Ayaans - The Restaurant in Bolton

Our second visit to this restaurant and it just gets better. From the outside it doesn’t look impressive it is what awaits your taste buds that makes it worthwhile. It’s not your usual curry house and you can’t buy a pint although you can take your own if you want - we didn’t because it’s respectful ! The food is absolutely delicious served by staff who are all friendly and impressive - even the chefs pop out to talk with you about your food order - the food itself is so tasty - just a snap shot sheet kebabs are so good your taste buds won’t stop salivating - biriani is superb - and all the sundries are tasty as well. Very good value for money and we can’t wait to go back

Delicious food, I’m Asian, Sikh Punjabi and great to find an authentic Punjabi restaurant. Excellent service and very friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend. Wish we lived closer so we could come more regularly.

What a amazing place, the food was so tasty and the staff really friendly. They have a big all upstairs ideal for party's, actully while we were there were hosting had a massive party, it was so warmimg and the food I can't wait to go back for more really recommend

Wow, the food was fabulous and the service superb. Our party of 10 could not find a fault it was a very busy Friday evening. We will return soon.

wow what an amazing place authentic food the best we have ever had great staff chef and customers who even shared some of their food for us to trey . amazing place we will be back but the food is unbelievable amazing atmosphere

Excellent service, excellent food !staff couldn’t of done anymore, will definitely be returning soon!

This restaurant is a gem. A blend of Indian and Pakistani food with a great atmosphere. I have to say the food served is the absolute tastiest cuisine you will get in Bolton and local areas. The staff are great and the care taken from them is second to none, this and the food are the reasons why you must book early. Probably the best thing is that’ it’s alcohol free which just allows your taste buds to make the most of the food. Portions are larger than your average Indian but believe me you will not taste better. Thank you to all at the restaurant we have a new favourite!

Visited with our family and food was delicious. I’m Asian and my husband loves Asian food and we thought the food was authentic and extremely tasty. All our family enjoyed their meals. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be returning.

We visited for the first time for an evening meal with my Dad. The staff were very welcoming and gave us a lovely seat not too close to anyone else. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and a relaxing atmosphere. The food was absolutely beautiful, very flavourful and extremely generous portions. Probably the best garlic naan I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot! The staff were extremely attentive, service was timed to perfection and everyone was really kind. Will definitely come back- we had the early bird menu- amazing value for money!

Everything about Ayaans was enjoyable. Lovely food. Staff were really nice. Definitely going to go back and have a Tawa sharing platter.

Food was amazing. Service was appalling. The waitressing staff were very young and considering the restaurant was full ( Thursday night) they need far more staff on . None of the tables were cleared after people left . But I can’t fault the food

My first time eating at Ayaans. With friends for a birthday. Extensive menu so difficult to make a choice. Chose chicken rogan josh. Oh my word, the tastiest curry I have had in a long time. Lots of flavour but not too much hotness. All of us enjoyed the meal. Relaxed polite and friendly staff. Good spacing between tables so you could enjoy private conversation. Will definitely be going again. Recommend that you book as it did get busy even for a Wednesday midweek night. Thankyou Ayaans.

Lovely place. We went for the early bird menu and added on a naan - so much food we've got plenty to keep us going over the next few days. The lamb bhuna was delicious - melt in the mouth. All fresh, cooked with care and attention, really recommend.

Well that's a first, an Indian restaurant that ran out of rice! This was faintly astonishing, but with a major supermarket just a stone's throw away, could have been easily fixed. As it was, we were offered more naan breads as a compromise, and a series of profuse apologies. The food overall was very tasty and well cooked. Service was slightly too sharp - clearing your plate while you were still chewing - and there is no bar, so it's bring your own booze. A mixed bag overall, but this place is clearly very popular with the local Pakistani community, as we were the only non-Asians in there on a Friday night (not that that's a criticism). As we left for our cars, we were confronted by the sight of one of the waiters arriving back from Asda with carrier bags full of rice. Had to laugh

The waiters were so rude and vulgar. It looked they only hire angry pakistani chavs as waiting staff. The food isn't all that.

Booked a meal for a large group. Preordered all of our food. Despite this the food started coming out 2 hours after the booking time! Everyone was extremely hungry by this time. The food was lovely but simply not enough. We ordered a sharing platter...

The service was amazing food came out really fast. Staff were really lovely and accommodating. Gave us birthday ice cream Would come again.

Real authentic Pakistani food. Amazing food and amazing staff, Bolton should be proud of this hidden gem and if you haven’t heard of it, it’s a must see.

If I could give a zero I would , We booked a table the day before for 7.45pm, we was told arrive early we got there st 7pm so well in advance. Placed an order for the food, we got the food over 1 hour...

My mum and I visited this restaurant tonight. The food was amazing, we ordered the Tawa for 2, after popadoms, as I read that this was their specialty. We were not disappointed. Also met the owner who was very friendly. We will definitely be coming...

Had a great meal with the family 11 year old to 70 Food lovely staff very friendly. The restaurant was so busy but they managed to accommodate us all. Loved the lamb saag. Will definitely be returning thanks again

Was recommended this place by some friends,read some fantastic reviews,many social media posts too. Visited this establishment this evening,place was busy,lots happening,ambient music being played rather than traditional sitar or Bhangra. Greeted by the host,gave a choice of tables,sat ordered drinks (no alcohol license) had...

4th visit excellent food. I was introduced to this place by a friend and honestly its my favourite Asian restaurant anywhere - not just in Bolton. The owner (sorry dont know his name) has always visited the table and checked everything is OK and has...

No reservation and walked in at 19:30 on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly and the restaurant soon filled up ( not an empty table to be seen) ordered popadums and mixed pickle tray whilst we grazed the menu. Mango chutney, onion chutney and...

Tried the rest this is the best just shame the prices have increased to much so can’t justify as many visits will have to visit Sia spice until prices drop.

the service was all over the place. food not placed in front of you, cutlery just chucked on table we already had some. 4 people came and asked if we were ready to order maybe 1 person should look after a few tables a little...

Great food. Friendly staff. Ordered tava for 2 which was more than enough for us. Excellent customer service from Ashley and Chelsea, they’re a credit to Ayaans. . Discount for taxi drivers is an excellent incentive to return again. Ajy

I recently visited this hidden gem in Bolton you wouldn’t expect a marvellous place behind asdas I went to this place with my friends after going out for my birthday and I was shocked the food is hands down the best food in the greater...

So as a rarity we decided to order a takeaway! We understand that ordering a takeaway on Saturday from a restaurant might not be quick. We had heard wonderful reviews of this restaurant. We arrived at the designated time (half an hour later), we sat...

Fantastic place to eat, food was excellent, service was outstanding, extremely friendly staff, will definitely go back again, have already recommended to friends and family

1)Waiter took down wrong curry order after repeating it back twice 2) waited for chips that we ordered & no sign of that when the lady said she’ll go back to the kitchen to collect but still no sign, so in the end I asked...

This was are second visit and can honestly say this is the best curry we have had in Bolton… the staff are friendly and courteous. The Mango latte was awesome! Big high five to the chefs they are the best 👍

1st time visit with a group of friends last night so was a bit unsure of what to expect but was blown away by the quality of service and food Starters were lovely with the lamb chops cooked just right and the chicken nimbali was...

Service was extremely slow, drinks in our group came out one at a time. Chips were very poor quality, mocktails tasted like drinking undiluted cordial. Massively overcharged on the bill to the menu advertised. i.e. Charged £4.80 each for a coke yet the menu states...

Our first visit last night after hearing many positive things.Wow I am truly speechless, by far the best Pakistani restaurant in Bolton.From the moment we entered great service ,amazing flavours and buzzing atmosphere.Would definitely recommend to all.

Was looking forward to trying this place people say it’s nice food. Wouldn’t know because we waited for over an hour just for starters and kept being told 5-10 minutes wait. Considering others were getting there food on other tables felt like we were forgotten....

Yeah I and the fam enjoyed it thanks. Good food brilliant service 👌 all of the staff wore a smile..

Family meal this evening, and we really enjoyed the food. Nice and cosy, not small but just right. Staff - very helpful and as a lot of reviews have said they take care of you. Thanks to the kind and respectful guys from the bar...

Food was great, absolutely loved it. The service was a bit slow yet the food was wonderful. Everything was fresh though and I loved it. Went with a family of 4.

Had food and usually good food. Starters standard has dropped. Lamb chops so chewy and just not as they were last month… something has gone wring here

Food arrived cold, waited an hour and half. Told to reheat it, poor service average Food. No apology just excuses.

Was recommended Ayaanz restaurant and decided to make a visit, in all my years eating Indian food and having been to countless places to eat, Ayaanz restaurant by a country mile is the best food ever, this place cooks everything fresh and it’s so clear...

Heard about this place & wasn't disappointed one bit. Food was excellent & service on point. Staff were really friendly & you didn't feel the need to get their attention.

Amazing starters. Really fresh and really good quality would definitely recommend visiting. The prawn poori is also delicious. This is all cooked fresh and tastes fantastic. The lamb chops are also delicious. This is a better version of Akbars, but in bolton

I have eaten here quite a few times now the food has been excellent every time, owner and staff extremely pleasant service great it’s hidden gem would recommend to everyone

Very good quality food. Taste is the use of quality ingredients. Love the attention of the waiter. All round good food, contender for the best in Bolton.

Very impressed with our first visit to Ayaans. This is a cut above most other curry houses. The lamb chops are a great indicator of quality and here they were excellent, as good as any I've tasted elsewhere, including at the best London Pakistani restaurants....

A first class meal tonight. Fresh and flavourful and not at all heavy.. wonderful service. I can heartily recommend this restaurant. The food is superb

Lovely, authentic cuisine. We ordered a takeaway for the first time based on the previous reviews. We decided to collect rather than the delivered option. We were greeted by a very polite and welcoming doorman in immaculate traditional costume. Such a lovely and appreciated surprise....

Non of us had any starters just poppadoms and the pickle tray between us. We waited two hours for the mains to arrive and the pilau rice was more like chinese fried rice brown and stodgy. The restaurant was only half full so it's not...

first time here but will not be the last. served by two young waitresses who were so warm and friendly, they were so attentive all during the meal. the food was hot, well cooked and so tasty. Jabb the owner came over and was so...

Our first visit to this restaurant and was not disappointed. Had a main coruse recomended by the waiter and loved it. The food was really good and great value for money. A lovely service and a nice greeting at the door. The food was really...

We ate there for the first time, the staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The food was fantastic and we will definitely return. Highly recommend.

Comfortable atmospheric restaurant. Friendly staff. Excellent quality food and good portion sizes. Will definitely return

Fabulous food, tasty and plentiful, very attentive service. We shall certainly be coming back. Thanks for a lovely evening

Ordered various - chicken and prawn curry, chicken biryani, chicken tikka curry - all tested same even biryani and tarka daal Too greasy. Tandoori mix grill was just spicy and nor tandoori esque Won't be using again waste of £66

Went last night following a recommendation from the Bank Top Brewery crew, service and food was excellent, the masala fish for starter was unbelievably good and both our mains were very well cooked, use of spices and heat were just right and the lamb was...

Just about as perfect as you can get. We usually dine at an Indian restaurant in Manchester but have been disappointed on our last 2 visits so we were looking for a new venue for our monthly nights out. I received a menu through the...

An excellent restaurant which serves cuisine with a smile & professionalism. Well done Jab & staff. We shall be visiting Ayaan’ s in the near future.

Excellent and authentic Pakistani cuisine. Shishlack chicken and spinach/paneer mains are awesome. Madras sauce has just the right kick. I would definitely recommend for a take away or eat in at the Restaurant - excellent!

Invited to a surprise 40th birthday party at ayaans where we had been several times under another name. The service was brilliant and the food excellent. Keep changing the name but leave the food as it is.

We went for a meal at this new restaurant and it was amazing, when I say amazing I mean i could eat it every day and was such big portions would definitely recommend you to go :)☺️

Thought we would try this for a change as we had had good reports on this. Let's start with the service. The young girl who served us was a little bit nervous but throughout the meal was very attentive bringing us new napkins at so...

First trip here, was pleasantly surprised. Lovely staff here. We ordered from the special happy hour menu , which was just up and running recently. It was a starter and a curry/rice dish for £10.95 each. Started with chicken pakora then a chicken masala dish....

The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed every starter we ordered - the chicken tikka was extraordinarily succulent and the other starters (such as the lamb chops and seekh kebabs) were the best we had ever eaten. The curries were great too...