Yeah, spent the holidays with English friends in Manchester, UK…read more As is the English norm, we had to go out for a curry the day after Christmas (Boxing Day) The place was packed when we walked in. Luckily we (13 people) reserved ahead of time. Decor was typical, neat and tidy. They took out drink orders as soon as we sat down. Quick and efficient just the way service should be - everywhere. I ordered the lamb curry (hot version) not vindaloo. It was excellent. Entrees come with rice but the portions could have been a bit larger to soak up all the sauce. I then realized the nan bread worked better in dealing with the sauce. The nan bread I ordered had coconut in it. Delicious. Although having Indian a handful of times, I realized I should have it more often. Two thumbs up definitely.

This is quite possibly one of the best Balti Houses I have been too, so much so that this was the…read moreplace of choice to spend the night before my wedding with my family. The interior is warm and inviting, the layout is nice, you don't feel crowded or packed in and the seating is comfortable. You just feel at ease and relaxed, it's quite an intimate setting. The service is formidable, they're friendly, polite, attentive, they're always there when you need them without 'stalking' your table. Nothing at all is too much trouble for them and they always look genuinely pleased to help you. It makes for a very enjoyable eating experience. The menu is fantastic and if there's anything you want that isn't on there all you have to do is ask. The actual food is delicious, seriously, cooked to perfection. Just when you think it can't get any better, your bill arrives and guess what? It doesn't break the bank! I really can't fault this place.

Great indian situated not far from the centre of town, one of the better indian takeaways in wigan…read morehaving been to a good few of them in the past. This is my takeaway of choice, opposite there is a bargain booze and also a blockbuster so you wont have to go far to be sorted for a night in. Good friendly staff who are always courteous and light-hearted.

With all the different takeaways available in the short space of wigan lane this one really stands…read moreout from the crowd! The set meal for 1 fills 2 people up with ease. There's plenty variety in the set meal and a whole host of other dishes each with that great authentic taste. Staff are always friendly and a nice touch of having the door opened for you by the staff even on a busy Saturday night

This is a fantastic place and I wish I'd known about it earlier! However, there are a couple of…read morecatches one needs to know about! For example, bookings in small numbers are not allowed, so if your party is less than 10 you would have to wait in the lounge. Moreover, you wouldn't be put in the queue for tables until all the people from your party have arrived! Once they have, you are given a device which will start flashing once your table is ready. For us it took just about 30 minutes (on a Thursday evening), so make sure you have no other plans this evening or come earlier. The place was full, we load to squeeze behind other guests backs - shows how popular the place is. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel welcome immediately. Despite the venue being packed, food arrived quickly, and it was just delicious - couldn't find any faults! For those who feel adventurous, there are chef's challenges with spicy food (I heard you get s free dessert if you finish it- however , can't vouch for this). I have tried a tiny piece of this challenge from my friends plate, and almost cried from the amount of hot spices! Despite the wait, very enjoyable experience, and prices are more than friendly, which is very unusual for the city centre.

Northern England is home to some of the best South Asian food anywhere in the world, including the…read moreIndian subcontinent itself. Manchester is home to the iconic Curry Mile. In these competitive environs, Akbar's holds its own with its gigantic naans and its flavorful curries. The offal-based offerings, such as maghaz (sheep's brain) masala and chicken liver tikka, are my personal favorites. The maghaz has a creamy, buttery texture and loads of flavor. The perfectly chewy naan is a great accompaniment to both dishes. A steaming cup of the sweet and salty Kashmiri chai is a perfect way to finish a meal on a cold Manchester winter evening (I usually find myself in Northern England around Christmastime).

First review for a few months. Not been a good year so far. Fell and broke my ankle (3 places)…read morewhich required surgery. During recovery contracted a clot on my lung. So my first meal out since February and we chose Mumtaz. I'm glad we did, my last visit here was about 5 years ago and I still recall how good it was. I'm pleased to report that nothing has changed. The food is excellent as is the service. I'm still using crutches and the chap that welcomed us into the restaurant immediately had a table for two brought closer to us rather than me making my way to it. We both love the mumtaz chicken samosa so we started with those, they are excellent and not to be missed! Main courses were just as good and good sized portion too. We had a jug of Strawberry Lassi which was great. I don't think they serve alcohol but I am on the wagon and Sharon was driving. Very pleased we chose here it is a great restaurant in an area saturated with choice for Indian food.

my second time order of the same dishes veg option first time it was excellent today was…read moredisappointing. I specifically asked for the curries not to be oily but was too oily there was no makhani present in the daal unlike the first time! The spices were not grounded and were whole whilst chewing the food i'm afraid there was no consistency between the chefs. you could tell a different chef had prepared my food this time. overall I was very disappointed in my food, I think I will leave ordering again.

Located at Dunscar Business Park, the surroundings are quite odd for a restaurant. A private gym…read morenext door and few parking spaces available for restaurant customers. The decor is quite modern and the service is very good, although there was only our table and one other table in so you would expect so! Cobra and Mongoose are the lagers on draught which are always a treat. The menu is what you'd expect, not as wide as some others but all the regulars available. The food itself came in reasonable time and isn't bad, but nothing really to write home about compared to local competition. All in all I would say a decent experience and may return in the future.

Decided to make an impulsive trip on a Sunday evening after an afternoon spent watching the demise…read moreof the England T20 cricket team in the pub. The menu Itself isn't as varied as other local curry houses however the Sunday offer of £10.95 for any starter, main, and either chips, rice or naan bread was great value for money. The food itself was good although I've definitely had better from local competitors. The service can't be faulted and the staff were always around to check on drinks etc. All in all, not my top pick for a curry in Bolton but as it's a stones throw from my house, I'd definitely give it another go in the future.

Excellent food and service Abdul is very friendly and always makes dining out an enjoyable…read moreexperience and always excellent beer to accompany the meal. Also have many good offers on which is good i am keeping an eye on their facebook page for more deal.

Situated on the outskirts of Wigan, Cinnamon is without doubt the finest Indian restaurant in the…read morearea. The restaurant is next to an Italian restaurant has ample parking, it was refurbished completely last year and now offers a lovely and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is vast and each dish is given a description to help you make your choice, which is always a tough decision! The service is exceptional from Mr Khan and his team, they really do go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable evening. Try Cinnamon out, I guarantee you will back within a month!

Fantastic food, been going a few years and never had a bad meal…read more Owner and staff all lovely and the food is always perfect, I wasn't a fan of indian food before coming here but easily the best curry house in the NW. Only real issues is the small dining room and excessive temperature when you're there. Make sure you book as its always so busy you're lucky to get a table if you dont. Parking very limited but right next to the train station and bus stops if need be, pub onsite and others just a 3/4 minute walk in the village center.

Not tried the eat in, but family members say it's OK…read more Take-away / delivery I have used a few times. Food always great. BUT very v e r y slow.... like tell you 45 mins and takes 2 hours. Latest time said 1 hour, took 3 hours. 5 telephone calls to the place just got fobbed off with we are busy, or it's on it's way or we'll cll the delivery driver. food was apparently on it's way for 75 minutes. told them I'd reject the food if cold or just warm. FINALLY turned up, was warm ( still had to put in the oven for a while to reheat ). Probably won't use them again for delivery, plenty of as good / better ( and worse! ) Indian places in prescot / Rainhill / Whiston / St.Helens to use.

Excellent all round really, there honestly wasn't anything to fault about the place and I was…read morereally impressed. Booked a table for 5 people on a Thursday evening, I was surprised how busy it actually was. We sat in the waiting area whilst everyone turned up and then were shown to out pre-prepared table and served drinks. Staff were polite and were soon taking our order. I went for poppadum, a chicken tikka starter and chicken tikka biryani for main, followed by a coffee. The food was delicious, probably the best tasting food of any Indian restaurant I've been to and everyone was of the same opinion. 5 different people, 5 different dishes, 5 different opinions, 5 overall very happy customers. After the meal we were served with hot wipes and then provided with the bill. The only negative I can possibly think of is that unlike some other Indian restaurants, we weren't offered a complementary 'shot' at the end, but that's being very picky.

If you're looking for a decent curry in the Bury area then look no further - Jewel in the Crown is…read morewhere you need to go. Delicious food, excellent service, and great value for money - suitable for large groups or casual/intimate dining. You are usually greeted with numerous smiling faces as you walk into the bar / waiting area which instantly makes you feel welcome - something that is often missing in restaurants these days. Unfortunately, if you do have to wait for a table (quite likely) the seating area is tiny, so I would suggest booking in advance, especially on the weekends as it's usually jam packed! Located in the town centre, the restaurant is just a 5 minute walk from Bury Interchange, or a 2 minute taxi if it's raining (again, quite likely!), so now you know where it is get booking a table!