the very city that gave us The Beatles, Ken Dodd and a water body full of jellyfish. I kid you not, every time I peer into the Mersey I see one of those see-through little deadly blighters bobbing around. Anyway, thankfully Lal Qila's seafood is one of its strong points and it hasn't attempted to do what would-be serial killer Patrick Bateman did and incorporate jellyfish into a sophisticated menu. Although that's not to say it ain't inventive. Like its Mancunian siblings, Liverpool's Lal Qila is a modern take on the curry phenomenon and has an army of polite staff at the helm waiting to attend to your every need, as well as a chef with a flair for invention and over 29 years experience. Not bad credentials, eh. This one started life in 1984 when I was a dimpled little one year old, and has grown and moved onto Eastbank Street four years ago. Its reputation for fabulous service precedes it, but what of the food? Firstly the ambient lighting, sophisticated demeanour and relaxing music seduces you, then you're treated to some really delicious curry. You've got to remember that real Indian food is supposed to be healthy, wholesome and fresh, not a greasy calorie-laden indulgence, and this restaurant takes that as given. It's all very authentic and you'll find your favourite Indian dishes here plus many more that you might not have thought of. Veggies are well catered for and all the meals are freshly prepared, so nothing will taste like it's been stewing in its own juices for about five hours. Top notch Ruby Murray.

After a run of fairly adequate, but indigestion-inducing indian takeaways from our usual place, we…read morethought we'd try Lal Quila. We had heard good things about the restaurant, and were pleasantly surprised to find that they did free home deliveries from their online menu.The food was delicious, the meat tender and the spices delicate. I WILL be ordering from them again- strongly recommended.

I was visiting Liverpool and was craving some Indian /Mediterranean food. The place is clean and…read morelively. If you are looking for tasty food well this is definitely the place. I love their garlic naans and lamb curry. If you really wanna splurge try their mixed grill it is to die for. Amazing food at a affordable price.

Really nice Food . Also eat at Rusholme but really nice food and brilliant customer service. Food…read morecomes really quick. Large array of food. Really Great Food. Visit really often . Really nice looking and tasting food