Moti Jheel in Northumberland

Ordered a takeaway to be delivered. 1 and a half hours later still not here so rang them for an update. Was told they had made a mistake and not put our order through ( although money had been taken from my partners card. Was assured our food would be with us in the next 15 mins and we would be receiving free items for the inconvenience but then came 30mins later after giving directions to the delivery driver. Food took a total of 2 hrs to come, chips were dry and no free items. Partner called up to complain and was met with attitude. Used this plane for years but has gone seriously downhill with new owners. Will not use again.

We have tried this as a takeaway 3 times now. Ordered something different each visit. We can’t fault anything. Food is delicious

This is quite nice the staff are lovely and the food good. I think the potions ate a bit smaller than other places I've been to. But enough for me. Only down side is its very cold don't seem to have any heating in the restaurant, also its quite noisy even if it's not full. I certainly won't go again in the winter months but summer I will visit again. Another positive is you can take your own alcohol.

Made my order exactly as I required. I had a Tikka Mossala and asked they added extra spices. I stipulated I did not want it hot just a tad spicy. It was exactly what I required. It was absolutely tasty. Thank you Mohti Jeel 😀

Dined in on Valentines evening, not enough staff, couldn't deal with the collection orders & serve us, we were the only ones there yet had to wait ages. Usually have takeaways & the portions are larger, very disappointed.

Amazing value and authentic indian food - we were really pleased with our after races choice of resaturant

Very disappointed with meal that we got as takeaway . Popadom soggy not even crispy , mixed kebab starter had couple bits in it not worth the price they charge . Chips tasted like been reheated . Will not use again

Had takeaway from Moti Jheel. Absolutely delicious. I like chicken tikka mossala but they spice it up for me on request, absolutely tasty. Thank you. Would definitely recommend.

We had an amazing meal here after Newcastle Races, the food was some of the best we've had. We both had poppadum's to start with a large selection of condiments - a couple were very spicy which my husband likes then we followed them by the onion bhaji starter and meat chatt on puri which was delicious. Just the right size portion too. For my main meal I enjoyed a generous portion of the Chicken Tikka Mossala with mince and my husband tried the spicy version which he said had just the right amount of spice but was tasty with it too. We shared pilau rice and a garlic keema naan which was cooked to perfection. To top it off we paid less than what we would usually spend on a takeaway. We were aware that this restaurant didn't sell alcohol (apparently you can bring your own) but we were happy with water after drinking all day. The staff were polite and attentive and the courses were served in a timely manner despite there being lots of customers picking up takeaways. Inside the restaurant we'd have liked a bit more atmosphere as it was very quiet with us being the only table in for the majority of the meal but I don't think this is reflective of usual evenings as I believe the races being on meant it was less busy. All in all I would definitely recommend this restaurant for an authentic tasty Indian meal.

Though I would give it another go, big mistake, chicken madras, had this tast of dodgy smell when there are wet ,in the bin once again one word fu__ing crap

This is a great Indian restaurant, the food is quality snd can’t be beaten! Staff are so lovely too! Highly recommend.

First Takeaway won't be the last . Phoned order in at 5 delivered at 5.45 We ordered a set meal for 2 having not used the restaurant before we hoped the food was good 👌 We were not disappointed the food was delicious . Starters, mains, sides ,rice's popadoms and nan . I only realised it was a sit in restaurant when I came on TA to write a review .We will definitely be having a sit in too . Well worth a visit !!

Visited this gem of a restaurant tonight with my wife and two grown up kids. The food is sublime, all four different curries ordered, fresh and tasty. Garlic Naan breads were light and fluffy with just the right amount of garlic. Service was super friendly and courses were to our pace. It’s a BYO restaurant too which keeps the cost down but food prices here are low for the quality of food. Highly recommend.

Absolutely beautiful food, service second to none. Our family favourite restaurant, really friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. They always take time to check on guests, have a little chat and joke. The food is exceptional. As they don’t have a license to sell alcohol, you can take your own in. If you go on specials night, and take your own drink, it works out a really low cost evening, with really high quality food. The lamb chop starter is a must!! Moti Jheel special starter is also delicious! We won’t go anywhere else! Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you x

Used to be a great place years ago, went tonight and I can honestly say it was the worst Indian takeaway I have ever had! Pershwari Nann was not sweet, infact it was undercooked and salty, curry was very runny and totally tasteless and Keema rice was infact normal Pilau, and not very tasty at that! Wont be going back there again..

What a great place. The food is amazing and the Naans are to die for. Brilliant chef who creates some really interesting dishes - regional specialities as well as the normal ones.

6 of us visited last night. After a warm welcome, We each ordered the special banquet meals. Pickles and popadoms came out promptly. Delicious. We all had different starters, each tasted beautiful. The lamb chops were especially tasty! Main meals served quickly after starters were finished. Nothing was too much trouble. We asked for an extra plate for a child who was sharing a meal, and they gave her a plate dressed with a side salad. The meat in the curries was really tasty and moist. Rices and naan breads divine. We will definitely be back! Such welcoming and attentive staff, with top class food at an extremely reasonable price! Thank you :)

Registered with Motijheel Cramlington tonight and ordered first meal with them. Ordered at 5.30pm, and was informed order would take about 45mins. Got it at 1900 after complaining by phone. Although very late, the food was nice. Unsure if I would use again as it takes nothing to phone, text or email to explain delays of this amount of time. Something they did not do! Shame really!!

Had a takeaway treat tonight and oh my what a treat it most certainly was! Onion bhajis to start and they were fab, obviously freshly prepared and followed by a lamb naga and chicken vindaloo. The chef had certainly not been shy with the meat OR with the chilis in the lamb naga! The lamb was succulent, moist and not overcooked and both dishes were simply deelish! Accompanied by a peshwari nan and mushroom pilau it was a veritable feast fit for a king! We had a bit of an extended wait due to the level of business but it was most definitely worth it!

Moti jheel has long been a quality takeaway and restaurant and even during these trying times they continue to not only deliver but excel. The food tonight was delicious, fresh and of the finest quality. The service and friendliness is second to none.

We ordered Punjab Chicken and a Prawn Shimla, both with rice and naan. The curries were both delicious and the spices just right. A very nice meal. The Moti Jheel is up there with the best takeaways in the area.

We have become regulars for takeaway meals and visiting as the food is very good, authentic Bangladesh cooking. In my opinion the best you can get apart from Newcastle City Centre. However our takeaway this evening, not the standard we have been offered. It was very greasy, too much ghee, too heavy. I love the food here. The ghee needs to be cut down, I had to drain a lot off the top of the curries.

Never been here for years thought we would try it on way home. Sorry but this has got to be the worst chicken tikka biryani I have ever had. The chicken was so tough I couldn't eat it.infact it was more like pork. Wouldn't go back.

First time I have visited moti jheel won’t be the last. Was a group of us for a 50th bday celebration, staff were super efficient and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely delicious, would highly recommend

We visited for the first time after hearing good reports about the Moti Jheel. We took alcohol with us so we could enjoy a beer however the food could easily rival any Indian Restaurant in Cramlington. Two Starters, Two Rice, King Prawn Shimla and a Chicken Madras, Keema Nann and chips. Just £35. Honestly, this place is fantastic. Don’t bother going anywhere else. This meal would have been double the price at other places in Cramlington as less superior.

Another lovely meal at moti tonight thank you everyone food is beautiful and staff pleasant and friendly never had a bad meal yet, people leaving bad comments should make sure they have the right place moti jheel in Cramlington

Having visited several times before I have never had a bad experience. As always an amazing service food was absolutely out of this world will be back again soon

Moti jheel Cramlington best staff pleasant as always, happy to help food beautiful restaurant clean, great with kids my grandchildren love mushin and other staff keep up the good work you guys we will be back soon

I don't usually bother with reviews but following the appalling behaviour of two of the staff (younger ones) so rude, I must say that you should go elsewhere, not to mention that the food was basic and many more local eateries offer far better.

Friendly staff, clean restaurant with cosy decor. Food very good. Should put staff curry on the menu but ala cart menu good enough

Recently ordered a takeaway for 4 people. All meals were absolutely disgusting! Tastless chicken, bland sauces, rock hard chips and overly priced. I will take business elsewhere in future.

I’ve been here a few times and never had any complaints. A friend of mine who eats there several times a month told me that it had gone downhill over the last few months, to the point where he had stopped going. I hadn’t been for a while, but going off my own experience, decided to get a take out. I was shocked at how bad it actually was, and ended up throwing most of it away. I only wished I’d listened to my mate. Needless to say, I won’t be going back!

I don’t usually do reviews, but I feel so strongly about my recent experience at the Moti Jheel I have to broadcast it. I have been eating at the Moti Jheel for quite a while now and never had any complaints about the food or the service. I don’t know what’s gone wrong, but the food has gone downhill over the last few weeks. I would go as far to say the worst I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a few! At least the Lal Quila is consistently good so that’s where I’ll be going from now on.

We have been regulars at this restaurant/takeaway for a few years, and the food had always been second to none until this week. We ordered our regular meals (2 x Chicken Tikka Rogan, 2 x Chicken Sagg, Onion Pilau & Keema Nana) to take away. Once at home, we dished up and sat down to our meal. We couldn’t believe how bad the food tasted. It was absolutely awful and nothing like what we’re accustomed to from the Moti Jheel. It was so bad that most of it ended in up in the bin. My wife rang to complain, but was fobbed off with ‘We’ll sort something out the next time you’re in’. Not happy with this, we went back to the restaurant where we raised it with the owner. Whilst talking, he confirmed that they had had other complaints about the quality of the food which he put down to a new chef. He stated that they were working with the new chef to improve the quality of the food. Despite being long time loyal customers, our request for a refund was refused, but he stated that he would give us 25% discount on our next visit. From the owners attitude, it is clear he cares nothing for loyal customers, despite openly acknowledging the food was below par. To be honest, I would rather take my business elsewhere than put another penny in his pocket.

First time we've eaten food from here, passed the restaurant a few times but ordered a takeaway. Delivered within time, absolutely delicious and great quality. We won't be going anywhere else now.

The amount of times I’ve been here and never thought to give them a review.. so here it is, absolutely fantastic food and it doesn’t matter if their busy or if their quiet as tonight proved the service will still be spot on. Your daft if you try anywhere else. The other main Indians in Cramlington hasn’t got a look in.

Tried two banquets popadoms,pickles,starters,mains,rice and nan. Great service , very tasty food and happy for you to bring your own booze. Will come again and have used their delivery service. Recommend the specials menu

For a change thought would try the Moti Jheel. As a result had 2 takeaways from them in last 2 weeks. Have to say both very good quality and tasty.

First review I have written on trip advisor, such is the quality of my evening in this restaurant. Lovely warm welcome followed by quality food prepared efficiently for me and my family of four. Nothing was too much trouble and a lovely hello from a little girl called Emma! Will return in a heartbeat.

My husband and I thought we would pop in and try the Moti Jheel and were pleasantly surprised at how tasty and authentic the food was. It's a little gem of a place. Staff are very friendly and efficient with the setvice

Had a family meal there and as usual the food is delicious, staff are pleasant and helpful.can recommend....everyone enjoyed their meal....

Take all ingredients... aside from the meat... purée to a paste... add sugar... add food colorant depending upon which dish you want to try and pass it off as... add meat and send to a customer you presume has had one too many drinks to notice what drivel you have sent...

I ordered a takeaway for a mid week meal. I wish I had opted to go for the Thursday night special which is an excellent deal, you can take your own alcohol and have a reasonable night out with good quality food. The food itself was lovely, excellent value. We ordered two starters. Two curries, rice and Nan and it was less than £20. We will be back soon.

Well, where to start. I could discuss the waiter who obviously looked down my friends top, or the fact that my other friend was repeatedly hit in the shoulder by waiters moving furniture. Or being told that chapatti and naan are the same thing. But mainly I'll focus on having to give the price of my meal to the waiter, emphasising that I wanted a specific thing and then getting something else.

Lovely food and very friendly staff definitely go back again. Can't fault food at all damask was good and king prawns to die for.

Excellent night at the Moti Jheel Made to feel very welcome,staff,service and food superb. We will be back.

Great food and great staff who are soo friendly and always go out their way for you, hats off! Wish I could dine more often than I do.

Regularmente comer la comida de Moti Jheel y estamos totalmente en amor con él. Son siempre tan amable en el teléfono y cuando recogemos comida y entrega siempre es rápido si estamos teniendo una noche vagos.

So from the outside the place looks ok, as soon as we walked in the staff immediately greeted us and showed us to a table, my initial impressions are the place needs a hell of a refurbishment, the walls had black marks on the chairs that we had had stains on the the place just felt cobbled together, so I asked the guy have you just opened and are you going to do it up, he really surprised me when he said it had been there for a few years, they do not sell any alcohol but you can take your own, i assume you will pay corkage, I asked for a blackcurrant cordial and water, they didn't have any my mate asked for orange cordial and water, they didn't have that either, the waiter said your the only people to ask for that so he wouldn't buy bottles to just sit there, they only sell bottles of coke and orange and of course Coffee, I told him I come from South Shields where there is 25-30 excellent curry houses, so he had a lot to live up to, the waiter said that in his his opinion the curry houses in South Shields are not very good, I said you have thrown a gauntlet down and your food better be good, so my food, I asked for a starter that wasn't on the menu chicken tikka paneer, the paneer was ok but the chicken breast was fatty and I spat it out, he then asked me what was wrong and I told him that the chick was fatty/grisly, no apologies, but I'm not that bothered, so I had no expectation for the main course, I have to say the main course was very nice, I had chicken tikka jalfrezi with garlic mushroom pilau rice and a keena nan bread, all if it was good, I particularly liked the nan bread, he asked how it was so I told him it was very nice but not as good as about ten of the restaurants in South Shields, which still means it's good, the price for 2 of us with 2 course meal, nan bread, 2 coffees and a pint of coke was £35, so not badly priced, would I go back probably not, unless there was no where else open, it was not bad, the best part of the place was the staff were friendly

Great food and service. The guy who was serving us couldn't of been more friendly. Defo be back again.

No puedo recomendar este lugar, una comida increíble, increíble personal, precios increíbles. Me encanta estar aquí.

Gran, gran servicio de comida. Tenía un moti jheel hace muchos años. Fue bueno ver que los estándares no han bajado cuando visité la semana pasada. Me pase otros 2 llevar la India para llegar a este establecimiento. Bien hecho moti jheel

Hemos estado utilizando durante un tiempo moti Jheel ahora, entre otros indios en Cramlington y sin duda es de lo mejor! !

I phoned for a mid week takeaway as I hadn't used this place for sometime. The food came promptly and was reasonably priced for what I ordered. However the main course was extremely salty. Unbearable. Plenty chicken in the dish but too heavy on the salt. Maybe that's just my preference but I've had better.

This lovely restaurant is a firm favourite of ours as a family restaurant with the kids or a friendly gathering. Take your own drink and the food is amazing x

great quality food with the option to bring your own alcohol. the restaurant is not very big so book ahead

Misled, lied to and called a liar ,This used to be my favourite Indian restaurant / takeaway , not anymore I'll never be back . Told on phone order would be 20 mins which I knew would never happen but not a problem I rang after one hour to be told "sorry but someone else in your street ordered after you so we thought we would deliver both together your order just left the shop". The shop is 2 min drive so after 20 mins we rang back to be told that we were lying there is no way they could deliver an order that quick we agreed but where is the order it left your shop 20 mins ago and surprise it was still in the shop so we wanted to cancel to which they said we could have the order free, so ok send it round then. 10 mins later it arrived with someone at the door calling us liars about the time and wanted paid for the order that was the final straw door closed and they can keep the food. I've been going there for years for takeaway and eat in the restaurant but I won't be called a liar, misled and insulted , a simple sorry we are busy we will get it to you as soon as we can would be enough to have kept me as a customer and I would never expect it for free.

meals are lovely,am working my way thru the menu,the mixed madras was to die for,my wife likes the biryani and galic nann,also the mixed pickels you get with your starter

Lovely food cooked to your taste and liking more or less spice and heat depending on your preference, great service, friendly helpful staff who treat you like friends , take your own alcohol helps keep cost of your meal down. Can't fault this place we like to eat in more than having takeaways due to price and the great staff.

Once again had a lovely meal at motion jheel service good & you can take your own alcohol so Keeps the price down I often recommend moti jheel for takeaways & the restaurant always 100% satisfied

I have visited the restaurant many times both with family, friends and have had countless takeaways. I can honestly say it is the best about, Food, service, prices, all top notch. I sometimes order from other establishments in the area for a change but always find myself coming back to Moti. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the specials nights. gets the nod off Brotherico.

Me and my partner are regular visitors here(at least twice a month) and love the place , food is excellent and staff very friendly and accommodating but last night's visit I thought needed a mention. A professional restaurant should not have they're scruffy looking takeaway delivery drivers sitting on nearby tables playing on mobile phones whilst I am trying to enjoy a meal. Come on guys get your act together .

After waiting an hour and a half the food came and was cold, we reheated it but obviously wasn't happy as the bill was almost £30. We got a king prawn bhuna to find that they slice the king prawns down the middle but you get the same amount as you originally did when they were whole?? Popadoms were soft (probably been standing in the bag and softened when the food was warm). Both me and my partner were sickly for days afterwards, all in all a really bad experience from the Indian takeaway we regularly use.............will definitely be steering clear from now!!!!!!

I have been visiting Moti Jheel with family and friends for the past two years, it is tremendous and we have never failed to have anything other than a great evening.The starters and mains are perfect, even if you want to try something else advice is given and it's always great to try a different dish.The service is spot on, friendly and so helpful.Nothing is a problem. ....Although I am beginning to worry it will become too popular and bookings will become difficult to get.We were at Moti last night for my daughters 16th Birthday, staff were excellent and at the end of the evening brought out a small cake with a candle. Lovely touch.I love the idea you take your own drinks, it works so well and along with the set meal it means it doesn't cost me a fortune due to having four daughters !Seriously give the Moti a try....You will not regret it at all.

eaten here loads of times now never had a bad meal yet tried lots of differant meals, food is excellent

This is a small local restaurant serving good flavoursome food. The staff are friendly the decor is simple but comfortable and the food delicious. You can take in your own alcohol which keeps down the price of the evening. Special evening on a Thursda, pompadoms with accompaniments, starter of your choice and main course with rice for less than £10 Per person is excellent value. Worth a visit.

Outstanding fabulous food brilliant and friendly staff! Would highly recommend this restaurant if it would allow more than 5 stars I would add more

I often visit the Moti Jheel for a take away and have no issue in travelling from Blyth to get it. The food is always fresh and hot and the portion size is enough that me and my wife share a chicken tikka masala and chips between us. Curry, chips, nan bread and onion bhajis for £11 #bargain!

Food is poor compared to other local Indians. Used to be Ok, but now the quality is not good a lot of oil, a lot of sauce not much in it. I love curries and hot spices but this was not good at all. Will not be going back. Plenty of other good Indians in Cramlington (all).

Beware if you want to eat in you need to bring your own booze as they don't have a lience, but hay you can bring along want you to drink

I love the Moti. The staff are very friendly, Mush the boss makes sure everything is spot on all the time. Always takes care of us when we go down. Food is amazing. Easily the best place to eat in town. Way better than the other places around. We booked in advance and ordered half a lamb curry to be cooked with the bone and rice to go with it and some starters. We had to book a week in advance but was so worth it.They cooked it in a big pan and it was to die for.Anyone who wants to try it, ask Mush the boss and he'll sort you out. Never disappoints!! Keep it up guys x

I have had Indians from a number of places but none of them are better then this one from the staff to a excellent meal and good prices highly recommend this to anyone

beautiful food, good atmosphere lovely friendly staff good with kids perfect family night out and takeaway is fast and reliable service and excellent quality its amazing !!!

Food was great at the restaurant, waiters were very helpful and happy to help with particular requirements. Really enjoyed and would recommend!

Had one of the best take aways for ages. I used to work with an Indian lady who used to bring food in to work.This was just as good. Jaypur chicken was perfect.

I love this place no better around its so tasty I refuse to go anywhere else. The guy who runs the place is lovely and really friendly and the other staff members are kind too! The only thing that gets me is on a busy night I may be told 20 minutes for food and I go down for that time frame and it will take another 10-15 minutes before my food comes out. It's worth the wait though and that only happens when it's really really busy!

Food fantastic, friendly staff down side is they don't sell alcohol. But you can take your own, I guess that's hhmmm. Will go back.

When I first went I was a little wary on the basis that you have to take your own alcoholic drinks and was concerned that the staff might be a bit awkward about it. I couldn't have been more wrong. They are friendly and attentive and produce whatever types of glass you need and will keep cans or bottles in a fridge until you need them. The food is excellent as are the portions and if you want a 'doggie bag' it's no problem. The menu is extensive so plenty to choose from - highly recommended!

This is an amazing hidden gem, fabulous food, friendly staff and superb value for money. I love it here!

I have used moti jheel for years mostly as a takeaway but this last year when I have ordered food has left me somewhat disappointed. I usually order chicken dish and it had always been very enjoyable. However it seems to me that the mest is not marinated in the sauce it looks and tastes as if they just add meat to which ever sauce is ordered the chicken is cubed dry and tastless sitting in a delicious sauce. There seems to be no difference in the taste of the meat no matter if its lamb or chicjen or whether its sitting in a vindaloo sauce or a korma sauce the meat has no 'curry taste' at all. Rice and sauces are tasty and authentic but spoiled by having tastless unmarinated dry meat tossed in at the last minute. Also the 'mango chutney' that they supply resembles nothing of a chutney. Smooth orange paste tastless and artificial. Disappointed with my food after many years of enjoyment. Now unimpressed.

This place is the bomb, the food is great, the prices are great, the staff are great AND ......you can take your own ale! The £9.99 special on a Tues and a Thurs is brilliant, no hidden extras, what you see is what you pay. Can't recommend it highly enough, it's never as busy as it should be which is a real shame but does well with takeaways I believe. Really needs a bit of word of mouth publicity as it's really is a hidden gem. Get yourself doon there!!!!!!

Fantastic food and great staff. Up there with the best i have had and i have had quite a few. Will defo be goin back. Staff very helpfull and service excellent. Well done lads

I am a bit of an expert on curries and an ex Chef.There are certain curries that I can judge how good a restaurant is and one is a "Rogan" which is Tomato based.I have visited some establishments where this is not the case and instead of using Tomatoes as the natural colouring , instead they use a lot of read food colouring.The Moti Jheel is no exception to this and in fact this was the worst curry that I have had in a long time and I left most of it as it was tasteless LACED with RED COLOURING which I believe is HARMFUL when consumed in large quantities such as this! The Tomatoes were almost none existent and the chicken had also been marinated in this VILE RED COLOURING.I would recommend anyone to steer away from this place, there are thankfully, some good curry houses in the area.

Decided to try moti jheel takeaway after seeing good reviews..when I ordered the food was advised could take up to 45mins arrived within half an hour...one of the best Indians we have had in awhile highly recommend,we will be certainly be going back 4 more

We have experienced both the restaurant and takeaway element of this establishment, and have been satisfied with both, the food is always delicious, and the service prompt, be that in the restaurant or for delivery.

decided to have a night out in cramlington,get a meal with good friends.we chose to eat at the moti jheel(though we did'nt realise it was an unlicensed restaurant).the staff friendly & efficient & the food was excellent..only downer was the trip down to the supermarket for booze in the rain...never mind,when we go again we'll take the booze with us. I think being unlicensed means they concentrate on the food..which may explain why it was so good.excellent.

Just had my first takeaway from this place and it surpassed all expectations. It was absolutely delicious from start to finish and the nann breads were the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.

had a take away i orderd the chicken shahi takra was really nice i dont think i have had a bad meal from there the staff are really nice mushin always will do his best to help people keep up the good work and please try some of the new menu they have added beef dishes and fish dishes

The staff were very welcoming and very attentive with us ,when our meal came it was so fresh and hot it was lovely my guests all thought so too ,after our meal I revieved a slice of cake with candle in as did my guests this was a lovely gesture I look forward to eating here again as I did before

You never can tell what a restaurant is like from a website but we struck gold with this place.The staff were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our visit even giving us tourist advice!The food was simply some of the best I have ever eaten. All freshly cooked. We took our own beers and we're supplied with glasses and ice without even asking.We would definitely eat here again when we're in the area.

Lovely friendly place too eat tasty fresh Indian food !, bring your own alcohol as well , will definitely be back best restaurant in cramlington

We visited the restaurant last night and were very pleased with all aspects of the service and food. The restaurant was very busy with takeaway orders, but fairly quiet in the restaurant (4 tables, about 10 people dining at about 8pm.The staff were very welcoming and after being seated, asked if we had brought any drinks for which we needed glasses. The fact that any alcohol (or soft drinks also, so it seemed) is "bring your own" means that you don't take a gamble on the house wines and you will be paying the price of a can of lager (£1) rather than the usual £3.50 a pint. Quite a saving on the bill!As usual, we did not have a starter, but ordered poppadoms and pickles, followed by the main courses with nan bread and vegetable side dishes.The food was excellent, in terms of quality and taste and also in quantity. Both the vindaloo and rogon josh were generous, with lots of meat and sauce. The rogon josh was particularly good as it was obvious that it had been made with lots of fresh tomatoes and was considered to be one of the best that my father-in-law had ever tasted (and he's tasted a lot over the years!).The keema nan was quite unusual as it had a tandoori paste covering the top in addition to the spicy lamb mince inside. This added to the taste of course.The only disappointment were the potatoes in the sag aloo. They were quite soft and dry, and spoiled an otherwise tasty vegetable side dish as the spinach and sauce were excellent.So in summary, a great restaurant with friendly, helpful staff and brilliant food, with the added bonus of "bring your own drinks". I'm going back in a week or two and this time taking the whole family.

Just love this place, it is local, and the menu is so good. They are great at making anything you want, nothing has ever been a bother. You bring your own booze with no corkage charge. My husband tried the fish curry, which was cooked to order, and it was five star. Staff are lovely, you have to travel far and wide to find better.

I am a regular customer to this Indian restaurant and it's one of the best Indians I've had and I'm a fanatic. You get to bring your own drink and they provide glasses and ice. You can have a lovely family meal or a meal with your friends as it is a mixture of customers. Excellent service and the waiters are lovely! Highly recommended

I ordered a simple few dishes from here after coming back from holiday. The staff were very polite, food was ready on time, piping hot and delicious. Recommended.

The food is good eating in and out small restraunt. The staff are always good they remember us every time we go in they even keep the same table for us every time we visit one thing they have no alcohol licence but you can take your own drinks and they don't charge corkage which is quite good even when you take two bottles of wine with you they keep the other one cool until you need it. No need to reserve during the week Saturday is better.

I had a takeaway from Moti Jheel a couple of nights ago, which I have done many times before and I have also dined there a few times. Every time, the food is superb. The waiting staff are also very friendly and polite. Moti Jheel may not have the reputation of Bay Leaf, which is just down the road, but don't let that put you off as this restaurant is definitely on par, if not better, in terms of food quality.Be prepared that they do not offer alcoholic drinks, although you are free to take your own, which keeps down the cost of an already cheap meal.

Went to the moti for the first time last month and again last night and I can't fault the place , excellent food ,excellent service , good atmosphere and less than 30 quid for two . Taking your own drink is a massive bonus I think and keeps the already inexpensive meal costs down . Used to go to another well known Indians in cramlington and spend double the amount but not any longer . Staff are friendly and courteous and aren't frightened to have a chat with you . Well done the Moti .

8 of us dined very reasonably and there was a good selection of food including some I hadn't seen before. Generous portions (apart from the rice) although we managed to scoff the lot. We liked the idea of bringing our own alcohol especially as there's no corkage.We went on a Sunday and it was very quiet - just us. But Friday and Saturday are supposed to be busier.

really good takeaway but the restaurant is licensed which, for me, is a bit of a let down - The do a great chilli chicken massala which is hot but very tasty