Controversial review from Dan who claims that the Anarkali is superior to the Viceroy of India. I'm…read moresure the Viceroy would not be happy with this hastily blurted opinion. I must say I agree regarding Miah's - theirs is a gimmick Indian restaurant (in a church, innit) and the poshness of the venue does not bring it up to the level of the Anakarli or the Viceroy in terms of service and deliciousness. I think the Viceroy is slightly better because I have more amusing memories of my dad's friends asking for 'coca cola' in a really laboured way so the waiters would understand (they speak fluent English). Either way, St Helen's road spoils you for choice of Indians.

Yum…read more The Anarkali is the best Indian restaurant among the many in the St. Helen's Road area, just pipping the Viceroy to the title, and pushing many people's favourite - Miah's - into third place. The Viceroy's staff are far far friendlier, and Miah's boasts a great location (a refurbished church) but Anarkali just edges it for the quality of the food. It really is very nice. Even the Sunday buffet is good quality - much better than Miah's. It is quite amusing to read the Anarkali's menu. On the back there is a big pretentious spiel about how there is (I'm paraphrasing) no such thing as a curry, just the many dishes created by wives and mothers in Bangladesh - although that doesn't stop them from serving Chicken Tikka Massala and the like. I'm also pretty sure that a lot of Bangladeshi vegetarian wives and mothers aren't tucking into massive portions of meat on a nightly basis either. We'll let the Anarkali off though. I used to live 2 minutes walk from it. This was not good for my pot or my wallet.

Absolutely gorgeous. Hasn't won all those awards for nothing.read more

Delicious Indian dishes served in a clean, friendly relaxed atmosphere. an extensive menu always…read morecooked to the highest of standards. fully recommended

I have been here three times hoping that things have changed after getting food poisoning the first…read moretime, i then got food poisoning the second time and the third time. I'm not one to accuse a restaurant for food poisoning but after the 3rd time I'm advising people to stay away.

Guter Inder in Aberystwyth, gleich neben dem Bahnhof…read more Kann ich wirklich empfehlen, auch mittags, wenn's Buffet gibt. Hatte hier auch mal Weihnachtsfeier. Die Preise sind okay.

Takes the slow food movement to a new level. When it eventually arrives it is solid Indian food -…read morewell prepared and delish. Terrible selection of drinks and no alcohol - not sure why - could be a temporary thing. Staff friendly

Decent curry house, have eaten there and had takeaways a couple of times. Food has always been…read moregood, if not spectacular. Eating in, the staff were friendly enough and food arrived in fairly good time. It's decent enough in there but it's certainly not somewhere you want to take someone if you wanted to impress them, it's certainly not lavish.

Been visiting the Shah for over 14 years and have never had a bad meal.The service is always…read moreexcellent and price of food is very good value for money.

I eat out about 5 nights a week. Ive been a regular at the Shah since about 1978 . Its always been…read morerun with a lovely family culture of friendliness. You get almost vindaloo friendliness . The great man who started it died just a few years back and his sons have taken over running the ship. I love the vindaloo chicken meals and class their Vindaloo the finest in the UK simply because of the type of cut they make their chicken from strips and not cubes. If you have not eaten Indian before then a biriany would be advice. The Chips are simly awesome and its well known they buy in good food. There are some quite famous residents of Port Talbot that swear by the Shah and frequent restaurants in Hollywood. Bad points maybe Parking. Good points almost everything. Homely and friendly would be a way to describe. Most of the other Indians around Port Talbot are of a good standard by the way but nobody competes on Vindaloo Chicken with the Shah and that applies Nationally.

The food here has been amazing, the food here is very flavoursome and enough for 2 people. The lamb…read moreMadras is spicy and has a lot of flavour and the lamb melts in your mouth. The service was amazing, always attentive but not "in your face", they went above and beyond when one of my friends felt ill and they immediately looked after him with care. The ambience was very calming and inclusive with low lighting for mood but plenty of lighting to see

SHAMEFUL!! Went here with my family last night. They had…read moremissed items on our order. Alright stuff happens. I get it. Then I noticed the service staff had dripped curry sauce all over my wife's expensive sweater and her jacket. They just could barely be bothered to give us a Damp clothes! I was so pissed but didn't want to make a scene in front of my family. They offered us nothing, barely an apology. They offered no discount. No offer to cover the dry cleaning bill we will suffer. So unprofessional. I have worked as a chef for decades, I couldn't believe there lack of remorse or lack of interest to make it right. I will never return. Really shameful kinda ruined her night. We had spent well over a hundred pounds btw. DO BETTER!!! Food was okay but pretty bland in terms of flavor. Kinda white washed Indian fare. Certainly expect better from a consult Master Indian chef.

I've eaten here a few times when I visit my parents, who live locally. The last time we had a meal…read morehere was on a Saturday lunchtime and we were the only ones there, but by all accounts it does get much busier in the evenings. The decor is nice and comfortable and there's a little fish pond with a bridge that separates the bar area from the eating area. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive and the prices are reasonable. The food is nice enough. I wouldn't say it was the most amazing curry I've ever had, but it's certainly very nice. They also offer a takeaway service which, as far as I'm aware, is the only Indian takeaway for miles around so is very popular with the locals!

Down in the smallest university town in the UK last week I ended up having to stay overnight. I ate…read moreat this place about 9 years ago and it still appears to be the only Indian restaurant in town. As I was on my own and tired from a 14 hour day I arrived about 15 mins after they opened intent on a quick meal then back to the hotel. Only one other table taken so they sat me down sharpish which suited me. Normally that's when you would be asked about drinks and papads. The waiter didn't ask me but started fawning over the other table. An oldish couple who were obviously regulars were holding court with the older manager and young waiter. Well its not the end of the world and I suppose they can't rely on my once a decade visit. After 5 more mins I started to listen to what was being said and the old woman was being the most vile and condescending bitch to the young waiter. By now they had brought papads and a beer and still I listened. She told him what a good boy he was for bringing them their third bottle of wine, good boy? He was at least 25 years old. Either he just swallowed it or didn't pick up on it. Anyhow I suppose I had better review the food. Started with dhall soup. Bit insipid and thin and can only say average at best. Chicken Madras for main. Loads of chicken which was all white meat. Sauce however was underwhelming, no heat at all. It wasn't bad but again just average. Rice was fine. Saag Aloo was nice. Paratha was nice not to much ghee which is how I like it. Finished with an Irish coffee just as the vile woman demanded the fourth bottle of wine. Bill came to £36 which I thought was expensive. I'm actually down there again next week and doubt I will be be back here. To conclude it would be ok for a one off but I'm glad I don't live in Lampeter for a host of reasons including this restaurant.

Agra is a bring-your-own-booze* Indian restaurant. Living near London's Brick Lane, I've visited…read moremore than my fair share of such establishments, so this place had a lot to live up to. It succeeded. It's got an impressive menu, beyond the usual Indian curry staples, and including a fair few Persian dishes, like dhansaks and patias - two of my personal favourites. The food was tasty, the portions were generous, the bill was small. Add to that the fact that our group of 16 all received exactly what they ordered at almost the same time. Any negatives would merely be nit-picking. *Tip: The only places in Aber selling alcohol past 5pm are Spar and Co-op. Both have reasonable selections of ales, lagers and wine, but if you're really choosy about your tipple, you may want to plan ahead.

Awesome curry house - staff are really friendly - they gave us a calendar for christmas once! Best…read moreof all you can take your own wine. I went here quite few times when I lived in Aber and they where always happy to take buig groups.