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Nº 144 in 770 in Wolverhampton

Nº 3 of 6 Other european cuisines in Wolverhampton

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Being phoning Jivans for several months now and not getting a pick up, does anyone know if they're still in business or what's happening?

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U3033QXnickb . 2021-06-09

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I ordered from here tonight.. I was shocked to hear the chef or who ever he was stating.......I’ve been here for 30 years and I have never had a complaint...food was absolutely disappointing would not even feed that to my dog.. I ordered lamb chops I got bones with hardly any meat.. keema nan was like a horror movie. What was I thinking when I ordered from here.. absolute joke and a very big disappointment.. wish I’d cooked my own food it would be million times better than what I had delivered.. like f*** he’ll walk in a butcher shop and the scent of the food was like a dead fish........ well that’s what I got tonight.. f****** disgusting would not recommend this restaurant to anyone at all....... 30 years..... what a absolute joke...... my local doner kebab does better lamb chops...... and they ain’t even lamb...... f****** joke of a establishment....... s*** food....... STAY AWAY AT ALL COST..... cost me £45...... f****** joke!!!! SO DISAPPOINTED S*** FOOD.... STAY AWAY!!!!

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684jask . 2020-10-19

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Have visited a few times with family and friends. The owners are lovely, nothing is too much trouble. Food is tasty and very good value.

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lucyr60 . 2020-09-14

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We've just enjoyed the most amazing Indian takeaway delivered directly to our hire boat on the Birmingham canal at Wolverhampton. We cannot thank you enough for finding our boat and delivering a truly scrumptious dinner it was piping hot and perfectly spiced. Thank you so much for making our Sunday evening meal special. xxx

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kazwitch . 2020-07-12

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I'm genuinely baffled as to how this place has managed to get any positive reviews. We had to order a take away due to Covid 19 restrictions and collected it rather than having it delivered. After waiting 45 minutes for the food (having been told 20 minutes) we got home and the food was still relatively warm. This was as good as it got. The single samosa was crusty and looked like it had already gone though the microwave a couple of times. The chicken madras was inedible. Absolutely no flavour, bland and tepid. However it complimented well with the onion bhaji which was equally nasty. The naan bread was only partially cooked so at least there was an attempt to maintain their exceptionally low standards. On tasting the chicken dipiasa the comment was "what's this supposed to be?" I'm still not sure but it certainly wasn't what was advertised. We ended up throwing everything away after a couple of mouthfuls. This is not an exaggeration. It really was that bad. It would have been much easier to walk outside and throw £30 quid into a drain and save the cost of the petrol to get there and back.A truly awful experience from one of the worst Indian take away's I've ever visited.

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T4021SIpeters . 2020-05-23

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I’ve been coming to Jivan’s for 20 or more years. The food is always excellent and freshly cooked, especially the plain naan which is just divine!

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857alekh . 2020-02-12

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We visited yesterday evening and waited a long time (over an hour) for our order to be taken. This is a great little restaurant but the poor waitress badly needs help.

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Amanda190659 . 2020-01-11

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We called in to this restaurant early in the evening before the rush came. The lady who greeted us was very polite and helpful. The 2 currys we chose were cooked to perfection. The Naans were huge and tasty. Decor is cool and a throwback to times gone by. The owner came and chatted us. Over 20 years in business, they must be doing something right.

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antrimhurler . 2020-01-10

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We were trying to find a pub for a drink, but due to the fact that we were Manchester United fans, all pubs were for Wolverhampton Wanderers fans only..! But Jivans came to the rescue. Nice pint and a chicken tikka masala all round... Just the job. Clean basic restaurant, with good staff.

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Wayne H . 2020-01-04

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Yet again.... another great meal at Jivan's. The service is excellent. The waitress is the same lady who was there when we visited in April. She is cheerful,genuine and made us feel so welcome. The food is magnificent. I can't praise it enough. Thank you

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Siobhan P . 2019-12-29

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I like different, and whilst I enjoy eating here I have noted that ironically there is a marked similarity in many of the dishes. Jivan's is the "Marmite" of Indian restaurants but worth a visit although perhaps not for a "special occasion".

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CurryholicDudley . 2019-12-27

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Iv been comming here for many years when I lived in Wolverhampton bt I moved away 3 years ago. Bt whenever I visit I always come back . The decor is very plan and simple bt the food is beautiful and the staff are so friendly . I love the food here is very well priced and it tastes amazing. Forget the decor and just enjoy the wonderful food

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holiday190762 . 2019-12-16

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This restaurant is not the plushest of places but the service and food are honest. I have been coming here for years on a infrequent basis and they always remember us and our petal special dish. They are always open also when all others are closed!! Always good on a Friday or Saturday night out.

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Deeperdown . 2019-12-11

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We are down in Wolverhampton for a concert tomorrow and we were looking forward to a really good curry, sorry but very disappointed. The restaurant is rustic and you feel you will get a great genuine curry from times gone bye, sorry but not the case. I ordered prawn purée my wife chicken chat, both were very disappointing. My main of lamb rogan was very salty as was my wife’s chicken jalfrezi and the mushroom rice was nothing to write home about. We spoke to the lady on our departure to let her know, but she was too busy to speak to us before the damage was done. Very over rated restaurant and we can get much better back home in Scotland which is totally absurd!!

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charliethecritic . 2019-12-06

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After this place was recommended to us we were really disappointed. 4 of us were crammed onto a table for 2, even though we booked. The food was bland and in places odd (peshwari naan was a plain naan with a few flakes of coconut and squirty strawberry sauce on top). I wouldn't go back. If you get an appropriately sized table I'm sure you'd have a better experience.

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Sarah_zed . 2019-11-23

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We used to use this restaurant often when living in Wolverhampton and now take the opportunity to eat here when back in the area. The meal did not disappoint, the naan breads are fabulous and all 3 meals were great -nothing left on the plates!

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Vicky P . 2019-11-20

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We last visited six months ago and were looking forward to coming back. Once again Jivan's did not disappoint. Delicious samosas served with a creamy chickpea curry, followed by a spicy paneer masala and one of their massive garlic nans.

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nicknewstreet . 2019-10-21

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A warm welcome from the lovely lady in charge when you arrive. Very patiently explaining to us what the various meals consisted of. Great food, brilliant service and good prices. Thank you. Would definitely recommend Jivan's !

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cleartime . 2019-10-12

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Been working all day so was really hungry and read great reviews about this little indian. I ordered lamb balti madras hot with a plain nan. I also ordered a pint of cobra. When my meal arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size. Very tasty and fresh. Will be going again next time I’m in Wolverhampton

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Dip17 . 2019-10-09

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Visited on a trip back to my hometown after many years. Glad to see this classic institution still going strong! Lamb Karahi superb, food simple fresh and well cooked. Could do with a lick of paint and general investment in the look of the place

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davevincent . 2019-09-15

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Been going here for 14 years, amazing service and the food is great. The lady that is normally there is always polite and very welcoming. There's a function room upstairs too for larger parties

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Jonnodrp . 2019-08-27

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Visited here on 10 August having been in need of food on returning from a trip and visited based upon previous trip advisor reviews. To be fair on ordering a takeaway the service was fairly effcient and staff friendly. Having got the food home however that is where the review nosedives. My Chilli chicken which I asked to be madras hot was the equivalent of eating pieces of chicken in tomato soup, the rice was very greasy and the sub total of my portion of chips was all of 18 chips!!!. I will commend the naan bread which was large and tasty but im afraid that will be my one and only visit to Jivans.

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Simon H . 2019-08-13

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Went to Jivans with some business colleagues. It was better than a Michelin starred Indian restaurant that I went to a couple of days before. The lamb was great, the bread was tasty and the Dahl was epic.

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Mmoore5509 . 2019-08-06

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Taste of the food here is quite a step away from your usual Indian restaurant. Not a posh venue but here you can eat top quality food at modest prices. You don’t pay Michelin Star prices to eat here but you get that quality food.

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MichaelF759 . 2019-07-17

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We went as a group. The lady who served us was wonderfully welcoming and answered all our questions with humour and patience. There were lots of items we hadn't heard of before which needed explaining. (The menu contains no descriptions).

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Childwrangler . 2019-07-06

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The decor of this place was really cool, reminded me of when we used to live in India.

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AlexSwallow . 2019-06-19

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Found by chance wondering town for something to eat. Don’t be put off by rustic decor, food and service is what’s important and it didn’t fail.

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Everton89 . 2019-06-10

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Fantastic curry served in a traditional curry house. We entered into an empty restaurant but wete greeted by owners. Order immediately taken. Poppadoms arrived within minutes. While waiting for our mains the restaurant got busy. We had mains within 10 mins hot curries served In balti dishes. 2 curries rice and 2 nan costs less than £25. Would recommend

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Lucyg1976 . 2019-05-08

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Great little find, looks quite rough and ready from the outside but has an authentic feel and very friendly, hard-working lady serving. The food was delicious and very well-priced, would definitely return when in the area again.

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onthegolfcourseagain . 2019-04-25

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We just called at Jivan's on the off chance an hour before a Wolves game without booking, based on the reviews we had read on Tripadvisor. There were 4 of us and although the restaurant was very busy they found a table for us upstairs. It is better downstairs but upstairs was fine. We were attended to very promptly and our order was taken. We ordered papadums and 2 starters to share, followed by a main course each and rice/nan to share. We also had a pint of Cobra each. The bill was only £15/head. We didn't have to wait more that about 10 minutes between each course and the freshly cooked nans were the best we've ever seen. Everyone enjoyed their meal and there was plenty. The lady waitress ran up and down the stairs at a rate of knots attending to many different customers. She was excellent. The food was fantastic and we will go back. It was a little bit of spit and sawdust but that's what we like. As long as the food is to a high standard we are happy.

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cruellad11 . 2019-04-02

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We ordered starters and mains and was very disappointed, actually it made us feel physically sick!

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aimeej162019 . 2019-03-23

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Great place to eat after a night out as it's open until around 2am-3am Fri and sat.. the curries are so nice which is why I go back at least once a month.. the mix grill are slightly over priced when comparing to a pub/grill establishment.. the decor is very basic so if you can look past that then it's a thumbs up

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KebabMeatWithChips . 2019-03-22

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We went three nights in a row earlier this month as it was the perfect place to relax after a long day.

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nicknewstreet . 2019-03-18

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Looking for new curry house and Javan was unexpected find. Great setting and always served with a smile. Asked for a booth. Food was served quickly. Best Nan for many a year. Jakfreisi dish although taste was not as tangy as expected, little veg and processed chicken. Cheap and cheerful but none the less worth it. Will return

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Philip G . 2019-02-25

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One of the worst indian restaurants in the Midlands. Sticky tables and dated decor. Portions are small to say the least considering the prices they charge. Nearly £10 for a kebab sizzler which is not even the third of the size that local restaurants offer. We are indian ourselves so eat alot of indian food as do our children. Even they were disgusted by the quality of the food. If the hygiene of the seating and bar area is anything to go by then I dread to think what the kitchen is like.

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Darshan G . 2019-01-18

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I went to this restaurant about 6 years ago and ohh man how nice it was then but i went last night with my girlfriend and the best part of the meal was my popadoms and mint sauce, the tikka sizzler starter was nice but i have had alot better, my poor bum was numb all night because of the wooden seating area, they need a big refurb and a good clean, the toilet was vile glad i didnt have 2 sit on it and over all just poor quality food

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William G . 2018-11-11

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Went there because of trip advisor reviews. VERY disappointed. Staff very friendly though.

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Garden_peas2013 . 2018-10-18

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On a wet Tuesday early evening this rather unprepossessing but locally recommended restaurant was empty when I arrived. The staff were great and welcoming which in an empty restaurant is a hard one to pull off. Chicken sag balti was good. Heat is as you choose and the medium I requested was on the mild side. Peshwari naan was spoiled by a sweet sauce better suited to an ice cream dessert. The value however is terrific. With a couple of poppadoms and a pint of Cobra my bill was less than £14. I would go back.

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griff2755 . 2018-10-02

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The food here is amazing just the decor it was always the reason I will never try it. I dine here with my friend after he told me to give it a try. One of the nicest Indian food I had 😊

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872ellim . 2018-10-02

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Great value . Friendly staff . Fantastic food , particularly the lamb dishes which are always fantastic here .

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Adrian P . 2018-09-29

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We went there as work night out.

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SeanMidnight . 2018-08-12

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This place is ok for a good old fashioned curry, service is good food is good and the staff are very attentive and friendly surroundings are old school but it’s very clean food wise

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edwards123567 . 2018-06-10

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Waiter very rude, especially to Asian customers. Very friendly to non Asian customers. They really need to brush up on their customer service.

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Kaaaallllyyy . 2018-05-01

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Decor and upkeep of decor awful. Food good. Prices average. Drink choices limited. Service average. Guess the food brings us back. A great curry if you are starving after a match at Molinuex before you jump on the train.

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Bind1 . 2018-03-17

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Good food. Friendly people. Unpretentious.They do Jeera Chicken. It's a bargain. It's open late. Go there.

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MartinK1962 . 2018-02-10

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The food is nothing special you get what you pay for.The pieces of meat in currys are extremely poor,the atmosphere can noisy at times the indian waiter is extremely rude with a lack of concentration.Overall very average place can't understand why its rated highly.Will not be going again.

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Rakesh P . 2018-02-10

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It is fair to say that I would not have gone into this restaurant if it had not been recommended to me and my two friends earlier in the evening by our taxi driver. Even with the recommendation we still were a little apprehensive when we came to the restaurant and checked with some customers who were just leaving, they reported the food was excellent.

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anthonydjames . 2018-01-28

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Some locals recommended this place and the food lived up to their recommendations. Creamy, well-balanced, properly spiced curries were served up alongside industrial sized naan and poppadoms. Great nosh in a small restaurant with a 'quirky' interior. To be honest the place is a bit dowdy but you forget about that when a friendly waiter brings your grub

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Iain M . 2018-01-22

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Everything time I visit the city I use this gem of a place. Very tasty food. Great prices. Excellent as always. Many thanks

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Paul H . 2017-12-23

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Came here on a very cold night. Was annoyed that what looked like to be a delivery driver kept coming in and out. This lead to the place being freezing. Food was poor and my wife's food was too salty. Overall we were disappointed.

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JamesGH77 . 2017-12-10

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This smallish restaurant resembles an old-fashioned pie and mash shop with bench seating. The owners are friendly and offer a basic and very reasonably priced menu.

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David F . 2017-11-30

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Wide menu, limited wine list but food provides superb flavours. The layout is basic but adds to the ambiance. Very wide menu even although I am very conservative in my choice. I always have the Peshwari nan bread coated in honey and almonds which is an unbelievable combination. Worth a visit

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33lunch . 2017-11-14

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Had a really good experience, the food, staff and atmosphere were great. After looking for some late night eats we...

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Talkiebum . 2017-11-04

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Food was mostly standard Indian fare (with a few less common items such as a Paneer & Vegetable "Spring" Roll).

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tobyr69 . 2017-10-19

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Went with the lads a few weeks ago place could do with smarting up food was nice naan breads a bit on the flat side

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mjpoiuhfcbzxfbbnn . 2017-10-18

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Popped in for dinner by myself about 8:30pm (staying in the area for work). It was very quiet, but it was Monday. Charming waitress - very helpful and smiley. Food was served in good time. Menu's fine - the usual suspects. My butter chicken was very well flavoured, but the meat was chopped up a bit small. The garlic naan was excellent. It's a bit rough around the edges, but I liked it.

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Kevinjbarry . 2017-09-20

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Me and my friend came here last night, this was my second visit, my friend's first visit, I had a Lamb Saag with poppadoms and Chicken Tikka Naan, my friend had a King Prawn Balti with pilau rice, both lovely meals at a reasonable price along with excellent customer service, will definitely be back again soon

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alastair2015 . 2017-09-16

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Very authentic. Very friendly. Very popular. We ordered 4 different curries and each sauce tasted unique and was scrumptious. Coriander nan bread huge and very fresh.

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angelacroft390 . 2017-09-09

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Always come here for our currys , best chicken tikka masala I've ever tasted ,staff are lovely and the food is always amazing !

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Sara B . 2017-08-09

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The food here is quite good and the staff attentive. The nan is about the best I have had. There is an amazing number of baltis available.

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CaptPete43 . 2017-07-31

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Came here again after a trip to see the family from Kent, love this place, it's the only place I go to eat when I travel up to see my family. Great portion sizes, tasty food, flavoursome and always satisfied. Cannot beat this place, prices are reasonable and a full meal for 2 costs less than most of these so called balti houses that have marked up their prices for pre made food and full of ghee. This place is freshly made and no ghee included. You can even see the results for yourself if you load some of this lovely food on a plate, you will not see any fat/ghee/oil separation. Take a visit for yourself and you won't be disappointed. Really home from home food!

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Sanjeev_Kumar1 . 2017-07-23

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The subtlety of the spicing of the dishes was fantastic, so delicious. Really is a must for an authentic 'Balti' experience.

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easynowbill . 2017-07-16

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Have used this place since it first opened have had some wonderful food here most times, this was not one of them. We arrived at at 5-45 NO chef he arrived at 6-00 and had been shopping for the kitchen then had to unload so was about 6-15 when our order was taken 30 min wait is not what one would expect as it should open at 5-30. This was pre theatre meal so we had to allow time for that.By this time there were 4 tables waiting to be served,The ovens and tandoori were not pre heated so we had to wait for that. Our food when arrived was rushed sizzler was fair but not usual standard kemer Nan was the worse I have had anywhere, Panner rolls uneatable All rushed. On our last visit the order was messed up so we were hoping for better but not so. My wife went to complain about the standard of service and food but was told Could not speak to anyone as they were having Prayers ? during opening hours?We have supported this Balti House thought times when it struggled and good times but will have to think long and hard before returning.

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alapp . 2017-06-30

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Just passing through on business for a couple of nights, headed to Jivan's after work on a Monday and I can safely say we all had the most amazing meals. Service was impeccable and the food was divine!! Would whole heartedly recommend, this is a fully fledged gem!!

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Oliver E . 2017-06-26

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One of the best curry's we've ever had! We didn't leave a single morsel on any of our plates. Divine

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ALSL13 . 2017-06-23

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Staff are nice & friendly. The sizzler is amazing and the curry is fantastic! They also have an extensive selection of different types of breads.

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Nagoyaman . 2017-06-14

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Headed to Jivan’s after a few drinks in town. The Waiter/Owner’s son asked ‘How many of you?’ I replied ‘3’. Then got told with a huge grin and in a cocky attitude ‘Sorry were closed’ and turned his back on us. We were left standing there while diners watched on. I was puzzled as to why he even asked ‘How many?’ Also it was nowhere near closing time and there were a couple of tables free. I know that Jivan’s refuse entry if your drunk and loud which I completely understand – often Asians. But being Asians ourselves we were neither. We were literally stereotyped by another Asian – ive heard it all now. As I left, I saw a couple of white guys walk straight in and got a table. Out of principle I returned (not wanting to dine there) but politely approached the Waiter/Owner’s son and told him I thought he could have spoken to me with a bit more respect and less of an attitude. In regards to an explanation he chose not to face me and blank me instead. He rudely attempted to take a diners order as I continued to speak to him. I apologise to the diner whose order he attempted to take, that was rude of him and sorry you had to bear witness but this was a matter of principle. At least I walked away like a man with integrity – and he couldn’t. Never again!

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Ricky180 . 2017-05-17

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Must say the food is decent tasting, however you would not be so impressed when you find out what they are like in the kitchen, they guys are very un-hygienic, sadly it's one of those cases when you know, you can't eat there again.

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Akumar8 . 2017-04-30

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After watching football in the nearby bars, I noticed this place was close by, was open late, had good ratings so thought I'd give it a go. It's by no means a trendy fusion Asian establishment. I think Ali wouldn't mind me calling it an old fashioned inexpensive treasure though.The food takes a long time to arrive, but you can sit and have a draught cobra and people watch, it's that small but unobtrusive. Nice booths await you. It can only seat about 50 people if jammed to the gunnels. Don't expect 2 inch chunks of white pulled off the bone chicken either, do expect flavours and spices cooked through without any harshness. Mild, spicy, hot, bland just tell Ali what you like when you order, your food will be prepared just right.I'm so pleased I ordered a keema nan. I have traveled the world, even to India, and have never came across elephant's ears like them. They should be trademarked.

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ChipoSticko . 2017-04-27

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I have visited couple of times with my boyfriend. The food is reasonable price and very tasty. Portions are generous and drinks are cheap too! It is definitely our favourite Indian place. We can't fault the service too. I would recommend to anyone!

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zofiazakup . 2017-04-25

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called in with my pal gav on wednesday. ordered a familiar dish with the usual onion bhaji side. there was nothing usual about the food. it was so much nicer than anything i've ever had. i asked about the bhaji in particular at the end of the meal and the chef came out to say hello and told me some of his secrets and bought an extra plate for us to finish before we went home. also the mango lassi is something extra special i'll be back

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Jonifun . 2017-04-21

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Have been going here for a while now, it's my go to place for curry in Wolverhampton. I'm not much of a connoisseur, but I do enjoy the food there. I know others on here don't, but food is a matter of taste. The staff were friendly, taking our order and allowing us to make subtle changes and additions to suit. For example, they added a 'kick' to the regular tikka masala for our friends. The seating can be a problem. We had a large table at first, then had to move because the benches were a little close to it for one of us. The next table was too small, there's little room for drinks, curry, rice and naan when it arrives. Our third table in the window was ok, but my wife had to sit at an angle and the leg of the table was in the way. The immovable wooden benches and paneling could do with an update. More room and movable seating would really help.

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AzPotts . 2017-04-13

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Friend of mine kept this little gem secret from meHave been last two Fridays since discovering.Best and biggest naan breads in the worldMixed meat madras to die forWill be back very soonFamily run and they are uber friendly

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kimmy1972 . 2017-04-08

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The food was excellent as was the service highly recommend it if you are in the area. Also really good value for money

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IanBaggy . 2017-04-06

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Early evening on a Monday - guess what? We had the place to ourselves.Chatted to the very friendly waiter and, as we had a few questions, we chatted to the chef as well.We referred to the "Naans the size of an African elephant's ear" and we were proudly told that their Naans are cooked properly - on the side of a tandoor that has been brought up to temperature for an hour and a half. We were then given a tour of the kitchen and shown the tandoor and the Naans waiting to be cooked.All the food was excellent - Spicy is a good way to go, not so hot that you can't taste anything but hot enough and flavoursome.Don't let the decor put you off, they have been there for a long time and I think they work on the basis that people go their to eat, not look at the walls.Very good value for money, I'll defy anyone to go away from this place hungry.

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rpscott . 2017-04-05

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Good Baltis cooked just how you like them (mild, medium or spicy), average choice of drinks. The staff are always very friendly and can accommodate larger parties in a separate room upstairs. Open till early hours, so ideal if you want a bite to eat after a late night on the town.

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Neil S . 2017-03-20

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The food was outstanding. Nan breads the size of an African elephant's ear. Well prepared meals with good flavours.The decor isn't the best and if I hadn't been visiting with a friend who had eaten there before I would not have ever thought of eating there.

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Bruce D . 2017-03-10

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We were up in Wolverhampton from Essex for a gig at the Slade rooms, looked up indian restaurants online & tried Jivan's. Great choice, Best Indian meal we have had in years, great banter & extremely good value. We will be back for sure!

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mudnmojo . 2017-02-26

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Having read the previous reviews on trip advisor about Jivan's I decided to visit. Despite being a busy Friday night before the local derby between Wolves and Birmingham and not having booked my friend and I were not turned away but greeted warmly until seated. I have been to many Indian/ Bangladesh restaurants before including several of the best in Brick lane in London. Jivan's tops the list service was excellent, prices very reasonable, and dishes exceptional. Every dish was full of flavour and tasted fresh and beautifully presented. The Naan Bread was the best I have ever tasted and the relishes with the poppadum were so delicious. Okay so it may not look much from the outside and have a fancy interior but the quality of the food is what really matters and Jivan's delivers and the counts for so much more.

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Brentzy . 2017-02-24

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A group of us visited Jivans before a gig at the Robin2 in Bilston. We ordered starters and beers and got the latter quite quickly. It was early after opening, and the starters took a while to arrive, but did not disappoint. The masala fish was as good as ever.Main courses were ordered and the level of spiciness given. The meals arrived soon after and were very good indeed. The naans were just right and the food went down very well. We'll be back!If there was one minor point, it's that we ask for the food to be spicy and it wasn't as spicy as we had expected, so next time we'll ask for hot and hope that it hits the spot. This is a very subjective point, so not a criticism; one man's hot is another's mild.Great value and the no-frills setting suits me down to the ground.

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Andy H . 2017-02-21

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What a fabulous restaurant this is. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good menu along with a great authentic Indian food. Licensed, and I understand that you can also take your own alcohol if preferred. I would advise booking especially if the local football team are at home! Highly recommended.

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Glen W . 2017-02-16

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Five friends having a meal before a footy game. Brilliant food and friendly service as always. Best curry house in town.

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McSteen . 2017-02-14

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No frills it might be but Jivan's serves up quality food at the right price and it's licensed too, definitely worth a visit curry lovers.

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Oldgoldwolf . 2017-02-13

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Really good food. Great service at a good price. Had a really nice meal here after looking for somewhere to eat and this did not disappoint. Just what we were looking for.

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Jonathan H . 2017-01-29

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A fantastic back to basics balti house very close to the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton. Traveled to a concert and happened on this place by chance. Fantastic service, fantastic food and a fantastic price. I had the balti chicken chilli which was fabulous with a potato paratha - also fantastic.

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Mark J . 2017-01-24

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This little restaurant looks unassuming from the outside amongst the take-aways along this road, but what a treat when you eat here. Wood panelled with cosy booths the atmosphere is cosy. They happily altered the recipes to omit ghee and other dairy products for a vegan in our group. I tried a mix of vegetarian starters, whilst others had meat dishes. I wish i didn't live so far away as this would become a regular eatery.

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anonemouse081 . 2017-01-22

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Late on a Tuesday night and nothing was too much trouble. Ali is a fantastically funny host and the food was wonderful. I recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a great night!

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di77y . 2017-01-13

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Jivans is great, not only do they have a large range of curries, you can also choose how hot you want it. i had a medium hot chicken tikka masala with a garlic naan. both were amazing. the chicken was really well cooked, nice and soft. and the sauce was the just the right amount of spice for me and packed with flavour. I have been to jivans on many occasions and they have never disappointed.

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LittleKat10 . 2017-01-02

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This is simply the best place to satisfy your balti cravings. Chef will cook a dish however you like it. Stay are always friendly and this is now a regular place for me and my friends to catch up and have lovely food. Mater paneer spicy, chicken tikka masala and lamb bhuna are our regular choices.

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Sarah C . 2016-12-22

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Ordered 3 dishes saag aloooo which had a hair in it rest of the dishes were not as good as they have been. I asked to speak to the manager who wasn't the most polite of people. He said bring my food back if your not happy with it.Poor service, poor food and very poor customer service.Jivan's unfortunately you are going downhill. Definitely not a Michelin restaurant.

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kalvinkorr . 2016-12-21

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I really enjoy this place. I come to the area for work from time to time and always come back here. Very nice food and Good value for money.Highly recommended

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Jesús Antonio J . 2016-12-19

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I have been a regular visitor to Jivans and love the food a service and always recommend this restaurant to my friends

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danny h . 2016-12-19

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Went last night. Never when when I was at uni in wolves, so thought I would give it a go. Ordered a double vodka and lemonade and let's say it was the most minimal of dash of lemonade, in a very small glassI ordered a medium lamb korai, 2 popadoms, plain naan, and samosas. After a very long wait for the samosas they turned up burnt or cooked in not great oil, I sent them back, and asked for another portion. This time it came back cooked still slightly burn but cold in the middle. I asked for them to be taken of the billThe main came again a fair wait, the rice and currey was of a decent size portion, but and so was the naan. The naan however was very thin in parts, and slightly burnThe currey was a medium but for me that was a mild, no way a medium. Anyway the bill came to 14 quid so not to badSo value for money good just shame currey could have been hotter and the somosas could have been cooked properlyI probably won't be going back

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Mike C . 2016-12-18

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We went to this restaurant before a couple of months ago and it was a 10 out of 10 so we were looking forward to going again. However after this time we would never go back again. The 20 minute wait turned into about an hours wait and one couple even walked out. When we asked about the wait the waiter was confrontational and challenging and plain rude. The food remains excellent and I love the decor but the wait and attitude was unacceptable on this occasion.

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juliejool59 . 2016-12-10

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Ok so this may not be the fanciest of Indian restaurants and you may be put off when you walk in, but don't give up. The decor is different and not the usual curry house style but the food makes up for it. I've eaten twice here in the last two weeks and enjoyed it both times. There isn't a massive choice on the menu, but it should be enough for most people. The food is good honest Indian food and good value for money.

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Gengis100001 . 2016-11-30

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A large group of us have been going to darts for years and every year we can't wait to get here and have a fantastic curry and a great cobra - best onion bargees massive naan breads massive starters - what a banquet !! Excellent service - yes the place is a bit rough but never had a bad meal - quite surprised there's bad reviews on here actually. My mouth is watering while I'm writing this - can't wait till next time

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Casey J . 2016-11-24

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Fantastic home cooked food in a restaurant. Personal and wonderful service and the bonus is no ghee. A diamond. Been coming here from London for six years.

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Ahmed M . 2016-11-16

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Always love coming back to this place. Food is fresh and full of flavours, reminds me of the home cooked food. Never disappointed with the food or service.

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Syed Asif S . 2016-11-13

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Excellent balti, one of the best I've had anywhere, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Will be going back again and again.

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Paul G . 2016-11-12

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My favourite place to eat for every occasion. Always consistently great food and charming service. I love this place and never want them to change anything for the decoration, just keep the quality of food and the service same.

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melon653 . 2016-11-10

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