Sanam Tandoori in Falkirk

I have dietary restrictions so emailed to enquire if they could accommodate and also book a table for last night. I received a reply within an hour and a positive suggestion was offered. My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal in a busy but vibrant atmosphere where all the staff were polite, friendly & more than attentive. We have visited whilst working with n the area on previous occasions and will most definitely return. Everything was lovely, especially the great tasting food. Thank you to all the staff. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Very Nice Restaurent, polite and professional staff. Good taste . Halal food .

Yet another top notch takeaway. You can order online for delivery within a 30 minute window and they never fail to deliver. The food is outstanding and how they get the rice to be so light and fluffy is beyond me. Used to rotate between this and the Teahouse for a Chinese takeaway but just use the Sanam now as the teahouse has gone downhill and never deliver on time.

Table booked for 6 at 4pm first in restaurant lead to a round table we all had to squeeze in very tight seating arrangement. 5 sets of cutlery had to ask for another set. Handed menu 5 minutes went by not asked if we would like to order a drink. Ordered starters pakora looked ok but bahjis were a little soaked with oil when cutting into them. Ordered currries the rice was extra, 3 bowls of rice to share hardly enough. Curry was supposed to be a hot one hardly hot, nann bread was very small all in all size of curry dishes were very small think they must have got mixed up between a lunch menu and a full dinner. Recap poor service ignored when trying to catch attention to pay bill and leave, very small meals for the money asked for will definitely not be visiting this place again.

Great set lunch with lots of great options...yum!!

The whole family love this restaurant. We mainly have the lunch menu.

Fantastic will happily visit again

Had a takeaway tonight, amazing as usual. The butter chicken is exceptional! Best curry in Falkirk!

Went whilst visiting Falkirk. Outstanding food and service. Would highly recommend.

What a great experience, from start to finish. I was visiting Falkirk with my young son, even though the restaurant was clearly full, they made space for us, to saves us having to find somewhere else.

Another beautiful meal from Sanam last night.Food was delicious as always.

The service received a top-notch 5-star rating, with the owners being exceptionally friendly. However, the cuisine seemed more tailored towards Scottish preferences rather than delivering the authentic flavors of masala.

Consistently excellent in every aspect, I highly recommend it to anyone in the area, regardless of whether you typically enjoy Indian cuisine, as they also have a wide selection of Western dishes available.

The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring efficient service. They possess in-depth knowledge of food allergies, handling each order meticulously by preparing meals in a dedicated section of the kitchen.

Went whilst visiting Falkirk. Outstanding food and service. Would highly recommend.

The food was fantastic, offering great value for the money. We've visited multiple times and will certainly return again. The restaurant is flawless; we couldn't find any faults.

In Falkirk, I experienced the finest Indian cuisine, served promptly and deliciously, with a thoughtful balance of spice to accommodate varying preferences. The establishment boasts a clean, inviting atmosphere, perfect for families, and the staff were not only polite but exceptionally accommodating. Affordable and satisfying, it's a definite must-visit for Indian food enthusiasts in the Falkirk vicinity.

The meal service was impeccable, with each waiter attentively addressing our needs and readily providing recommendations when requested. The food quality matched the outstanding service, presenting an array of amazing dishes that arrived promptly.

While visiting Falkirk, I dined at a restaurant with exceptional food and service. I highly recommend it.

What more could one desire than a stunning restaurant, delectable cuisine, and impeccable service? The lamb was flawlessly prepared.

The ambiance is pleasant, the staff is friendly and attentive, the food is excellent, and the menu offers a variety of options.

These individuals excel. We're planning to bring my father along for lunch on Saturday.

Today, my fiancée and I experienced outstanding service at the restaurant. The food was served promptly, and our server, Darius, provided exceptional service.

We went on Saturday without him and they noticed he was missing.He was infact in Hospital.So they gave us a carryout of his favourite meal at no cost to take to him.Amazing.Alex Shannon.

Tonight's takeaway was superb as always. The butter chicken is particularly outstanding, making it the top choice for curry in Falkirk.

By far the best curry I've had in Scotland by a long way. The food is out of this world and look at the size of the naans.... Wow. Very nice looking restaurant , food came nice and quick and the staff very friendly.

As a longtime patron, I've consistently enjoyed the excellent food at this establishment. While the updated decor is visually appealing, I find it lacking in practicality. The tables are too small, making it challenging to accommodate all the dishes comfortably. Additionally, the new chairs, while stylish, lack sufficient back support and become uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. Despite these drawbacks, the outstanding service and cuisine remain unchanged.

I had a fascinating conversation with the owner, who noticed my non-local accent, discussing his family's history in the area and the origins of the business. I highly recommend this place if you're ever in Falkirk.

Food is delish 😋Staff are attentive and friendly.

Over that past time, we have always enjoyed our experience there & never came away hungry.

We more often than not have a take out simply because of the number of young children in the house. Whether you sit in (looks amazing after a refurbishment approx 18 months ago) or take out this place is simply a delight. What makes it great is consistency. Our family favourites are the Chicken Tikka Handi and Chicken Tikka Garlic Chilli.

Sanam Tandoori comes highly recommended—if you're nearby, it's definitely worth a visit. You won't be let down.

We usually opt for takeout due to having many young children at home. Whether dining in (especially since a stunning refurbishment around 18 months ago) or taking out, this place is consistently delightful. What truly sets it apart is its reliability.

I highly recommend Sanam Tandoori, if you are in the area, give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

The experience was fantastic from beginning to end. While visiting Falkirk with my young son, despite the restaurant being visibly full, they kindly accommodated us, sparing us the hassle of searching for another place to dine.

We have been intermittently visiting Sanam for over 30 years, especially for the set lunch menu in recent times.

Whenever we visit Falkirk, this restaurant is always on our itinerary. It has undergone a stunning refurbishment, with a simplified menu that, in my opinion, improves upon the previous one. The flavors of the food are vibrant and the ingredients taste fresh.

Been going to the Sanam for years and the food is incredible and always had a great experience with the staff faultless hence our loyalty. We booked as usual and arrived on time but had to sitting to the side waiting on our tables customers Finnish their coffee, there were lots of empty tables but our table of people were being rush, we sat after a time had our meal and not even started our coffee when the bill was on the table and card machine was in the waiters hand. Very sad that it’s not the same restaurant it used to be also notice portion sizes are a lot smaller. Shame really

I've always been a huge fan of this restaurant, the staff can never do enough for you, super friendly and food has always been 10/10...but tonight, I remembered why I hadn't had a takeaway from here for a while. I had the king prawn garlic chilli, which was faaaaar too sweet, and the prawns were dry, fibrous and all stuck together like they'd been blanched straight from frozen and overcooked, nowhere near good enough for the £14.99 price! Garlic cheese naan was dry and crusty too and I could hardly bite into it. The mushroom rice was lovely though. I'm really disappointed as my experience in the restaurant is always top notch, shame they don't seem to offer the same quality for their takeaways 😢 Definitely won't be reheating the rest tomorrow like I normally do, it's in the bin.

Absolutely excellent service and food. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting the Falkirk area. Beautiful restaurant, friendly staff, the food was delicious and the service was absolutely brilliant. I will definitely be back and recommend to all in future. Thank you all for a wonderful evening!

We more often than not have a take out simply because of the number of young children in the house. Whether you sit in (looks amazing after a refurbishment approx 18 months ago) or take out this place is simply a delight. What makes it great is consistency. Our family favourites are the Chicken Tikka Handi and Chicken Tikka Garlic Chilli. I am also partial to mixing it up with the lamb dish and never being disappointed with the quality of the meat, which was on the whole lean and tender. I have no hesitation in giving the restaurant a full five stars!

We come here every time we visit Falkirk. The restaurant has been beautifully refurbished. Menu has been simplified but I think it's better. The food tasted vibrant and fresh.

Excellent food and service, great portions and a very good price, nice atmosphere for couples and families alike, we will return 👍

What a great experience, from start to finish. I was visiting Falkirk with my young son, even though the restaurant was clearly full, they made space for us, to saves us having to find somewhere else. The service throughout the meal was first class, each waiter taking time to understand our needs and when asked making recommendations. The food was in the same class as the service and was amazing and all the dishes came out in just in the right amount of time I highly recommend Sanam Tandoori, if you are in the area, give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Asked umpteen times for a can of ginger beer & all I got was this narrow glass of ginger beer. Went in again on Saturday 10/2/24 at around 7am. It was very busy & very noisy. We ordered our meal & both of our starter plates came one hot & one cold & mine sat there cooling down for a short time before the mushroom 🍄 pakora came. We ordered the mixed pakora, but they hadn't any so we just had the mushroom ones & with only one dip - some Indian restaurants will provide 2 or 3 dips. Our mushrooms were very good & so was the crispy batter on them. Then came the plates for our main course & once again one hot🔥plate & one warm plate 🍽️ & if you've read my reviews, u will know I like my food on a hot plate. My chicken boona came in it's metal dish but wasn't sizzling hot & Janie's tika chicken jelfrezi came the same way. Now the Indian Cottage on Dumbarton rd in STIRLING served up their food SIZLING hot 🔥 & tasted more spicy & their chicken was more tender, & their mango lassi was in a tall glass & nice & thick BUT the Sanam mango lassi was in a small glass, not thick at all & a bit restless & a bit expensive too at £3.95.

Popped in late on a Monday in January (8.30pm and on my own), was told they were closing soon as it was particularly quiet but they let me in and were very accommodating. The food was amazing and the staff even more so, extremely professional in dress, manner and attentiveness, I travel a lot for work and always order a Tikka Biryani wherever I go, even though this was not on the menu I ordered it anyway, I can tell it’s a good place when they don’t even question this and just get on with it, which they did, and I must say, it was the best I’ve ever had. The owner came to chat to me as my accent was not local and we had a genuinely interesting conversation about the history of his family in the area and the foundation of the business. I can’t recommend this place enough if you visit Falkirk.

Best Indian restaurant by a country mile.

Really friendly staff. Great tasting food.

I have been getting carry outs for years from there. Mostly good. Got a tandoori main course last night and it was for £14.50 terrible. Two bits of old dry chicken legs with little meat. My wife loved her Masala though. An update. Had a birthday meal there yesterday in the restaurant and it was first class and very well presented

Chilled, spacious, contemporary, well lit restaurant. With a great menu to match! Perfect after a long drive!

Went today for a romantic last minute meal with my fiancee, Darius our server was amazing. Food was great and came out quick!

Went today with my fiancee service was amazing, food came out fast and our server Darius was amazing!

Food fantastic and service excellent

My wife and I came to this restaurant tonight for a meal and we must admit the meal was fantastic the staff were also friendly and helpful welcoming we will definitely be going again.

We have been going to Sanam off & on for over 30 years, more recently for the set lunch menu. Over that past time, we have always enjoyed our experience there & never came away hungry. Last night we went for dinner there with friends & our findings were a bit different from the past, the food was of very good quality 9 out of 10, the restaurant ambiance was very good 9 out of 10, but unfortunately, the portion size was a bit on the small side! so only 6 out of 10 for portion size. So we will probably not return for the dinner menu but may still return for the set lunch menu.

We have been going to Sanam off & on for over 30 years, more recently for the set lunch menu. Over that past time, we have always enjoyed our experience there & never came away hungry. Last night we went for dinner there with friends & our findings were a bit different from the past, the food was of very good quality 9 out of 10, the restaurant ambiance was very good 9 out of 10, but unfortunately the portion size was a bit on the small side! so only 6 out of 10 for portion size. So we will probably not return for the dinner menu but may still return for the set lunch menu.

Nice curry and a nice atmosphere

Vegetable pakora brittle when you cut into it, and dry, lamb kahari no flavour in the lamb they don't marinate it, the sauce no Flavour stood out, all bland, the garlic nan bread sogging in butter dripping all down my hands, no passion went into the food, the service was outstanding, very polite and helpful, when I last rated this place I gave it 5 star ratings,

Lovely food and great service :)

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food & attentive staff - what more could you ask for? The lamb was cooked to perfection

I very much enjoy this restaurant. However, I've always felt the portions of rice are not adequate for the curries (hence the four star review). That being said, would still highly recommend.

Went whilst visiting Falkirk. Outstanding food and service. Would highly recommend.

Food was excellent waiting staff I found impatient I was still eating and was asked if I was finished almost as if to rush us

Had a takeaway tonight, amazing as usual. The butter chicken is exceptional! Best curry in Falkirk!

These guys are the best. We take my father on a Saturday for lunch. We went on Saturday without him and they noticed he was missing. He was infact in Hospital. So they gave us a carryout of his favourite meal at no cost to take to him. Amazing. Alex Shannon.

Just one of the best Indian dining experiences I’ve had. Stumbled upon the place by accident.

Had great meals here in the past but ordered a takeaway this evening and it was a bit disappointing. £50 felt steep for what we got. The butter chicken honestly tastes exactly like heinz tomato soup with some chili! It was also chicken tikka meat.So although not unpleasant it was nothing like a butter chicken. My partner's lamb korma was also not like a korma, no coconut flavour. I also found the pakora too cardamom-y but that could be personal preference. The nans were decent but I do think the ones we had eating in in the past were nicer, fresher. Unfortunately probably won't be back.

Stopped in for a late meal with my son. Beautifully decorated and welcoming interior and very friendly staff. Impressive full size bar at one end and nice choice of quite / intimate as well as larger family sized tables. Food was excellent and full of flavour. Service excellent.

Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back soon. Chicken Chasni was ace.

As always first class service great value for money and an excellent lunch

Called here on Tuesday evening. It was a good job I arrived when I did because very soon the tables were filled. On speaking to the owner after the meal , he explained that they do at least 100 covers on a weekday . My meal consisted of , 2 poppadoms with onions & chutney. 2 Fantastic Onion Bhaji with side salad. A moist very very flavoursome Chicken Jalfezi with Pilu rice . + 1 Chapati. Washed down with a pint of Cobra. Everything was well presented and tasted spot on . The staff all were a credit to themselves and the restaurant. I highly recommend the SANAM.

Nice atmosphere,friendly and attentive staff,good food,varied menu

Best Indian food in Falkirk! Friendly staff and beautiful decor..

This is a great spot for a Curry. Very nice inside. Friendly service. Great food. Reasonable prices.

Disappointing visit. Whole place was smelling of B.O and so was our waiter, not what you’d expect at the beginning of a dinner shift. No atmosphere at all, and felt very awkward. New renovation is beautiful, but seems the charm has gone. I also noticed when I left that at the back of my top there was curry sauce stains all over the back and sides of me. Obviously from a dirty seating area as it did not match what I had eaten. Used to enjoy coming here but after this visit I can safely say I won’t be back. ☹️

We had an excellent family early dinner on Saturday 30/09, food and service was excellent

I have frequented this restaurant for nearly 30 years and since the refurbishment it has changed for the worse. Menu is much smaller with many old favourites gone and the portions are smaller with prices up. How you can justify £6 for a starter with 3 tiny pieces of chicken is beyond me. The quality of food is excellent don't get me wrong but it's no longer the great experience it once was. Overpriced. I won't be back for a while.

Food was excellent great value for money. We have been a few and will definitely be back. Can't fault the the restaurant.

Was in here tonight for meal, had the Veg Pakora followed by Chicken Jalfrezi, both where (to die for) perfect!. 👍🤠👍🤠👍Many thanks Derek

Good place and clean. Food was sweet and small portions.

Service was 5 star. Owners are very friendly nice guys food was more catered to the Scottish people. Not had the authentic masala tastes .

Really nice Indian in Falkirk. Smaller than average menu which means more attention to quality.

Recommended by friends, sign of times, but now expensive

If you want fast food this is the place to be. Used to be amazing in here but it seems to be more focused on the takeaway side now. The menu has been made alot smaller, i'd imagine its to make it easier for the chefs to do the takeaways and restaurant. The tandoori dishes don't come on a hot plate anymore ( first time i've come across that in any indian restaurant). You barely get time for a breath inbetween courses, its like the guys standing behind you with your next course waiting for you to finish. Food still tastes good and they've got draft irn bru but doubt i'll be back.

We went with friends on the August 28th and damn it was so impressive with food the services and all. I was sick with stomach and ordered salted lassi and it was a medicine at that time.Lovely daal, yummy kids meal and the staff was so kind.

Great meal, as always 😋. We were later in the evening, so clientele had dropped off, hence the dropped star.

I am coeliac and asked waiter if the chicken pakora and chicken balti were gluten free which he said were but after 30 minutes of leaving the restaurant I had a severe reaction, obviously food was cross contaminated spoke to manager who reassured me food was gluten free , but is utensils kept separately ,seperste chopping boards, do not eat here if you are celiac as your health is too important obviously they don't think it is

Excellent find in the town centre. Surprisingly busy for a Tuesday tea time. Great food.

The food was flawless. The staff prompt and accommodating. The acoustics are dreadful, far too noisy especially as this is a family-friendly, and by that I mean baby-friendly, dining area. We had a table for four and we struggled to follow the conversation. The menu has everything priced separately, which made this a pricier dinner than it needed to be, who orders a lamb bhuna or chicken tikka masala without rice or any other accompanying side?

Spent just over 40 £ for a delicious meal, very friendly service in a nice and modern place. 100% recommendation !

Really nice friendly food good and hot

Supergod mat och snabb service! Kan dock vara lite högljutt om det är mycket folk.

Brilliant food and service 👌 Highly recommended

This has to be the best restaurant in Stirlingshire and definitely the best in Falkirk, we go every week for carry out meals. Food is excellent and cooked to our preferred taste as I like myeals extra hot. Service.from the staff is first class and very friendly along woth professional. The brothers are always working hard and always take the time to speak to us.

Nous sommes arrivés sans réservation. Accueil très sympa. Comme il n'y avait pas de place, nous avons fait une commande à l'emporter. Nous avons payé cash, sans reçu. Mais nous avions à peine commencé à attendre qu'une table s'est libérée et nous avons pu nous installer pour manger sur place. Un des responsables nous a alors informés que (logiquement) les prix au restaurant sont légèrement plus élevés qu'à l'emporter et que notre paiement serait bien sûr pris en compte dans la facture finale. Tout s'est très bien passé. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'honnêteté du personnel (nous n'avions aucune preuve de notre paiement cash), sa gentillesse, son professionnalisme. Et nous avons adoré nos plats (chicken tandoori, chicken tikka et vegetables curry)! Plain nans délicieux (un peu trop de fromage sur le cheese nan...). Les portions sont très généreuses. Nous recommandons à 100% !!!

Got a takeaway first time in ages from the Sanam, place used to be great! Garlic chilli prawns were like chewing on a bouncy ball, shell half left on and **** sack left in. Wouldnt reccomend unless you like chewing “ a lot” £50 doon the drain I’ll no be back

Have been many times to the Sanam, best Indian restaurant I have been to.

Reading the reviews I thought I’d stumbled across a great curry house but was very disappointed in the menu and the food itself. We should’ve listened to our taxi driver going, he didn’t recommend.

Lovely meal from the lunchtime menu. Plenty to choose from and the helpings are generous. Friendly efficient service.

We were a family group of eight. We had booked a table for lunch and we were all there by the allotted time. Our table was laid out for us and a friendly guy took all our orders with ease and patience. The starters came quickly and were piping hot and delicious. Our main meals were brought very soon after, perfectly correct and the portions were absolutely right for a lunch. There was little left when we finished - a very good sign of an excellent lunch. It was finished off by ice cream and coffees. Tremendous food and a great venue which impressed us all.