Had a lovely experience at the Dabbawal where I felt like family. From the attentive waiters to the…read morewarm environment the overall experience was one of being nourished. I chose the Chef's choice and was not disappointed with the generous portions and selections made. There were things I might not have tried otherwise and was glad to have been offered. It's a great way to sample the menu at a great price. The drink menu was also fairly extensive and they had some fun gin pairings. Go, eat heartily, and enjoy.

Yet again I find myself re-visiting the Dabbawal pre-theatre for a quick meal before going into…read morefestive mode to see the Nutcracker ballet! We had booked a table for 6pm however arrived slightly late due to the bad weather (I believe Hurricane Kate is the culprit!) However, we were sat quickly and when telling our server we had limited time due to our cultural theatre trip it was recommended that we keep away from the signature curries as they take time to cook through. We started with a bottle of prosecco (this is getting predictable now?) and opted to share the bombay bombs and hara chicken parchey to start. The bombay bombs were delicious filled with mashed potatoes and a homemade sauce they were incredibly flavoured! The chicken arrived looked a cool shade of green with a yogurt dip it was also delicious. Next I opted for the burgh tikka makhani masala which was a butter based rich tomato curry with plenty of succulent chicken. With a side of mushroom pilau (one portion is enough for two really!) and a side of tandoori roti I mopped up every last bit of the rich sauce! Competing the meal was the standard cosmo which I ALWAYS get when I go here as it has a nice twist on the original. I must say the lamb railway curry is still my favourite however I am yet to try their signature Korma so watch this space!

Had my granddaughter 's 18th family celebration last night the food was absolutely delicious and…read morethe staff were brilliant. In fact they presented her with a birthday cake what a lovely gesture. Support your local community.

I went to The Taste of India "Restaurant" in Forest Hall and talked to the General Manager about…read moretwo disgusting takeaway meals my two sons and I received from there. The Manager would not refund our money as "it was not there policy" The two bad takeaway meals we got, were both chicken Jalferzy. Jalfrezy on there menu: "is a dish where the main ingredient (Chicken) is stir fried with onions and capsicum in a spicy sauce." Our meal consisted of two half inch thick slices of raw onion with a spicy sauce poured over and slices of some cold unrecognisable meat laid on top plus some undercooked rice. It was a long way off what was described on the menu. The manager said "that is the way we do jalfrezy dishes" I was offered two free meals, but I will not be taken up the offer. Would you eat at a place after you have complained about the bad food? The Taste of India sells the worst Indian food I have ever tasted. Disgusting - never again.

My friend and I stopped by Saathi after a long day of exploring Hadrian's wall, as per the…read morerecommendation of a man in a tea cart. We had a bus and then a train to catch later that night, so we ate at around 5:30, when the restaurant first opened. At the front of the restaurant was a full bar, and in the back was the main dining room. We were the only customers there, at that time, but it didn't feel uncomfortable. The waiters were there when you needed them, and the ambiance, a softly lit kind of orange-toned-soft-wall kind of place, was enjoyable. Occasionally people would stop by and get take-away, and the restaurant seemed to readily accommodate this. What really set this place apart was its food. My friend ordered what I would discover was the best daal I've ever had in my entire life. She had it with a plain pilau and a garlic naan, and both were very satisfying. I ordered a lamb curry, which was a perfect mix of spicy and meaty, and it came in a reasonable portion. I also had an incredible nut pilau, which was flavored with saffron and crisped onions and cashews. Delicious delicious delicious. If you're ever in the area, I do recommend stopping by. This restaurant is absolutely worth it.

I fancy myself as something of an expert in this kind of food and let me tell you this place is…read moreGOOD. They do not make the mistake of overfilling the place with diners - the only other guests on our night was a teacher night out - and the food just tastes authentic. Well worth a visit "Peter Drake" Hexham Northumberland

I consider myself a curry expert having tried many local Indian restaurants over the last 33 years…read moreand I have to say Taj is fantastic. The meal is always ready when stated and taste is very consistent I would recommend the pathia I have mine hot but they will do it as hot or mild as you like

Food absolutely lovely. Best indian takeaway in north east. Have been through whole menu and…read moreeverything great.

Satisfy your craving for freshly prepared hand made noodles! This place rocks! Prices are…read morereasonable and service is speedy. So yummy. Our party ordered 77, shredded pork and pickles, house special biang biang noodles (on the chalkboard), #88 stir fried noodles seafood. Also got the Chinese hamburger, #53 stir fried beef w/ chilli, #27 spicy pork and vegetable wonton, #7 spicy salt and pepper ribs and #16 prawn dumplings. All were delicious! Highly recommend this establishment.

We have been waiting for a great place to get noodle soup in Newcastle, because we are such pho…read moreaddicts. Lucky for us, this place delivered! We came here on a Sunday for lunch after a late night, and the food hit the spot. Delivered very quickly to our table, were two big bowls of hand-pulled noodles in soup. I got the pork and vegetables. Honestly, it doesn't matter what kind you get, because the noodles are the star. They are chewy, delicious, and abundant. There wasn't much meat in the dish at all, though it did have a bunch of chopped veggies like potato and carrot. The flavor of the broth was nice, only a little bit spicy. Comforting, a little sinus-clearing, and yummy. My fiancé felt the same about his - the noodles were the best part, but his beef noodles had more meat than my pork ones did. My pork was almost just there to flavor the dish, while he had actual pieces of meat. I might get that next time. We also got pork and veggie wontons, but they were pretty slippery with oil and hard to eat with the plastic chopsticks. Seriously, they should get wooden chopsticks, it was so hard to grip the food with the plastic ones! I'd skip the wontons next time, a waste of stomach space when there's such nice noodle soup, and they weren't particularly special. Pretty low prices, cute atmosphere, and judging by the clientele, they are offering authentic Chinese food. The hearty slurps around us were the sounds of happy customers. We'll be back for sure! Nice to have a place to get this food besides Wagamama - and it's even better.

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.

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.

One of the best restaurants in town! Super quick service,fresh food and an amazing menu!…read more Best steamed dumplings in town and the sushi is just amazing. Very large portions

We had high hopes for Nudo. I think it was encouraging in some aspects and a let down in others. I…read moream probably a bit more generous with the stars as I was just overjoyed to find food with dynamic flavor in the NE. We ordered both sushi and traditional dumplings/udon. As my friend said below the maki rolls seemed old, the nori and fish were both off. Interestingly, I ordered a salmon hand roll that was super fresh and very good. So, the sushi seems to be a bit of a hit and miss. I would try the sushi again, but if it was the same I probably wouldnt be returning. As for the rest of the meal I came away thinking I had just ordered too much on the rich side. I had a shredded duck with udon noodle dish. It was very good, but the strong, rich flavor of the duck covered the whole dish and you needed something else to balance it out. Overall though a very good dish that I am already craving again. My mistake was also ordering northern pork dumplings which were also slightly greasy and rich, though very good. Overall the ambiance of this place is very nice, like a traditional noodle house, though very busy and slightly loud at times. The service was adequate though not terribly friendly. I will definitely try Nudo again, but will be more selective about my choices.