Desi Lounge Restaurant in Oldham

We tonight with our granddaughter who is 9 years old she loved the food and the non alcohoic cocktails, the staff made her feel very welcome, me and my husband have been to the restaurant meny times, good service and the food is lovely, always feel welcomed,would recommend you won't be disappointed

Everything was amazing, the food was delicious, the service was really good couldn't find fault with anything

Not good. Felt really rushed, lots of regular customers that are happy to to know the owners and its somewhere to go .Its really expensive.£5 for 2 poppadoms,the curry is very watery, the waiters look like there scared and are constantly coming up to your table. You can not relax, the whole experience was not good,would of enjoyed a takeaway better and not cost me 120 pound for2, and we shared a curry. Will definitely not return

Highly recommend this curry house it’s the best by far in the area. Dean the waiter was knowledgeable and recommended the lamb nihari on the specials, the lamb was tender and was delicious so Thankyou for that dean. The staff are attentive and the owner always comes over for a chit chat with us.

Friendly staff who are great with kids, excellent food.

Excellent Indian food supervised by the owner. Staff attentive, service good and an excellent extensive menu. Hard fault in any respect.

It is the best desi food. Highly recommended

Very tasty and great service. Lovely selection of food. We ordered a lot and ate everything! Had Bindi Bhaji, Galic naan, bunha and Saag Chana. Would have again.

Love this place the staff are so nice, glad to see the owner there too, who recognises you even if you've not been in for a while. Food it great and I'm always full when I'm finished.

Incredible food. Staff are absolutely brilliant. Great prices too. Highly recommend it here

Delicious food and an extensive menu. They were helpful and aware around dietary needs, and gluten-free and dairy-free options were available.

Five of us ordered a takeaway from Desi Lounge. When we got home with it we found that one of the dishes was wrong but decided it wasn't worth driving back to change it. The food was pretty tasteless and the sauces very weak and watery. How this place can justify the prices they charge for distinctly sub-average food is beyond me. I for one will never waste my money here ever again.

Delicious freshly cooked food, served piping hot by the most friendly waiters ever! The owner is always around to make sure everything is perfect. Highly recommended!

This is our favourite go to Indian restaurant. The whole experience is fabulous. The food excellent, we love the Desi Special. The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere perfect. We always have a great time and are never disappointed. Highly recommended. 5*

Very friendly staff and great food!

Desi Lounge. 236-238 Oldham Road, Manchester M35 0HB Tel: 0161 683 0723 Date of visit 24th May 2024 For once I’m stuck for words. The first look at this place from the outside and you may decide to carry on to the next place. It’s a bit tired, a bit weather beaten, and its not situated in the best part of town. But fear not, once inside you are taken into a modern, spacious clean and comfortable restaurant with seating for a 100 people. A large spacious car park at the rear of the restaurant. You will be greeted by the politest well informed, friendly staff, with the owner meeting you with a warm friendly handshake. A large well stocked bar and well-staffed establishment. The menu is one of the most interesting and comprehensive that I’ve seen in a long time. I was spoilt for choice. I had been forewarned that the food here was on another level. They were not wrong! Now and again, I come across a restaurant that go the extra mile to deliver something special, this place did just that starting with the Poppadom’s or more to the point the dip tray that came with them, in the dips that arrived were on another level. There is no name for this dip other than to learn that it was the owner’s mother and her mother who would roll out this pickle on an old-fashioned stone roller back in India many years ago, it basically consisted of Tomatoes, Fresh mint, fresh coriander fresh green chilli, and lots of lemon juice. Interestingly no onions. They have done away with the old stone roller and instead use a modern food processor; I suspect that I will be experimenting for a very long time to come even close to the flavour that I sampled here. The onions too had a delicate spice kick in a light tomato sauce. The Seekh Kebabs are the tastiest that I’ve had in a very long time, The last time I sampled anything close to these was at Dawat’s Tandoori in Whitefield, now they were something special. Next off the menu was the Desi Special, Chicken marinated in yogurt with herbs and spices, double cream and garnished with toasted Cashew nuts, delivering an extremely tasty sauce. They will cook the dish anyway you want it, I asked for it to be a bit spicy and that is exactly what I got. But the flavour was second to none. Served in a silver-plated ornate dish which made it look special if nothing else. Everything was Served piping hot. I ordered pilau rice which came piping hot along with a fresh soft tasty peshwari naan. A large jug of Mango Lassi was a welcome pallet refresher long with a pint of Cobra. This restaurant goes that extra mile, from the warm welcome to the little touches The rather special pickle tray, the ornate serving bowl, the well-informed waiters, The allergy information written in the menu. They do have awards but I feel they should have many more! Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the owner or the waiters that served us but a big shout out to all of them and a massive thank you. Price about £40.95 but well worth it. Their own carpark. I’m going to give this place a thumping 9.5 out of 10.

My family absolutely love this place. Food is great, service is spot on! The owner is always walking around checking on everyone and making sure everything is fine. Plus cobra on tap, what else do you need.

The butter chicken and garlic naan are must-tries. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that leaves you wanting more. Highly recommended!

Felt super uncomfortable, very dirty place, food was not restaurant quality. I wouldnt recommend. Staff shouted at my children which I felt was really disrespectful, I'm the mother I'm the one responsible for disciplining my children! So expensive too wasn't worth a penny. The owner now making out I didn't go this restaurant! Wow that's so disrespectful! Note this is the girls bath room

A lovely place, speedy service and great selection of dishes even for vegetarians which was a pleasant surprise! We really enjoyed all the food which was about as perfect as a meal gets, fresh, full of flavour and delicious, l would’ve eaten more if there was enough room in my stomach! The staff were lovely and strike the right balance of being attentive without being irritating, the restaurant was lovely and clean I would definitely recommend this place.

Fantastic food and service been many time.. its not cheapest its worth visiting every so often as special visit list..

All l can say is great place to dine

Lovely owners and well trained employees. Food is delicious and you really won’t get anything like it elsewhere. However, it is very expensive for an Indian restaurant and you don’t get much for your money. Have been coming as a regular for years and noticed smaller portions and less meat. Will still come back but probably not as often as it is can easily add up at £20 for a special curry. Spent £80 between two people with drinks and got a starter, and a main and side each.

Me and my partner went here after waiting for dinner after the reviews were outstanding. Firstly be skeptical with these reviews, they were rushing to get us gone even though it was empty, the rice and curry were tasteless, and a little overpriced. Honestly ready meals are tastier

Always guaranteed great service and food

Always made to feel very welcome and special when we visit Desi Lounge. Great food and attentive staff and owner, Shorcat ( not sure of spelling of name) gave us gift of a very large triple malt whisky at end of meal.

We ordered a takeaway last week and it was awful! For 4 popadoms, a portion of onion bhajis, (2), 3 mains, 3 rice and a peshwari nan, it cost £69!! Wtaf??? TAKE AWAY THAT WE HAD TO COLLECT!! My husband’s plate was swimming in water, the rice had no taste whatsoever! My Rogan josh had no flavour at all! My son’s vegan curry was also tasteless!! I regret to say I will never step foot in here or order a takeaway again!!

Went for Xmas day. Still one of the best places around, food is great and the service is perfect..

Quality of the food is amazing and very fresh and tasty. Always brilliant.

Had Christmas Dinner here .with five friends, the food was fantastic,and the service,was brilliant. What can I say ,keep up the great work ,iam going to book for new years day.big thanks.

Have used this restaurant for over 30 years and always found food and service to be excellent. However, on my recent visit my lamb, Rogan Josh contained vegetables and a very small amount of meat. Happy for prices to go up, but do not expect the quality to go down. Extremely sad if this is the way forward.

Lovely restaurant. The manager is very attentive & the staff is well mannered and professional. Not cheap, but the food is excellent, hot and plentiful. Our meal for 2 came to £45 which included the pickle tray, main course and a bottle of Cobra each.

Fantastic food, can’t fault it. Service is excellent. Always top pint of Cobra on tap. Been many times and it’s always been spot on, won’t go anywhere else in the area for a curry. *****

Great service,fantastic food,very friendly staff

Visited this restaurant on Saturday for the first time. I ordered the prawn Korma which was very plain and looked more like a tin of yellow soup with the smallest prawns I've ever seen in an Indian curry. The garlic nann was not nice,all cut up,very greasy and undercooked. I have had many Indian meals and cook my own,and this unfortunately was the worse I've had. The waiters were also quite cheeky and not at all witty like they thought they were. I would not recommend this restaurant.

The best Indian Pakistani cuisine in the town

Lovely polite staff. Lots of different choices. All food served piping hot and was delicious

Just the lager let it down, apart from that foods great and so are the staff

Went here on Saturday 18th Nov for my birthday meal,food was delicious,friendly staff,and the owner chatted with us on numerous occasions,definitely will be going back,🍺

Absolutely stunning food and a huge choice of dishes on the menu. The Desi Murgh and Lamb Nihari are divine. Fantastic ambience and a really nice vibe. You can see why people go back time and time again. Fabulous hospitality and all the staff go above and beyond to look after you. Excellent service all around. Fantastic cocktails too🍹 Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommended A⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First time we have been no complaints about food staff very friendly and helpful kept checking if everything ok I will certainly go again

Excellent service exceptional food. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants.

Gorgeous food. Such friendly staff and a welcoming from the manager as soon as we came in.

Consistently good food under the watchful eye of the owner and his wife and attentive staff. A very good and wide ranging menu and if you have difficulty making your mind up the owner is happy to make suggestions.

Service and staff was nice. Didn't allow me to refund what was recommended and the curry lacked flavour (I am desi man)

I celebrated my 60th birthday with close family and they made us feel really welcome great food great service will definitely go again

Always excellent service, superb, fresh food. Can’t fault it. Been going here for the last few years every month or so. The team always welcome you with a warm smile, the food is never greasy like similar restaurants nearby. Always fresh and always tasty.

Lovely food will definitely be back

Food great staff nice was nice to meet the cheif

Enjoyed a great curry. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Little gem of a local restaurant. From the outside you might not expect much but the food is amazing.

Best Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to. A++++++++++

Didn't like the food and kept asking for stuff we were short of

The first time I've been there food was excellent

Lovely staff, fantastic traditional dishes and a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend the Desi Lounge.

Great food as always 5***** We travelled over from Gmp cars Longridge Preston to see one of our favourite restaurants

Food was ok, curries were quite nice but lamb was dry and inedible. I personally felt it was a little overpriced for what was served but the staff are friendly. It's a pretty restaurant, nice atmosphere overall.

Fantastic food as usual. Brilliant staff. Great atmosphere

Another great night,my sons 24th birthday, on a Monday, but still people in here. That's the best review.

Beautiful place Beautiful service manners

Been here a couple of times in the last 3mths - both times were excellent - the staff really looked after us and the food was 1st class. Will be returning soon.

Food and service amazing. I highly recommend. The naan bread is divine. I tried the Desi special this time and was not disappointed. All the food here is always good.

Staff were very polite and friendly. Good atmosphere, great choice of food. Good all round experience.

Friendly welcome, seated straight away. We arrived about 10 minutes before the rest of our party and our drinks order was taken immediately. As soon as the rest of our party arrived, drinks order was taken at once and we were also asked did we want popodoms etc. popodoms arrived with spiced onion, mango chutney, yoghurt and mint dip plus a fresh herb tomatoes and onion dip, which was delicious. Two of our party wanted curries that were specific to their tastes and the waiter gave their wishes to the chefs and they both said their curries were fantastic. The rest of us ordered specials off the menu and they were all excellent. The Peshawari Nan was knock out good. The chilli paneer started was superb. 10 out of 10. If we are ever in the area again, we would revisit.

Brilliant..food was superb...staff were so friendly and attentive...and reasonably priced..highly recommended...definitely will be back for seconds ...👍👍👍

Been going for a decade, can't fault Desi. Updated 20/07/22: 15yrs and counting, still can't fault Desi.

Excellent food great service Friendly atmosphere.

Staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is always amazing.

We first came here the day it opened or very shortly after about 10-15 years ago and was not impressed, we have recently been back a couple of times and it was better than I remember, but still nothing special. The place is fine and does what it says on the tin, the food is very pedestrian, my go to tester dish of lamb Madras was ok and all in all the food was ok, quite clean tasting, but no highlights. Is there any reason we would not go back - no, but I have been steadily not eating Asian food as much for a while now and this restaurant would not make me change my mind.

The food here was absolutely outstanding. It was soo good! The staff was very friendly and funny. The restaurant was very fancy and very pretty. The service was okay, overall, i recommend this restaurant!

The food here is amazing and the staff are so welcoming. It's the best Indian restaurant in the area by far!! If you want a nice Indian, go here you won't be disappointed.

we was looking for somewhere where we had not been before and stumbled across desi lounge and friends recommend it when we mentioned we was going. Great friendly staff and very knowledgable. loved the banter from the manager and the owner helped my wife down the steps leaving as she was on crutches. Beautiful food, great atmosphere and we highly recommend it to all our friends. next time we will get a taxi so I can have a drink.

Excellent food with a good choice on the menu. Staff friendly and helpful.

Nice staff very welcoming. foods really nice.will return

Even though I'm not a curry lover there was still quite a lot of selection always a good meal when going there yeah but think I was overcharged

Visited here with family a couple of weeks ago and the food and service were both fantastic.

This place serves the best food on the planet bar non. The lamb nihari is the tastiest dish I've ever had. The staff are wonderful and the owners are the best I've ever met. I love this place ❤️

My first time dining here the restaurant is beautiful inside and the staff friendly and attentive but for me the food wasn't to my liking my karahi was bland my peshwari to to sweet and my friends tikka massala didnt taste right so for me I found it expensive. I dont mind paying alot but when I enjoy the food. Oh it was lovely you bringing the cake out and singing but the sparkler wasn't lit

I recently celebrated my 80th birthday along with my family 22 in total they all said the meal was excellent (varied) the service was first class and the staff are very friendly i would recommend the desi lounge to one and all

The staff are so friendly and welcoming you can not fault them at all, food was nice and hot very nice dishes on offer,

Your fav desi restaurant in Manchester.

Great place, Lamb Nehari is amazing, as is the mixed grill

Once again absolutely 💯 wonderful experience with family. Food outstanding. Service outstanding. Very reasonable priced. Would recommend a visit to all

Anazing Pakistani halaal food been going to thia restaurant over 10 years and recently dined a week ago with my friend. Customer service excellent and no complaints at all

Great food from a locally favourite restaurant. Consistently good service, pleasant recently refurbished interior, and a great selection of authentic dishes. Too much choice to recommend individual dishes; however, the haandi and aloo bukhara dishes are really good, as are the herbal naan. Lovely restaurant, great service, great food, lovely staff & owner. Highly recommended!

The food here is really good quality. The restaurant itself is a nice place to eat. The bar island is a nice centre piece to the restaurant. When we visited it was a Thursday night so it wasn't very busy. We would highly recommend you check this indian out you won't be disappointed

Great service, delicious food, perfect evening

Best Indian restaurant in Manchester easily, food is incredible.

Fantastic place great people who run it ,food stands out above all similar foods , secure parking and nice atmosphere definitely highly recommend

Came tonight with my daughter the staff are lovely and the food is exceptional, never ever falls below the highest tastiest standard

Great place to eat. Food is amazing with huge choice of dishes to eat. Staff are super friendly and always make you feel welcome. Very efficient service but don't feel rushed to leave. Would highly recommend to curry lovers.

Excellent curry! I had the chicken tikka balti. Reasonable prices. Modern glam decor. Great service, staff went to extra effort to help my dad get through the door with the wheelchair.

Visited on a business trip on a Wednesday evening, hotel recommended. It was busy at 7.30pm a great sign. Excellent flavours and food spice was spot on. Really enjoyed the special recommendations.

Absolutely Delicious..!! The food is Gorgeous The Service and Staff is Excellent. We will definitely be visiting again.

The food and service were excellent

I never leave reviews this is the 1st one I’ve ever wrote but I feel this place deserves one! The nicest curry about and great people! The lamb Nihari is the best curry I’ve ever tasted top quality lamb every time that melts in your mouth and the sauce just leaves your mouth watering!

Good food as always. A little more expensive than a lot of restaurants but the quality well and truly matches the price

We've been regular customers for years & introduced our kids (now grown) to this restaurant over 25 yrs ago at it's original home before moving to it's current location & name change. Always a warm welcome by the owner. Nothing is too much trouble. Food is fabulous & all sauces prepared on site to give a true authentic taste with flavours of the regions.

Nice food, great place and very friendly staff

We’d driven past a few times so thought we’d try this place. We received a lovely welcome and were shown to a table away from the main section of the restaurant near the toilets. This was strange as there were plenty of free tables there. It didn’t bother us at first but as the evening wore on we did feel slightly abandoned. The good and of course most important part was the food. We shared a tasty chicken bhuna starter, then enjoyed a lamb handi, which wasn’t anywhere near as ‘hot’ as requested, nevertheless tender and well presented in its own pot. The star dish was the Tandoori Mixed Grill, brought to the table with a flourish on a sizzling hot plate. The lamb chops were divine, as were the chicken tikka and fish. Never sure about the kebab but the rest made up for it. Sides of Tarka Dall and Spinach were shared. Had a couple of beers and a decent Merlot house red. The big issue was the (dis)organisation of the service. Throughout the evening we were served by a total of 6 different people. This meant that no individual was looking after us, nobody came and asked how things were (not really 'hot') and at the end of the evening, when we wanted the bill, we had to virtually shout to the two ladies having a laugh at the bar. This surely wouldn’t work if they were full. We will come again, but we’ll order really hot food and ask to be seated in the main part of the restaurant.