Have driven past the Akbar Dynasty so many times on the way to Teesside & never really given it a…read morethought because it is so isolated. So we thought we'd give it a try based on the reviews here. What a pleasant surprise. We received a warm welcome, we hadn't booked a table, but were shown straight to a table. It was quite busy considering it was only 7:15pm. As Curryholics, we thought we'd try something a little different, so we had Poppadoms, then the Mixed Platter to start, followed by the Agni Karai, Lamb Matka and a Cheese & Garlic Nan. The food was superb. Both are medium dishes with lots of flavour & just the right amount of kick!! The bill came to £37, including drinks, so overall it was good value. The service was welcoming, friendly & helpful. Will definitely be back.

This is my favourite Indian in the Darlington area. Its…read morelocated on the A66 dual carriageway between Darlington & Stockton and is very isolated, apart from the petrol station it sits next to there is nothing else around for a couple of miles so the downfall for me is I have to drive as its out of town and a little too far for a taxi. Obviously driving means no drinking so therefore even thou this is my favourite I don't manage to get there as often as I would like. The guys who run this place are not local and commute a couple of hundred miles each day and because of this they seem to put maximum effort into making your visit well worth while. Food is good (better than average) Service is 100% Decor is OK but but nothing fantastic Overall - very enjoyable and worth while

During a business trip, this restaurant has been recommended to us. Hidden upstairs of a building,…read morethe restaurant shows a classic indian style but luckily without vivid colour or over-decoraration exageration. The service is outstanding, since all waiters would pay appreciated attention to our tables. The quantities were great, especially for big eater : a very good deal regarding the prices ! The cheese nans weren't extraordinary, but the tandoori garlic moglai and the sizzling salmon sided with fried rice and onions were tasty with a smooth and mild spicyness. We ended the meal with a big smile and full stomach !

I went out to dinner at Shaha on Sunday evening with some family. We had a great night out. Shaha…read morehas a nice atmosphere. Even as a person who doesn't particularly like Indian food, I quite enjoyed my meal. The food was up to a good standard. The restaurant itself was very nice.. the kind of place that you could wear a suit to but you still wouldn't feel out of place if you were dressed down. The staff were good and attentive. I will definitely be going again!

This is a lovely curry house, with a couple of parking bays outside if your lucky you can get…read moreparked but if not there is ample parking around by it. With a minutes walk the furthest away you would have to walk. This place is lovely and my favourite Indian food in Newcastle/the coast that I have found so far. The food is very tasty and seems very clean. Prices are standard as to what you pay anywhere a selection of beers ,wines and spirits. The staff are very friendly and nice. They do takeaway which is good as takdir is a restaurant first and then a takeaway so its standard s are a lot higher than a just a take away. They have won awards for there food and it is highly recommend you go and try it. I got chatting to one of the lads there and he said Steven Taylor from Newcastle united football club gets in there which he did seem genuine about and Taylor does come from just up the road.

A great curry house, I got dragged along curry not been my favourite meal, but it really turned my…read morehead I love this place now and curry's, lovely young lads work there who are so nice and helpful, lovely tasting food, a lovely night out it was 5 star all the way.

Loved this Restaurant in York, and Newcastle,. Food is lush, staff are spot on, naans are H U G E,…read moreand price reasonable. Only problem is, I don't know if they are still open, as both times we've been, since plague started, it's been closed. :(

I was so excited to try this place out. It was my first experience in the UK and my first time…read morehaving Indian food here. Had the Chicken Tikki Masala, and the chicken was D R Y. Had to pay extra for the naan and rice; the naan was good (not great) - I loved how this huge piece the piece of naan was though. The rice was...well...rice. It wasn't that great either. Service was terrible; we sat around waiting for our bill for the longest time, but hardly any person came around to check on us. Overall, I would not come back again, and I think I would prefer a place that didn't play Chainsmokers in a really awesome, high-ceilinged dining room. Bold naan. Bland chicken. Bad service.

These chaps arranged a table for 32 people on my stag do in Kendal and somehow managed to deliver…read morefairly promptly a fantastic feast of starters and mains. Great food, pleasant (and tolerant) staff. Excellent!

A fantastic little restaurant. The food was top quality and the staff brilliant. We just landed on…read morethem 12 of us and they fitted us in and made the whole meal ace.

I only get take away from here but it is fantastic…read more It is by far the best indian takeaway iv'e had in middlesbrough but it can work out quite expensive as there is so much choice. The take away menu is available online which i found out when we lost our paper version, this recieves bonus points with me. As i said the choice is amazing and all the indian favourites are on there. The staff are very helpfull too and will make something for you if its not on the menu eg: they alwyas removed my chicked tandoori from the bone for me. My favourites though are the garlic naan breads which always arrive piping hot (along with everything else) and dripping in tasty garlic. The service is quick too.

Extremely friendly staff provided an excellent level of service. I had a Biryani and it was very…read moretasty indeed.

I go here everytime i visit scarborough,it's the best restaurant/take away i'v visited.read more

By far my favourite Indian in the area. Food is always great, staff are friendly and prices…read morereasonable. They don't sell alcohol, but have no problem with people taking their own. Good really as it makes for a cheaper night out.

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.

We stopped by Lal Qila Restaurant on our way to Scotland and were happy to find halal food in such…read morea far-away area. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and chicken tikka rogan, and the food was decent and satisfying. What really stood out was the excellent ambiance and how kind and welcoming the staff were. Overall, it was a great stop and much appreciated while traveling.

I like Lal Qila a lot. Definitely not a pretentious venue for curry, the bold décor (both on the…read moreinside and out) lends itself to a relaxed a fun atmosphere. The service mirrors the décor you may be pleased to hear. The food on offer is tasty, pretty much the standard affair that is available throughout Rusholme. I always go for the prawn madras, but don't let my recommendation limit your horizons. By all means, try the chicken or the lamb. The grill is also something I might recommend. One area that I might be slightly critical of is the allocation of sweets on the bill saucer. The last time I was there, I received one lollypop and two mints. The argument that ensued over who would get what was epic, although played out in the style of a Harold Pinter-esque tip. But don't let that worry you too much, go to Lal Qila and enjoy the food.