Certainly not the spiciest Indian I've ever had, but still ranks as some of the best. Throw in the…read morefriendly and knowledgeable staff with the relaxed atmosphere and you have yourself a 5-star review! As I was with a large corporate group, I believe I had a chance to try nearly everything on the menu in a single visit! Nothing was disappointing. The naan might have been the best I've every had! Wash your meal down with a Kingfisher or Cobra beer to enjoy the full experience. If I had to site a fault, and it is difficult to find one, it is that the spicy level just isn't the same as it is in the states.

In my home town of Birmingham Indian cuisine is big business so much so that an Indian restaurant…read morefrom the city won the top prize on Gordon Ramsay's programme the F word and as such I am a big fan of a good Indian. Liverpool has done little to impress me on the curry front, until I decided to visit The Spice lounge which looked and sounded right up my street and how correct I was. As you would expect with restaurants in this area the decor was great and made you feel as though a meal here would be a real experience and this also turned out to be correct. The food is fantastic, it is prepared in charcoaled tandoori ovens and this is where The Spice Lounge really edges ahead of its rivals. They claim to be authentic and they are just that, they provide real food which tasted as though all the care in the world has gone into it. The prices are a little steep but the quality matches up so check it out as The Spice Lounge truly is the REAL deal.

Absolutely delicious fusion spot! The drinks were perfect and complemented the beautifully spiced…read moredishes. The ambiance was so cool and tropical, I wanted to stay there all day. Plates were pretty small, but the wait staff did a great job on recommendations for how many we would need for our group.

It wasn't exactly that I was looking for a familiar face, I promise; no, that's just what found me,…read morewhen I least expected it, but perhaps most needed it. I walked into this place, Mowgli, for a business meeting with a colleague, late on a Friday night, around 10pm. We'd had to wait for a while to be seated. It was a busy Liverpool night, the evening before Derby Day. It was right when the hostess led us around the corner towards our table, one of the booths with small swinging rope chairs, like in your childhood friend's backyard, that I caught sight of her. The sight of that face, half obscured under blonde hair as she read her menu, so arrested me that the toe of my sneaker caught on the polished linoleum floor, almost tripping me and causing an embarrassing squeak. I was certain it was her, it was unmistakeable-- and yet, it was equally unlikely, nearly impossible. So far from home, so long since we'd last met. Why, how, here in Liverpool, of all places? Even though I knew it couldn't have been the friend I remembered, I couldn't convince myself entirely otherwise. I remained in a state of agitation as we sat down, unable to fully dispel the nagging thought that a long-lost acquaintance was here, in the room, and even though she hadn't even seen me gawking as I passed, I felt I was violating some social code in avoiding greeting her. We ordered, and I ate, trying to hide my distraction, though I'm sure it registered to my colleague. I kept stealing glances towards that table near the door, probably appearing shifty, like the cops were after me. Only because of his gracious nature did my colleague steer the conversation and avoid awkward silences while we were supposed to be ironing out the finer points of the Q3 fiscal plan. Just after we got our third shared course, the Goan Fish Curry, the woman got up, put on her coat, and left. I realized I'd never know, and somehow, that thought felt torturous. Then, as she neared the front door, she turned and looked right at me from across the dining room, my bite of paneer and roti catching in my esophagus-- but no, she was looking behind me, as her companion left the restroom behind our table. And then, in a moment, there was no doubt left in the whole universe. I took a bite of the Chat Yogurt Bomb, and as it burst and gushed sweet yogurt in my mouth, she looked back once again, waved, and winked, this time unmistakably. It was a moment of Proustian, epiphanic confusion. Suddenly, the taste of the Chat reminded me that the last time I'd had that dish, years ago now in New York, had been sitting with her on one of the last times we saw each other. As I left the dinner in something of a mixed state of shellshock and acute nostalgia, I gradually realized that it couldn't possibly have been my friend, the woman whom I thought I saw. It was impossible, because I knew she was in New York. So, whoever I'd seen must really have just been some nice scouse woman with a passing resemblance, maybe enhanced by the moody ambience of the restaurant. And yet, somehow it really was her. Yes, I was tired, yes it was late, yes I've been under a lot of stress lately... and, no, it couldn't have been her. But somehow the paradox persists. That night it both wasn't, and also was, Emma. Emma, my dear old friend, a friend I miss. If you find yourself here at Mowgli Bold Street, be prepared for the impossible. Be prepared for apparitions of a friend from times bygone that you wish you could give a hi five to, but don't know when you'll have the chance to next. It's a bittersweet experience. We ate the Chat Bombs, Paneer, Fish Curry, and Mowgli's take on Chicken Tikka Masala. It was all good, tamarind and citrusy flavors in the sauces predominate, at least in the dishes we ordered. It's her birthday next month, on the 20th. I never forget a friend's birthday. Maybe I'll send her a postcard ahead of time to wish her well.

Love this place and food. Bought the book and have tried cooking a few of the recipes at home…read more Just phenomenal! Albeit a bit of work!! ;-) Great place, always a great time! Highly recommended

This place is a cash grab, not a restaurant. It was our…read morefirst time here. We were 5 people and ordered the sharing menu, which only states a minimum of 2 people. To avoid confusion, I directly asked the server if one sharing menu was enough for all of us. He said he recommended two -- not that it was required. We decided one was enough and ordered extra rotis and rice. We were served one sharing menu. When the bill came, we were charged for two. Management couldn't clearly explain why, other than saying, "We don't allow 5 people to share one menu." If that's the policy, it should be clearly stated or clearly communicated, especially to first-time customers. Charging us for food we never received is unacceptable. This place clearly cares more about money than honesty or customer experience. Avoid. Do no recommend

My last dinner on my most recent trip to Liverpool, I ended up at East Z East. It was a Thursday…read morenight and the place was busy, but they were able to quickly accommodation me. The menu was expansive. I started w/the pickle tray and some poppadom. I was happy to see most then the usually selection of three options, as the tray came with eight or nine different options highlighting slightly different flavors. For my main, I had the Tiger King Prawn Doplaza. It was great, but the portion was in my opinion a bit small. I was glad I got some Peshwari Naan to accompany it as if not I may have left hungry. Overall, a great meal slightly diminished by the portion size.

Easily the best Indian restaurant in Liverpool. Can even go as far as to say it could possibly top…read moreanything Manchester has to offer. Service - excellent, decor - excellent, food - excellent. One for all curry lovers to try!

Came here the evening I got engaged (although I didn't know it at the time) to meet my person and…read morehis university friends. Cocktails are great, prices are great, ambiance is great. What else would you ask for? Had the cosmopolitan (always a crowd pleaser), porn star martini (at the the recommendation of a friend), and the Bramble (my own pick). They were all awesome. If you like good drinks and a good place to sit, come here. You won't be disappointed.

There are a lot of bars in Liverpool but Brass Monkey stands out! Small place but very friendly…read morestaff, good food and even better drinks and music! There are two swings near the front #selfieontheswings and they have free wifi. Nice place for an afternoon drink or dinner with friends

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.

If you know your way around Liverpool's Duke St area, then perhaps you'll be aware of the choice of…read morecuisine for those looking to dine out. Another to make it onto the block and with great success is Mayur restaurant, which serves Indian dishes with a touch of finesse. However, rather than being just the generic eatery for this area - in other words, expensive and clean cut - Mayur achieves something few of the others bother to, takeaway. So, if you live local in town, this could be the ideal accompaniment for a night in with a DVD or to have friends around without going to too much trouble or effort when perhaps all you really want to do is relax. The menu itself is bursting with options and really caters for all tastes. Indeed, for those who are less keen on Indian delicacies, this is arguably the best place to enjoy fine cuisine and overcome such aversions that, let's face it, is why people often like certain types of food and not others. Picture it now, the "oh, I don't like tapas person," or "I only really like to go Italian" kind of individual. Well Mayur on Duke St acts an intermediary or bridge for sceptics just on the well-cooked, eye-catching dishes - a rare gift that few restaurants can achieve. It also wins over people, firstly with the standard of service from waiters and waitresses with personality, who can engage with the visitors and boost their enjoyment of an evening. Unfortunately, like many eateries on Duke St, they are not the cheapest compared to other areas of town but it does deliver decent value for money by comparison too. This is one of the few places in Liverpool that can star as a takeaway of repute and as a classy restaurant. It's up to you how to sample that cuisine, talking around a table or in the company of a Hollywood blockbuster.

On Duke Street lies one of those curry houses that people wind up liking so much, they compare all…read moreothers to it. Mayur has a loyal following and I can see why. The meals are pretty special and the prices really won't lighten your wallet at all. The decor here is absolutely fantastic with ornate wallpaper, dripping chandeliers and offers those cosy private booths for the larger parties as well as romantic tables for two. Well, depending on who you're with. The staff are very friendly indeed and extremely accommodating, very talkative but maintain their politeness throughout. There's plenty of choice for the veggies and carnivores alike and even with booze you only end up paying about £15 each for the whole thing, starters and breads included too. Not bad, eh? The only thing that lets it down is it's not located particularly centrally, but the fact that you have to trek a little to it only adds to its charm and character, and it's certainly worth the extra walk.

This restaurant is situated a bit off the "beaten path", so you are less likely to stumble upon it…read morewhen drifting around the most central part of Liverpool. However, it is well worth the extra 10 minute walk. The food is delicious. We had chicken korma and chicken Madras. Both were superb, and the service was efficient and friendly. Highly recommended!

I genuinely cannot put into words how good the food is from Sultans Palace. Me and my partner…read moreplaced a delivery order a few months ago just to see what it was like as we had seen food reviews and it's safe to say we were blown away! We have now ordered from them about 4/5 times and every single time it arrives hot, fresh almost as if they had cooked it in my own kitchen, the service is just incredible. We are yet to dine in the restaurant but it is definitely on our list, always 10/10 regardless!

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.

Food here is delicious! Found out about this treat from Happy Cow. Was looking for a…read morevegan/dairy-free fish and chips place in Liverpool. For a dairy free and allergen friedly place, this is the place to try. Was very surprised at the variety of the menu and our food was delicious!! (and I'm not vegan, just dairy free) Deffinetly try the Loaded Nachos!