Arkaans in Wakefield

Such friendly attentive staff. The food was delicious especially the vegetable pakoras and onion Bhajis which were so fresh and crispy. We had fish curry, chicken tikka Balti and prawn korma all of which were great. The pashwari naan and aloo paratha were really tasty and the garlic rice was delicious. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Having been in Florida recently and no substantial Indian Restaurants out there coming home is so much sweeter knowing Khaans is on the doorstep. Food was amazing, arriving at the table piping hot and still sizzling on the platter Couldn’t eat it all so it came home with us. Poppadum & pickle tray followed by Onion Bhajis then Lamb Karachi, Tandori Chooza with Shindi Shiah Korma Sauce, Mushroom Rice & Keema Nan. If you e never been you need to give this place a visit as you will not be disappointed

Ordered a mix grill pizza and it arrived piping hot within half an hour. It was one of the tastiest pizzas I've had in a very long time.

Ordered 3 pizzas for collection gotta say waw absultely banging fresh tasty pizzas highly reccomnded . Mix grill pizza Pepproni pizza Chicken tikka pizza

Absolutely fantastic food, mix kebab starter and garlic chicken tikka 😊, friendly staff always make you feel welcome, able to take your own alcohol, great place to go.

First time trying khaans pizza waaw beutiful mix grill pizza went to collect i was welcomed by the waiter so he went to the kitchen to see if my pizza was ready he came back and said it will be a few minutes just have a seat he intrduced himself to me the waiter was called abdul i said i am first time trying your pizzas i normally get currys but fancied a pizza so he gave a drink on the house .. highly reccomended to try their currys and pizzas . Top service lovely atmosphere quite busy ...

What a great Indian Restaurant Khaans has become at Crofton, they have been there sine they occupied the old pub that closed more than 20 years ago on the A638 just towards Wakefield after Nostell Priory and they have always maintained a solid reputation in the area for both take away and fine dinning when you eat in, and anyone reading this who already visits will already probably appreciate the fact that Khaans always provide great food, value and hospitality. The fact they are NOT licensed is a great bonus for a restaurant as people who like a good few beers or wines with their meal can do so at supermarket or off license prices as they can fetch their own tipple, we are always made to feel welcome, and enjoy some of the best curries and cuisine in the area, and belive me we have tried many. Right now (march 2024) , i think the chef they have and the staff they have is the best combination they have had in years, the food is better than ever and long may this continue, if you are reading this, now is the time to enjoy probably the best indian outisde of india ,,, or atleast the best in WF !! Marco

This was the first time we had tried here. The food is amazing and staff very pleasant and very helpful. Will definitely be eating here again. I asked staff for recommendations which I had Handi Chicken Asian style ( medium) as we have been to India this food was the closest to what we have had. Would highly recommend.

A warm welcome...attentive staff...very swift service and great food and reasonable price.in a clean and pleasant environment..we shall.come again!! Highly recommended !!

The food was dreadful. Curry was very watery and the chicken was overcooked. I should have know when I went in and it was empty. I had 2 mouthfuls of curry and got up to go to the bar and paid to find out they didn’t take card payment luckily I had some cash. £30 for the worst curry I have ever had will definitely not be going back

I think the pictures say it all…. Lamb tikka??? Look like rabbit droppings! Garlic chilli chicken balti??? Hardly any chicken. Worst takeaway I have ever ever had in my entire life

The best Indian food first time trying absolutely lovely the waiter is just amazing the way he brings yokshire water is way out of my mind will come back

8 of us visited khaans last night ( didn't book ) , the staff a very friendly and always happy to help , the food was very tasty , would recommend to anyone who enjoys real indian cuisine , will definitely visit again , this is the best indian will be odering regulary ..

The curries are the best in Wakefield the service is just unbelievable fantastic from now on this will be my favorite spot to eat..💯💯💯

Always lived in the area but never thought to try until this weekend and the place literally blew us away. The food was stunning, fresh ingredients, well presented and the staff were lovely and welcoming. Will definitely be going again soon.

From the service and the food you can expect five stars. Free parking and real value for money. Friendly ,professional advice given if needed. Take away service available. A really great experience.

Having already had a pleasant 16th birthday years ago, I came back for my 21st birthday for a family meal. Not only was the service speedy, pleasent, patient and very tasty they went the extra mile and bought me a birthday cake as a surprise which really made my day. Thank you for making my birthday dinner special! Will certainly be returning!

Khaans is our favourite place for authentic Indian food. Whether you eat in or have take-away the food is of a high standard. The pieces of lamb and chicken are large and there are also some great vegetable dishes too. The Sabzi Thali (3 vegetable dishes), Rajistani Salaan and Bhuna are amongst our favourites. Would highly recommend

Our first visit to Khaans and we will definitely be returning as our new local Indian. The staff were extremely polite and attentive, even when we rang to book they let us know about some road closures in the area so we wouldn’t get stuck. Food was amazing and very reasonably priced for the portion sizes. Overall 10/10 experience ☺️

Outstanding atmosphere & service Followed by some exquisite food. Best in the area, cooked exactly how you like it, can't wait to go again. Try the Chicken Karahi ❤️

The plates hadn’t been washed and the onion bajis were soggy. I would never eat from here ever again

If you want the very best curry out there look no further. These guys really know what they are doing,super friendly team and quick with your order. I travel a lot and i haven't found anywhere to come close.

i ordered a big family meal for delivery and it was stunning the food was steaming hot all fresh and the taste of different flavours in my mouth i always order here and never let me down i highly recommend the place!!!😋😊

Due to the current lockdown (Covid 19) l Ordered a takeaway over the phone at 5.30pm. I asked if it could be ready for 6.00pm and was told that it would be.I arrived at the restaurant at 5.58 and my order was ready for me ( brilliant) to take straight home.When I opened the food at home I noticed that there was complimentary popadoms and three small portions of dips in with our meals.All of the food was absolutely gorgeous and still hot, I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant .Long may it continue.

First time was awful thought we would give it a second try. Awful awful awful. The curry’s are no way fresh like warmed up blended soup. If you intend to visit wear a coat as it’s freezing not sure they can afford heating anymore.Oh and to top it off after awful food they didn’t take card so had to go all way home and back again :-)))Wouldn’t recommend. Get to Shurma for a fresh tasty curry!

Warm welcome, lots of vegan menu choices, great service. All food served hot, on hot plates. Extra food brought out when ordered. Good value, lovely staff. We'll be back :-)

We went on Saturday 29th August and it was our first meal out since moving to the area. The staff were so friendly, the chef even came out to speak to us to check everything was OK. They also taught us how to use a pickle tray properly... after all these years eating out and no one has ever told us and it was incredible! It's BYOB so I thought it would be a nice cheap and cheerful night but the food was actually incredible- one of the best I've had. Definitely going to be our new local. 100% recommend :) :)

went with 4 of my mates and it was really beautiful so many options to choose from veg,chicken,lamb and more never been to a place like this was perfect thank you to the khans team!! you will see me more often 😊

Ordered takeaway for the first time since moving near here. Four adults and a 3 year old. We AL said it was the best Indian food we had ever had (and we have had a lot!)My little grandson loved the pepperoni pizza.My daughters special chicken jalfrezi was to die for.

Absolutely amazing food, something for everyone and they will adapt any meal to suit anyone’s taste. Excellent for children, friendly atmosphere and never feel rushed. Top chef and staff who are more than happy to help and answer any questions about the dishes.

We have been regulars at this restaurant for years. The delicious food and friendly service keeps us going back. They have provided an excellent service throught out lockdown, firstly with take aways and now are open with covid safety measures in place. We celebrated our wedding anniversary there yesterday and had a brilliant evening. I thoroughly recommend them. IMO the best curry house in the Wakefield area.

We tend to have takeaway more than eat in but the standard is same generous portions,well cooked and will adapt any dish to suite your taste can't recommend enough

We ate in the restaurant a couple of years ago and were impressed. Today we have had a piping hot delivery to the door- and given it must have been a 15 min drive to us - we were impressed. the food was exceptional- very tasty, packed with different flavours - each curry had its own unique flavour . Not swimming in oil. Loads of meat. Excellent prompt and courteous service. Portion size is generous- lots left for tomorrow’s lunch.

Visited this local restaurant every week for over 10yrs, the food is amazing and cooked fresh to your personal likes and preferences, nothing is too much for the family running the restaurant, their family becomes your family. They cater to your every need and will make you dishes that are not on the menu If there’s nothing you fancy, tell them what you like and how you like it and that is what you will get. Due to lockdown we’ve had deliveries and there as been no change in the quality of the food delivered to our door. Highly recommend this family run business, thanks guys

Thank you for delivering our meal last night in these difficult circumstances. It was my husbands birthday so because we had to cancel our booking we decided to do the next best thing and have a meal delivered. It was fabulous. Thank you so much.

Never had food like this before 😋,All credits goes to the cheff Zam,Uncle AC And the friendly staff. We loved it, Highly Recommend 👌👌👌 See you soon guys, keep it up.

We have been coming here for years ! Always great authentic Indian food, all fresh , tasty and hot, great service, best Indian restaurant for miles around ! If you haven't been then you must !

Must say the food was delicious. It was so busy but the management and the waiters tried best. Thanks to boys tiako. Hashant and aranfanth. Thanks guys see you again soon

Brilliant night on Saturday (14/12/19) for my Sons birthday. Nothing too much bother for the very polite helpful staff!On Christmas Day they are doing Popadoms and pickle tray, starter, main, for £20 per head!The food as first class!You won’t be disappointed!Thankyou Khanns.

First time at Arkaans and enjoyed a lovely meal with family. Food was all freshly cooked and very tasty

We have been to Arkaans/Khaans many , many times over the years both as a couple, with friends and for family celebrations. We have always found the staff friendly and the food excellent! We returned again last night and the food was the best yet !! Also even though the restaurant was very busy the service was very good and the food lovely and hot.We will always recommend Khaans !

It was our first visit to Khaans and it will not be our last. Great food and staff couldn't do enough

We came here last weekend. The meal was delicious and the staff could not do more for you. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Fantastic food, best I ever tasted! I had the chicken korma which was absolutely stunning. 5 stars really is not enough, they deserve 10!

Beyond the best food going really nice food nihari wow words can’t realy describe this curry All see you. Soon XX also received a menu today

We came here with our family! Absolutely stunning food, very tasty and they do slimming dishes Chef came to ask about the food Great service also! 100% brilliant Some reviews below are fake and you can tell that as they only have one review each!

We did a challenge with the worst review restaurants in the area and this was one of the worst.So we decided To come.The food was terrible.I think it was out of date and poo looking chutni.The workers were nice but the food wasnt they need Help!!!!

Out of date food and Sell Haraam stuff to vegetarians.There is no reason to go to the restaurant as it its is pointless and waste of money.

not nice out of date food poo had . the food had flyies on the naan.Takeaway nearly 2 hours to come. Rude staff and no apology. If one driver just explain. And was a Monday!!! Food not even worth the wait. Tamarin every day down the road loads better. This gone down hill. Disgusting service

We either go into the restaurant or grab a take away from here practically every week. The food is absolutely stunning! A previous reviewer said they were a critique of Indian food giving it 1 star which is just unbelievable, I can’t understand how anyone can’t appreciate it here. The meat is always juicy and tender with sauces that are just sublime. Portions are a plenty. You won’t leave hungry that’s for sure and I can highly recommend the milli juli Khan special. Best curry in Wakefield! You take your own alcohol and it’s cash only but it’s worth it. The staff are always attentive with fast service. I honestly can’t say enough about this place. Yum de yum yum yum sums it up.

This is not indian if you like indian food

Fresh food . Huge choice of dishes .Friendly staff. We go to this restaurant on a regular basis and are never disappointed.

This place is great, can’t fault the food or the service. Will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends

2nd take away in 2weeks, food excellent, service excellent, well done, best take a ways we have had for a long time, keep it up.

Night out with our babie and what a night been here a few times and the chicken danisak was fab thanks ever so much will definitely be back and recommend for others aswell as the garlic nan was delicious cheers guys

I had a mild chicken and mushroom pasanda. The chef came out and asked if I would like fruit in it. I hesitated and then said yes. When it arrived it looked lovely and creamy. This was the nicest mild curry I have ever had. The pickle tray was good and so was the garlic naan.

What an amazing family meal we had. Booked 1/2 of the restaurant to ourselves. Amazing food as always, hospitality was amazing and catered for all of our needs. Especially with my children having a dairy allergy, we find it difficult in restaurants to get them what they like. Your Chicken and Gobi Bhuna is definitely a winner with them. We can not thank you enough for the great time we had. What a lovely surprise for our Kylie.

Popped in for a takeout as I successfully entertained a family of 12 in Arkaans a year previous with positive feedback. Unfortunately this time it seems the chef has been replaced.

I can’t rate this place highly enough! The food’s great, it can all be cooked with frylight, and the staff are so accommodating. If the menu doesn’t have a dish they’ll even make it specially for you.

This restaurant is now know as Khaans,

When to khaans ex Arkans it’s been a pleasure for me to take my famlie to a restaurant full of happy people aswell as brilliant food the staff , very friendly aswell as treating us like not customers but like famlie thankyou guys wish you all the best for the upcoming years x

Regulars at Arkaans for many years and now just been to newly re named Khaans, old favourites and some new dishes on the menu, service excellent and food quality even better than before.

This was our first visit to the newly re-named Khaans. We had previously visited Arkaans many times before. (You still have to take your own booze and it's still (annoyingly) cash only). But the new owner is very friendly and chatty. He made us feel very welcome. He told us how much we were going to enjoy the food as he said they had greatly improved the quality since taking over. We've always loved the food, so not sure how it could be improved. But it absolutely was. The chicken tikka masala had massive pieces of chicken in it and was probably the best I've ever had. We can't wait to visit again soon.

The food has taken a sharp upwards turn from the previous 12 months which is a relief. The food was flawless.

We visited Khaans (formerly Arkaans) a few weeks ago, we were actually driving past to visit a different restaurant as we were told Arkaans was closed down!!

Don’t know we’re to start but the food was the best I had,leaving my mouth watering for some more Guys all I can say is if you don’t try Arkaan’s your missing out on the quality of the food giving in a lower prices range as-well the waiters very active also made our party a rememberable party which would be remembered in our heart’s Thankyou for the great service .....

The curry was absolutely amazing,and a very warm welcome by the workers. Me and my wife really recommend this to everyone. Thanks guys!

Wow got to say the new cooking is brilliant

Takeaway nearly 2 hours to come. Rude staff and no apology. If one driver just explain. And was a Monday!!! Food not even worth the wait. Tamarin every day down the road loads better. This gone down hill. Disgusting service

Great buffet good value great welcome and staff ample parking Some items could be warmer but selection superb. Reasonable bar prices including no alcohol drinks

Wow we will be back, fresh food that is so tasty. The service was brilliant. Will be recommending to friends

Impromptu visit with a friend. Greeted by friendly staff who were helpful and attentive. Food was really nice my lamb and spinich balti very tasty. One minor thing it was a bit too oily, but not in a bad way. But lamb dishes are often that way. Otherwise a great night.

Visited last night for Beth's birthday bash .We were amongst a party of about twenty adults .The owner and his team worked tirelessly to make our experience memorable as I am sure they do for everyone. The service was fast and the food was fresh hot and very tasty.Another plus is you bring your own booze as the restaurant isn't licensed to sell alcohol only soft drinks .the waiters supplied us with glasses and ice if wanted.We all saved an absolute fortune on rip off bar prices..One last tip is you pay with cash only no cards accepted don't get courght out .you could end up washing pots LOL

On arrival, we were greeted by a friendly member of staff, and asked where we would like to sit, so we chose our seating area. Menus were given to us and drinks were ordered. A little while later food was ordered and the staff at this point were friendly, then from there it all went down hill. The table was not cleared after our courses, when one of the party asked for a dessert it was brought to the table still with the main dishes reamained on the table. We had to ask the staff to remove the dirty plates while he was trying to put the desert on the table with four clean plates and spoon which was not asked for. When the manager Ish was called over he was not helpful at all. We were then asked to leave as they were closing the doors at 10.05pm. Upon leaving Ish called us back to say that we had left something and he gave my friend 50p back saying that we needed it more that’s him, cause we may got a parked fine etc. This is shocking and we wil NEVER EVER go back again. Do not go to this place it is shocking.

Visited this place after a friend recommended this. We enjoyed our evening thoroughly. The food was nice but very greasy and bland. The service excellent from the owner who sits down with customers and takes poppadoms from your hand and teaches you how to eat them. So its an ideal place to go if you want to learn how to eat poppadom and pickles. Overall nice experience.

Amazing food & outstanding service. We felt welcome from the second we walked in. It was explained to us how best to enjoy all the dishes and there was a weekday deal available that made it excellent value as well. Will definitely come here again.

This family-run restaurant by Ishy, Baz and Ac who along side there young waiters provide a superb service! What an evening! stomach-bursting breads and sauces in favour of strong flavours and a menu of about 30 dishes from across India. The mouth watering tandoori chicken and Kashmiri lamb was excellent, and the slimming dishes are an credit as my wife totally enjoyed it! We will defiantly see you again! And bring our family and friends! Your new friend Mr T

After A friend's recommendation I have always come to this traditional Indian restaurant! and it has never failed in the freshness of the food and the authenticity of the spices. The cooking takes time but the wait is always worthwhile.brilliant service by Ishy and the team! lovely pub style Decor and shows heritage of the building! 5* 5*! Absolute brilliant

We went to Arkaans, Doncaster Road, Crofton for a takeaway 14/3/18 as we love their food 5* we went to pay and we were told....it had been paid for and 'pay it forward' ...We were absolutely shocked and never felt so special! I really hope the person/s read this THANK YOU we will definitely 'pay it forward' we enjoyed the lovely food as it is always fantastic and we smiled all night it really made us step back and gave us faith in humanity and to be reminded people can be so kind and thoughtful. Thank you again.

I have been going to this restaurant and enjoyed the food and customer service for years but had not been in some time. I decided to have a meal on Friday Ish and his brother were usually there to met and great but instead 3 young boys had now taken their place. We ordered a starter Sheek kebab that used to be served on a sizzler. It was served on a plate and was the worse kebab I have ever tasted. We had been waiting for some time 30 mins for our meal and I asked where is our mains and was told it would be another 10 mins in the meantime takeaway after takeaway was coming from the kitchen. After 15 mins still no meal. I then asked to pay the bill for my starter only as the wait had been to log and I was leaving. Ish then appeared and asked me what my problem was. I explained the wait was not acceptable and his arrogant reply was. You got your starters straight away we always leave a 30 min gap between food. I had never waited this long for previous visits but he insisted I was wrong and could not understand my problem. He was very argumentative and rude. Finally after 45 mins of waiting the food arrived!!! Can not fault the mains but the customer service was appalling. Maybe that is why on a Friday night they only had 4 tables in. We got to the restaurant at 0630 and did not leave until 0815 will never return to this resturant

I visited here after a lot of years when I then found it excellent.

Taken to Arkaans for Birthday. Made very welcome from the start. The owner came over and welcomed us personally. The food is excellent. Comprehensive menu to suit all tastes. You may take alcoholic drinks into restaurant if you wish. Couldn't find anything to complain about.

Really liked the food. Lots of variety and reasonably priced. Plenty of food too. It was nice to try something different. Enjoyed both starter and main. Just shame the room was cool so I felt a little uncomfortable. We were sat near a radiator too?

Went here with family, called last minute was accepted but when arrived was put upstairs where there wasn't much atmosphere, been to plenty of curry houses but thought the portion sizes of the meat inside the curries was the smallest I've seen,although it tasted good, I didn't think it was good value and won't revisit

Absolutely great place to have a Indian been several times and never disappointed. Atmospheres good, and reasonably priced.

Went here last weekend , on entering the building it was cold and felt damp , but got a friendly warm welcome from ish , but as time went on he was too over powering and wanted our attention all the time he was too much and he was abrupt to the young waiters . The starters tasted warmed up and very dry (onion bhargi samosa etc) Our curry was nice though but some Our our group could not eat theres it was not nice , the tables are far too small you can't get all food on , we had 4 plates stacked on top of each other not good !!!! We will not be going again as we have had far better else where .

Never had a bad meal from here. The garlic naans are perfect every time. Lamb dishes are always cooked to perfection and good chunks of lamb not fatty at all. Ish, Baz and all the team are brilliant and always have a smile and take time to talk to every customer. Its bring your own beer, which keeps the bill down.Takeaways are good too and generally turn up within 30-40 minutes. Try the fish masala starter, you wont be disappointed.

Called in on the way home from a shopping trip. It's been a long time since we've been here and I have to say the food gets better every time but this time it was exceptionally good! Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our meals. Will have to make a pact to go more regularly. Absolutely recommend.

Meals are overpriced, and they charge for the little extras they put on your table, that you don’t ask for

What a lovely restaurant no alcohol unless you bring you're own so that's a big plus the food is exelant starters through to main course 10 out of 10 could benifits form a larger sweet menu

Once again a great meal at Arkaans! lovely starters, great mains, chapatti, rice and nan bread all delicious.

Ordered takeout food from here for the first time last night. Poppadoms were good but that is where it ended. We had onion bhaji's to start which were dry, stodgy and lacking in onion. The Peshwari nan we ordered and paid for was nowhere to be seen. My wife's mushroom and potato Rogan josh had no mushroom in it. The Saag Paneer was terrible - it tasted like it had been reheated several times. The paneer was like rubber. All in all the food from here was the worst we've ever had from an Indian restaurant.

was told about this place by a friend who LOVES IT! is was ok not much to write home about, not drinks (i understand there reasons). food was just ok not good not bad. would i go back maybe

i ordered a takeaway. although it was expensive i still went ahead with it. wow it was very poor the curry was jelly fied and awful. the chicken nuggets were awful too. will never order them again

Another great night at Arkaans with family and friends, great food and service as usual. Have been going to Arkaans for years and would not go anywhere else for a curry!

Words really will not do justice to the experience we had at Arkaans last night, this was without doubt the worst Indian meal I have had for many years. The restaurant was cold and uninviting and with cramped seating. Poppadoms were OK, Pickle tray was pretty uninspiring, Onion Bhaji starter was luke warm and doughy and looked as if they had been sitting around and re-heated. Starters finished it then took the waiting staff a full hour to clear the plates and arrive with our main courses and then only when we complained about the wait, bearing in mind the restaurant was not busy apart from Takeaways flying out of the door. When the Main courses did arrive the manager / head waiter gave us a tirade about the fact that all the food is cooked fresh, not microwaved and we need to have patience for such delicious fresh cooked food, even told me to smile!!This would have been fine if the main courses had been worth waiting for but they were horrible, I could only describe my dish as being spicy Chicken in very watery gravy, if you could find the chicken! Needless to say never again, we will be sticking to the fab Indians in Leeds and Bradford.

Visited here to celebrate a birthday. Was abit concerned as 2 of us vegetarian and quite picky eaters, also have to small children with us and wondered if we would find variety. Well we did. The menu was extensive and catered for everything. The food itself was fantastic, all served together, which given there was of 11 of us, all having different starters and mains, was an achievement in itself. The staff were very attentive, professional and great interaction with customers. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Will definitely become a regular haunt when we move near to it in afew weeks.

Popped in for a Sunday curry while caravanning in the area! Hadn't booked but were quickly found a table and served soft drinks. (They have a BYO policy) Very wide choice on the menu including lots of items that were unfamiliar to us - I wanted to try a veggie curry as we'd been eating lots of meat all weekend, and although the waiter was helpful I wouldn't say he was that knowledgeable. Anyway my Kashmiri dish was mild and tasty and very plentiful and my husband enjoyed his lamb balti - a bit spicier than we would expect a balti to be! Very friendly service and a good use of one of the many sadly redundant pubs we have - the decor is quite pub-like and not that cosy but fine for our meal.

Great food, great service, great laugh with Ish and Baz!! If you have never been to Arkaans then go! You will never have Indian food anywhere else!!!

Visited on a Saturday night, hadn't booked but this was no problem. Waiting staff were attentive and helpful, food was beautiful! The only fault with the place and why I didn't award 5 stars is the decor really, bit dated, cobwebs etc.. will definitely be back though!!