So I visited Little India as I wanted to complete my Shawlands strip of Indian restaurants, plus it…read morewas marginally cheaper than Cafe Noor (which I had already been to) when outside of Cafe Noor's awesome pre-theatre deal time. The service wasn't particuly speedy or good (they were very puzzled that one of our group wanted popadums with his main, not as a starter and that we weren't ordering starters) and indeed proceeded to deliver the popadums as a starter - awkward as no one else had a starter. Beer prices around average for an Indian restaurant. The keema naan was really nice though, with a proper layer of keema in the middle of the naan. The mince vindaloo was also very tasty, really hot too. However the Tikka Masala looked very similar to the korma which was slightly off-putting. In a city full of very good and excellent Indian restaurants, I'm afraid I can't recommend Little India - however it's decent enough.

Quick Curry Lunch Deal hit the spot!!…read more It's one of those places you pass all the time going unnoticed, usually on your way to somewhere new and cool. I do it all the time:/ Well today I decided to forget "new and cool" and pop in for a £4.90, 2 course lunch deal. Pakora and a curry with accompaniment for £4.90! Pretty good deal for the cost of a soup and a sandwich in some places. Have to say the food was well prepared and delicious and the service was more than adequate, so I'll have no hesitation returning... :)

Great food, always loved their quality. A landmark restaurant since the Greenlaw village area was…read morebuilt. Shame that they have closed down.

Great food great service best bar Indian restaurant in the mearns, got to say fraser aka spud…read morebehind the bar and the team are a good laugh with a Cabaret night on every second week, there is kool food,kool music and great service Zaka is not one to miss, give it a go

Always fresh food. Wonderful range of curry's kebabs and pizzas. Loads of meal deals available…read more Delivery is always fast and if there's any problems the shop will always phone. Worth giving it a try for a kebab or curry etc

In my opinion the Torranyard is the best Indian in Ayrshire I would highly recommend sitting in,…read morethe food taste great and the staff are really attentive and friendly

Torranyard Tandoori is perhaps one of the best Indian restaurants I have visited. The staff are…read morevery friendly and welcoming and the menu is extensive but not exhausting. The setting is cosy, if not a bit out of the way. I greatly appreciate the large selection of vegetarian food, for every curry there is the choice of paneer, indian vegetables, regular vegetables and for everyone else, a variety of meats. The gobi (cauliflower) pakora is definitely worth a try, as it is always made fresh, and is crisp and delicious. I have also been informed that the tandoori dishes are unmatched. If you happen to be anywhere near Kilwinning, give it a try!

Great New Indian Restaurant in Roukenglen next to the Garden Centre, Great Food & Service from the…read moreteam well worth booking for the weekend it

From the owner: 'The Courtyard is a relaxed indian restaurant that serves traditional indian home cooking and…read morestreet food options. The building was originally a courtyard circa 1800's It has now been transformed into a cosy restaurant with plenty of space for parties and enough booths for a private meal. "Let us take you on a journey" Satnam chahal'

Slightly garish inside and out, the New Pearl of India can give the impression of being the…read moreculinary equivalent of a pair of white jeans. However, behind the slightly crass exterior lurks a genuinely enjoyable Indian restaurant which my boyfriend (who lives nearby)raves about. What makes the Pearl of India so enjoyable is the way the staff makes you feel like a valuable regular, even if this is your first visit. The level of attention given to customers can be slightly overwhelming at times. After briefly hinting that he was thinking of going to the restaurant for Christmas dinner, my boyfriend's dad found himself harranged by three members of staff, a diary book and a selection of Christmas menus for a good twenty minutes, before having to ask them (politely) to leave him alone. Perhaps he should have expected it really - he was probably the only person to query having Christmas dinner here (what about turkey & all the trimmings?!) As far as the food goes, it has quite simply the one of the finest chicken pakora in Glasgow and that alone is worth the trip! Yum yum.

As I lay here in a food coma I am struggling to breath too deeply as its pressing against my…read moretriplet food baby You know when the food is so good that you carry on eating even after you are full, then you definitely stop eating as you're now in pain, yet still find yourself dipping another piece of naan in the sauce Well that was tonight's meal Hadn't heard about this place, only found it as I searched Indians around me Wasn't sure what to expect, drove past it twice as its on a busy intersection of the road which does take your attention away from looking Inside is larger than expected from the outside, can cater for up to 100 covers It's well decorated inside and the seats comfortable Great service, looked in in a few times throughout the meal to make sure we were all good but not too many visits to make it annoying. The food however, my god the food, the two of us that went ordered so much and really couldn't stop eating, we waddled out after I definitely will go back now that I know where it is

This place is awesome! The best pakora I've ever tasted and the korma and curries are really nice…read moretoo so I swear by dining here as it's quality is second to none!

I've been dining here for years. The food is very good and the staff go out of their way to make…read moreyou feel welcome. Not terribly expensive either. The restaurant never seems to be tremendously busy (but the carryout business is brisk) ... you can just walk in & get a table, even on a Fri/Sat night. Car parking behind the shops puts you a few yards from the front door.

Update/Edit: August 2015 Balbirs Route A77 renamed "Mac's Spice Route". Mac, who has run the…read morerestaurant for Balbirs for many years, has just taken over the business himself. Same team and hopefully same excellent restaurant and great menu! Arrive hungry and choose the banquet! Just like its hugely popular sibling Balbirs in Glasgow West End they serve the banquet to your table. Everyone raves about their tandoori salmon, though I stick to their vegetarian options. Its a smart joint serving excellent modern Indian cuisine. Keep your eyes peeled for signposts on A77. Since the new Symington flyover the access to Balbirs has changed a little to make it safer and easier. Who would have thought an unspectacular 'box' that was once home to a Little Chef could be so lovely inside!

We've been eating at this Balbir's since it opened in the Halfway Hotel across the dual carriageway…read moreyears ago, then when it moved to Ayr, then to its present location, en ex_little Chef. Overhauld (practically rebuilt) withmuch more room & lots of parking at the rear, this is probably the only restaurant I have regularly eaten in at least 4 times a month. Service is excellent, with the boss Michael & waiters providing an efficient and friendly, but never intrusive service, and quality and taste of food just outstanding! I have eaten in the other variants of Balbirs, in Church St in Glasgow's West End, at Shawlands, at Charing Cross, but though very good, they don't really come up to Balbir's at Route 77 standard in terms of outright taste and quality. Much of this is down to the chef's interpretation of a dish, for example try a lamb saag here & then compare elsewhere & you'll see the difference. Similarly the lamb methi and chicken tikka achari or pan fried lamb fillet interpretations are unbeatable. For something really different, order the salmon pakora, and you'll be back here for more. We've eaten in Asian restaurants around the world : some good,some very good and some I'd rather forget about & am happy to see that in the last 10 years or so the number of really good Asian restaurants in Glasgow & West of Scotland in particular (sorry : don't know about Edinburgh) has increased enormously.However judged on the sheer flavours which burst in your mouth, irrespective of which dish you've ordered, this retaurant comes right at the top. Theres no doubt if I was to be asked what my one favourite restaurant is, this has to be it. Price : extremely reasonable considering the high quality and a bit less than what you'd pay in central Glasgow. Just about forgot they do carry outs to the same high standard. The only slight downside is the slightly remote location which realistically means it can only be accessed by car (I suppose the up side is it doesn't get invaded by over excited people from the local pubs around closing time) and if heading back to Kilmarnock / Glasgow you have to head towards Prestwick first before turning since it's a dual carriageway. A trivial price to pay though. All in All I would have no hesitation in recommending this Balbir's to any discerning curry lover & have no hesitation in awarding it five stars.

This review is pretty much identicle to the last review, two meal deals with the dishes only…read morevarying slightly Same excellent service same excellent food. I am worried as this place will soon be changing into one of the world food buffets. Anyway as it is it's great, however, watch this space as I will return when it tranforms into its newfangled format.

Been to this restaurant several times and the staffs there are really attentive & friendly... The…read morefood experience had always been amazing. Only advice wud be to stick to north Indian cuisine , bcoz i once ordered South Indian chicken which was not a pleasant experience. But the staff were polite enuf to change the order for me...so no complaints :) They also have value coupon deals which comes handy for sit down meals and take-aways...All in all very good place to visit and try ...enjoy xx