I only get take away from here but it is fantastic…read more It is by far the best indian takeaway iv'e had in middlesbrough but it can work out quite expensive as there is so much choice. The take away menu is available online which i found out when we lost our paper version, this recieves bonus points with me. As i said the choice is amazing and all the indian favourites are on there. The staff are very helpfull too and will make something for you if its not on the menu eg: they alwyas removed my chicked tandoori from the bone for me. My favourites though are the garlic naan breads which always arrive piping hot (along with everything else) and dripping in tasty garlic. The service is quick too.

Extremely friendly staff provided an excellent level of service. I had a Biryani and it was very…read moretasty indeed.

After a week of pub grub and clichéd British food, it was time for some curry. Yelp to the rescue!…read more We found Akbars just a few blocks from the train station, so it made a good stop after the National Railway Museum. I thought the dishes were fine quality, tasty and not too spicy. Good prices and good portions, suitable for sharing. Loved the atmosphere, with low lighting from chandeliers with red highlights and lounge music. It seemed more modern and hip than a standard Indian joint. The crowd was a mix of small groups of businessmen and tourists, with a few families like us.

Thanks, Adam! Wandering the streets after sightseeing, I let Yelp lead me to a top rated…read morerestaurant. I was not even slightly disappointed because Akbar's is an excellent curry house. Even though I walked in at 5:15, they were happy to see me and brought me to a table near the window. The menu was a bit strange - a solidly laminated sheet - but it had all the usual curries that I've come to expect in this country. And so instead of going with the usual, I let my eye choose. I started with the Liver Tikka. I've never had this before and I would recommend it. Not at all "livery", three good sized pieces arrived on a sizzling plate with some sauteed onions and a bowl of mint sauce. Th mint was a big help because this was seriously hot. Not spicy hot, temperature hot. Wow! For mains, the "handi" was listed as 'just like we have it at home' on the menu so I thought I'd give that a try. I chose lamb instead of chicken. It took about ten minutes (the waiter warned me it would be 15) and I also opted for two chapati to go with it. Again, very hot coming from the kitchen and it had a whole lot of flavor and spice, but it wasn't "hot" spicy just really tasty. Lots of small pieces of lamb in a sauce that is beyond description. Let's just say that it was excellent and the chapati was perfect for scooping. No dessert, but the cold bottle of Kingfisher was perfect (first time in a bottle, it's usually draft). A great meal!

I go here everytime i visit scarborough,it's the best restaurant/take away i'v visited.read more

By far my favourite Indian in the area. Food is always great, staff are friendly and prices…read morereasonable. They don't sell alcohol, but have no problem with people taking their own. Good really as it makes for a cheaper night out.

Such a lovely restaurant! We returned twice - the second time for a specially prepared meal - and…read morethe two dinners were easily our best culinary experience in Durham! The owner, Adahm was a delight! A must for any trip to the city!

It's not a trip to Durham without a meal at Shaheens. Unbelievably good food, and service to match…read more We love this place.

This is a lovely curry house, with a couple of parking bays outside if your lucky you can get…read moreparked but if not there is ample parking around by it. With a minutes walk the furthest away you would have to walk. This place is lovely and my favourite Indian food in Newcastle/the coast that I have found so far. The food is very tasty and seems very clean. Prices are standard as to what you pay anywhere a selection of beers ,wines and spirits. The staff are very friendly and nice. They do takeaway which is good as takdir is a restaurant first and then a takeaway so its standard s are a lot higher than a just a take away. They have won awards for there food and it is highly recommend you go and try it. I got chatting to one of the lads there and he said Steven Taylor from Newcastle united football club gets in there which he did seem genuine about and Taylor does come from just up the road.

A great curry house, I got dragged along curry not been my favourite meal, but it really turned my…read morehead I love this place now and curry's, lovely young lads work there who are so nice and helpful, lovely tasting food, a lovely night out it was 5 star all the way.

When it comes to Indian Take away this place is consistently good. My brother has been going here…read morefor the last 3 years and persuaded me to try. I am not the biggest fan of spicy food so know very little about Indian cooking, but the staff were happy to explain a few dishes and give recommendations. The food was well cooked and looked and tasted great. It has a full menu with all the dishes you expect from an Indian take away and it was very well priced. If you want you can telephone in your order for collection otherwise you have the usually 15 min takeaway wait for the food to be prepared. It is definately worth a try and I doubt you will be dissapointed.

It's been a few months since I've been here simply because the standard of food and service has…read moredegraded over the last couple of years. It used to be excellent but I would now class it as average at best.

One of the best India in boro, portions a little small ( especially bread) , but taste makes up for…read moreit .

This could well be the best kept secret in Middlesbrough as far as indian food is concerned. I have…read moreeaten in this restaurant for a number of years now and even though I work away, when I return this is the first place I visit and I am always glad to return as the food is orgasmically good. The menu has a modest but varying selection of meals to tempt your tastebuds ranging from very mild to very hot and any dish can be custom altered on your request to suit your particular taste. There is a fair selection of drinks available and if you want your favourite alcopop you can always pop across the road to Doc Browns when you have finished your meal. The service is great with a genuine personal touch. Even when it is busy, which is often, you are still treated with honesty and courtesy and put before the almighty persuit of profit. I advise you to book ahead if you intend to visit, as a quick telephone call could mean the difference between a considerable wait and being seated right away as all parties who have no booking are rightly seated and served on a first come first served basis. The only thing I would change about Jamal's would be the size of the restaurant, it has a warm cozy atmosphere and is very intimate which is great for talking to friends, this can be a drawback however when you get the odd individual dining that has had to much to drink meaning you could end up being closer to a drunk than you would like. But that said this is a blinding little secret that you owe it to yourself to try if you profess to be a lover of a decent curry. And of course, it always helps to eat where the chef is the holder of more that one regional award for his food!

This is MY curry house. I pledged my allegiance to Shabab the first day I had the pleasure of…read moreexperiencing its culinary delights. In fact, we had such a good experience, that my buddy Greg and I made a point to shake the chef's hand. True story. The food was gorgeous. It just has a lot more flavor and detail than you get at a typical curry place. The service is outstanding. The host Jamil will make you feel right at home. Then he magically appears at all the right moments to make you feel taken care of. Not sure what to get? Ask Jamil, he always has "just the thing." In fact I don't even order off the menu anymore, Jamil just brings me something new to try and I have no complaints, not one. Atmosphere is cozy and comfortable as well. Between the food, the service, and the atmosphere, I don't know if it gets any better.

Spice Island in my opinion is the best Indian Restaurant in the North East area. The food is…read moreamazing and my husband and I have been going there for years and their standard has never diminished. We know all of the staff and they are all very friendly and their service is excellent. I congratulate them on their award they truly deserve it. Maureen and George - Shildon

The best indian restaraunt in the North East, good food, good service, cannot complain at all.read more