Based on 288 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 288 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 179 in 732 in Pembrokeshire
Nº 1 of 18 Indian in Pembrokeshire
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Wonderful staff and delicious food, 100% recommend
Deryn May . 2024-12-05
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this is the second year we’ve had a little staycation in narberth and honestly half the reason we came was for the food from here! We came to collect where the staff were friendly and had a chat about where we are from and even gave us extra sauces and poppadoms for the wait (which wasn’t very long). The masala sauce is incredible, as are vegetable samosas, bhajis rice etc. 10/10 would recommend 🍛🧡
Fia Thomas . 2024-12-02
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Only had a take away but I don't know what all hype was about because my Rogan did not taste anything like what its supposed and the position size was Terrible
Sean Sullivan . 2024-11-29
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We recently moved to the area and decided to try out our new local indian restaurant, we were not disappointed! Free corkage is great so you can bring your own alcohol. The food was excellent and the service was brilliant. Highly recommend if you are visiting the area or just passing through.
Megan Anthony . 2024-11-25
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Absolutely delicious. Me and the other two band members will be making it our regular weekly post-rehearsal chill-out destination from now on.
Jack Jackson . 2024-11-20
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Best Indian food i've ever eaten, my favourite restaurant by a mile.
josh wilmott . 2024-11-04
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Fabulous food came out hot staff are very nice and knowledgeable.
Glenis Edwards . 2024-11-02
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The Shaad restaurant is one of our favourites in Narberth for a fast beautiful quality takeaway or sit down meal. The service is always friendly with a warm greeting. The meals are gorgeous and served promptly. The menu is extensive I’ve tried a lot of the dishes, they often change the specials and they are always so good and fresh. Never been disappointed, not once. Try the mutton methi It’s a clean and tidy BYO restaurant with maybe not the best styling but totally worth it for the food!
Gemma R . 2024-10-22
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Have ordered takeaways from here many times and am never disappointed. Had a sit down meal last night as a family and we all thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely food & great service. Told the waiter that I would like to try a new curry and he gave me a great recommendation based on the kind of curries I usually go for. We will be back 😊 great little touch that you can take your own booze. Thank you!
Angharad D . 2024-10-20
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Been here many times before, and it just keeps getting better and better.
Andrea R . 2024-10-20
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Having tried many Indian takeaways around I can say that this is the best one! We've ordered from here twice now and it has been delicious both times. The portion sizes are good and the chicken is so tender!
MJ . 2024-10-20
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Visited Sat 12/10/24. Excellent service and food . This was our second visit and we were not disappointed. Best curry we have ever had . Far superior to Birminghams Balti Belt . Would definitely recommend.
Chris Carney . 2024-10-20
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We were recommended to eat here on our weekend in Narberth. Food was beautiful, service spot on and staff were the friendliest ever. We will 100% be back if ever visiting Narberth again, thanks so much guys 😊
Becci Jones . 2024-10-19
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Our first time visiting Shaad Narberth but it certainly won't be the last! Lovely welcome, excellent food and friendly service.
Miles Bird . 2024-10-18
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A lovely restaurant, great service and food couldn't fault. Will definitely go again when in Narberth.
Belinda Morphew . 2024-10-16
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Love this place, first tried it in June when the food and service were first class, went again in October and despite the restaurant having issues with BT causing a very stressful situation for them, the food and the service was again awesome, all out food was delicious and hot and the staff were friendly and efficient, and ish I lived closer, but will visit this place every time I am in that area, would definitely recommend
yvette m . 2024-10-16
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Great service… really nice tasty food, and the Sunday set menu is great value for money 🙌 will definitely be back 👌 5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gareth Parry . 2024-10-13
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Great food, excellent service, friendly helpful staff. Thank you, we’ll be back.
Steve Laffy . 2024-10-11
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This was our first time visiting Shaad and we will definitely be back again. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were super friendly and the service was great. Reasonably priced aswell, what's not to like! 😊
Simon Williams . 2024-10-09
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Very good food and service on our first and second visit
Joanne Bonney . 2024-10-08
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Amazing friendly staff, great food and fast service. Visiting the area for a week with a diverse team of staff caring for a young man with learning disabilities for his holiday. The team went above and beyond to cater for us (pretty much every night this week🙊) Lovely lovely restaurant! Cannot recommend enough! We will be back!
kirsty burnside . 2024-09-29
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Very bad food..and very bad service
Shafayat Shayan . 2024-09-28
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Amazing food and great service.
kalam khalil . 2024-09-17
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As always I'm never disappointed with my visit. The food and service is always fantastic. I normally have the Naga Chicken but I went mild this evening for a complete change. I had forgotten how nice the Chicken Biriani as a meal is . Highly recommend and on my next trip down from Manchester I will definitely be calling in again. Thank you 😊
Ste S . 2024-09-12
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Extensive menu with lots of choices you don’t always find at “regular” Indian restaurants. The mutton curries we ordered were delicious - petition for more Indians to offer mutton as a meat choice, it works so well with deeply spiced curries. We were staying in the Narbeth area for a few days, but live fairly locally anyway - next time we’re in town wouldn’t hesitate to order from here again and try some more dishes that caught our eye. Highly recommend, one of our favourite takeaway meals and we eat a LOT of Indian food. Thanks team Shaad!
funnyweathr . 2024-09-07
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We were camping in the local area and really fancied a curry, this came up in our search and we decided to give it a go. The food was absolutely delicious!!! We all ate everything it was so tasty. They sell soft drinks but you have to take your own alcohol which wasn’t a problem at all. As there are plenty of shops in the area. All credit to the staff they were polite, friendly and nothing was too much. Great end to our camping trip! Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!
jotipton . 2024-09-01
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Amazing food. Second time here and not disappointed at the least. We Chicken Jalfrezi, Chicken Tikka Massala, Chicken Biryani, Pilau Rice, Plain, Peshwari nan and Chicken Pakora. The food was really well cooked and I highly recommend this place.
Olu Oni . 2024-08-25
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Service and food 10/10 ...definitely be back
Lee Heale . 2024-08-18
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We ordered a takeaway via phone and were welcomed by friendly staff on arrival to collect. Food was excellent, best I’ve had in a long time. Would totally recommend, good value for money too
Joanne P . 2024-08-07
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We were staying locally and ordered food for collection. The restaurant smelt gorgeous on collection so was hopeful the food would also be. The food did not disappoint we ordered four different curries and some starters and they were all absolutely delicious! The only disappointment I have is I don't live nearer for this to be my regular curry house 😆. If your in the area I definitely recommend you try here you won't be disappointed!
lu kearns . 2024-07-30
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Went last minute. Lovely fresh tasting food at a good price. Staff pleasant and attentive. Am in area on a short break but if I lived here would definitely go back.
Gary N . 2024-07-24
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I booked in 19 ladies for early evening meal on a Saturday and the Shaad made us feel welcome and comfortable. All orders were served at the same time by friendly waiters with each dish being freshly cooked and served hot. The restaurant and facilities were lovely and clean. 19 happy, well fed ladies 😇😉 Thank you for looking after us.
Ruth0 . 2024-07-22
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What a lovely place to have some authentic kebabs and grills. Would highly recommend. Authentic North Indian taste.
Blesson Isac . 2024-07-13
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Ordered a takeaway for delivery, minimum delivery order which is fine but then to find out it was costing £12 delivery 2 miles away was shocking. Total rip off
Owen B . 2024-07-06
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Friendly helpful staff, rang to picked takeaway and our order was cooked fresh, no issue with wait time and absolutely stunning food, would highly recommend
yvette m . 2024-06-23
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We went to The Shaad after reading the excellent reviews on Trip Adviser, but it was a very mixed bag. The poppadoms were lovely but the mango chutney was very runny and acidic. The prawn purée was tasty as were the naan bread, however, the chicken tikka biriyani was not good. The chicken had been cut into the smallest of slithers and was very dry and the vegetable curry was like nothing I’d seen before - it was a strange beetroot colour with little flavour. I always choose biryani when I go to a new Indian restaurant, as a yardstick. This was so disappointing. My husband had Lamb Naga and the flavour was harsh and it was a similar colour to my veg curry. Really hoped that we had found a new eating place, but it was not to be.
LuluSomerset . 2024-06-21
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We had an impromptu visit today, the staff were very friendly and helpfull, bring your own wine is a bonus as we bought wine from the local shop, the food was delicious, we will be coming again.
Karen fay C . 2024-06-11
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We had a lovely meal, the staff were friendly and attentive, as they do not sell alcohol, the manager suggested we buy wine at the local shop which we did, in all a great evening meal.
Karen fay Chandler . 2024-06-11
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Best Indian meal ever and I'm 74 and have tried many. Superb is an understatement! Great value too. Thank you.
Allan Hewison . 2024-06-01
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First time there had lamb tika sagg was amazing highlly recommended
Andrew . 2024-05-23
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Had table at 6.30pm for six for a birthday celebration. Bring your own alcohol (if want) and pay cash. Best onion bhaji and meal was very high quality. Service quick and efficient and curtious. Dietary requirements were catered for...gluten free and vegan. We will be back! Thank you
Miriam Morgan . 2024-04-28
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Ordered a takeaway online. It was prepared on a reasonable time. Staff were friendly and polite. Food was delicious, hubby really enjoyed it saying it was the best takeaway he'd had in a long time. I found it a little too spicy for my delicate palate!!!
Fiona Chater-Hale . 2024-04-16
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We had to take a takeaway. The meal portions and curry were absolutely perfect. Perfectly sufficient for the people. Reasonable price and not too spicy either. Parking was a bit tricky. But worth the travel. We actually came for another restaurant but changed our mind and went to this restaurant. But no regrets. Worth it
Thivagar S . 2024-04-05
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Service was poor and one dish was not what we ordered.
Brin Griffiths . 2024-03-31
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Was visiting narberth for the weekend. Have to say, for the price of the food the quality is absolutely awful! The staff were really lovely and polite on collection of the food.
The Prelude . 2024-03-25
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Had to collect as the website did not allow me to add a new credit card. Food was excellent.
Clive Barnard . 2024-03-24
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My daughter has been telling me about this fabulous Indian food she gets in Narberth. When we went in for a late dinner one evening, we were greeted warmly into the immaculate dining room. We had an amazing meal! There wasn't one thing to complain about. The food was absolutely delicious 😋 and the staff were polite and friendly. Would highly recommend this restaurant!
Sandwalker61 . 2024-03-16
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Why do they think that deep red food is appealing. A dish of food colouring holds no attraction. The Naan bread was excellent, service was good but three different curries all dyed to the same colour was not good. Good quality ingredients, well cooked require no embellishment.
Arbalest . 2024-03-08
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Nice local curry house. Good food but no alcohol sold there. But I did see others bringing in beer and wine.
Grayson James . 2024-03-07
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My favourite Indian takeaway! We ordered on Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed it as always. The food was delicious and the delivery guy was very friendly. Looking forward to ordering again the next time we’re down in Narberth and would highly recommend.
PaulieM16 . 2024-03-03
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First time eating here, felt like we were at a table waiting for our takeaway to be ready. Thought it wouldn’t be great when the ‘mint sauce’ was white with no mint flavour. Then honestly the worst Nan bread I’ve ever had. Ordered garlic Nan, no garlic flavour but the bread did not feel cooked at all, very doughy and heavy, inedible. Curry tasted ok but chicken was dry and had probably been reheated, just couldn’t eat the food and was hungry! Very disappointed and will never go again
Daydream288524 . 2024-02-23
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Lovely meal again. Great service. Can recommend takeaways. We are local and it is the best around by far! Just wish they did delivery to our village!
janthegan . 2024-02-20
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Excellent food on a wet and windy Tuesday evening in gorgeous Narberth. Great attention to detail by Imran, our friendly and attentive waiter. All round top experience; will go again when next in Pembrokeshire. Mark & Sarah, Bladon, Oxfordshire
Mark S . 2024-02-14
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Great meal tonight for my birthday had some lovely food and good service, the restaurant was very busy with takeaways not many people eating in which was a shame
Sunshine664526 . 2024-02-10
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Went to eat on friends recommendation who had dined there previous week. Absolutely first rate food! Great choice on menu. Service outstanding 👍 and very customer focused. Great conversation with staff 👍and prices very reasonable. In fairness the portion sizes were so big we brought food home!! Will definitely spread the word to other friends and will look forward to our next visit.
Ray Wise . 2024-02-02
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Staying in Narberth for the week and fancied a takeaway. Checked the reviews and it was obvious we had to order from Shaad. Ordering was simple, I preordered for a later collection time. Food was waiting upon arrival. Staff at the location were friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing, the Chilli and Garlic rice was so good! As was the Chicken Balti and Garlic nan bread! Would definitely recommend and I would order again when staying in this area. Thanks for tasty food!
Michelle P . 2024-02-01
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Had a delicious takeaway from The Shaad last night Food is amazing chicken is so tender and each curry tasted delicious Rice and naan bread cooked perfectly Highly recommend we think its a great place and staff are so friendly and offer great advice on the food too
Nichola B . 2024-01-28
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Super nice staff they were pleased were calm the lamb balti was juicy the the lamb was so soft it melted in my mouth the garlic cheese naan was a 10/10 they even gave us a chocolate while we were waiting it only took them 10 minutes to get our food it was like i was in a five star restaurant.
Altan Şahan . 2024-01-28
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Great food and service! Thank you
Gwyn Phillips . 2024-01-27
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Staying in Narberth for a few days we were looking for somewhere to eat and chose Shaad. That was an inspired choice as everything from the friendly welcome, fantastic food and warm goodbye was exceptional. Thanks to the staff for giving us a meal to remember fondly. Highly recommended!
Chaz1873 . 2024-01-24
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Just moved to the area and thought I’d try Shaad, as they have good reviews and have a 5 star food hygiene rating. Ordered a takeaway for 5 people. The Gentleman on the phone was very professional and friendly. Ordering was easy. Food was Outstanding! Fresh chicken used, sauces were delicious and the Chicken Balti was the best one we have ever had. We will definitely order again soon .
Ali G . 2024-01-12
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Just moved to the area and thought I’d try Shaad, as they have good reviews and have a 5 star food hygiene rating. Ordered a takeaway for 5 people. The Gentleman on the phone was very professional and friendly. Ordering was easy. Food was Outstanding! Fresh chicken used, sauces were delicious and the Chicken Balti was the best one we have ever had. We will definitely order again soon .
Alison Gillam . 2024-01-12
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4 different meals orders for new years eve and all were really delicious. Would recommend to everybody 👌
Chris Bracey . 2024-01-05
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Tried to book. As soon as I said I needed a high chair I was told too complicated. Great customer service NOT Avoid this place. If this is the attitude
Tracy C . 2023-12-28
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Tried to book. As soon as I said I needed a high chair I was told too complicated. Great customer service NOT
Tracy Clarke . 2023-12-28
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Great customer service, really delicious authentic food. Highly recommend! Also one of the only places open late in Narberth on a Sunday!
Allison Mulroy . 2023-12-12
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A beautiful dining experience - not only was the food absolutely delicious but the service was warm, welcoming and accommodating. The Chana Masala was the best I've had and made perfectly to my request. Thank you Shaad for making our family meal very special.
Mary Hilton-Reid . 2023-12-10
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Highly recommend. The staff is very welcoming, warm and generous and the food is delicious. Great menu offerings - everything is yummy but the Chana Masala is the best I've ever tasted. We had a beautiful family dinner - thank you.
Mary H . 2023-12-10
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Great food and friendly service.
Stephen Fraser . 2023-12-10
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I'm sure this place changes its chefs on a regular basis. One week food is great the next its shocking. Won't be back for a while I'm afraid.
quagmiredon . 2023-12-08
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Friendly, attentive and caring staff and service. Excellent food! We are from just outside Birmingham and have been to many Balti and Indian restaurants over the years - but this was the best meal we have had in years! We would definitely recommend Shaad and will return.
Kmcandcmc . 2023-12-06
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We found this gem on trip advisor; despite one strange review, the rest were excellent and so we came. We were not disappointed!! Service was superb; food was superb (I had chicken madras; my wife has tandoori) atmosphere was happy! We Will definitely return when...
Andyfides . 2023-12-02
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Good food and service. Friendly staff. Good value for money. Would recommend the saag paneer. Lots of people coming in for takeaways.
meganteleri . 2023-11-26
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Me and my partner went to Shaad tonight, we were the only ones in the restaurant as it was empty (not that that matters), there was no atmosphere, just pure uncomfortable. It was the first time my partner had an Indian. The older man (what...
Rebecca F . 2023-11-24
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We visited Narberth for the weekend, fancied a curry and came across this place online. The food was really tasty and the service was quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend. They do both dine-in and takeaway, which seemed very popular due to the amount of...
Luke D . 2023-11-21
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Food was spot on had 3 different curries and all where super tasty we will definitely be returning when back in Narberth thanks for a lovely meal 👍
Sam B . 2023-11-18
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Have come here on holiday for the weekend and decided to try this Indian. Very impressed would definitely return if in the area again. Staff very friendly, welcoming and polite
Chloe T . 2023-11-17
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Our takeaway was great and the service was excellent. We each had a biryani, one vegetable and one prawn. Fab!
rolymutt . 2023-11-16
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From someone who enjoys curry regularly and is very particular in what I enjoy in a curry this place delivered to such a high standard. Food was so full of flavour, perfectly spiced and didn’t leave us with that heavy lethargic feeling you can get...
Andy V . 2023-11-15
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Absolutely fantastic curry. We always come here if we are in the area. It's one of the best Indian restaurant we've ever been to recommend to anyone who loves there Indian meal. Staff very polite and friendly. Clean restaurant. And fabulous food
Gail P . 2023-11-14
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This is a little gem, super friendly staff with excellent knowledge of theor menu, I went with Hardib's recommendation of a Murg lamb and chicken dish and it was spot on, very good quality meat, plenty of it in a rich full flavoured sauce. Don't...
Quest37101422944 . 2023-11-12
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Fantastic service and great food!! First time going to Shaad and couldn’t fault it! Will be back again soon!!
Mathew M . 2023-11-11
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Very tasty Asian food and great service . The poppadums were so light … and we had a great chat with our waiter , finding out we had lots in common ! This is a small and modest restaurant which belies the excellent standard …...
Larraine T . 2023-11-10
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Great little Indian restaurant,best biryani ever and my partner's shashlik was fantastic,there weren't many inside but the takeaway was flat out with locals calling which is a good sign,I would highly recommend,really friendly helpful waiter,we will definitely be back,well worth the hour drive home.
nigelcoal . 2023-11-10
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Visiting narbeth for a couple of days and came across this little gem. Food was really good fresh and hot friendly staff and reasonable prices and good prtions
Matthew Hale . 2023-11-07
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Fabulous meal and service. Highly recommended. So much flavour in the meals. This restaurant is a bring your own for alcohol.
Babs D . 2023-11-02
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One of the best Indian takeaways I've ever had and the service is great - highly recommend.
Adam Greenhalgh . 2023-10-13
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Never thought I'd write a bad review for this place. Went for a sit down meal last night, 1st of all we were sat on a table next to the toilets where they guy said they don't like seating people... he had to clear the...
Katie W . 2023-10-08
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The Shaad restaurant is one of our favourites in Narberth for a fast beautiful quality takeaway or sit down meal. The service is always friendly with a warm greeting. The meals are gorgeous and served promptly. The menu is extensive I’ve tried a lot of...
Gemma R . 2023-09-24
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Had a very tasty meal at Shaad last Fri eve. First visit and was very impressed. Service excellent & very friendly. You take your own drinks, which makes for a great value meal out. Only constructive criticism would be lighting too bright & offer of jug of water would be nice. See you again soon.
Deborah Garside . 2023-09-18
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We wanted a good Indian restaurant near where we were staying on holiday and found Shaad on Tripadvisor and it didn’t disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious and good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We would certainly return when back in the...
gardenthumper . 2023-09-15
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Had a lovely meal last night. Waiter recommended a couple of dishes and they didn’t disappoint. Well worth a visit very reasonably priced and you can even take your own drink if required. Staff were lovely I would definitely recommend a visit
Gillian H . 2023-09-10
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Excellent meal with friendly service, efficient staff. Good location in Narberth with extensive menu. You can also take your wine.
glenysmaccormack57 . 2023-09-07
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What a fabulous restaurant, a little gem, the Indian cuisine was amazing, you could taste the wonderful spices, we can’t wait to return, and this is from someone who lived not far from Bradford who has eaten at some of the best Indian restaurants, Shaad...
Linda B . 2023-09-03
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This is a lovely clean, welcoming Indian restaurant which serves delicious food. The poppadoms were freshly made, light and crispy and the Nan was light and airy. Great menu, loads of choice. Highly recommend.
Chrissycookie . 2023-09-01
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This restaurant was just simply amazing! The food was delicious, the customer service was excellent. The atmosphere is calming and the vibes were giving! I’d definitely come again soon. Don’t waste your time looking for any place else. If you’re ever in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, do...
Wahida K . 2023-08-31
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First time here but will definitely be back ,food was fantastic and customer service was amazing. Great menu choices and everything we chose was up to better than expectations.
Mohammad I . 2023-08-31
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Incredible restaurant. I would recommend coming here to anyone who is visiting Pembrokeshire Narberth . Cosy vibes, excellent customer service. Welcoming, family & kids friendly . Delicious food 10/10 Some of the best Indian food I have eaten in a long time ! We will...
A R P . 2023-08-30
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My family had an excellent meal here recently. The food was delicious and the friendly service was first rate. We were able to bring our own wine which was great. Great value and we will definitely return!
650edm . 2023-08-28
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Had a lovely dinner. Good food and delightful service ! Everything was great but we really fell in love with garlic and chilli rice. Yum !
Nitika Nagpal . 2023-08-28
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We arrived here early on new years eve night the staff where very friendly taking time to explain about the dishes we had selected, service was prompt and the food was very tasty lovely spices just what we had asked for and very relaxed atmosphere! There was a group of seven sitting opposite us who had the buffet and said they really enjoyed it ! Looked great! When we received the bill I was surprised to see how reasonable our food and drinks where ! Excellent value we will visit you again at the panache .
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When we first glanced at the menu at Hot Chilli, things looked promising. The dishes sounded exciting, and our expectations for a flavourful Indian meal were set. But, as they say, looks can be deceiving, and sadly, this was truer than we could have imagined. We started with three popadoms and a selection of five chutneys. A decent opener, but sharing between me and The Bald (my husband’s affectionate moniker) was where the excitement ended. What followed was a culinary comedy of errors—except no one was laughing. I ordered the Special Makhani, a dish with a thick almond-based sauce that was less “special” and more “culinary sludge.” Both the chicken and lamb were dry, with the texture of reheated leftovers, and the prawns—well, let’s be honest—they were frozen shrimp masquerading as seafood. The sauce lacked depth or spice, and the dish was as bland as a beige carpet. The keema naan was similarly disappointing—mostly dough, with just a whisper of keema meat hiding somewhere in the folds. The Bald’s Chicken Balti was a spectacle in its own right. Upon its arrival, his verdict was swift and unforgiving: “It looks like dog sh*t.” Harsh? Perhaps. Accurate? Tragically, yes. The balti was a sad, gloopy brown mess with bits of what might have once been skewered chicken, now reduced to dry lumps. There were no vegetables to add interest, just thick, claggy sauce. His pilaf (pilau) rice turned out to be a packet of basmati tossed in a frying pan with oil—a culinary shortcut that fooled no one. By the halfway mark, we both surrendered. The food was unbearable, and we’d lost the will to persist. When the lady came by for a “check-back,” The Bald asked about the lack of peppers in his balti, only to be met with a shrug. Later, the chef emerged, proudly presenting a jar of Patak’s Balti spice mix as his culinary inspiration. A jar. Out of a jar. In what world is this acceptable for a £45 meal? To his credit, the chef knocked £5 off the bill, rounding it to £40, and offered complimentary coffees. But by this point, we wanted nothing more than to leave and never return. He also made vague promises about what he’d do “next time,” but let’s face it—Hell has a better chance of freezing over than us coming back. The restaurant itself was tired, with flaking paint and a general sense of neglect. We didn’t dare check the bathrooms—our trust in the establishment was already rock bottom. In conclusion, Hot Chilli is a lukewarm mess. For a meal that lacked authenticity, flavour, or even basic culinary effort, this was an insult to the proud tradition of Indian cuisine. If you’re considering spending your hard-earned money here, don’t. We’ve done the hard work for you. Final rating: One bald head out of five. Save your appetite—and your dignity.