Ajab Gajab Cafe in Sefton

Top drawer. Lamb chops incredible

Can’t fault delivery time but wasn’t piping hot, had 2 disappointing orders now and if the third isn’t the best it will be my last

This is an unpretentious Indian restaurant that specialises in street food. The restaurant is on the first floor, and is spotlessly clean. We tried a variety of dishes, it was clear that everything had been freshly cooked. Particular favourites were the tandoori chicken, crispy Okra. The chicken chettinad was brilliant as was the biriani.

Salt and pepper prawns the batter literally fell off and was cold, kathi roll was ok and was the onion, delivery driver clearly had 5-6 orders he literally ran down my driveway. Don’t accept orders if you are overrun. Claiming for the prawns and will try again but disappointed

Takeaway was very poor. Burnt poppadoms tasteless dal and generally a poor curry. Always been happy eating in the restaurant but will definitely not be ordering takeaway. Nearby £100 spent and most of it went in the bin.

Fantastic service and food, highly recommended!

A different level. By far the best take away I’ve experienced in Formby. Deliciously succulent lamb chops. A beautifully spicy Masala. Fresh, tasty, succulent, unlike almost all other venues with their tasteless dry homogeneous offerings. This place stands apart and will be a weekly treat. Yes, it’s pricier than elsewhere but the quality of their food justifies it. And the delivery guy and lady on the phone were both exemplary. Every other restaurant or take away in Formby I’ve experienced doesn’t come remotely close. 10/10.

Great quality food portion sizes a bit small. Fast delivery too

The food is delicious and the service is friendly. Whether I dine in or take away, I am never disappointed.

Ajab Gajab Indian Restaurant in Liverpool offers a unique dining experience with its authentic Indian street food. Founded by Tatha and Prasantha from Kolkata, the restaurant features a diverse menu including crispy cauliflower, chat bang, dosas, curries, and biryanis. Known for its fresh ingredients and traditional spices, Ajab Gajab caters to all dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. The ambiance is vibrant and welcoming, inspired by Kolkata’s street culture. Exceptional customer service and community engagement further enhance its reputation, making it a must-visit spot for Indian cuisine lovers. After moving to the UK, this is the 1st restaurant which gave me the taste and the care of home. Really recommend it!

Brilliant food! Best Indian I’ve had in a long time

I recently visited Ajab Gajab Cafe, and overall, the experience was delightful. The ambiance stood out right from the moment we entered—the dining room was beautifully decorated with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were extremely friendly and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our meal. The menu offered a great variety of Indian dishes, and we decided to try the Soya Chilly Chicken, Chicken Momos, Egg Fried Rice, and Masala Dosa. One thing that impressed us was how quickly the food was served, and I appreciated the Indian-style steel plates, which were warm and added a nice touch. The food itself was mostly delicious. The Soya Chilly Chicken was flavorful and cooked well, though a few pieces of chicken were slightly undercooked. The Egg Fried Rice was fantastic, with a generous portion size. The Chicken Momos, while tasty, were smaller than expected and a bit mild in flavor. The Masala Dosa was very good, but I feel the sambhar could be improved for a more authentic taste. The chutney was just average. In terms of value, the portion sizes were fair for the price, and we left feeling fully satisfied. Despite a couple of minor issues, the overall experience was very enjoyable, and I would highly recommend Ajab Gajab Cafe for a nice meal out.

Always amazing food at Resturant quality

Absolutely amazing Indian food. I usually get delivery and again great service. the food here is truly astonishing great portions and even for a picky eater like me.I could still eat till I am full defiantly give this place a try trust me you will love it.

Although the curries were tasty, there were 6 pieces of chicken and 6 pieces of lamb in them - I expect more than 12 pieces of meat for £24.90 and poppadoms were burnt. The meal did not meet the standard I would expect for a total price of £42.55.

The place is a gem,food is authentic and totally outstanding would recommend to all,you’ve got to try the chicken lollipops 😋 couldn’t fault it at all delicious 👌👌👌👌👌

Our first time ordering here and it was exceptional. Food arrived in the time given, hot, well packaged and absolutely delicious! Some of the dishes we hadn’t tried before but it was all fabulous. The portions are massive and all full of flavour and well seasoned. Highly recommend!

The food was absolutely delicious, one of the best I’ve ever tried! The staff were super friendly and really accommodating of my partners gluten and dairy allergies

Wonderful restaurant, excellent cuisine, street food is so tasty. Friendly staff, lovely surroundings. Spotless clean.

Always here and love it 🥰 food is incredible and the restaurant is decorated lovely… my favourite Indian outside of the country… A must visit!! The staff are so amazing super friendly and kind…

I had a fantastic Indian dining experience here. The samosa chaat, tandoori paneer, chola, and naan were absolutely out of this world. The flavors were incredible and left a lasting impression. Other dishes like the veg momos, paneer tikka masala, and chicken were also really good. Overall, a great meal with delicious food! Highly recommend.

Wow this place is fantastic. First time I have ordered and the portions were a decent size, food was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best Indian take aways I’ve ever had.

Great food will be visiting again soon

In a word ,WOW the food was amazing, food tasted delicious,we got Chicken Tikka masala ,and the salt and pepper chips are fantastic,was very speedy delivery too,and even used recyclable containers. If you haven't been before you must try it ,you won't be disappointed ,it's safe to say it's the best food in the area 😁

Didn’t actually visit the restaurant but had ordered our meal as a ‘ take away ‘ and had it delivered. Although we live a good few miles away from the restaurant the delivery arrived within minutes of the estimated time given. Food was well packed and, with the exception of one item of plastic, everything else was delivered in bio degradable containers. Very impressed. The chutney tray was excellent with all the different dips. We also ordered naans and poppadums and a couple of starters as well. The main courses were superb! My daughter had a curried lamb shank which literally fell off the bone. My prawn tawa was delicious as were the other two mains. The meal portions were extremely generous to such an extent that what we didn’t eat then was reheated the next day and still tasted just as good ! Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would highly recommend this restaurant for service, quality and value for money and very tasty food !

Nice and clean resturant. The girls on floor were friendly. The food tastes really good. Loves it when I got steel/Aluminum glass and plate (that’s how it should be). Reasonable price for quality of food. Recommended.

The best Indian food I've ever tasted. Very tasty and good quality food Waitress very pleasant and helped with choosing dishes. Would recommend the dosa - a bit pricey for what it is but very tasty. Highly recommended. Plenty of gluten free options.

The food from Ajab Gajab is amazing! It's our favourite Indian in the Sefton area! Delivery is always on time or slightly early, the food is always piping hot and consistently delicious!

We had such a stunning meal here! The food was incredible, every dish was stunning! Highly recommend! We can't wait to visit again soon

Fabulous food and flavours! First time trying this restaurant but will definitely use again!

Went at 6pm on Saturday evening . Staff welcoming and friendly. Food very good and tasty but the cheesecake I had was still nearly frozen and rather tasteless.Seating and table ok so generally not bad but as time went on the noise level of people chatting and laughing became unbearably loud so we left .Needs some sort of sound absorbing screens or more soft furnishings .

Ajab Gajab lives up to its high Google rating, thanks to its amazing food that bursts with flavors. This isn't your typical "just throw some spices in" restaurant; you can tell they care about their food and prepare it to a high standard. I especially recommend the chicken butter masala for its perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The friendly service, always with a smile, ensures a great dining experience. The restaurant's aesthetic is modern and inviting, adding to the overall enjoyment.

The best Indian/ Asian food on Merseyside. By a country mile. The sharing platter for Two is a must have. Succulent top quality meats cooked to perfection. Ideal for One person if you aren’t eating carbohydrates. Also a great sharing starter for Two. The Lamb Biryani is wonderful and the crispy Cauliflower is off the scale. As is the Samosa Chat. You haven’t eaten anything like this, if you give this place a chance it will become your regular go to restaurant. As you can tell I love the place and so do my friends.

Amazing tastes and excellent service. Definitely not your normal Indian restaurant. Just wish they had a restaurant in Aberdeenshire !!

Very tasty food and plenty of excellent vegetarian options

Fantastic food, and lovely staff.

The most amazing Indian takeaway, fast delivery, delicious food made fresh and bursting with flavour

We had the best South Asian meal we have had for a long time. There were unusual choices of mains, with street food favourites, and everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The service was good and very friendly. We will definitely go back soon!

Chicken fried rice was really good!!!

Nice ambiance and amazing food taste.

Usually very good but this time I was disappointed. Okra was all garam flour and very little okra. Chicken was burnt on one side in the curry.

A very good and wonderful place and the service is excellent. I recommend going there

Saga lamb was beautiful bar one bit of meat and piping hot aswell as the rice. The garlic naan was lovely but it was luke warm which was a bit annoying or be full marks. Best Indian in formby, pricey but you pay for quality! Cimmamon take note 💩

Exceptional authentic Indian cuisine, served in a café style arrangement. Interesting and unusual menu. Service is pleasant, efficient and unobtrusive.

Amazing food as always fantastic service 😀

WOW, this food is incredible. I’ve lived in Thailand, Malaysia, and travelled Australia and Europe and this is by far the most delicious Indian food I’ve ever tasted. All incredibly fresh, hot, and packed with flavour. Cannot recommend this place enough, you MUST come here. The service is professional, friendly and very helpful.

Really good! Modern menu, beautifully presented with excellent service. Top banana

We have eaten here a few times and had a couple of takeaways. The food is consistently delicious! We have tried many of the things on the menu, some several times as they are such a favourite. For us the Dahl makhani is the best Dahl we have ever tried. We are both huge fans of the chat and the samosa chat, crispy cauliflower, and the momos as starters. The naan bread are so light and pillowy. And we haven’t even mentioned the lamb rogan Josh! Yum! We prefer being in the restaurant as the staff are lovely, full of smiles and a joy to interact with. Needless to say we are huge fans and look forward to trying the entire menu.

Authentic freshly made Indian food. Welcoming and friendly service. Modern decor unlike other Indian restaurants, with earthy colours.

Delicious food, excellent service and always welcoming.

If you love Indian food it's a must, worth travelling to, not just for locals. I can honestly say it's a match for the famous Mowgli.

Have been to this restaurant a few times and each time it delivers without fail. The food is authentic and unspoilt with additives/colourings etc. The whole experience from start to finish is faultless. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic restaurant. Food was excellent and the best selection of vegetarian dishes I have ever seen for this cuisine. Lovely friendly staff

My youngest daughter took me for a Mother’s Day meal today. She has been there a few times with her husband and celebrated her 1st wedding anniversary there and I absolutely loved it! The food, the lovely staff, even the toilets are amazing! I would definitely go back! And I have enough food left that I took home for dinner tomorrow night! Thanks to all the staff and my daughter

Went last night, brilliant food, brilliant service, brilliant staff. After 8s with the bill too 😉👍🏻

Fantastic food, great service. Great atmosphere! Definitely eat again....... from victor

Very nice meal, stand-out flavours (the chat-blast was a great appetiser) and the naan was lovely and light, not the thick bready type. My son's lamb bhuna was particularly good. Very impressed and we really appreciated the polite, non-pushy service. Only 4* atmosphere because it was so quiet on a Wednesday evening. Fair prices and spotlessly clean. We'd certainly return if we lived a bit closer! Thank you.

Again early but this time tepid at best, tasted good but last time it was piping this time luke warm and that’s being generous. No more takeaways last chance in the restaurant in the next couple of weeks. Disappointed

Another perfect meal with top marks also for customers service, never can fault. As a vegetarian who doesn’t like a lot of grease or oil in my meals, I have now tried most vegetarian options and can honestly say never disappointed. Bread is always fresh and rice is how rice should be cooked. Sampled a cauliflower sweet chilli last night which I will definitely get again. Thank you to all for another enjoyable evening

Perfect for vegetarians and fussy eaters like myself, separate section for vegetarians with lots of variety and choice.My partner loves his meat and never disappointed with the quality or quantity of his food. I sampled a cauliflower dish made with chilli sauce and it was delicious. Service as always was perfect, highly recommended.

excellent evening with my mum and dad- got in early and secured a table before it got very busy. Service was fantastic! -l All the staff were welcoming. Starters and main meal was delicious! Highly recommend when i come home to visit again! thank you!

Food was very early which is normally a concern, however all of the food was hot and mostly lovely especially the naan bread. However the lamb bhuna was almost inedible and tasted of pure cardamom. Will probably give it another go eating in.

Very tasty food Friendly staff Family vibe Hardly recommend:)

Really enjoyed our visit, food was great

Best Indian in Formby Great restaurant, home made food and clearly family owned which is wonderful to see ! Always greeted with a smile and impeccable service 10/10

Some of the best Indian food I have ever tasted. Everything fresh and different - not hotter versions of the same dish. Well done! Had another fabulous meal here last night. Can't praise them enough. Fabulous food again last night and lots of people enjoying the restaurant.

Amazing food, first time but will not be our last!

Brilliant food, as always, and bang on time, again as always. Can't fault these guys. Absolutely excellent.

Overall, this is a good place for a taste of India. The service and presentation of the dishes was great. The food itself was a bit mixed but mostly positive: some dishes were very flavourful and satisfying whereas others were less so because the spices did not integrate into the dish, leaving a taste of the raw spices on your palette. The place is clean and welcoming, but when busy, the noise of all the conversations makes it harder to have your own. I think that some soft furnishings could help with this issue. I think once you discover what you like, this would be a regular haunt.

Myself and my wife ordered a curry for delivery from Ajab Gajab and have tried every curry house locally so far. This place is AMAZING!!! The chicken & prawns were cooked to perfection, sensational flavours and a real taste of India! Service with a smile from the owner, very polite and professional, we cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you very much, can’t wait for our next dining experience with Ajab Gajab! Jack & Andrea

Every dish arrived hot, delicious and on time. will definitely order again

We had booked a table and it was good we did the restaurant was s busy with a lovely atmosphere! We had popadoms and a tray of chutneys to start the popadoms were so lovely and crispy. For a main course I had the tawa pepper salmon! It was amazing the sauce did not overpower the delicate taste of salmon. My husband had the lamb saag wala again a beautiful dish with the most tender lamb chunks. Cannot fault this restaurant we have been many times and had numerous takeaways and the food and service has always been amazing

Best salt n pepper chips around

Boss food amazing flavours chicken 65 is a must try

The rolls were delicious. Perfect rice. Lovely dal

This is some of the best food of its kind, I have ever eaten! Truly wonderful. The lamb is cooked to perfection. Everything is perfectly cooked, slowly, infused, marinated, everything!! I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s worth every penny! I’ve had a quite a bit off the menu and it all incredible.

My first visit to this restaurant, it definitely won’t be my last. Pleasant restaurant with a nice ambience, it was very clean and had lovely, helpful staff. Lots of choice for vegetarians, the different offerings on the menu were appealing and did not disappoint. The cauliflower starter was amazing and I was delighted with my paneer makhani. The peshwari naan was outstanding and the rice nice and fluffy. Everything was hot and well presented and it was well worth the visit.

Lovely food and lovely hospitality. The man is a gentleman and extremely welcoming more over the food is absolutely fantastic. Very nice refit. Highly recommend.

Ordered via their website for delivery. Came within the time specified and the food was amazing! Fresh, well cooked and tasted great.

Meal yesterday as first visit for dine in dinner. Warm welcome, courteous service and food was fantastic with authenticity, very tasteful and good size portions. Very clean and pleasing environment. Highly recommended for Indian food lovers.

The food is incredible authentic Indian food. I travel India a lot and know when I find good Indian dishes and this place is absolutely perfect! The staff are outstanding, very polite and knowledgeable about their food. The setting is also perfect. Highly recommended!

A great family run restaurant with amazing food every dish is as good as the next I can’t pick a favourite as there all absolutely delicious very generous size meals with fresh ingredients, also very reasonably priced I’ve been to mowgli which is also street food but not a patch on the food served here , great service to, and I now have a loyalty cardwhich will be full in no time

Food was very tasty- I had the madras and the korma and the rice that had peas in the name very very good. Definitely will be ordering this again soon.

Hidden gem! One of the best Indian food I’ve had in England! Would highly recommend 😊

Ajab Gajab , what can I say about the food in this place , simply exceptional from the crispy fresh popadoms to the amazing flavours of the starters and mains cooked to perfection , authentic delicious indian street food . I doubt you will find better a must try for indian lovers . Cool relaxed atmosphere lovely staff give it a try you wont be disappointed 12 out of 10 from me 👍👍👍👍

Had a meal here on Saturday afternoon. Chat blasts which are off the scale gorgeous. Meat platter with chicken and lamb. The chicken is the nicest I have tasted in an Indian. So succulent. Then shared a Lamb Sag with melt in the mouth, lamb. Lovely service too. If you have not been, go, you will not be disappointed.

Interesting and unusual food that all tasted great. Service was excellent with a smile. Very helpful in explaining the meals. Good value.

Restaurant is upstairs. We got takeaway as restaurant closes at 930pm on Sundays. The owner was very proud of his food. He claimed that this will be the best Indian food you will ever taste. So please try them. One day will return to dine in.

Went for the first time last night & loved it! The staff & food were both excellent and I can’t wait to go back!🙂

Another delicious meal!!! The Dosa’s are just the best!! The chaat and chicken tikka lush too!! Thank goodness we still had room for the gulab jamun!! Love this lil place! ❤️

I don't often feel compelled to write a review but I have to give credit where it's due. Myself and my wife enjoy eating out and we've been fortunate enough to eat in some fantastic and very good restaurants. One of our favourites being the Bombay Cafe Dishoom. I'm always disappointed that there isn't anything like that in the North West - well looks like I've just found my new go to. I want to begin in saying I wish we had been before as it's somewhere we kept saying we would go to and then never done so. Well let me tell you it won't be long before we go back. Firstly the ambience and atmosphere of this restaurant is perfect. It feels really calm with very clean and inviting decor. I love how they serve the food on the little silver plates I guess similar in style to Mowgli serving (a place I often feel slightly overrated) Then we get onto the food we started with onion bhajis and king prawn tandoori. The king prawns are similar to Dishoom in that they are grilled, succulent and juicy with this little yoghurty delicately spiced heaven. The little salad to accompany this was moorish with the same dressing. The bhajis - not heavy, so light and just melted in your mouth alongside a spiced version of a close but heightened mango chutney. The starters were reasonable and plentiful both in terms of the number of choices and the good size portions. Extremely happy so far... ... then we move onto the main course. My wife loves to try different chicken tikka masala every where we go well even I couldn't help having a dip with what the incredibly thin crispy and non greasy naan bread which again just melted. Beautiful masala sauce, not oily, no ghee, no food colouring instead heaven in a dish. Beautifully spiced, fresh and fragrant little notes dancing across your taste buds. Now I'm smiling and I haven't even began with my own main course - a salmon tawa pepper. It's not a dish I've heard of previously but it took my back to an old Indian restaurant in the Albert Dock that used to do a famous North Indian Salmon Curry - this though was on another level, the dish was so full of flavour, so fresh and each mouthful took you on a journey - the chef definitely understands flavour and how to pack a dish full of it. Each mouthful was simply a delight. Now there aren't many places where I fancy a dessert but having spoke to the manager who by the way gives lovely service explaining every dish and what they are trying to achieve with such passion for the love of food we couldn't help ourselves. Let me tell you this was a wise choice we had the gulab jaman and the matka kulfi (please please order these together) as the combination is something else. My favourite dessert of all time. Delightful little light spongy warm donuts in a warning sweet sauce alongside the other dessert a pot of joy. I wanted to bathe in it. Honestly if the bathtub had been full of what was inside (matka kulfi) I would have eaten the lot. Pistachio and rose water ice cream was like a little Turkish delight (the real stuff not what you get in the UK) ice cream. I got it, the chef knows how to put a grin on the diners face, and boy did he do that with us both tonight. Those flavours were a joy. Thank you very much for a fantastic meal and we can't wait to come back!

Slight confusion over an order through just eat. But the team honoured the order and delivered a great meal. So good food and great service.

The best authentic Indian food you could find around Liverpool..

Went there on 7th September in the evening and it was such a good place. The food was amazing and the service was great. Recommend this place. It certainly is better than any of the Manchester restaurants. We got the vegan/vegetarian food. We are from Manchester and after a very long time eat at a nice Indian restaurant. They all gone in Manchester and been replaced with kebab shops or dirty places. This restaurant was very clean

Our first visit tonight and couldn't believe we hadn't been here before! Great atmosphere and really gorgeous food. Will definitely be coming back. Superb.

Food was great, proper exceptionally delicious! Very bright, relaxed atmosphere. Would go again and be tempted to just order a table full of starters the crispy cauliflower and chat bang were hits! If you’re not great on your feet be warned that even once you get up to the gallery the toilets are upstairs in the restaurant so not somewhere I’d bring my granny after her hip op

The food in this Indian restaurant is outstanding: there are no colour additives or flavourings - only authentic ingredients. This was the best chicken tikka masala I have ever had - it melted in my mouth. The naan breads and rice are fresh and delicious. The service staff are also excellent - smiling and attentive. I have lived in the village for a year now and I have only just discovered this little gem. Why haven’t I had a menu through my door?! I think the management should do more advertisement as this Indian restaurant is the best!

We came to visit for the first time with our two young boys. One of our sons loves curry and the other not so much. The server was welcoming and helpful making suggestions from the menu - we are vegetarian and egg free so not the most straight forwards! Our boys meals were made mild which they loved. Their curries and lassies were delicious. Veggie noodles were also good and plenty of veg, which is not always a given. Myself and my husband had dosas which were lovely - my only comment would be that I would have liked a tiny bit more colour on my dosa but that’s being picky! We will definitely return thank you for making us feel welcome - it isn’t easy with young boys.

Great food and service all the tie.we have been here multiple times to try their varied food and it always exceeded in expectation.great new look now with same lovely n freshly cooked traditional Indian food.

Really popular with locals. Great food and service.