kareem in Rochdale

Really enjoyed this visit, greatly improved. Food lovely, very good hygiene. Young waiter could have been more attentive/polite. Manager charming as usual. £9 before 7pm. Very good value for such a vast choice. Will be back soon.

Fui temprano el sábado por la noche.Después de visitar hace algunos años me sorprendió que al menos algo de reformas han tenido lugar. Las alfombras eran remera rojo fuerte y pegados a ellos en lugares.Los baños estaban bien los inodoros no sucio pero de nuevo muy cansados. Los platos, vasos y cubiertos estaban bien dejaban los vasos llenos de arañazos. La comida estilo buffet era bastante soso, pero para la comida de buffet supongo que trabajó para ellos. chuletas de cordero eran Ava si era consciente de que aún no todos ellos, sólo para ver una cena que traían y preguntar por ellas no llegará. El mesero tuvo que pedirle a alguien de autoridad no dan la impresión de que estaban realmente Ava Por lo tanto no hay indicaciones. Por desgracia no me volveré otra vez en el futuro ordenado. Parecía muy ocupado haciendo las bodas y atención al restaurante principal ha tomado un asiento de atrás.

I attended a wedding reception and firstly there was no heating, then the customer service was non-existent and finally the food was that bad it was hard to choose which dish to eat!

I have been going to Karims sknce it first opened and have always enjoyed my experiance, but how my has it gone downhill fast I dont know if the management has changed certainly seemed like it , the place was dirty felt I was sticking to the floor near the food, theircwas a lot of children and babies just running around we had children with us but well behaved. I certainly wont be going again and would discourage any of my friends what a shame.

all the staff are friendly enough, cant complain about that. Food was shocking. I paid just over £30 for lukewarm curry, bad deserts and flat pepsi. Went there as my gf has been before, after last night, we wont be back again.

From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel special , staff could not have been more helpful , food was excellent choice (although would have been better if it was hotter ) (temp that is} they had loads of choice , as we ate before 7 -it was on the early bird menu which was a tenner -YES A TENNER for all you can eat !!!! fantastic will def return and very soon and very often thank you for a great night !

Estaba un poco aprensivo después de leer algunos de los comentarios, pero me lo recomendó un amigo.Llegamos y nos dio una cálida bienvenida. Una vez que se muestran a nuestros asientos nuestras bebidas pedir (sin alcohol se sirve aquí) y nos dieron un plato para ayudar a nosotros mismos del buffet. La variedad de curry y entrantes era más que suficiente y había una variedad decente. me gustó especialmente el palak de pollo. También nos trajo unas chuletas de cordero albóndigas condimentadas para probar y estaban deliciosos.Por £12 parecía una buena relación calidad-precio y sin duda volveremos de nuevo.

9 años mi hijo come Hardy y no me di cuenta que pagan tarifa de adulto. £12 es mucho para pagar y no disfrutar de la comida. El pavo estaba frío y sin sabor. Casi no había pasteles. No volveremos porque así precio! No vale la pena.

The food is really really bad, it seems to be the left overs of the previous day or so. I won't take my kids again, I can't risk their health, the food quality is terrible, I will not recommend anyone going there!

¡Qué pérdida de tiempo y dinero. Sinceramente, prefiere pasar las 12 libras en otro restaurante que esto. Mi marido y yo nos sentimos mal toda la noche y pensábamos que estábamos viviendo una intoxicación alimenticia. El nivel de higiene en el restaurante y la comida en sí es muy cuestionable. Tienen los titulares abiertos las bombillas de luz y no a nivel de niños. tocar que puede dar a los niños una confirmación choque eléctrico y quemar sus manos.La disposición de los asientos es muy estrecho, no te sientes cómoda, incluso para un segundo. La variedad de comida es patética. Lo que llaman chino, es en realidad la peor forma de comida que he tenido. No era de ninguna manera un menú chino. Los platos de pollo sabía tan sosa . La barra de ensaladas parecía patético y antihigiénicas, no me toque. tienes literalmente no hay selección de entrantes. las pequeñas cosas que tienen son Raw así que ni siquiera acercarse a ellos.Pollo calidad que utilizan es sin duda por debajo de la media y estoy teniendo en cuenta los informes de los inspectores de alimentos. En realidad creo que me lo hará después de terminar esta reseña.Las bebidas son falso! Si no terminar la bebida a 2-3 minutos , el gusto cambia y comienza un aroma raro. Imposible de bar de postre tienen cualquier elección, aparte de eso, un pastel, rasmalai muy seco que está hecha y siwaiyan. En general, una pérdida de tiempo y dinero.

I ate here at an event organized by someone else and I read the reviews. I'm sorry to say that my experience confirmed what I had read. The food is awful. I only ate vegetarian. The dishes I ate were poorly prepared and lacking in flavour. There was no plain boiled rice on offer. The carpet was dirty and the place generally run down. Spend your £10 elsewhere.

I was first taken to karims about 2 years ago and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. They served lamb chops which were amazing the meat in the curries always tasted fresh and not processed.

Went for a meal with some friends at Karims where we have been before.

We have been going to Karims for several years and have had family birthdays there alongside regular weekend visits. We have introduced lots of friends to it and have always been positive in our recommendation about how good it is. It is such a shame that it has deteriorated to such a degree over recent months. The changes relate to the quality of the food but also to the surroundings which have become shabby with poor standards in the toilets. The food quality has taken a turn for the worse, cheaper pieces of chicken, cheaper desserts, less choice (no onion bajis, no fish pakora,). Some staff remain friendly and helpful but there seems to be a change in commitment and attitude from the management. Need to do something quickly to avoid losing regular visitors.

Been to karims 5 time excellent food kids loved it .What can I say for £ 12 .bargain .don't knock it till youv tried it ...

The jug we were served coke in was chipped. Then the owner charged us for an extra person. An extra £12, even though we were sat on the firts table opposite the entrance and clearly visible 2 adults and three children. I dont usually check the receipt but on this occassion checked and approached the Manager. I was given my refund but not impressed with the Manager's attitude.

Second time coming here and as we entered the staff was very welcoming and nice. The starters were quite cold and looked like they were made another day and not fresh. The plates were dirty. Whenever we would be eating and just go get a tissue my plates would be gone even though I was not finished do I am not happy about that. Gave us less glassess and one bottle of drink should be free with the buffet as we are paying £12.00 the price should be lower as the food was really bland and cold. Either should lower your price so it meefs the same standard of the food or improve on your food as it was not as good. I am not happy at the fact that whenevr I would get up to get a tissue or knife and fork my plate would be gone.

Where to start!!!! Only advise one can give is just stay clear...plastic plates...yes thats true..for the money you pay would expect at least one dish thats not rank.iv been to many indian restaurants but can't stay this is an indian more like a load of troffs that pig's would eat from but saying that would they ???? The owner really needs to sit down and eat it and make some changes before he goes bust seriously manager open your eyes would you feed that crap to your children ???

Food was cold, waiters were none english speakers , toilets were blocked ,would never spend a penny there again.

Food was cold and leftovers from the night before. I had tummy ache after eating a few starters! Family and friends in my party have had sleepless night churning out the awful food eaten the night before, kids coughing away etc!

After not eating at Karim's for just over a year we went back for tea, I remembered the buffet as being nice and tasty with attentive staff but this time it was tasteless, the curries didn't even taste like normal curries, the chicken looked uncooked and the buffet lacked some main Indian cuisine. Adding to this my partner had an upset stomach and when we finally got home couldn't get off the toilet and was vomiting. After ringing up the restraunt to tell them about what had happened the 'manager of 14 years' said they can't do anything about it and basically after telling him what had happened put the phone down after constantly interrupting me. I would have said at first that the staff their were polite but after this experience my view has defiantly changed and I strongly think that no one should dine their is they want a peaceful, tasteful, traditional Indian restraunt that has a good standard of service.

I visited Karim's with my nephew for a rekki mission to see if Karim's was a possible resturant for a couple of up coming business meals. On first entrance to the resturant you feel it is nice enough and the staffI visited Karim's with my nephew for a rekki mission to see if Karim's was a possible restaurant for a upcoming business meal I am planning. On first entrance to the restaurant you feel it is nice enough a little dated and the staff were very welcoming. We were shown to our table with all the pleasantries and were told briefly how the restaurant buffet was set out all very nice. Now I would have scored the restaurant a very good rating at this stage as the décor let it down slightly. Then on tasting the food which seemed pleasant enough but not outstanding I would have marked to an average as I wasn’t aware I could order chops until I seen someone else do it too late for me.

Food was cold and tastless, kids running riot and screaming the whole time.

After 8 years of eating here we will never be back! Put next to a table of bullies who take pleasure in swearing in a family restaurant and picking on my child. When asked to stop the abuse got worst. We had been there 5 mins and eaten maybe two things and not had our drinks when I had to get my child away from it. We complained to the manager who's option was to move us but not remove the abusive table!!! So yeah let's sit and try enjoy our meal when all the time the table who upset us can carry on!! Don't think so and to top it how does the manager treat his loyal customers who have been swore at and children picked on... He charges them full price for the food! (that we never ate) Never been so upset in my life we have left hungry and my child is in tears we will never return and will tell everyone of our experience. Your lack of customer care showed today

Went here last week, just recovering from the stomach ache and sitting on the toilet for a few days after visiting, the food was old and some dishes were off, my son was sick while there and we all had stomach ache, service and managment rubbish and couldnt care less, waste of time and money. If you need a few days sick off work, then please visit, otherwise stay well away.

We used to go all the time but it has been a number of years since we went. Very happy to say we still love it. Good selection and choice of food and drink. Very clean and well presented seating area. The staff were wonderful. We have two young children (5 and 8) each member of staff stopped and spoke to them. We were made to feel very welcome and are very much looking forward to our next visit.

as a family we loved this place. we didn't go for a while and I cant believe how much it has changed. the food is so oily and lacks flavour. I don't know whether it has new owners as the family used to be around but they haven't been there for ages. service is not as good as it was, many of the waiters don't understand English. the man who seems to be the manager does not like criticism!!

Well worth the money, good food and service I've been here a couple of times. Good range of buffet food not the best Indian but one of the best buffet Indian food in Manchester.

Appalling food. One dish was definitely off. Food was very oily and bland. Two of us felt extremely sick. When we brought it to the manager's attention he got very defensive. He then walked away mid conversation. Simply pathetic.

i have visited this place many times and even had parties. The food is tailored for all. I most enjoy is rasmalai. If you ask me if its cost effective, i would say many buffet are opened around greater manchester at half price and their food is very reasonable. this is not to say that the food served at karims is no good. I think karims should reconsider their price structure and make them self competitive according to market price. I would say that in this day and age the price at karims should be around £8-£10 maximum. Anything over this will not be cost effective. I think currently they charge £12-£15.

Been looking forward to a lovely meal out with my partner and the food was such a let down. Nothing was warm, nothing had flavor like proper Indian food and they didn't have as much choice as what i thought there would be. Service was okay but as soon as we had paid nobody was interested and we were just pointed towards the door. The tip jar was pushed towards at the till (awkward moment) we didn't think the service was worthy of a tip. I would not come here again, i think i would have more enjoyment at a takeaway.

Went out with friends for a meal not been to Karims before me and the hubby but our friends had .. So we didn't know what to expect .. The food was excellent and the choice was excellent to .. never been to a buffet style indian restaurant before its was tops .. loved it .. from walking in and the indian man greets you at the door to leaving loved every minute of it ... the staff was excellent the food was excellent .. would recommend it ... we are going again soon taking our friend back to say thanks to them for introducing to it ... cant wait try it ...

Took the family out for a meal, food was as though it was from the day before. Nothing was fresh. Disappointed. There are plenty more better places to eat.

I went here with my family of 2 children and my partner. My partner has beeb before but was a first for me. As soon as you enter your greeted by a lovely friendly man wearing all this fancy clothing which was nice to see they made an effort to go all out fir the first person that greets you. We was seated quickly as it wasn't to busy we went on a Wednesday about 6 ish. They give you plates so you can help your self. They had lots to choose from that are in copper ball style warmers. I love chicken tikka masala so that was my first choice of curry to start with. I must say it wasn't the best iv had butwas nice enough, it could of been Abit more creamier and sweeter for my liking but had plenty of big chicken pieces init. j tried a few other dishes abd liked the lamb bhuna the meat was very well cooked. The meat samosas where very nice and the cheese onion ones. They did have a few English dishes for the kids to have if they didn't want curry. The lamb lasagna was nice and the fish pakoras where like fish bites which went down well with my youngest. I would say Theres plenty of choice but I would say they could of listed which curries where hot mild medium and the could of had more choice of nann bread and also have sauses to go with the popadoms. Overall we had a great meal the staff where very attentive and was very friendly and interacting with our children. The deserts are limited but they had a great chocolate cake which was very nice and most people like cake. The price was very good fir the service and food we received. We tried the mango lassi and it was very very nice it complimented the food very well. We are going back next week with family and are looking forward to it. The price changes after 7 and as we was leaving we saw a lot more cars arriving so they must be busier after 7. There's only a few quid in price different which is good.

Both my husband and myself dine out quite a lot and we have never been to such a dirty, noisy, unfriendly and staff with attitude problems restaurant. First time and last at THIS place, can't call it a restaurant. PLASTIC PLATES!!!!!!!! Most of the food cold or lukewarm. One pce of chicken I cut into jelly inside (raw) took 15 mins to get a glass for water.Asked for folks 10mins later a dozen+ arrived.Children running around chasing each other around buffett table, tables and seating area not being supervised this was all night.Carpet could do with one mega clean.Don't know were other people have been to eat that have put their reviews on tripadvisor but I don't think I would like to go to the places they have eaten at. Not worth the money wouldn't pay £2.99 let alone £12.99.A few friends who took us and my husband were ill all that night.

I have been a regular visitor for 4 years now, and this place can NOT be beat for price and value you can pick what you want to eat and go back as many times as you like there is a very good and varied choice of starters , main, also sweets you will be very impressed , you walk in go straight to your table and then go and pick what you want to eat so you can be eating right away NO waiting around till your meal comes absolutely the best choice.

Been a few times now and have to say for Indian food it's bland. I like the guy who greets you at the door dressed like Aladdin. And they have quite a large selection of food. It's a middle of the road Buffet style Indian Restaurant.

WARNING AVOID IF YOU HAVE A REGISTERED ASSISTANCE DOG. THEY BREAK THE LAW AND REFUSE YOU ENTRY.

Went last night and had a great meal at a very reasonable price good choice of hot and taisty food (with no side effects today) . Will certainly go again and recommend to friends.

The staff at Karims are some of the friendliest I have met and it all goes downhill from there ! It is a buffet style restaurant with the food served from what look like large copper pots with a gas burner under it to keep it warm. Goodness knows how long beforehand they prepare the food but by the time you come to eat it, it is in the main bone dry and dreadful. I tried some tandoori chicken as a starter, dry to the point of powderiness , it was ghastly. I then ate some of the lamb bhuna which incredibly they managed to get to taste exactly the same as the tandoori chicken ! They must just have a pot of spice that they add to everything as there was nothing to tell the flavor of the spices apart. The milk shake my daughter had was delicious but be advised it comes at a fairly hefty price as do the rest of the drinks and you will need to drink plenty to mask the taste of the awful food. To round things off I had an upset stomach the day after from the little that I did eat. In conclusion, if you want to meet some nice friendly staff this is the place to go, if you want to enjoy something resembling edible food then do not even consider going to Karims

Friendly staff - excellent customer service but food below average. Very limited in vegetarian options. I took samples from most dishes on offer - but not one tasted nice. Hot food wasn't even warm. Desert choice and quality equally miserable. I liked the drinks menu - which had a good range of non-alcoholic drinks including milkshakes. I've sent feedback to the restaurant and I hope they pay attention to it. They need to limit choice - provide a good balance of vegetarian and meat options. And make sure each dish is the highest quality.

Bad food. If you want curry do not enter. Very poor buffet style food, really bad. Don't serve alcohol but that's not even the issue. No choice, full of oil and salt. Really poor quality meat. Take the time to venture further afield. Worst meal I've had in three years.

since "discovering" Karim's eighteen months ago I have been six or seven times. everything is done to make your evening enjoyable, from the friendly greeting at the door, the attention of the maître d, the quality and variety of the food and the comfortable surroundings. little touches like thermal plates and knowledgeable staff make for an excellent evening

£12 I feel is very expensive for the food quality, poor choice, plastic plates and slow service when ordering the drinks.... The bland food was swimming in oil and the top of the water bottles had mould.. Think twice before visiting... The decor is hideous and staff where miserable , best off getting take out or go kabana in northern quarter where they really do look after... Oh and the Chinese noodles where tinned spaghetti.

You will not be left disappointed by this excellent restaurant. High quality food, and plenty of it. Quantity and choice in no way impairs on the high standard. Staff are knowledgable on the food, helpful and friendly. Could not recommend any higher.

There is no way that any person who likes eating cannot be excited by the various selections of foods that are available at karim's. From starters -mains -desserts the diner is open to a fantastic

Good restaurant to visit in a group. An Indian buffet with some chinese and Italian dishes to choose from. food is always flowing. Good salad bar and desert counter. Tastey food and great value for money. Pleasant decor. Good service. Recommend it to all.

We have been to Karim's on several occasions over the past year for family functions. The most recent was this weekend for a surprise party. We booked the hall on the ground floor. The hall and facilities were excellent. We had fifty people including children and there was ample space for everyone to mingle. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. All in all a very good venue and great value for money.

I am writing this review as I am sat here having the day off work because of what I ate at this place last night. I woke suddenly last night with projectile vomiting and diahrrea.Something which I never suffer with as I tend to have a lead stomach. But after eating here last night I instantly knew something was wrong and I didn't feel quite right.

Went to this restaurant last night, when you go in the place looks nice compared to the outside anyway. Got given our plates in which I had to scrape hard left over food off it so it clearly hadnt been cleaned properly, we went to the starter section which was ok there is alot more choice than the main course section, after we had finished within 10 mins of leaving the restaurant My partner was violently sick couldnt stop shaking sweating which carried on all night as is still poorly, we will never go to this place again its my first bad experience with a restaurant , its dirty and disgusting the food was bland and clearly wasnt fresh never again.

excellent value, great atmosphere, good to meet up with friends, always enjoy the food, great for a buffet meal

I've been going here for years and will always return. There's a large selection of food - starters, mains, salads and sauces, desserts. The quality of food is excellent and the service is also excellent. The only downside is that the plates and table cloths are plastic, but I can imagine the mess made at an all you can eat place so sort of understand why. All drinks are non alchoholic, which has to be respected, and it makes the atmosphere in there a lot nicer, I find! I would maybe bring the price down by £2 - and make it £10 per person as for £12 you can go into Manchester for a much wider selection of food. Whenever we go past it's always busy and the car park is always full so they are obviously doing something right!

Been here several times as it always seems a good idea that never really works.

We visit this Restaurant on a frequent basis, the food is very good and plenty of choice, the only down side is the plastic plates. It's great value for money

And very good, plentiful food at this Asian restaurant,, £12.00 for starter, mains and sweet (as much as you can eat). We were well looked after by very caring staff and really enjoyed our evening there. Good, relaxing atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Our experience at this restaurant was amazing! The hospitality we received from our waiters ,Zak and Sammat, was very professional , warming and we couldn't ask for more ! Great selection of food on the buffet ! 150 mile trip worth every penny! Would like to thank Zak and Sammat for making our experience extra special .

Excellent welcome atmosphere with a lively decor but the service and buffet food was disappointing throughout the evening. Complained to the manager about food quality but insisted it was a oversite by the chef and apologised . Overall experience wasn't as we expected.

our motor club decided to have a december montly meet at karims, oh my miserable waiter dirty cutlery, as much soft drink as you can drink, ha ha ha as long as its not more than the jug of coke & irn bru, thats its

I have been going to Karims for years and loved it so decided to choose it as the venue for my wedding (28/10/2012), I was promised good service by a waiter called Hayam, and good food, they did not come good on that deal. I was told to come after 5pm, I came at 7 and nothing was ready,the floors were dirty, the heaters had been left on and I was sweltering, it took 25 minutes for someone to come up and turn the heating down by which time all my make up had melted and I was close to tears. Then I was told it would take an hour to bring the food out. So me and my guests who were starving waited patiently, it took another 2o minutes and countless requests before they came to switch the music on, my wedding felt like a funeral, The waiter offered free kheer and pilough rice to make up for it, which I didnt need because I had already ordered more than enough food. When the food finally came (I had ordered for 15 guests more than actually came) the guests were called up table by table, by the time it got to my table which had all the elders (most important guests)myself and my husband, there was only scraps of food left. The waiters said they would bring more food up, it took another 20 minutes by which time everyone had made do with the scraps and was thoroughly annoyed with the waiters. The pilough rice wasnt even given, Karims staff ruined my wedding, me, my family and guests are so dissapointed. It may have just been another booking for Karims, but for me that was my wedding, to make it worse no apology or discount was offered to make it up for it, no one cared!

Indian restaurant, nice surroundings. No alcohol served here just soft drinks. Buffet style serve yourself. Food always very good, choices of indian and english food. Think it was about £13.00 per head on our last visit. Would recommend.

We regularly visit Karims and have never had a bad meal there yet. The value for money is excellent, the drinks are very reasonable and the quality of the food is very good. The staff are the jewel in this crown - friendly, obliging and always welcoming, they make it a great night out. The restaurant is family friendly and there is always a lovely bustling atmosphere. Although there isn't a great deal of chinese or italian food the indian food more than makes up for it and there is always something that everyone enjoys. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!

I visited this restaurant with my partner and two daughters age 5 and 1.

This was our first visit to Karim's and from the minute we walked in the door the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The Indian food was really good and lots of choice, but there wasn't very much Chinese or other types of food. The Indian couldn't be faulted though. The only problem I had with Karim's is when we ordered water it came in a bottle which had been used many times before, this in itself is not a problem as it was tap water and we weren't charged for it, but the rubber stopper was absolutely filthy. That said I would still go again I either would not ask for water or would check the bottle before pouring it.

This restaurant is advertised as buffet style indian, chinese and italian food. The chinese was limited and I couldnt find any italian but the indian food was amazing! There was plenty of dishes to choose from each cooked and flavoured just how they should be.

This restaurant is advertised as buffet style indian, chinese and italian food. The chinese was limited and I couldnt find any italian but the indian food was amazing! There was plenty of dishes to choose from each cooked and flavoured just how they should be.

One of the most welcoming restaurants around. Exciting foods for all tastes. Will definitely visit again soon.

Karim's was one of the first Indian restaurants to go for the buffet concept in the North West many years ago although this has been copied by others since.

Ate here recently during a quiet monday night. I loved the idea od an indian all you can eat and drinks were not too expencive however i feel that the lack of customers in ment that fresh food did not get produced and many of the dishes were not up to the standard other customers had told me about. the usual starters were ok with some good and some bad ( bone dry samosa or baji) currys seemed lacking in meat and very watery.

Actually went to Nawaab but that was so busy decided to try Karims as i had not been here for years and not sure why! We did have plastic plates but did not have a problem with that at all. I must say i really enjoyed the food especially the Lamb Chop starters which were always fresh as they were cooked in small batches. The chicken starter was also excellent, very tender and tasty. Loved the chutnies and salad. The only thing that let it slightly down was curry choice which was not as varied as other buffet style restaurants but really enjoyed the Lamb and Chicken Bhuna think i may have missed some of the curries though. Overall for the price it was exceptional value for money. Will definitely be going back, it is just a shame that it is so much quieter than it used to be but it was good that you didnt have to queue for food.

Went on a thursday at around 7pm. It was just nicely busy - no ques waiting for food! Food was hot and tasty as always. Everything inc the starters are quite spice- just bearable for me so for those who only like mild curries will struggle. The pilau rice is amazing and the nan is soft and fluffy. Good choice of starters but fish pakoras had lots of bones in so that was a bit off putting. Staff pleasant and lovely as always. Would reccomend at £12 a head of £9 if you finish by 7pm its great value.

Its difficult to review on a restaurant as opinions are very taste dependant.

I went to Karim's for the first time on Saturday and it was great. As other reviewers have said, the buffet is varied and you can try things that you wouldn't normally order (I discovered I like fish pakoras and keema curry). Waiters were friendly and helpful. I didn't notice formica tables or plastic plates!

i went to Karim's restaurant for third time but never thoiught of reviewing it !

When we lived in Manchester, Karim's was a regular haunt for us. We've now been away for 10 years and on a recent visit to friends, decided to go back to Karim's to celebrate a joint 16th and 45th birthday. We were a little wary, seeing the words "Oriental Experience" had been dropped from the name of the restaurant but needn't have worried as the whole Karim's Experience was just as fantastic as it always has been. For those of you who have visited buffet restaurants in other smallish towns, you'll be expecting Karim's to offer a couple of starters, a few mains and a bowl of fruit salad if you're lucky and you'd be so wrong! The buffet train winds its way around the whole width of the restaurant, offering piping hot, authentic dishes of Indian, Chinese and Italian origin. The ambience and indeed dishes on offer lean distinctly towards the Indian which suits us just fine. It is worth noting that Karim's is an alchohol free restaurant and very family friendly. Just one more thing - be sure to take a look at the doorman's slippers :-) Enjoy !!

This is the second time I've been invited along to Karim's (family birthday get-together on both occasions) - but it DEFINITELY isn't where I'd choose for a night out to eat I'm afraid. Although the staff are ALL really nice and friendly and helpful - and everything appears very clean etc - for 12 quid ahead, the most of the food on offer frankly looks like pig-swill and doesn't taste much better either - most of what I had on both occasion wasn't very nice at all to be honest. For me in comparison, I really mean it when I say that a £2.50 ready-made curry from Morrison's, or a Swartz mix is WAY nicer than their supposed 'home-made recipes'; I find it hard to believe that actual 'Indian' women have made those curries - they're more like something the average white person would make at the first attempt at making a curry with absolutely no idea of what they're doing (and getting it quite a bit wrong lol)! I certainly won't EVER go there out of choice, sorry.

We have been in the food and hospitality business for many, many years so we know a little about the business. We know that we are guaranteed a genuine welcome, discreet service and an unrivaled selection and quality of food. We always eat here when we are in Manchester and we have introduced our friends to the place.

Went here last night (Sat 10th Oct 2010) and to be honest I will not be going back. The whole place feels a little dated, the tables have plastic tops and no table cloths are used. The plates are also plastic (that’s right plastic plates). The food was nice a good selection of Indian, with a smaller selection of Chinese dishes. I then had the misfortune of needing to visit the toilet, imagine the worst public toilet you have ever visited and you have got it. massive sections of tiles missing from the walls, wooden toilet seats that rattle about, a great big bolt on the back of the door that has been moved about several times over the years rather than refurbish the doors and worst of all stains on the walls, on the toilet handles, pools of urine all over the floors.

Went to Karims as a party of 7, and was extremely disappointed.

Fantastic selection of starters - main - and sweets. Great service , nothing is to much trouble for the staff , they are always always so friendly . We will be eating there for our 40th wedding anniversary meal on Saturday evening and could not think of anywhere nicer to be. We both hope to be eating at this great place for many years to come.

We love going to Karims as a family, everyone is catered for and you get to try foods you might not otherwise do if you were to pick off a standard menu. The buffet style lets you try everything then go back for more if you like it!!!!

Nice setting, child friendly and alcohol free.