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.

Shamraat is quite a strange name for a business. It has one too many a's in 'raat' for my liking…read moreand I guess that kind of annoys me. It looks weird, and it sounds like someone's shouting it as they fall from a great height. If the name sounds slightly strange or exotic, chances are it's an Indian or Chinese restaurant and, in this case, it's an Indian restaurant that is just one of a few in Ormskirk that offers the locals a flavour of Indian cuisine on their doorstop (though not quite literally, of course). Their menu features all the usual suspects that you'd expect to find in an Indian restaurant - korma, jalfrezi, masala, vindaloo - plus a few house and chef specials that are always worth a try if you're feeling lucky (or you're not thinking about how it will affect you tomorrow morning). The restaurant itself is comfortable enough and the waiters are friendly and attentive, without making you feel like they're watching your every move.

I have been going there for over five years and have never had a bad meal or bad experience for all…read morethat time. I have3 worked my way through most of the menu and each meal has been delicious. I keep threatening them that if I get a bad meal I will not go back. It hasn't happened yet. Give them a try - you will enjoy it. Kind and considerate family and staff.

Simply Fantastic food…read more I ordered a medium Madras, as Madras made as normal blows my mind, but I still love the taste. The first fork full. fair play, perfectly as I wanted it. It was a battle, and I still needed a pint of cold milk, but it was absolutely gorgeous! Highly recommended, and will definately be ordering again!!

Looking for a good Indian takeaway, having just moved to the area from the 'home of Balti' (the…read moreMidlands). I must say, this was an excellent meal. Ready in the 20 minutes quoted. Portions good and excellent flavours. Only one gripe is that they don't take card payments, except for on-line orders.

By far the best indian in the area, now only takeaway in Kimmel bay, give it a try And you…read moredefonitely won't regret, collection is much quicker than delivery so bear that in mind.

'Passage To India'. It all sounds very exotic, doesn't it? Not quite so in reality though, I'm…read moreafraid. The 'passage' in question is in fact a small passageway down the side of a Bargain Booze that leads through to their restaurant. From the outside, Passage To India doesn't really look that glamorous at all either, with the brown brick building it's situated in making it look more like a mill than an Indian restaurant. Thankfully, the restaurant setting inside is much more cosy and comfortable, with the waiting-on-staff there ensuring your every need is seen to whilst you are in their company. The menu features all the finest dishes that you'd expect from an Indian restaurant as well as including some more extravagant choices for the adventurous amongst you, all available at a decent although not too cheap price. Passage to India it might not quite be, but passage to a full and satisfied stomach? I think so.

Passage to India is our favourite Indian Restaurant in Ormskirk. My husband and I are both…read morevegetarian and they have a lot of vegetarian options available. My husband can't resist the Vegetable Thali which consists of at least seven to eight small dishes on a platter and I always choose the Vegetable Exocitica which is a mild curry they are both equally delicious. No room for desserts as the meals are quite adequate. The staff always give you a warm welcome and you do not have to book.

great surroundings. poor service. average food.read more

Contemporary Indian restaurant offering a wide selection of dishes from a varied menu. Good…read moreselection of vegetarian options. Well stocked bar area. Friendly staff who always appear well presented. Good service and very clean surroundings. Plenty of parking available.

Bay of Bengal, as the name suggests, specialises in Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine which you can…read moreenjoy in the comfort of their restaurant or, if you so wish, in the comfort of your own home as they offer a takeaway menu as well as a restaurant menu. The choice of dishes is pretty large and varied, with the menu including a useful selection of chef's recommended dishes which are especially tasty, spicy and full of flavour. The dishes themselves are nothing particularly different from a normal Indian restaurant menu, but it is all made to a fairly high quality and can be enjoyed in a restaurant which is nicely decorated and set out. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, helping you to choose a dish to suit your palate (as well as warning you off any very spicy dishes) and ensuring you to have a lovely dining experience whilst in their company. A very pleasant place to go if you fancy an Indian meal in a restaurant environment.

Whilst visiting a nearby medical establishment this place was reccomended by a couple of the staff…read morethere. They were right on the money and I'm grateful to the for pointing the place out. The interior is nothing exceptional, standard 'curry house' kind of theme but its clean and inviting. The staff received me warmly and were pleasant and polite throughout. I had chicken Madras with plain rice, Garlic Naan and Poppadoms. The food was beautiful, the Madrass was just how I like it, just hot enough and not enough to enduce dehydration! the Naan was fresh and flavourful and was a great accompanyment. With a couple of Cokes the bill came to around £15, which I think was pretty reasonable.

Shahbaaz Curry Cottage has been a favourite of mine for a good few years now - being a minute away…read morefrom my parents house, it also doubles up as our local Indian takeaway. The restaurant is, as the name suggests, in a small cottage that has quite recently been extended to cater for the demand for a good curry house in the area. There must be no more than 15 tables in the entire place, which makes it nice and cosy - which I like. I have been here countless times, and each time I cannot fault the service. The waiters are friendly, and the same guys have worked there for years, so if you're local and go there frequently they remember your name - which is always nice. The food is authentic Indian food, with a varied choice of curries on the menu. One of their starters - Prawn on Puree - is my favourite and I often order this as larger portion for my main meal, which they are always more than happy to do for me. The prices are very reasonable here, and if you like them on Facebook they'll often post print-off vouchers on their page for customer discounts and freebies. They also run deals on certain nights, where you can get 3 courses and a beer for £15. Last week when I visited, the service was abnormally slow.. And something I haven't experienced before. Granted it was a busy Friday night but maybe they were a waiter down or something. The service is usually faultless - this must have been an off night but I wouldn't like to mark them down for it. I'll continue to go here, either with family or with friends - and if you're in the area it's definitely the best place for Indian food for a good few miles.

Love the Shahbaaz! Great food. Lovely staff. The 3 courses for £9.99 they offer on Weds & Sunday's…read moreare well worth the money & they're very accommodating on alterations to the menu. Highly recommended!

Just a 5 minute walk from the Prom, the Taj was great. We ate lightly with appys King Prawn Puri,…read moreLamb Tikka, Raita, Crisp Onion Bhaji and a side of Methi Aloo. All were top notch. As Brits living in USA we have missed food this good. It's BYOB. The staff were all lovely and kind. Great value

A very tasty authentic Indian restaurant. The food was amazing full of flavour and generous…read moreportions. I would highly recommend the chicken balti kharai and garlic nann. Thank you to the fabulous staff who cannot do enough for you Shan, Marie and Shoieb. would highly recommend.

First time here. Came on a recommendation from a relative and can say that they didn't disappoint…read more Wonderful set up in that they have you seated in the lounge prior to eating. This set up as a perfect environment to have a drink and converse...went on to have dinner with great apps and even better main courses. Add to that some drinks and you've got the best Indian food around. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!

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