Khai Khai (খাই খাই) Indian Restaurant Newcastle Upon Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. As we'd heard the Butter Chicken and Onion Bhajis were amazing!!

The food was delicious The stuff were friendly and welcoming Highly recommend to try the place I will definitely going to go back again

Lovely interior, food was ok but service was very poor. Very slow and inattentive which was a shame.

Most of the food was bland and tasteless. The butter chicken was barely edible and had to be sent back (first time I’ve ever sent a dish back in my life) as all you could taste and smell was cardamom - apparently it’s supposed to be like that but I’m almost certain it’s not 🤷🏽‍♂️. On top of that we got food poisoning from here. Of course all of this could be a one off unlucky experience but I won’t be going back not recommending to anyone. They did replace our dishes for free and the other dishes were fine but nothing special. Overall overpriced and tasteless. Service was good and atmosphere and aesthetic was great though.

Faultless good and service in lovely surroundings. Highly recommend.

Great food and drinks. Well thought out decor and a great ambiance.

Very much lived up to expectation, absolutely lovely food! Nice ambience, friendly staff - it was my first time, but it won't be the last 😄

An incredibly popular establishment ... every table was full as we arrived at 7:30 on a Thursdsy evening and everytime diners left the table was immediately turned around and others seated. Of course, it's easy to understand why it is so popular. An excellent choice of both food and drink, both being excellent when served. Staff are friendly and polite (and there's plenty of them). We would definitely recommend and return.

The food is delicious, and the service is amazing

Amazing evening. Wasnt just the food, but the classy atmosphere and superb staff were top notch. Assan was a great help in explaining the choices on the Chefs Feast, which we plumped for. At £42 per head, may sound a tad pricey, but it was worth it. To share between the 2 of us, we had 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 sides and home made fig desserts with ice cream😋 Will definitely return.

Lovely restaurant, beautiful place, amazing staff but the food on our night was very poor. The baji starter had no taste at all and was very dry. I gave my husband 2 of the 3 bajis and I tried his beetroot starter which was much tastier. I was looking forward to the speciality broccoli dish but it was awful. It should have been tenderstem broccoli but was normal broccoli florets that tasted out of a frozen bag...they were awful 😖 The chicken supreme was just boring and didn't have much taste at all. Was like a cold chicken curry. VERY disappointed as the reviews of this place were awesome and it was a meal for my birthday. Will definitely not be back ever. One of the worst meals I ever had.

I was recommended this place by a local friend and it does not disappoint! Delicious fresh tasting food at a beautiful venue !

Visited in restaurant week. Ordered the vegan starter because it would be dairy free by default. Told the waiter it needed to be dairy free. It arrived with a creamy white sauce. I asked what it was and if it was dairy. The waiter went away to ask and came back and said yes this is the vegan version. I specifically said so is this sauce dairy free and he said yes. I started eating it just as another waiter brought the actual vegan version, sans creamy sauce. I told the second waiter what had happened. He went to the kitchen. Apparently there was a mix up in the kitchen. I specifically made staff aware of intolerance and was still served dairy, even when I was dubious so double checked. My dining partner told me I'd clarified five times about the dairy! No manager was called, nothing was removed from the bill, no complimentary drink. Just "sorry for the mix up but it's not my fault". Absolutely loved coming here in the past but won't risk it again.

It's one of the best restaurant I have ever visited being a food lover. Highly recommended and must visit place. Anyone for vegetarian options then - Tandoori brocoli, veg jack fruit biriyani, paneer butter masala, and laccha parota are my favourite dishes and must try for sure... Thanks,

I’ve been wanting to try this place for a very long time after seeing it all over social media, and I finally got to try it last night. We went for Chicken 65, Murgh Tikka and Onion Bhajis as starters. They were all so packed with flavour… especially the Chicken 65, the description on the menu doesn’t do it justice! For mains we went for the Butter Chicken with boiled basmati rice and saffron pilau and a Naan each. Again, flavours out of this world! There was so much food I could have quite literally burst! The staff were all so lovely and polite, they really couldn’t do enough for you. We will definitely be back to try some more of the menu!

Recommended, Excellent, This isn’t your typical curry house. This is the third time I have visited & been impressed on all 3 occasions. The food is delicious & outstanding, the lamb chops & murgh tikka is to die for. The chefs are very talented & the service is excellent.

Every dish was absolutely delicious, mocktails were so lovely and refreshing as well. The staff was very kind and recommended the broccoli, which turned out to be everyone's favourite dish in the end! Ambience was so comforting and cosy, I would love to be back very soon.

This cozy Khai Khai restaurant in HSR has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes Chicken & Mutton Biryani, Mutton Kosha, Chaap, Aloo posto I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again for Authentic biryani taste. Service is poor they are taking more time to serve rest of all good because of taste.

Awesome!! like Indian food? then you have to try this restaurant. Great experience, food, service etc. Had the lunch menu, 18-20 per person, good portion size, left satisfied.

Tempted to move to Newcastle! Cannot fault anything. Lamb chops to die for.

Really lovely Indian food. Best in Newcastle 👌

Cozy and ambient place, perfect spot to have a good time with family and friends. The food was tasty and worth the money

Meal was delicious, my only criticism is the main course was served on a cold plate and the food itself quickly turned cold because of this, hence the reason for 4 stars. Otherwise a lovely night.

Very great taste of delicious Indian food and service was perfectly fine.

KHAI KHAI Indian Cuisine is a must-visit! The food is amazing, with generous portion sizes that are sure to satisfy. We went at lunchtime and, while there’s a lunch menu available, we opted for the regular menu and were not disappointed. The staff had a positive, welcoming attitude, adding to the great experience. The interior decor and tableware complement each other beautifully, creating a stylish and cozy atmosphere. If it’s this good during lunch, I can only imagine how fantastic it must be in the evening!

Had lunch yesterday, food was exceptional, tastiest Indian food ever, very attentive staff, great atmosphere, will definitely go back

Never heard of an Indian restaurant that doesn’t do Korma, pakora or mango chutney. Pompous. Dry food. The chicken kebab was scrapings off the floor. The service was excellent was the excess spice to hide the bland taste? Avoid unless you think you’re above everyone else.

Owners have sympathetically renovated a beautiful old building into a super modern restaurant whilst retaining the original features. Great staff who are very attentive without being intrusive. Food is of an excellent quality. Well presented and just the right portion size. Clearly use fresh ingredients. Waiters checked back to ensure our food and drinks were to standard. Waiters replenished water glasses without us asking. Lovely surprise for my wife to have all of the staff bring a chocolate cake to our table whilst singing Happy Birthday. This was organised in advance by our son. Definitely book in advance if you’re planning a visit!

Very slow. I waited for food for an entire hour, I never liked it and I will never repeat the experience

I visited this building many times as Vujons and was a real treat to return and see the same style and elegance had been retained but with a modern twist and improvement. Restaurant very busy but well looked after although drinks order initially a little slow. Food is exceptionally good. Chicken tikka done to perfection with lovely slightly smoky flavour Highly recommended

Great place to dine. 👍 Chef's Feast definitely recommended.

The food was fantastic especially the bhajis. I had the vindaloo after speaking to the waitress. It wasn’t crazy spicy as she said and flavour was amazing. It was also unusual to get a beef curry. Desserts were great and there was an excellent drinks selection. Definitely something special and a bit different from your usual Indian restaurants. I would definitely recommend.

Best Indian I have had in quite a while, really really tasty. The service and atmosphere is top notch. Good vegan and vegetarian options.

Food and vibes were fantastic. Probably the best Indian food in town. Service could have been more attentive.

Very good restaurant, with great butter chicken with rice & naan.

Chanced upon this by accident and so glad we did... Genuine Indian restaurant. Warm welcome, nice decor, friendly and attentive service throughout abd tge food spot on. Butter chicken was particularly excellent. Genuine cloth serviettes and quality cutlery and tableware. A rare gem.

Very tasty food . Great selection and service was great . Both veg & non veg options are varied and authentic

Great food and service, atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely too.

The lamb chops are absolutely top notch, pricey but you get plenty of meat and it’s delicious! Get the large which is 4 pieces. The black lentil/daal is also spectacular when coupled with butter naans. 😍 Rogan lamb was so so. Mango lassi had mint in it??? *cue question marks guy gif*

Absolute perfection- the quickest most attentive service - food was mindblowingly good and we found it really good value for money too! We will return! No wonder Gordon Ramsey rated this place highly.

Excellent service and excellent food. Would highly recommend.

Really great food and quick service BUT the food wasn't spicy in the slightest and they charged us 85p for chillis because I wanted my Indian food to be a bit spicy 😂

6 of us eating 2 peoples mains served 5 minutes after the other 4. 6 deserts ordered 5 delivered again waited ages eventually cancelled as 5 had finished. They took service charge off which I felt was fair.

Food was good we had veggie biryani and butter chicken No ac its a bit hot inside Everyone was helping us 👍🏻

We had a Veg biryani and old Delhi butter chicken and its was so delicious would come back for sure

Great food, and a lot of it - we got the lunch menu and an additional side that we couldn't finish. Starters were amazing, curries very good too, solid naan, absolutely stellar pistachio lassie. Staff were very attentive and efficient.

Absolutely delicious food, very attentive friendly and professional staff, beautiful restaurant and very reasonably priced.

An amazing restaurant situated a stones throw from the quayside, which was very busy, serving Indian fusion food with excellent cocktails and a local beer.

Problem on arrival, given table for 4, booking was for 5, table too small to accommodate all dishes, eventually added a table. Service was poor. Waiters, very pleasant, but were not familiar with some of the dishes when asked questions. Also, when asked if we could have a dish without the side, one said, no, one said yes, so we paid for an alternative side dish. Food was ok but much more spicy, even the Korma. Disappointed as this was our first visit.

I had heard good things about this place and they were mostly true. We had a fantastic meal here (chefs table for 2). We were seated on a round table in the middle of the place. The round table was not big enough for our order, so if you plan on getting chefs table you should ask for a square table on the side or you will struggle. Everything tasted really good, meat was very nice and the pace of dishes coming out was perfect. With the main dishes, I would say there that we got insufficient carb dishes when considering the amount of curry dishes served. We ended up ordering more naan, which they refunded at the end and was much appreciated. I found the venue to be quite noisy as it was a popular place, and it was a struggle to hear what the servers asked/said but they were polite and friendly. This has got to be some of the tastiest food and the better experiences I have had in the past few years. You can tell that a lot of effort has gone into the dishes Definitely worth a trip. Shout out to the opposite attract cocltail, which I obviously misread. Thought it was a big cocktail but came out as double smoking short cocktail shots encased in a glass case of smoke. Amazing mix of flavours.

Good food, reasonable price and friendly staff too. I would highly recommend Zaiqa restaurant for food.

Outstanding. Highly recommend you try it!

Lovely hidden gem on our visit for a weekend. Love the atmosphere in here it was so relaxed but yet lively with lots of groups in a cosy setting. Not the best pic but couldn’t fault anything in here food wise Loved the local beers from Asia here too

Visited Sat night, party of 6, led to the basement and all seemed good, great attentive staff and delicious food, unfortunately due to the intense heat we were unable to enjoy our food which was a shame the lack of air spoilt our evening.

Phenomenal place, excellent food and the service was great too. Will be back

Excellent Indian restaurant in Newcastle UK. Must visit whenever you are in Newcastle. Very good taste , courteous staff , pleasant ambience.

The best lamb chops you will have, nothing will compare after. I didn’t think it was possible to have that much meat on a lamb chop! Amazing flavours and cooked to perfection. We also ordered the chicken 65 which was far better than the description on the menu. I was expecting standard fried chicken. Best drink on the menu was fire on queen street. If you like a spicy margarita I would recommend this. We called at 4pm on a Friday for a table and they were able to squeeze us in at 5:30 with no prior reservation. They had lots of waiting staff about. Only feedback is that we had to flag someone down to request drinks/ to order food/ ask for the bill instead of being approached. When we spoke to staff they were lovely and gave advice on the menu. Think dishoom, but with a more modern decor and smaller, more refined menu. Highly recommend here

Best indian meal in ages. Staff brilliant. Food wonderful. Loved it ... thanks to all the staff xxx

The food is very delicious We ordered vegetable biryani Petrchikin And Nan And Lassi Manga And orange It's all sweet, but spicy, of course

Spicy but unreal... absolutely top class food! Highly recommend

Great menu, great advice on combining dishes from the service team and absolutely delicious food. Lovely clean and polished restaurant with good background music. Visited Sunday lunchtime after being gifted vouchers to go. Will return.

One of the best Asian meals I’ve had in a long time. Delicious dishes from fresh ingredients. The service was excellent too.

Didn't get off to a good first impression, waiting over 15 minutes for our table which we booked. We tried ordering drinks at the bar which took over 10 minutes itself. Once we finally got seated and served the food and drink was very good. All the food tasted freshly prepared and was hot. Food was tasty too. Service was fine. It was hard to hear the servers over the music playing. This was slightly loud for my taste considering we were in a restaurant. We were left without cutlery for some time but this was very quickly recitifed once we pointed it out Food was pricey but good quality and probably worth about what we paid.

Everything excellent Very authentic food and perfection

Delicious meal and wonderful service

Brilliant food, will be back. Had the beef vindaloo, not too spicy but flavour was fantastic, really tender. Keema naan was good too. Definitely recommend.

Khai Khai is a very good Indian restaurant. Delicious food and very cozy inside. Don't be put off by the outside, there is more than enough space inside and staff are professional and food superb.

Lovely Indian in Newcastle. Butter chicken was a bit of a let down, but the rest of the food was good. Service was excellent.

Wow, fantastic food. Staff are very friendly, menu is not huge but that makes it all the better coz what they do cook they cook to perfection. Had the lamb chops butter chicken and goan prawns. The smoke flavour in the food is amazing. Will definitely be going back to try other dishes. Went on a Tuesday evening and good job booked a table as it was still very busy. Shows how popular it is

Was staying down the quayside in a hotel, I’d had this place saved to visit for ages and was pleased to see they did take away. Called up, placed my order and it was there and ready waiting for me. Loved the packaging, very professional, the food I ordered including chicken korma, steamed rice and butter naan. It was tasty, hot and great value. The team were lovely when collecting my order. If I get the opportunity again I’ll dine in next time.

Walked in on a Saturday lunchtime and had a great welcome. Lunchtime special was 2 courses for £18. My wife and I had different starters one chicken, one chickpea and they were both amazing! We both had the famous Butter Chicken for mains and it deserves the reputation. Not a huge portion but very very good for the price. Deserts were nice and not too expensive. However - £9 for a can of local IPA was a bit steep I thought! Other than that Khai Khai is definitely on the recommendation list and we're going to try an evening next time.

Loved this place and food was good however the menu is very limited and, if you like your food spicy, there is nothing to satisfy you.

I traveled to Newcastle and just found out about the restau while looking for places to eat. Since my name is literally on it (twice!) I'm obligated to it a shot. Food was really good, great atmosphere and services. Bit nitpicky, but the greeting at the door was a quite cold when I said that I just booked for a table of 1 on the same day even though it was noon and the restau was very spacious.

Excellent meal with family. The food was exceptional and the service was superb. We had an issue with a spillage which was dealt with very professionally and to our satisfaction. Highly recommended - we look forward to visiting again.

The staff were brilliant. Food was good - a solid 4/5. The venue is nicely designed overall by some tables are better positioned than others, so your experience will vary based on where you are seated.

What an amazing experience for a first time visit to Khai Khai thank you to the staff and incredible food from the starter all the way to the selection of main each very unique and flavourful in their own way from the Butter chicken all the way to the Seabass and all the side what amazing food and atmosphere thank you again to the staff and chefs

The food was exceptional especially the succulent chicken and tasty korma curry, I'll certainly be revisiting.

Best Indians I've had 5 stars all day. Staff were very friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Expensive for what it is wasn't much flavour you get popodonds on table then get charged for them when you don't ask for them on top of that they charge you 13% service charge im still hungry going for kebab now

Wow!!! What an amazing restaurant, from the minute we arrived the service was outstanding. Atmosphere is just right and staff so attentive.. we had the lunch menu but oh my goodness the Panner Butter Masala has to be the best I have ever eaten.. would recommend anyone who loves Indian food -you must try

We loved our visit here, chosen after reading Grace Dent’s review. We had the broccoli and it didn’t disappoint. The starters were all excellent. The mains were fine but to be honest nothing to write home about. I had the butter chicken and I found it really boring - sweet, creamy, tomatoey and reminiscent of chicken in a tin of Heinz tomato soup with some cream. Maybe it was just an off day. But the cocktails were delicious, the service exemplary and the atmosphere buzzing and attractive. And we had great fun! I’d definitely go again and give it another try.

Very tasty meal with myself and a friend. Was £84 with 10% service charge but the food and the service was very good. Poppadoms, starter each, main and rice each and 1 garlic naan, a beer and two soft drinks so I guess the going rate for a nice restaurant these days. There was a weekday early bird meal option but we chose from the main menu. Lots of gf options and the spice levels were spot on.

Food was hot and plenty of flavour Award winning place and it is obvious from the moment you walk in. Ambience is great, very vibrant Place is buzzing with people enjoying themselves. Staff are pleasant approachable and helpful Plenty of options for food choices We chose 3 courses and all were fabulous Plates are warm which a plus for me. Starters were lovely, tasty and full of flavour. Mains were incredible packed full of flavour and taste sensation. Dessert was sublime All good portions And a reasonable price for the quality you are getting. I'd highly recommend, booking in at peak times such as a weekend can be difficult so try during the week as an option One of the best meals iv ever had, excellent service and fabulous food. A must try!

Really worth a visit, with a small but exquisite menu and knowledgeable staff.

Toilet very bad smell coming outside

Absolutely amazing butter chicken. Best I ever had.

Bit pricey for what you get. But quality and tasted good so makes up for it.

Nice food although potatoes overcooked.

Pricey but absolute quality food/service.

We had a wonderful evening at Khai Khai. Starting with popular cocktails with Indian twists and a variety of poppadoms and chutneys. All our dishes were delightfully tasty with smoky flavours and strong spice notes. The lamb kheema in ghee-glazed buns and the Old Delhi Butter chicken stood out with strong flavours but everything we ordered was excellent. Khai Khai is definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for a great authentic Indian meal

Popped in for dinner before a gig across the river. Seriously excellent food, the meat is exceptionally fresh and perfectly prepared. Amazing flavours, spicy but not too spicy, just right. Beautifully decorated space, really nice ambiance and very friendly, helpful staff. I accidentally left my backpack behind and one of the staff chased us down the street with it, absolutely going above and beyond. Will be back. Great place.

Could not rate this place higher, service is amazing, food insane, atmosphere great. Every time I’m in Newcastle I have to come here. Price I’m happy with for how good everything is. Can’t recommend more.

We booked for our wedding anniversary on a Saturday night. Arrived 10 mins early and was shown downstairs as table wasn't ready . Just sat down and was then taken back upstairs. Waiter gave us a menu and came back very quickly we didn't have a chance to look. I asked to order some starters and poppadoms and then decide on mains. I was told not possible as so busy and tables are all booked so needed to order quick. Felt very rushed and got.flustered so didn't actually know what to order. Food came quick and was nice but not as nice as previous visits and not worth the money. When we aksed for the bill there were loads if tables free and people taking time to order. We were very disappointed and won't revisit.

The best elevated Indian I have tried to date! Don’t miss the dishes from the Smoke section, the broccoli is from another dimension. The same goes for cocktails! The service is friendly and very quick, overall ambience worthy of a Friday night dinner.

Got lucky with a table and was blown away by the whole experience.

Amazing starters, original menu but the butter chicken was very average main courses needed elevating for 5 stars

Excellent! The food was very good and the staff was helpful and friendly .

Even though I like the restaurant service and atmosphere, the food is so sub standard for the price they're charging for it, I ordered a saag paneer and I've had made a saag paneer in my lifetime, but they served me shredded paneer and this green thick sludge with 0 flavour and half crispy unseasonal kale on the side. Also the chips were stale and my partner only got 3 pieces of chicken breast in his butter chicken dish. 0 dairy free options for chai at the end of the night, and definitely weren't in the mood for dessert unfortunately. Maybe a shout for drinks since I couldn't fault the service and atmosphere, but they need to polish up their food menu for regular visitors and not just for people with influence

This is a lovely smart restaurant. We went for lunch and it felt vert chilled and relaxed. The food is amazing, we all chose something different from butter chicken, prawn dishes to lamb chops and nothing disappointed us.

Nice enough food, similar to Dishoom. Few stand out starters (broccoli and murgh chicken) that were excellent. No problem with the small plate concept, particularly meat, but fairly miserly portions when came to black lentils and paneer (5 tiny cubes in a big masala sauce). Wouldn’t take or cost much to fill out these dishes. Service was friendly but chaotic. Plates delivered then removed, crockery dropped. Nice but at £40+ a head inc service charge, should be a bit better.