Khyber Pass in Newark and Sherwood

The most disgusting curry we have ever had It was a treat but couldn’t finish it Chicken tikka masala was full of coconut!?! My veg Balti had sprouts in ?!?! Onion bhajis dry Will not be returning

Spent almost £100 on a special takeaway family meal. Starters were just OK, apart from pakora, which I suspect was made by someone who had never tasted pakora as it was like the sweet and sour chicken balls you get from a cheap Chinese takeaway with no gram flour or spices in evidence. Terrible. The main courses tasted suspiciously similar so I am pretty sure a base curry sauce was used, with some coconut milk added to the korma and some radioactive red colouring left over from the 1980s added to the tikka masala for good measure. They were not unpleasant but bland. The naan was all wrong too, it wasn't chewy with a slight yoghurt tang like it's supposed to be, and didn't even look to have been near a tandoor. I can't believe they are passing this off as Indian food. Frankly, it's an insult to the whole subcontinent.

Travelling in the UK from Ireland, I decided to eat an Indian meal every night. This was my second meal and it was superb. The choice was amazing and I highly recommend the mutton curry and the okra with spinach side dish. Will eat there again if I am ever in Newark b

Went for a meal with friends, was greeted to a black sofa and an empty counter to begin with, wondering whether it was a takeaway or restaurant where no one greeted us. Made our way to the restaurant where we were shown our table. Poppadoms and drinks soon arrived to the table. It was then a 40 minute wait for our starters which were 3 mixed meat kebabs which were tasteless and bland. My friends chicken was also pink in places which was concerning. We then had to wait another 40 minutes for the main to arrive, which brought another concern as we were sat next to the kitchen we heard the ping of a microwave 5 minutes before the arrival of our mains. I had the lamb rogan josh. The lamb was quite tender and enjoyable however the sauce accompanying was more reminiscent of tomato soup then curry and it was utterly bland and tasteless. Some of our naans were also raw in places. It then took us 30 minutes to get the bill despite asking 3 times for it and finally the ordeal was over 2hours after we had arrived. If you have any self respect for yourself or Indian food i would avoid this place as I have been throwing up since and had to take time off work after it. How this place has managed to stay open is a mystery.

We visited here as a group of 5. Popadoms were on the table within 13 seconds and the beer was cold, the only two positives all evening. We ordered 3 mixed tikka platters between 5. 40 minutes later when they turned up, the meat was wet and the coating was falling off everything, amongst the worst mixed starters I’ve ever had. Waited a further 30 mins for mains to arrive, the less said about them the better. There’s a Coop 5 minutes down the road which is lucky, as I’ve had better microwave meals. Chicken was tough as old boot and the sauce was as bland as Matt Hancock. Took us 20 minutes and 3 attempts to pay. The waiter who was taking the card payments kept making awful, awkward jokes about cards being declined, which after the awful experience we didn’t find funny. Definitely won’t be back.

Excellent food and service. Food tastes fresh and naans are very delicious. Menu is typical. King size prawns. Service is excellent. Surroundings a little crowded and noisy.

Was great to see the place rammed. Lamb chop stater and lal has was awesome, chapatis and tarka dhall was perfect. Why did we knock a point, well the poppadons were stale and not crispy. Okay but not perfect. Best Indian in town for sure, give it a go 👍

The staff were brilliant, the food was incredible and the atmosphere was perfect. Amazing engagement celebrations made better by the funny inclusive staff. 1000000000 millions time recommend.

My daughter and five friends booked a table for 6.30pm. Ordered and got their poppadoms etc but then were kept waiting until gone 9 until they got their main courses even though they asked several times where their food was. Tables who had ordered after them receiving their food so obviously forgotten.

This unassuming restaurant would be easy to pass by. From the road, it looks very downbeat. Once inside the restaurant is very nice. The staff are excellent very attentive and knowledgeable going out of their way to suggest food that would suit our party. Speaking of the food it was excellent and very reasonably priced.

The food was superb quality freshly prepared. Split a korma for my 2 young children. Brilliant. The best part the service was friendly amazing with the children. Brought them a chocolate cake without asking after and as it was my birthday a free drink. I will be back again and again. Highly recommend.

I had walked past this establishment, and was rather put off by the exterior appearance. However, a local person warmly recommended this place, and I was not disappointed. Very clean and airy inside, and much larger than is apparent from the outside. Prompt and polite service too.

Middle of a pandemic, thought we'd support a local business by ordering a take away. Appalled to see none of the staff were wearing masks. Presumably the kitchen staff weren't either? All the starters were cold, it was mostly deep fried stuff too which was terrible unless it's hot. The curries themselves were warmer but often contained entire seeds chunks of herbs that crack your teeth and shouldn't have been left in. This place used to be good but nowadays I'd recommend going elsewhere. Dunno what happened to them.

We often have a drive out to the Khyber Pass we love the place. The staff are always attentive and nothing is too much trouble. The food is delicious and I would recommend anyone to visit.

Met a friend for supper. Strange little place but opens up to a large restaurant. The staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely delicious and I would definitely recommend a visit.

Called in Tuesday night food was excellent service could not be better would highly recommend will return when in area again

Went for an evening meal at Khyber for the first time in 18 months. We have avoided eating in until now as the last 2 takeaways were a poor standard and lacking flavour. We were hoping for better following good reviews from friends; we had fantastic looking and tasting starters, mains were not great, mono-taste, chicken was a solid brick. Lamb was ok, sides were nice. Many friends have raved about how great the Khyber Pass is but we were underwhelmed with the dishes we chose. I would go back if friends made the choice but would probably stick to a couple of starters as they were the nicest bit for me.

I have been going to the restaurant for a while now for takeaways and several times they CANNOT get the order correct. I have never written a review but I will not be going back and would advise anyone else to do the same very very disappointed as when you do say something nothing happens AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Needs a lot more decorating to make it wow but they have plans. The food here is amazing quality really fresh and delicious. We had the onion bhajee and vegetable pakora to start both fresh and delicious. For main we had a chicken dish(can’t remember it’s name) which was one of the best curry’s we’ve tasted fresh and vibrant flavours, and the Goan fish curry which was spicy and full of meaty pieces of fish. Wine was good, staff friendly really good place.

When it's a birthday. ..or when it's not. ..the khyber is where to go! Was a really chilly evening and only a few people in. Staff soon cranked up the heating and we were very comfortable. Meals arrived. Starter arrived. . so light we still managed our mains!

Friday 25,01,19 a group of us, 7 in total, went out for a curry as part of our sociable's group. Luckily we booked in advance as this restaurant has taken Southwell by storm. We had an excellent night that was complemented by some fantastic food. The menu has the standard curries but for those if us that are more adventurous there are other dishes to tempt you. Really do not under estimate this place, sure the entrance is a bit shabby but Ali has plans to change this. The food is first class as is the welcome and service. True l think the success of this new venture has suprised Ali but he is coping. Watch this resturant as it will become the "go to place" for a curry for miles around. Go visit and see for yourself his menu offers all the normal stuff but where else can you get beef, duck, fish and rabbit curries.Thank you Ali and all your staff for a great night, great food and service. Nick.

Excellent menu attentive service great food....Reasonable prices whilst the decor leaves a lot to be desired you cannot fault the food and service

This Indian Restaurant is now under new management and was recommended by a friend. We gave it a try and was delighted at the high quality and standard of food served. The service is very friendly and professional. Southwell town centre now has a fabulous Indian Restaurant and Take Away hooray!

We tried the Khyber Pass following a recent change in management and we were not dissapointed. The food was tasty, came quickly and they were able to cope with dietary challenges. The menu bridges traditional curry houses and modern high end Indian cuisine. The cost was £90 for 4 people with a couple of rounds of drinks.

Was told under new management, 96 quid for probably the worst takeaway I’ve had in a long while, meat platter chewy and cold, veg platter awful. Mains were average at best, most of it went in the bin, all five of us very underwhelmed

Don't be put off by the somewhat tatty-looking front entrance to this place as we almost were. Our grandson recommended the food highly and we were not disappointed!! The restaurant itself is very nicely appointed, the food is fresh and well presented and the selection is great. Highly recommend you try this spot if you're looking for an excellent Indian meal. We look forward to returning.

A group of us regularly eat in Southwell, and last Saturday, at short notice, ten of us booked a table at The Khyber. This has recently changed hands, and whilst the outside looks very run down, the inside has nice decor. The staff were very attentive and the food was excellent. Will definitely visit again! I've given it a 'Very Good' rating - if they smartened up the outside it would definitely rate 'Excellent'

Excellent tandoori and madras. Tarka dhal fab. The entrance to the restaurant is pretty grim but food great. Needs a bit of ambience eg some lightbulbs that work and candles!!

I needed some food on my own on Friday night in Southwell. Just saw this Indian and went in. It is not an inviting restaurant, but don’t let this put you off. I had a lamb dish, garlic naan, pops and a couple of pints of Kingfisher. The food was excellent really tasty and the service was great. As I was on my own I had a look at the food fellow diners were eating and it all looked interesting and well presented. This is a good restaurant.

On impulse we decided to wander into to Southwell for food, and opted to go to the Khyber as we hadn't been there for quite a while. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was attractively presented and extremely tasty.................I think we will be giving in to a Khyber impulse again!

Ignore the outside it's the food inside that counts. This place changed hands about seven months ago and there is a new chef what a delight his food is you won't find better Asian food!!

went a while ago with a large family group excellent service and not to expensive 10 out of 10 from me :)

While staying in Southwell just overnight and spending the days at the Newark show, our evening meal here was suberb.

Stayed in Southwell in July 2017 and called in, on spec, for an early evening meal. we were the only people there, but several people called for take-away meals. The food was good and service excellent. Before we left more people, who had obviously eaten there before, had come into the restaurant and ir was starting to fill up..

We called in on spec having had our plans cancelled due to the bad weather. I chose the boiled rice with a duck sizzler, it was the best curry I have ever tasted. The service was excellent. My husband also really enjoyed having s meal too. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever and would definitely recommend this restaurant.

After 20 years or so of having great take aways from this restaurant we now find something has changed with the food. Not sure whether this restaurant has changed hands in the last few months or whether they have a new chef but the food is now pretty poor by previous standards. We had a very disappointing meal tonight, we won't be going back. The food has changed & lacks that real depth of flavour you expect from a good curry, the chicken tikka masala was terrible. Looks like its the Chinese restaurant or we try out the other Indian restaurant down the road. After previously recommending this restaurant to others we will now be advising them to give it a wide berth. Very disappointed after all these years.

It's quite easy to sum up the Khyber Pass. Great service, lovely Food, but please please spend some money refurbishing this place properly and not on the cheap.

A dark old fashioned restaurant, service very slow, presentation very unappealing. Food would have looked better served in more attractive dishes.

We visited the restaurant on spec on a Friday night, and they found space for us. The food was really very good - three of us ate, and all three had something different, and all was equally good. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. All meals come served with rice and therefore the price was fantastic. Three of us managed to have popadums, a main, 2 naans, plus 3 rounds of drinks for under £60 - we shall certainly visit without hesitation on our next Southwell visit. Well done guys

We had a chicken tikka biryani and lamb damask Peshawar nan there was no flavour in any of the dishes .... extremely disappointed...will never go there again

Have been going to this restaurant for many, many years and has never dissapointed. Friendly staff, good service and excellent food. Thanks to all - see you soon.

Muchas gracias a masa y el maravilloso equipo de Khyber Pass para una gran noche! Hice una comida para mí y 29 amigos como estábamos visitando Southwell durante el fin de semana para cantar en la catedral. El personal tomó los nombres de todos ya que llegamos para servir la comida de acuerdo a los pedidos que me enviaron, y funcionaba como una máquina aceitada. La comida era absolutamente fantástica - completamente delicioso; todo el mundo le encantó y no hubo problemas con cualquiera de las órdenes que es tan raro con tantas personas a las que hay que alimentar!

Great place friendly staff treated like a king wonderful food definitely a place for really tasty food 5 star

Debemos llevar antes de que siempre han sido buenas, pero esta fue nuestra primera visita a comer en el restaurante y estuvo muy bien. La comida es buena y los camareros son amables y la cortesía sambucca siempre va bien.

Después de una reunión de negocios locales, decidimos llamar en el Khyber Pass para algo de cenar.

La comida es muy buena y parece tener aún mejor recientemente. Pop en el pitido final por una pinta antes o después

Always a friendly welcome here for locals and visitors. If you book a day ahead it's 2 for 1 on Monday and Tuesday - can't go wrong. Recommend the mushroom paneer balti for the vegetarian and lamb Tawa for the carnivore.

My husband and I were in the Nottingham/Derbyshire area over the weekend visiting family and friends, while there we dined at the Khyber Pass on King Street, Southwell. When we arrived we were greeted in a friendly manner and shown to our table, ordered drinks and perused the menu. The menu was laid out in a very straight forward format such as Starters, Non- Vegetarian, Vegetarian and Seafood. The main dishes included poppadum’s and chutneys in the price which I thought was very good as in many restaurants these are classed as a starter and you pay extra for them.While we were waiting for our main course to be served we ordered a jug of Mango Lassi as our friends had never tried it before, when it arrived the waiter chatted to us about the drink and the various flavours available, he stayed and talked for a while even though the restaurant was busy making you feel a valued customer. I ordered my usual main dish as I enjoy Vegetable Korma; it’s very mild and cooked with lentils, coconut and fresh cream, my husband and one of our friends both ordered chicken Mamma Cook, which our friend said was yummy and my husband’s comment was “ok”, (with main dishes they offer a choice of either rice or salad). The Mamma Cook dish was made with chicken, tomatoes, onions and peppers and the menu said it was to create a highly flavoured dish, prior to the main course both men had also ordered the same starter another chicken dish called Shaan Tikka, this was pieces of marinated chicken with a golden chick pea batter topped with a sweet chilli chutney. Throughout our visit staff stopped at our table to check everything was ok with our meal, my main dish was a bit dry so I asked for more sauce which wasn’t a problem and within a few minutes my dish was returned with lots of sauce and steaming hot.When we had finished our meal the bill arrived with mints, Yummy, Yummy, we were offered complimentary drinks on the house and again asked if we were happy with our meal.I found the staff friendly and helpful and will be returning on my next visit to the area. I noticed that they do takeaways and had offers such as…. 2 for 1 on Mondays and Tuesdays…. offered set meals for one, two and four. Ladies toilets were downstairs if you are less mobile (sorry gents I didn’t notice where yours were). We parked in a carpark just around the corner which was free!! Opening hours are from 18.00 daily and if you wish to book during the daytime there is an answer machine to take your reservation. (We phoned earlier that day to book our table for four, leaving our contact details in case they were fully booked).

This is the second time that we have been and we were not disappointed!! A great meal served by friendly waiters!! Starters, Main course and sides were exceptionally good!! Will definitely visit again!! Thank you Khyber Pass

came here on 15/02/16 and had a lovely meal , very friendly staff, well recomended. if your in the area well worth a visit.

We nearly walked passed this restaurant. It didn't look anything from the front, but thought we'd investigate. The hallway lead us to a large restaurant area and a friendly welcome. Food was good, staff very polite and we had a pleasant evening. I would just suggest that the owners put some photos of the restaurant in the window to entice people in. Some of group would easily have walked on.

Been hear many times, but this visit was very disappointing. Went with friends and unfortunately they were also not impressed.

I went here with my friend on a Tuesday evening. We booked earlier that day and assumed we'd get the discount it said we'd get on their website if you booked in advance. We got there and asked about the discount and the guy said we needed to book 24 hours in advance to get the discount. We were both a bit shocked and nicely he said he'd let us have the discount this time, which put us in a good mood! Anyway we offered poppadoms for starter and two curries for main. Both courses were really nice, good quality, tasty, quick service and really friendly staff. I would suggest going here if you're in the area, it's not one of those places you'd go out of your way to go to, but it's definitely worth going to if your in the area!

Just got back home from another great night at the Khyber pass took family for the 1st Time and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The food as always was fantastic and they both said that it was the best Indian meal they had especially the king prawn butterfly and tandoori king prawns. Staff always take time out to chat and make us feel welcome. Lovely restaurant great atmosphere fab food. Thank you Khyber Pass for a wonderful evening.

Lovely indian, staff all very helpful. the whole place is very clean and tidy and service is always with a smile. would highly recommend the king prawn masala and the chicken tikka balti :)

I went to this great restaurant a few weeks ago to celebrate my 28th birthday together with my family. Our waiter was very professional and service-minded, and luckily we did not have to wait very long for the food to arrive. I have been to India many times and I was happy to see that the food served is very authentic to the food that you find in Indian, and not the typical western interpretation of Indian cuisine. I also think that the prices are very affordable and the portions are generous. All in all we were very satisfied with the food, service and staff. I will definitely be coming back again soon.

Another excellent meal at the Khyber Pass. We have been going to this restaurant for many years and drive miles to get there. Food is delicious and all the staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Well worth a visit.

Visited the restaurant early doors at 7 o'clock for the two for one main courses on a Tuesday night.. An hour later we were served popadoms. After asking when our meal would arrive it finally arrived at 9 pm minus the prawn dishes which they said they would sort to take away with us!! Whilst waiting we saw about 10 white takeaway bags pass our table which became a bit of a theme for the night, along with th sound of the microwave pinging!! When the Takha Dahl finally arrived it wasn't the best! Customer service wasn't great and the bill didn't reflect the 2 for one deal. Would not rush back which is a shame as we like to support local people.

We chose to eat here because of its positive TripAdvisor reviews.It has a very unostentatious and narrow frontage but the restaurant is nicely laid out, the tables being set with clean linen cloths, glassware and cutlery.The menu was varied, the staff attentive and the food excellent, arriving hot with warm plates to serve it onto. Washed down with a crisp cold Australian chardonnay it was the perfect start to a lovely evening in Southwell and we will return.

visited here with some girlie friends for a social evening and straight away was made to feel welcomed and valued. We were shown to a table and it was arranged so that we could be easily accommodated- nothing was too much trouble. The drinks were served promptly- we are all light weights so it was soft all the way- as usual only sugarfree options were diet coke and water but the coke was fizzy and fresh and a full glass.We had popadoms and pickle tray which was lovely- smooth pickle rather than the lumpy so it was easier to judge how much heat you were going to get!We shared a platter starter and some onion bahjis which were all very nice. Some of us had seafood tali and meat tali and I had chicken tawa- I prefer the hot and spicy and it was spicy and just the right level of hot without interfering with the spicyness.It was a lovely meal and felt very unrushed and leisurely without being tardy. Will definately be going back again with my husband. We went on a Tuesday and it was two for one so a double blessing- great food at a great price.

Visited here recently with a group of 10 friends.We normally go to the other Indian Restaurant in the town so must confess i have never tried it,maybe through loyalty to their neighbours.However our usual haunt was fully booked so we decided to give the Khyber Pass a go and i am really glad we did!Good food,nice friendly service and a good relaxed atmosphere.I had the Special Tandoori main with Chappatis and a cucumber Rata,chunks of Chicken and Lamb in Tandoori spices in peppers and onions with a side of special curry sauce.My friends had the Thali which looked amazing and its what im having next time!I now have a nice dilemma! Which place to i choose!Its a tough but very nice choice to have!I will definitely come back here!

The Khyber has been established in the town for many years now and the standard of service and food has always been the same - First Class. Friends and family have been regular visitors since it opened and I feel very fortunate that we have an Indian restaurant of this standard on our doorstep. Sit down or take away, it doesn't matter. Great value!

this was a really quiet restaurant when we visited the food was excellent the curries had great taste not overly hot for a bhuna service was good. Little bit pricey but not overly expensive the desserts were not the largest in the world for five pounds and would pass in future but overall a good restaurant. Opened at 6pm.

Went here on a quiet Tuesday night and was welcomed by the staff. Service was good and friendly and food was quickly served. Not sure they are too generous with the chillis as I asked for a hot dish and even my girlfriend, who sweats at a korma could have eaten it. That said it was tasty. Hot steaming flannels at the end were fantastic and a complimentary drink sweetened the whole occasion. Good curry all in all

Great place. Excellent food, good service, and nicely turned out. Quite what such a gem is doing in Southwell baffles me, but good luck to them. Not too cheap, but worth it.

I've visited the Khyber Pass in Southwell a few times now. They have very friendly staff, excited to welcome you in, and are very knowledgeable about the food. The restaurant has a very relaxed atmosphere, and regular customers are treated exceptionally well.The manager, Naeem, takes pride in the restaurant. He is an excellent chef himself, frequently working in the kitchen, and the kitchen staff produce amazing freshly prepared&cooked and well presented food every time.Highly recommended.

Most probably the best Indian restaurant in Nottinghamshire, the menu is super, the service excellent, very reasonably priced. Book ahead if visiting at a weekend, it gets very busy.

Had a AMAZING meal for my mums and uncle birthday a big thanks to Naeem it was a lovely. Fantastic food lovely staff Thanks

My wife and I heard about this little gem in Southwell from friends of ours and decided to try it. Very good decision indeed! Walking through the front door, we were greeted with smiles from the waiter, waitress and manager. The table we booked was ready and laid out very nicely. After having a chat with the waitress about food options, she proved quite knowledgeable and helpful. To say the food was remarkable would be an understatement. The combination of flavours and presentation was delightful. Everything went beyond our expectations. If anyone is looking for good value, tasty food in a relaxed atmosphere, give this place a go.

The front entrance of the restaurant building had the feel of entering someone's house, but once at the back of the property we walked into a large room with a pleasant atmosphere which was where the food was served. The staff were very attentive and helpful and the service was good. There was a wide range of dishes and the food was of good quality. I would eat here again.

One of the best Indian meals to be had in Notts, authentic and beautifully presented. Not to be missed.

I went there with my partner for a romantic evening and we have a excellent evening with great tasty Indian curries.The waiters are very friendly and they know every single information about curry.When the food arrives I was amazed by its taste.Enjoyed the evening very much with great taste and impeccable service.would recommend the place and repeat again.

What a gem ! Do not be discouraged by the unassuming restaurant entrance , the food is seriously good. Wonderful service , friendly and attentive . Having eaten in many indian restaurants this ranks among the best . Super peshawri nan and chicken tikka with house special green chilli sauce . Thanks again Kim and Jane

I visit this restaurant regularly with family, friends or as a couple. The standard of the curry and taste of the spices is brilliant and is a nice atmosphere with friendly staff who are happy to advise on curry flavours and options. Monday and tuesday night offer buy one get one free on mains for pre-booked tables which is excellent value. One of my favourite indians in the local area.

After stressing to the waiter that my wife suffers from a sugar allergy the food served contained tomato puree and mangoes, but following a polite complaint to which the chef was alerted our dissatisfaction was exacerbated by an ensuing argument, during which it was made clear thatwe had ordered wrongly with no effort made to atone for the restaurant's error.One mouthful of my own excuse for a Tawa dish swimming in colouring and preservatives wasenough and we were forced to leave.

We eat here regularly and always get good food. the chef specials are worth trying and they will fine tune to your taste (ie warmer, cooler, less garlic etc etc). Staff always welcoming and friendly and the owner will talk to you about the different dishes, their origins, ingredients etc. would happily recommend.

We quite regularly buy takeaways from here and whenever possible we eat in. The food is always excellent and the restaurant has a nice relaxed atmosphere, you feel rushed to finish and move on in some places but certainly not here. Highly recommended!

My wife and I together with my son and his future intended dined at the Khyber Pass.The Indian menu was varied and individual dishes beautifully cooked accommodating individual taste. For example I asked for an Indian salad with plenty of green chillis on it as an accompanyment. The chipatis were of a good size and Peshwari naans very sweet and to the taste of some of my dinner guests. We mostly had beers but my wife enjoyed a mango drink which was chilled which she considered something special.The staff were attentive and keen to secure feedback on our opinion about the meal which was complementary.All in all an enjoyable visit.

What a disappointment! In my opinion this restaurant has no atmosphere and distinctly below average food. My tandoori king prawn dish included almost raw onions and was very over dry. The prawns showed no evidence of being cooked in a tandoori oven and the dish was distinctly below average. Worse still my garlic and lentil side dish was a fairly tasteless 'gloop', didn't seem to have much garlic, but did have a distinctive taint of burnt spices.One of the worst curries I've ever eaten.I shall never return.

I have been to this restaurant many times and I have yet to find fault with anything! Amazing staff, fantastic food and great atmosphere. Definitely one of Southwells finest. Would strongly recommend!

I've heard many brilliant reviews for this restaurant, however we either went on a bad night or this Indian is extremely overrated. Initially staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome however that's one of the only positives I can think of. Once sat down it took another 5 minutes for a waiter to come and take our drinks order despite the fact they weren't busy and had plenty of staff on. The drinks were poured out of a value pack bottle and were served flat, in a place like this and for around £3.60 for a pint of soft drink you would at least expect them to have a machine. The mains came out cold and when cutting into my chicken I was horrified to find grizzle and some undercooked pieces. The food was extremely disappointing after all the reviews we had heard. At the end of the meal we were also charged for items we had not asked for however when questioning the bill the manager became quite sheepish and aggressive. We will all definitely not be eating here again and much prefer the Indian further down the road as it is a friendly, good value place with amazing food!

We were taken there with friends, who have been many times before and love it but, I have to admit, I don't really know why! I'm pretty certain the onion bhaji starter were not made fresh on the premises as they closely resembled a well known frozen food supermarket's offerings. My curry was supposed to have been made with fresh mint and yogurt but had clearly been made with mint sauce! Vinegary and inedible. The tarka dahl was like a puree and was swimming in oil.In fairness to the restaurant, they noticed I hadn't touched my curry and took it off of the bill and they were very friendly and kind but I have had many curries and this was far and away the worst.

I have had 2 takeaways from here and have been very disappointed both times. The first time our meat was chewy and quite unpleasant. I decided to put that down to a bad night and risk again but our second meal was equally disappointing. The meat samosas were very thick and dripping in fat. The chicken tikka masala had a very distinctive vinegary flavour and my madras was lacking in very much meat. Maybe I am spoilt by my local takeaway in West Yorkshire but in my view this is one to avoid.

Good food cooked well, only downside i started to find was that the dishes started to taste the same, no matter what you ordered?

very good food, my favourite curry house in nottinghamshire, for birthday and celabrations, it's always our first choice and very family friendly.

Tucked away, a little gem of an Indian Restaurant, have been there with the family a few times and have always enjoyed the freshly cooked food, the staff are always very helpful and friendly and are great with the kids, certainly one to seek out and try!

Lovely food. They cope very well with a large group of people. Consistent food. The momma cook is well liked, & well recommend. The golden arch club!

Having been recommended to this restaurant they did all to live up to the glowing reference from the locals ! Excellent Indian cuisine and when they say authentic they mean it !! I'm from Yorkshire, home to some of the best and the staff at the Khyber certainly matched those.Will definately be returning !!

Lovely place to dine with, great menu, lots of choices and specially tawa dish.. Loved it. Service 10 out of 10. Highly recomanded.

Went there for dinner with my two daughters and wife. The staff were welcoming and the fact that they've been around since the mid 80's shows with the maturity and confidence in the delivery of their service. The food was superb. The blend of spices in the dishes were masterful. For those of you who like your food spicy and hot, I'd recommend the "Tawa".This is, one a very few restaurants, where you don't need to pay extra for your additional portions of rice! A welcome treat for avid dinners like me who look for value for money. It's just a shame that I don't live any where locally. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

Havent been there for ages but the decor used to be a bit dodgy. However the food is excellent

Lovely food as I expected. Try tawa dish spicy but fantastic. Welldone khyber pass

Lost count of how many times we have dined here, always had a great time and always made to feel welcome plus its in walking distance home after a few sambucas !!always worth a visit

Very friendly welcoming staff and excellent food. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Food of high quality with lots of different dishes to choose from. Worth a visit

We were in a mad rush to eat and get going, when I explained this to the waiter food arrived straight away and a taxi was ordered to arrive just as we finished. Great service and a great pashwari nan.

Nice little restaurant with very friendly and attentive staffUnfortunately, this is not backed up with a quality meal. £60 for 2 should have provided a better experienceVery disappointed in food quality and woudl not return-

Ate at this Indian last night and the food was fantastic, great selection well cooked and good service, it wasn't very busy but it was a tues night

This is the best place to Eat in Southwell, the staff are charming, and it's excellent value for money.

This was our first visit to the Khyber Pass (though my partner did recall visiting over 25 years ago!) They were very friendly on the phone when taking my booking and even more friendly in person.Very clean tables with just the right amount of space between them for privacy.Excellent menu with a large selection of vegetarian meals as well as the staples.For starters the vegetable pakoras were sublime, so tasty and in the lightest non greasy batter I have ever had. The onion bhajas were the size of cricket balls and seasoned very well.All our food was just really wonderful and as regular Indian partakers we couldn't fault a thing and have put it on a par with Akbars in York (my fav).Even thoughbthe food was excellent, it was the staff who made our night out. So attentive, offering suggestions, chatting to us like we were regulars. By the end of the evening we really did feel like we had been here every week, as it felt very comfortable, familiar and so easy. Well done to the team at The Khyber Pass for making a "one off trip" in to a "must go again!"

Absolutely dreadful place, food was terrible, no atmosphere will never go there again.