Karachi Restaurant in Bradford

This place was dirty like a back street cafe, greasy food tastless meal

Best curry house in the UK! Service is very mediocre but the food is fantastic so I overlooked

Has been a favourite of mine from being a student. Authentic dishes that have always been Amazing. Not fancy dining, the food speaks for itself.

No frills - fast good and friendly. Unchanged for many years. Highly recommended for simple Kashmiri food.

Good amazing as always, service ok but for the price, can’t complain.

Brilliant place, been going for absolutely years. Go every Wednesday with my mate Maurice. My only problem is it closes early around 9 o'clock. However I think they open at 11- 00 am. So cart really fault them. Lovely curry's. . Oh dear just been in got charged £14-50 for Chicken Spinach and a Nan bread. Sorry but won't be going in again.!

Although it was ok, curry’s are very average and a little bland. Not much spice goes on in the cooking creating a more of stew. great in the days and an old curry house they are. there are much better and reasonable price places to eat . Much much better places unfortunately… although really not bad if this makes sense.

You won’t get an experience like this anywhere else at a similar price. Wonderful in every way thank you!

Lovely staff delicious food. Wow softest chicken every had chicken and mushroom stunning.25 years I've waited to come back here was worth the wait thanks guys ur amazing x

Brilliantly consistent with lovely staff .

Loved this place since late 1960s. Food always good unlike most restaurants who let their quality suffer over time.

First time at karachi, both me and my brother were sick when we got home, we wont be back, very poor.

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Now the prices have doubled its the same price as eating at a curry house with a wider menu amd nice surroundings. Part of its charm was its run down look and feel..but food was great for £4.50 for a curry..now? £10 to £11 each without rice. A shame...I won't be back if the prices don't improve.

Simply the best curry in Bradford.

Kofta Palak, always a treat. Still cash only: proper Curry, proper meal Ney.

We came from Germany and our expectations were the similar taste of Indian food, like we use to get in Europe. Food was good service people were very nice and helpful only the setup is very simple and kinda old fashion. From us a big yes and all points 👍🏼

From start to finish amazing met by a beautiful lady who recognised me from before and a chef who has cooked for me over the years and produced nothing but total exallance. This place in my opinion is best in Bradford sorry but its true dont expect a royal greeting but food fit for a king . Once again I dream about your food its a shame I have to drive 25 miles to get your delicious food but its well worth it . Thank you from my heart I have been coming here since I was 5 years old so 41 years loyalty to a well deserved restaurant ❤

Been visiting since 1978, food has had ups and downs over the years. Sadly on a downward slope at present. Onion bhaji not crisp as they have been for years, now soft and stodgy with gram flour, keema almost too spicy to enjoy. Noticed 2 new members of staff, one appeared to be a cook. Hope things improve.

First time at karachi restaurant. Delicious food, big size naan

Appearances can be deceiving. On a rather unassuming street in Bradford is Karachi. It's easily missed and if you didn't know it was there you'd walk straight passed it. Karachi is a very authentic restaurant. It's cash only and they do not serve drinks, but you can bring your own. Food - Outstanding. I cannot explain just how good the food here is. If you like curry this is the place. Portion sizes are perfect and the value for money is exceptional. Highly recommend.

Old school curry place used this place for over 30 years you can't go wrong

Excellent food, great prices, friendly staff. I spoke with the chef and he made a dish to my preferences it was absolutely fabulous.

Been going 40 years always a pleasure

We visited for the first time last night. Waiter was friendly. I had the vegetable korma. It was very tasty and filling. It was a little bit over creamy, but still delicious. The giant garlic naan bread was nice and soft, and not too garlicky. Bit disappointed with the chapati. Prices are very reasonable. Will definitely be returning. 🙂

The Rick stein special was ok. Very minimal decor

I love this place, I had my first experience of curry here as a six year old over 40 years ago! Its still as good as ever and very rustic. I order quite often from here. Karachi thank you.

Lived in Bradford a long time and never heard of this place. Got recommended by another couple so thought we would give it try. What a let down. Was possibly the worst curry I have ever tried. Went to pay and had to ask for my change which was then taken out of the charity box. Would safely say I would not recommend. There is 30/40 better curry houses in the area. AVOID!!!

My pal had a Meat Karhai ‘Rick Stein’ and I ordered Chicken and veg. My pal had a large portion of Meat Karahi which he said was great. My chicken and veg was served in a bowl, beautiful pieces of chicken and chunks of butternut squash (or an Indian veg?) with red peppers, all in a tasty sauce. The chapattis were hot and freshly cooked, soft and tasty. Just great, lovely food in a cafe environment.

Chicken spinach madras was spot on so was my partners vindaloo keema, and the onion bhajis we had to start. Good prices too, we’ve been visiting for years.

Great. Always was and still is.

Been coming here for years. Never disappoints.

Food top notch(always needs a bit of salt for my liking, but that's just me!). Meat karai is basically the same as the rick stein special, but cheaper! I've been going there for years. It may be just me but it it always seems better during the day. Service is fine. No airs and graces. Also the atmosphere is err... No atmosphere, dead basic, like a pub you like because it's so unselfconscious... But it won't be to everyone's liking. They only started giving you knoves and forks about 20 years ago. Before that you ate your curry with the 3 chappattis that come with it. Unbeatable for me.

Usually good but we went on Saturday night with friends a total let down. The shami kebabs were beef and not lamb anymore. The chicken tikka starter was a full chicken breast and not the pieces . There was no taste to it at all and it just looked like a chicken breast sprayed with food colouring. The last time we went it was definitely lamb kebabs and chicken pieces Don’t think we will be going again. Shame really staff are lovely

Been using Karachi for years, felt it had gone downhill a while back, but heard things had improved. Glad to say they have, had onion bhaji’s, shami kebabs and keema, all great and good as they ever were. Now can pay by BACS as well.

Our first Bradford curry and wow. I wanted old school and got it, no frills, no cutlery, no alcohol, no fancy surroundings. What you do get it fantastic food and experience. Chicken and spinach Karahi , meat bhuna, chapatis, mixed starter all first class. Quantity matched quality and fab value for money.

Best curry in Bradford, lovely homely atmosphere and the taste of homemade food and fantastic value for money can highly recommend the meat spinach karahi, a house speciality and also rogan josh and mixed starter, spicy and good value 👌

Was a regular here in the 1990s, and haven't been for at least 10 years, but glad to see it hasn't changed. Brilliant food, quick service and excellent value. With Bradford full of more up market Asian restaurants, the traditional 'curry house' still offers better value. Rick Stein has visited Karachi restaurant, and I had his recommended Chicken & Spinach Karahi. Rick chooses his venues carefully, and I'm pleased to see the old place hasn't changed and is still producing magnificent food.

Ignores the Karen's giving this poor reviews, it's banging food

A fantastic curry from here can honestly say the best I've ever had and I've tried a few from various establishments home and abroad none compared to this

Old school Bradford curry house. One of the originals and definitely the best I've ever been to......and I've been to many. The Chicken Karahi and Curry vegetables is delicious Friendly staff, Fast service.

Great food polite staff I had chicken and spinach madras very tasty and not to spicy I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be getting another takeaway

I have been going karachi restaurant for years never been so put off a curry from there as the other day .In my curry I found a piece of metal skawer from what they wash up with .So went to show them what I had found and the guy called the chief over and he was not at all concern. He just look at it and said ow sorry .what kind of a chief is that .And to top it off he had the cheek to charge us for the meal.Was not impressed at all. Poor management.

I rarely feel compelled to leave a bad review, as I really do have better things to do with my time. But here I am… This was the worst curry I have ever had. Pros: 1. The popodoms were pretty nice, so if you just go out for popodoms - you’ll be fine (subject to my point below about sauces). 2. The curry itself wasn’t horrendous, and we didn’t have any gristle, like others reviewers, which can only be a positive. Cons: 1. The mango chutney and mint sauce were absolutely awful. I literally watched them decant mint sauce from a giant Coleman’s mint sauce container in the kitchen, so zero effort was made with this aspect other than putting it into a bowl. I expect the mango chutney was also another mass produced brand from its lack of flavour and texture. 2. The naan bread and chapati were horrendous. I of course don’t know whether this is correct, but they tasted like they were shop bought/mass produced and they were suspiciously perfectly shaped. The naan was so dry and tasteless it was what I imagine eating carpet is like - but not just any carpet, I’m talking about a really low quality carpet with a flat pillage, as the naan was so flat and dense. The chapati was just horrific and I wouldn’t give it to my dog. 3. We got an eye roll when we asked for cutlery. 4. We didn’t dare to ask for a glass with our can of Diet Coke that was plonked in front of us, after the eye roll. 5. The curries were served in cold bowls. I wonder if they know this is substandard as I watched a food review on YouTube on the way home which was recent, and funnily enough, the curry was served to the food blogger in a sizzling hot proper curry dish. 6. The pieces of meat in the curry were tiny, and it really felt like they’d cut the meat up so small to make it look like there was more than there was - I’ve never had such borrower sized pieces of meat in a curry before. 7. The decor and atmosphere were bad. I honestly can get over this if the food is good, but it’s not. Summary: This place clearly has been good in a previous life, and we only visited following a verbal recommendation, but it’s clearly allowed standards to slip in recent years and is clinging onto its previously good reputation. I expect that they are cutting corners in recent times due to perhaps the financial climate, but it really never is the way. As Rick Stein previously gave the place a good review many years ago, I wonder what he would think of it today?

No frills and quite an old school vibe. Very tasty karahi.

Came back to see if they had pulled out there finger and yes they have . The currys are great worth the money unfortunately the onion barji were not good but curry made up for it well done top chef...

Old school Bradford curry house. One of the originals and definitely the best I've ever been to......and I've been to many. The Chicken Karahi knocks it out of the park. Friendly staff, Fast service, no frills and simply delicious.

Visited Friday afternoon with my brother I had meat and spinach Karahi with mixed starters Steve had meat Bhuna with mince both served with chapati I-Would have liked a bit more tomato and onion with the yogurt. Other than that it was an excellent meal very tasty and well presented by an organised team. Spacious and clean not crowded at this time, all in the price of £28 was very acceptable I would recommend this jewel of Bradford.

We had lamb and prawn Biriyani. Which was very good. Plenty of prawns and meat, well spiced. The sauce comes separate to the Biriyani and there’s plenty of it. Great taste and we enjoyed it.

Unreal curry house. Visited with friends yesterday and had an excellent experience. We had chicken pakoras and onion bhaji for starters with the dressing and salad on the side. Mains were chicken Karachi and meatballs. garlic naan was so fresh with chapatis. I cannot recommend this place enough. Service is high with staff being friendly and engaging.

This no frills curry house is great for a casual night out. Been a customer for many years and the food never fails to disappoint. Delighted to see Karachi has been awarded 5 star rating recently, well done 👏

Fckin best curry house in Bradford bruh, chicken tikka cooked in tandorri pit on coals taste lip smacking chop munching delight of fresh tasty grub

Basic no frills restaurant. Arrived at 2052. Whilst ordering we were told that they were closing at 2130. Google says 2200 but we hadn't checked. Assumed it was last orders at 2130 but no. They even had the vacuum cleaner out before 2130 Won't be coming here again.

very amazing food in karachi restaurant

Unbelievable jalfreezy. Couldn’t recommend enough

Been coming here 50 years the best

Did not get value for money.. Had to wait and wait until staff had their dinner.. At least should have shown the courtesy to offer nibbles.... The problem is when. Business going good the money hits the head.. service drops.. Might give them another chance otherwise it is a no for me.

To expensive not like used to be

Fantastic food and service Ordered lamb madras but waiter gave a suggestion of lamb Kahari- Asian style This was fabulous. The wife ordered lamb rogan josh, this to was fantastic Best curry for a very very long time Highly recommend Mark

Eating at the Karachi is an experience. It is basic. You can only pay with cash and you eat from formica topped tables. However the service is courteous, swift and professional. There is a good range of well cooked ‘curry’ dishes served with a pile of delicious chapati. I loved the vegetable dhal. A simple dhal packed full of neatly chopped vegetables and beautifully flavoured. An interesting, simple, good value eating experience for a family. It led me to read the wonderful book by Lizzie Collingham ‘ Curry. A tale of cooks and conquerors’ . This is a wonderful account of the history of ‘curry’ both in the UK and across the globe. Parking near the Karachi was quite easy.

I’ve been coming here for decades, it’s still a great curry and very original. Four of us called after a few pints at The Fighting Cock, the service was very quick. Though it’s a shame they don’t use lamb anymore just beef for the Rick Stein - spinach and lamb originally. The chappati’s were light and perfect. I do miss the waiter from 30 years ago who could take a big order and remember everything, he was a character and a half. Still a classic curry house, and £45 for 4 people with two popadoms each is great value.

Tasty biriyani served with curry sauce,mayo and onion salad

The food is not as good as it was before.

Superb food and service. Incredible value for money. They catered for a large party with ease. Will definitely go back there.

I've been coming here since I was about 6 years old. Its definitely no frills, but the food is brilliant and staff are very friendly.

Disgusting! Everything, service was non existent, we were the only customers on a Sunday evening, we had to ask if we could order, starters were ok, on of the meat starters appeared raw! Mains were brought out before starter plates were cleared, food was poor, the whole place was dirty.

We have been going here since the 70s and you can't beat the flavours a Karachi delivers.

I will not go again, it was all awful, service was non existent, food was disgusting, the whole place was filthy, we were the only people in and there was no music

I have visited the karachi restaurant for over 40 years. Always been reasonably priced and good quality. Today however we walked out and will not frequent again. Prices have raised above a top quality asian restaurant when in fact you are a curry house with new carpets. Cheap and cheerful is what your clients loved but you're thinking that you've climbed into the Premier league when in fact you're still 2nd division.

Best curry in Bradford been going there 40 years same taste lovely staff 👍👍

First time back in bradford for 35 years , some memories of this place, and guess what nothing has changed .

Old style nothing changes only price a little too much .

We used to call here after a night out! A must visit when in Bradford! 40 years later the food is better than ever and the service is great. Just one thing, those cumbersome chairs are a pain! 😁

Beautifully made food with excellent service very friendly. I do not go no where else when wanting a curry.

Don't listen to the bad reviews! And the "off the back off Rick Stein" comments absolutely ridiculous! They are still proud of his review and visit quite rightly!! As a mid forties Bradfordian growing up this place has always been here and it's a real comfort to still find it running and still the same unlike so many failed restaurants. This is not the Ritz- its never claimed to be so go there if you want posh!! The samosa was excellent and the chicken and spinach special with fresh coriander on top was delicious!! Well done Karachi, wonderful honest food!!

Called here Monday,(late afternoon) only three diners in here. Been coming to the karachi for many years, it's hardly changed. Still got the cafe vibe and definitely no frills. One thing this restaurant has allways Been known for is good value, but for me not anymore. £9.50 for a fairly basic chicken masala. OK I enjoyed the food but thought it was overpriced for this type of establishment If you fancy trying an old school Bradford Curry don't overlook the karachi, but I feel that the place is not as good as it used to be. And isn't good value anymore.

amazing restaurant amazing food strongly recommend to everyone...Very good service by waiter❤️🇬🇧

Spot on food good service thank you

Been going hear for years.. The best keema bhuna peshwari naan side order of chips and a can of diet coke

Do not go to this place, from the moment we walked in the place was dead no one in resturant apart from us, that in itself should have been a red flag. Ordered a mix grill and received raw shami kebab and 10 day old onion bajis full of oil which had just been heated up, no salad was provided I informed the staff member who just tolled his eyes and did not say anything. The dish which was meat Spinich was tasteless Very bad food and bad service the fact they did not even acknowledge they are giving raw food which has been made days ago and just warming up Pls do not go this place you will be wasting your money and risk getting food poisoning

An odd little place a little out of the centre. Lovely food, will visit again. Cash only!

Giving it one star because there isn't a lower score. £9.50 for a chickpea curry that was the worst I have ever tasted. The prices this place charge are on a par with a quality restaurant, not a dirty back street cafe. The quality of ingredients are inferior,portionsize a joke,and the surroundings are abysmal. They appear to think they can rely on their reputation because Rick Stein visited over 20 years ago,well I guarantee that he'd walk in and straight back.out again it he went today!

Having used the karachi on neal St in Bradford for a number of years it has deteriorated immensely as far as the food and venue are concerned. Small portions, tasteless, and over priced . Toilets are disgusting and are living in a time warp on the back of chef Rick stein who used them 30 years ago. We'll never dine there again.

Difficult to give a top rating for a curry house in Bradford due to the quality. But this place is authentic. No alcohol. Quick service. Loud customers. Great food. Genrous portions. Excellent value.

Very good lunch - Keema Spinach Masala with chapatis and poppadoms salad and sauce. £11.20. Best keema I've had for a while. Pleasant service. Clean.

Great service and amazing food 👌

They don't take card so we walked out,terrible

Lovely food, very traditional. Best to avoid the toilets!

Fabulous food and generous portions

Very disappointing, not like the authentic food it used to be, very bland, small portions and expensive for what it is. Service very poor, overcharged and waited 15 minutes to sort out bill and rectify, no apology. Kashmir, international, sheesh mahal all better by far.

Had my first experience of kharai chicken here when I was 2yrs old.. To this day I judge others by the Karachi’s standards.. That’s 40yrs worth of being let down by other establishments in my area.. I miss this place badly..

I heard some good reviews about this place and went here. But it was very basic flavours and food. It wasn’t the greatest Asian food I’ve had, it’s quite alright. A bit expensive as well I think.

Best curry I've had in a while, may have to go tomorrow now I've been reminded

Very good curry . Very basic no frills. If its good enough for Rick Stein it's good enough for me .I had his signature dish and it was very good . 👍

Cannot see why there is some poor reviews on this Restaurant ! it is a traditional Pakistani one its clean, yes the decor is tired, yes there is formica tables, but you go for the food, if you want white table cloths posh decor then...

Attended afternoon time and not busy. Appears to be several houses converted into a Restaurant. Takes you back to 60's which isn't a great thing! Service was poor - ordered 2 sheekh kebabs, 2 fries, 3 curry dishes with Roti/Naan. For unbeknownst reasons the 2 sheekh kebabs were delivered by chef on their own....no fries, dips, cutlery etc. Had to ask for fries for the kids. The Curry's eventually came out beef curry/chicken curry and they were average. Unlikely to attend again.

£10.50 for a curry now.... but worth it!

Amazing food and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Ate here some years ago and still have a bad taste in my mouth because of the sullen employees, bordering on hostility.

my favourite indian .. never go anywhere else.