Mustang Masala in Derby

Poor. Food was flavourless, poppadoms were stale. Tandoori chicken has no flavour and is over cooked. Disappointing.

First time I've eaten here, definitely won't be the last. We were a table of 6, and we all really enjoyed the food, . The whole experience was amazing, this being down to the quality of the food and the staff who were all great. Will be back again very soon 14 sep 24 - another quality night at mustang masala, food and dining experience really good again.

The food was cold and watery. This isn't the first time. I won't be ordering from here again. Very disappointing

Great find Great food and service

Absolutely beautiful food & great service 5 stars 🌟

Amazing tasting curries . Best in derby . Only thing letting it down ,it was stone cold. Had to microwave . But great apart from that

Mustang masala food is lovely - really nice quality and very tasty. Delivery was bang on time and order was all present and correct.

Had mixed grill. Was cooked nice but too small for the price. Also had Rogan josh which was supposed to be medium and was too hot, flavour wasn't there. Had to put in the bin so waste of money.

Absolutely great restaurant and takeaway! Food is really good, staff are super friendly and they have got fantastic deals and offers to tempt you to go there regularly. I'd be gutted if this ever closed! Naan breads are awesome, especially the cheese and garlic!

Great food and the best naan breads

The chicken makhani tastes like fish, it was disgusting. The lamb was delicious.

Have not had a takeaway from here for a while as been going elsewhere. Decided we would go back to local tonight as we don’t have takeaways very often and what a disappointment! Food arrived cold and part of the order missing , called and was told they were very busy and would get this missing item as soon as possible but this was 30 mins after I called so my cold food was getting colder and when the item arrived 30 mins later that was also cold! Will not be ordering again will pay for more food than we can eat next time and at least it’s hot!, Very disappointed tonight 😔

Worth the wait chicken was amazing

This is THE best Indian / Nepalese food in Derby and beyond. We re-discovered this restaurant about 2 months ago and it has been taken over and rebranded as MUSTANG MASALA. The best food in a great friendly environment and the takeaway is the exact same quality and freshness. We have been back weekly !

We have used Mustang Masala a few times both eating in and takeaway. The food is always top quality and the service spot on.

Just wonderful food, flavoursome and a great but not too lengthy menu. I have yet to have a more enjoyable indian meal, and that includes eating in India. The staff are beyond helpful, and were very happy to assist with choices. Highly recommend.

Just been for a meal with friends, fantastic food and excellent service, highly recommend

After a 2nd visit in 2 weeks, I can confirm everything was as good as the 1st time. The new owners have totally turned this place around, after previous owners had let both food and cleanliness standard slip. The place is pleasingly clean and the food is excellent.

There’s just no words to describe this place PERFECTION

Had an amazing time at mustang masala. Great place, friendly atmosphere and out of this world food! Would deffo recommend!

Not been here since it was taken over, a bit late some might say. Greeted with a warm welcome, food was delicious and the service friendly and attentive, an all round fabulous experience. I can’t recommend this place enough, will definitely be a regular there now

Top Quality food and service. Hidden away in Oakwood this liitle resturant serves some of the best Indian cuisine in Derby. Outstanding.

Had an extra hot chicken madras on sunday evening and was one of the best currys ive ever had with lots of flavour

Never been to the Mustang Madras before but we were not disappointed. The people were lovely, friendly and welcoming. The service was very good and the food was delicious. Highly recommend and if we’re ever in this area again, we would definitely go back to eat. Thank you Mustang Madras.

Very nice dinner. First time here since it opened. - fish masala - butter chicken - lamb mustang special All dishes were delicious. Will come again.

Picked this up on a recommendation and was a little dubious but what a great find. From the starters to the bill we were really impressed. We enjoyed 3 curries and each of them distinctive from the other with a full range of spice levels. Definitely would recommend and return.

Had a number of takeaway's from them since opening and always excellent food. Been tonight for the Valentines night deal, excellent service and food. Highly recommended

Just been for a delightful meal at mustang masala, Very nice food , friendly staff , 5 star hygiene rating and not too expensive. Will definitely be going back

Back on form, food is excellent and service so friendly. I use to come weekly but went down hill, changed hands and it's back up there thankfully! Another visit 9th Feb one word to say about the food/taste Phenomenal The chicken so tender, sauce so rich and flavoured. Absolutely love x

Fantastic mid week set meal offer. Will be back.

We’ve visited here last night . The staff was very friendly .Great service, excellent atmosphere & food . Definitely will visit again ! The food was very tasty, like the chef has magic in his hands . Love this place alot ❤️.

Amazing starter, garlic chicken tikka, main asked for a Tindaloo which they don't do but did, unfortunately I'm a massive spice/heat fan, i will say it would probably be the best Madras of the year, the flavours were amazing, Lamb was cooked just right, so glad they took over, great Indian restaurant, 2 mins away 👏👏👏

Chicken tasted good the rogan josh sauce was a little bland but overall fine

Great service, excellent atmosphere & food and generous portion sizes! Definitely will visit again! Set meal (Mon-Thurs) is great value for money.

Food was lovely and staff were so welcoming, I would highly recommend 😊

Absolutely one of the best meals we’ve had in a very long time. First time we’ve been to Mustang Masala and we cannot wait to go back. Nice, cosy atmosphere and a great meal. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fabulous restaurant Staff were so friendly & Helpful Food was Phenomenal Will definitely use again

Delicious food and excellent service.

Food and service was amazing would definitely come again.

Wow, what a gem. Cannot fault it, food, service, atmosphere, staff, just brilliant. Thank you

After reading the reviews it sounded worth it so I went and ordered a take out. I was left very disappointed as I was given enough curry and rice to feed a child plus it was stone cold. I ordered a chicken balti it was just sauce barely any chicken and tasted like a madras. The chicken tikka masala was so runny and oily and also barely had any chicken in. The rice was stone cold and tasteless. The naan breads were also tiny. The customer service was awful, the person who served me was very rude and not polite in the slightest. Would not recommend and will never go back.

Placed the order at 18.15, with an expected delivery between 19.15-19.35, it didn’t turn up so I chased the order at 19.45 to then be told it would be delivered by 20.15 but it didn’t turn up again, after ringing the restaurant to chase again it eventually turned up at 20.25. The food was “ok” but luke warm which was a shame as I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and it was the first time ordering from here, unfortunately it will probably be the last too.

Our order didn’t arrive and no correspondence from the restaurant or Just Eat to inform us! Awful service that has ruined our Saturday night

Food was late and not very warm once it arrived. Actual taste of the food was bland. Won't be ordering again

We ordered from Mustang Masala for a take out for the first time tonight and were really impressed with the service & quality of the food. The lady we spoke to was lovely and the food portions were generous and really tasty! Very happy to be living so locally to this restaurant, so we can come back again 😋 thank you!

The service was great here, nice friendly staff and took good care of us. We got some poppadoms to start which were not very nice at all, they were soft and chewy and when we let staff know they did apologise and explained they don’t make them in-house and it was a bad batch. Really a refund or discount would have been nice but we just got an apology. The 3 sauces that come with the poppadoms, we all felt were very bland. We saw another table send them back too. We also got some vegetable samosas which were not very nice, again tasted out of a packet and bland. It didn’t leave us much hope for the mains but we were pleasantly surprised, ordering 3 of the chefs specials, all 3 were very nice. The 4th plate Dhansak wasn’t the nicest, but still ok. Very nice fresh naans and light and fluffy rice. Real shame as I think this would have been a nice experience but paying £13 for stale poppadoms just made it feel like we overpaid, and because of that not somewhere we’d go back to.

Fantastic authentic Nepalese and Indian food.... have been for many curries at many an establishment and this little gem rates very high. Quality service and a spotless restuarant. 10/10 from me.....its a must place to eat.

I have visited the mustang masala with my family, and I loved it. The staff girl who took our order—her name is Rashimi—was very friendly and approachable. We had a very great time with tasty food. Thank you all for making our day memorable.

Absolutely the best curry I've had in years. I'm a bit of a food snob , but this was delicious. So tasty , hot and truly scrumptious. You will be having business again and again that's for sure.

Myself and my partner eat here ALL the time! My absolute favourite restaurant. The food is always incredible - there’s so much choice and it’s reasonable prices. The staff are amazing, so friendly and they go out their way to make sure they deliver an excellent service for their customers. Will always be my first choice when we go out for a meal.

Went to Mustang Masala last night for the first time and was very pleasantly surprised. Was greeted with a warm welcome. Place was well lit and very clean. Staff were helpful, friendly and very efficient and the food was perfect with good sized portions. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Will definitely be returning soon. Great to have such a lovely restaurant in Oakwood.

Great food, service and atmosphere

Visited this evening with my husband and parents. Food was fantastic, really tasty and a good portion size. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit again.

What a great restaurant to have locally in my opinion the best in Derby Will be using this place regularly

I don't often leave reviews for restaurants but had to for this. I'm from London and we have our pick of amazing indian restaurants. When booking Mustang Masala, I spoke to Ibbi, the manager on a few occasions to establish a set menu for our large party, all with different dietary requirements. He told me to leave it with and he'd sort it. I was surprised with very reasonable price per head and if I'm being honest, wasn't expecting anything amazing. When getting to the restaurant, we were met with the warmest welcome and shown our table. The food came out promptly and the service and presentation was amazing. Each person was given a plate with a selection of starters. Now I'm used to the normal overcooked chicken tikka we get in the lower priced indian restaurants around here but the chicken was cooked to perfection and juicy and tender. All the mains were absolutely fantastic and the Naans were fluffy and light. The best thing about the night though was the staff. Ibbi and his team were brilliant and so patient with our rowdy group of 21 people. We plan to do the same trip next year and will 100% be returning here!

We travelled up for the weekend, from London and came across this absolute gem! The food was incredible, the service was immaculate and they were incredible to accommodate 21 people. The General Manger Ibe was a fantastic host and the head chef Krishna is very talented chef. Thank you for the brilliant evening Mustang Masala

We ordered a delivery for four of us on 29th July , it arrived swiftly. The meals were very hot which was good. On opening the food nothing was labelled so it was pot luck apart from the chicken Tikka Masala it was a very strange colour and the sauce was like water , not appetising at all. Very disappointing, I sent 4 emails to the restaurant before I placed this review but have not had a response, won't order again , it was embarrassing as we had guests and we had raved about the food . !!!!

Got the food day before yesterday and the pilau rice that they gave was the one which was stuck at the bottom

Wonderful place to enjoy a meal for two. Food was incredible, fresh and the most tastiest. Please do not think this is anything like the previous restaurant, the food is cooked to perfection and the service is second to none. See you again soon!

Absolutely delicious. By far the nicest we’ve eaten. The customer service was exceptional and the staff incredibly friendly 10/10

Excellent meal at Mustang Masla, catered for a group of 7 with no issues. Every single one of us commented how good the food & service was. Would highly recommend & will definitely be going back.

Amazing food and friendly service. Highly recommend :)

We were a group of four plus a toddler, who eat in the restaurant. We were the only ones in there as it was late afternoon. The waiter was very friendly and recommended a new curry dish which was yummy, we will return again for sure.

A very good set menu, and plenty of choice for vegetarian/pescatarians, and carnivores. A good selection of 3 Indian/Nepalese beers, and excellent service. Clean and fresh interior, and variable background music. A casual dining setting for all, through the week.

First time take away tonight from here, had mustang special lamb with keama rice, great friendly service and food was fantastic, the sauce was great but the best bit for me was cheesy garlic nann, everything was so tasty, will definitely be coming again.

Excellent food and great staff. *****

The food was lovely, fresh, hot, well spiced and good portions. Will be ordering from Mustang Masala again!

Thankyou for a lovely meal last night.the food was just amazing.fresh, very very tasty, cooked to perfection ,hot and served with a smile.we had the balti mix..lamb chicken and prawns served in the best balti sauce ive ever had..with just the right balance of chilli ..loved the little dessert u surprised us with ,compliments of the chef really nice.cant remember the name of the dessert but it was a sort of tiny donut cross with a dumpling, sweet but not too sweet served with ice cream yum yum .so thanku again for a great meal.we will definately be back with freinds ..

I've visited so many of Derby's curry houses over the year and I can honestly say that Mustang Masala is up there with the best (if not actually the best!). The food is so good, perfectly prepared and excellent quality. I've tried a number of different dishes and they have all been exceptional! The service is also second-to-none, extremely attentive and can't do enough. If you are looking for the perfect curry then look no further than Mustang Masala in Oakwood, you'll not be disappointed :)

Waiter was very rude. 🍲 was excellent. Work on your service and get more staff for busy nights!

Always excellent food, very accommodating with plenty of vegan options, the staff are super friendly and nothing is too much trouble, our favourite place to eat out in Derby..Cannot recommended highly enough..

First time ordering from here , amazing food , great portions , good service. Thank you. Will definitely dine in or order from now on.

A table of 14 was no issue, the best food and the best service. Good all came out together and hot. Will be recommending to friends and family. Thank you

The food was ok, both curries tasted very similar, found it bland, not as flavoursome as you’d expect. The nicest part of the meal was the garlic naan.

Review of Mustang Masala Oakwood Derby I recently had the opportunity to visit Mustang Masala in Derby, and I must say that overall, it was a decent dining experience. However, there was one aspect that fell short of my expectations—the food, which was a bit bland. Starting with the positives, Mustang Masala has a pleasant and inviting ambiance. The restaurant is well-decorated with a fusion of traditional and modern elements, creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, providing prompt service throughout my visit. The menu at Mustang Masala offers a wide range of Indian and Nepalese dishes, providing a variety of options for different tastes. The selection includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, catering to different dietary preferences. I appreciated the diversity of the menu and the opportunity to explore different flavors. However, when it comes to the food itself, I found it to be somewhat lacking in flavor. While the presentation was appealing, the taste fell short of what I expected from a restaurant specializing in Indian and Nepalese cuisine. The spices seemed to be toned down, resulting in dishes that lacked the vibrant and aromatic flavors that are typically associated with this type of cuisine. The lack of depth in the seasoning made the overall experience somewhat underwhelming. That being said, it's worth noting that taste preferences can vary greatly from person to person, and what I found bland might be considered just right by others. It's possible that the kitchen was aiming for a milder flavor profile to accommodate a broader range of palates. However, for those who enjoy bold and robust flavors, the dishes at Mustang Masala might leave them wanting more. In terms of pricing, the menu at Mustang Masala was reasonably priced considering the portion sizes and the quality of ingredients used. The restaurant offers good value for money, especially for those dining in groups or families. In conclusion, while Mustang Masala in Derby offers a pleasant dining experience with its inviting ambiance and friendly service, the food falls short in terms of flavor. The dishes, though well-presented, lack the vibrant and aromatic spices that are expected from Indian and Nepalese cuisine. However, it's important to note that taste preferences can vary, and others might find the milder flavors to their liking. If you're looking for a place with a cozy ambiance and decently priced menu, Mustang Masala is worth considering, but if you're seeking more authentic and flavorful Indian and Nepalese dishes, you might want to explore other options in the area.

Words can’t explain how much myself and my partner enjoy the Mustang Masala. We frequently have both take out and food in the restaurant and have never been disappointed. On top of the fantastic food, the staff are top-tier too. Friendly, attentive and welcoming are all words I’ve used when recommending these guys to friends and family. We have extremely high standards when it comes to Indian cuisine. Having sampled many curries from across the country, the food from the Mustang is right up at the top of the list. Me and my partner are both vegan, which can be difficult when eating out sometimes. Not at the Mustang though, as their vegan food is sensational. I can’t recommend the Mustang Masala enough! Please go and enjoy it as much as we do 🤙

Amazing curry house and the lovely staff always make the effort to ensure all of our curry dishes are vegan!

we were visiting the area and decided to try the local indian for dinner , , biggest mistake and such a waste of money , we ordered the chicken korma which was like bright yellow baby food with pieces of pan fried chicken breast no spices at all and I still have no idea what it was made from , being indian I know what a korma is and this was rubbish , ,we bought 2 naan bread a raita and some biryani rice , a couple of drinks and 43pounds later left , when asked how we enjoyed the meal I told the gentleman exactly what I thought in the nicest way and was told that no where in the Uk would I get an authentic Korma, if you claim to be an Indian/nepalese restaurant at least serve authentic food , I was told ‘oh no we do t serve that “!. Needless to say the item was not taken off our bill although it wasnt eaten , go elsewhere for a decent indian meal

Good food, pleasant, polite and attentive service.

The food was incredible, the staff were really friendly & we felt it was fairly good value. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience & we'll definitely order from there again - it certainly lives up to the high standards set by the previous owners. The taste of the food was very refined & had a lot of different flavours - I found myself wanting to lick the plate clean, it was that good! The portion sizes felt a little smaller than we were used to, especially compared to the previous owners, but mainly on the rice & nann - it certainly didn't feel like they skimped on the meat or fish in the mains though. In-fact, my wife commented that for a fish curry, you usually just get a few small flakes, whereas from here she had some very large chunks - very impressed.

Food great, ready to collect on time. Nice nice

Outstanding food ! Loved the starters 😋

First time here under the new owners. Food and service excellent. We hadn't booked but arrived on a Friday night just before 9pm and were seated straight away. We had popadoms and pickles followed by the Prawn Puri and Garlic Chicken Tikka to start, both presented and tasted fabulous. For mains we had Butter Chicken which was sweet and full of flavour unlike some other places where it can taste like tomato soup! The Chicken Balti was also very tasty and both were accompanied by pilau rice and the best ever tomato and garlic naan. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and attentive, we will be back. Thank you.

After reading the reviews we had to try it. We weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back.

3 course dinner… excellent choice. All of the party agreed that the food was second to none. The service was efficient , attentive and friendly. 10/10 we will definitely become regular visitors.

Went with friends on Friday, service was good, managers sense of humour was good, and food was excellent, good size portions, 7 very full blokes after! Would recommend 👍👍

Enjoyed a fabulous meal here last night. Party of 4 people, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Food, wine, service all excellent. Linen tableclothes and napkins. Lamb chops were the best we have had anywhere. Food was beautifully presented. Menu was explained in great detail whilst making our choices. Would highly recommend this restaurant. We could not fault it!

Food cold, Lamb tough, burnt, Nan bread like rubber

The best Indian I’ve had in a long time. Even beats empire which is saying something.

I got charged more than prices listed on the menu, even after 10% was apparently taken off for collection, so price list is misleading. Food was very nice though thankfully

What can I say, the 2nd time ordering from here and the chicken tikka masala came like a weird colour tasteless watery mess? Completely different to the 1st time we ordered? Also naan breads had almost no cheese in. Such a shame as the 1st order was perfect! Really put us off ordering again as it went in the bin!

Great food, on time and very pleasant and obliging

Lovely food good service and range of beers

My daughter and I had a meal here one evening when we wanted pampering. The quality of food was so good that we decided to book for over the Christmas period while my son was with us. Meantime we had a takeaway when a friend came over to celebrate the solstice with us. This was my husband's first experience of Mustang Masala, and he loved the food. Our meal for 4 last Wednesday was delicious again. The presentation is superb and doesn't disguise indifferent food - it adds to the pleasure of tasting rich, spicy meals. We plan to try the thali one Sunday soon. Keep it up Mustang Masala - your restaurant and takeaway food is excellent!

Lovely curry and plenty of it, chicken sagwala was awesome. Although very busy we didn't wait long, drinks, Pompadoms, starter and main delicious. The staff were very attentive.

Take away: Easy to order via Just-Eat. My order was ready on time when I collected. Friendly staff, meal was perfect - including very nice mixed kebab starter and lamb dish for main

What amazing food, very friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend

Friendly service and fabulous food. The chef knows their stuff - the food was delicious. Our friends use them for takeaway and are always impressed so we booked to eat in and they didn't fail us. They even have a chef-made dessert!

Tasty food shame they don't do lamb tikka rather than lamb chops but nice food

Another great meal at Mustang Masala, amazing food and superb service, definitely recommend the Achari chicken!