I'll admit that I was not expecting anything good from an Indian takeaway in Bowness, especially not at such decent pricing, but this is the best Indian takeaway I've had. Admittedly, I don't get a curry that often as I prefer the traditional recipes I have at home to a commercial (heavy and creamy) curry but this was the first time I felt it hit the spot just as well as when I go all out with cooking at home with the added bonus of not actually having done any cooking.
The Korma was beautifully fragrant and at just the right level of sweetness, the pilau rice was full of veggies and really yummy, the saag paneer was nice and garlicky and with a good amount of paneer. The samosa was good but really shouldn't come with a salad as it only makes the crispy samosa soggy. All in all, everything was a bit greasy which is my least favourite thing about takeaway curries, but just so beautifully balanced in flavour and there was enough to enjoy the leftovers the following evening on the ferry. Win-win! Also, really made great leftovers...
So, if you're ever in Bowness or nearby, definitely come to Shahibs. It's great takeaway and I'm sure the sit-down meals are great too. I'll definitely be back on our next trip up to the lakes. read more