Shahenshah in Derby

One of my colleague's bought some food into the office - Veg samosas, meat samosas and pakoras and they were so tasty, so I had to go down to Shahenshahs myself they had a variety of Indian snacks/curries and sweets. I went for a mix of Samosas, onion barji, aloo tiki and a selection of veg and meat curries. I got all of this under £25. The food was amazing. I know where I will be going when I have my next party. Would definitely recommend.

Have been coming to Shahenshah for take away's now for many years and it has never disappointed, this is our go to place for great tasting food at an excellent price.

Many Sikhs and Hindus as per religious beliefs do not eat halal meat as it is forbidden for them. Strangely the shop displays Sikh religious imagery which usually denotes that food is not halal. The shop has not made any obvious efforts to declare the meat is halal, so it is quite misleading to customers. It's fine if a shop wants to serve halal meat, but customers should not be misled.

We had hoped to eat in but the restaurant is not doing that so picked up food to go. Great quality and decent portions. The veggie samosas are brilliant. Will definitely be going back.

Bought veggie samosas very cheap and tasty and tandoori chicken too, cheaper than most places. Great quality Punjabi Indian food

A wet and windy Saturday so drove down to Shahenshah for some of their fabulous food, take it away and enjoy.

A great atmosphere and very accomodating. Beautiful home-cooked food. and lovely staff. Love this place x

I have been visiting the Shahenshah ever since I was a child, living 3 streets and growing up on their potato cakes(!) I've visited when I can over the years, and the snacks and sweets have always been consistent and delicious. It is down-to-earth, good value for money, and has efficient and polite service. They are also a great option to cater for a party. I recommend the pakora (with the red sauce!) They also seem to help the local community from news on the notice board. THANK YOU - hope you are successful for the next 30 years :)

Always freshly cooked food, this is our go to place when entertaining at home with excellent service from the staff and the food is such good value.

I have been a customer of Shahensha for some time now. The food is really nice, traditional vegetarian or with meat and not too expensive. I have eaten in the shop at the few tables they have or mostly had takeaway. I have also ordered larger quantities for entertaining at home.I would definately recommend anyone to try this place.

top quality punjabi indian food to eat in or take away. they have authentic punjabi indian veg and non veg dishes all at a very cheap price to feed the family. their punjabi aloo pratha are tasty and make a nice brunch item to eat in. good family run restaurant too, fresh dishes and sundries on order.best in derby. the food is authentic punjabi indian.

I have been a big fan of Shanshars for a long time. Their vegetable samosas, Jelena, karfi and vegetable curries are second to none. I also like the mango Rubicon they sell, which the big supermarkets, Sainsburys/Tesco's don't stock. Five stars all round from me!

I write this review combining all the times I have visited. I go here when I miss simple home cooked food, yet it never hits the spot. There is always something or another. Customer service is a bit robotic. The aloo tikkis and paneer pakoras don't have much flavour and could do with more spices added to them. The chutneys are kept outside rather than being refrigerated and there have been occasions where they have been off. The price for the savoury snacks is fair but I wouldn't say that for all items. The parathas are average - they charge you more if you ask for extra stuffing but even then there isn't enough added. Again you ask for extra butter, they charge you for that - it would be cheaper to go across the road and get a bar of butter than to keep paying for the tiny pat slivers they give. The one good thing is that at least when the parathas are served they come out as they are made. They could do with more filling and flavour for sure though. The sabzis of the day in the fridge are always bland and not always fresh. I cannot comment on the other curries on the menu as I have never ordered them. This place is cafe not a restaurant as it is often described as.

Me and my husband went in for a sit down meal, we couldn’t deceide on what to have as there was so much variety... we ended up have a Lamb rogan josh and butter chicken both delicious with chappites and rice we also had food to take away the samosas exceptionaly tasty best samosas in Derby I would say worth paying a visit if you want great food for a great price!

This is a place you would walk straight past and not look back,but if you did you would miss a treat. It’s only a cafe which also serves sweets etc. The food is well cooked we had a table full of food ranging from rice ,veg ,mince ,chicken,dhal,two lots of bread,kebabs and one more dish I cannot remember the name ,there is no licence,but you can take your own beer / wine. The final bill £7 each total £28. Bargain

Great range of Indian food, freshly cooked and their Samosas are the best around, all at a very reasonable price, service is always very polite and quick.

Incredible food from here, most definitely the best in Derby. All the food is fresh and the service provided was excellent. Thanks Guys

A lovely little cafe / delicatessen located in the heart of normanton , the food is authentic and freshly cooked and the staff are polite and friendly , if you’ve never visited , then it really is worth a try .

The service, quality and value continues to be superb at Shahenshah. The family who run the restaurant are alway friendly and helpful. The range of curries, sides, breads and sweets is outstanding. It continues to be the best overall Indian restaurant and takeaway in Derby.

Wouldn't go anywhere else for my samosas and pakoras. Have been having them for more years than I care to remember whether it be for just me or a party. Always fresh and tasty with just the right amount of spice. More often than not the pakora don't make it home! Free sauces too

Best samosa ever and only 30p each always come away with a box fUll If wanting a load for party best to ring order through

Went during the cold weather to have a treat with the family and it was great. We started with samosas and kebabs, then we tried some different dishes from the menu. We had aloo gobi, bindi, karela and butter chicken with nans and rice.

Small cafe with no frills but clean and welcoming. We have visited many times and taken friends who also love it

If you enjoy Indian food then spoil yourself and visit Shahenshah either to sit in or take away. Staff are alway helpful in explaining what everything is, food is freshly cooked, good portions size, tastes great and excellent value.

I'd never been before, but my wife has and loves the place.

Another excelllent meal from Shahensha. The staff were as friendly and helpful as always. The quality and value of the food was outstanding as always.

Así que acabo salió he estado yendo a este lugar por más de 20 años, y sólo se pone mejor! La comida es realmente preciosa y los dulces son increíbles. Nunca puedo resistirme a todo el mundo que vaya. rasmalai

The shop is bright, the staff are friendly and the food and sweets are delicious and reasonably priced.

Fuimos a este lugar, ya que había oído algunas cosas y nos quedamos muy satisfechos. Primero la cantidad de alimentos disponibles es genial. Hay una variedad para todos los gustos, incluyendo comida vegetariana, comida vegetariana, platos de carne y postres maravillosos. Yo podría ser un vegetariano con la comida de aquí. Teníamos muchas opciones.

We phoned the restaurant after 7pm to order a large takeaway meal. The very helpful guy from the restaurant told us that the restuarant closed at 8pm. He was keen to ensure that we were able to get our meal before the restaurant closed. I...

Had a lovely evening,the food was amazing! The price was fantastic and the staff were friendly The location is good and the food is excellent I couldn't ask for anything else it was all perfect

Si Primark no comida que contratar la gente que dirige este lugar como empleados. 2 veces he toqué este lugar por lo menos una hora antes de la hora de cierre. Primer incidente me dijeron que tampoco no lo podía hacer porque estaban cerrando. . . . . . . . . . . Se cierra a las 8, no 7 y el segundo incidente dijeron que se tiene que cocinar uno de los platos especialmente? ? ? ? Declaración inusual para un lugar que ellos mismos un restaurante de llamadas'.

This place is amazing, freshly cooked traditional food at affordable prices. I go here for an early lunch when I need a spice hit. Ive used these guys to cater for hungry adults at children's parties and everyone comments how good the samosas and fish pakoras are. I can't go more than a week without one of their mango lassi and everything tastes perfect I have never had to send anything back to the kitchen it all comes out fresh and piping hot. I'd say it's more cafe style than restaurant but that's why I keeps going back because you can walk in anytime in your jeans and feel perfectly at home. The guy behind the counter is really helpful and friendly too if you don't know what to order.

The quality of the foos was outstanding (as always), the service was superb (as always) and the value was incredible (as always), We chose from the chilled, fresh curries on display in the cabinet plus some freshly made chapatis and a few sides (samosa, pakora etc). Shahenshah really is an excellent place to get Indian food in Derby. (the best, in fact) Thanks again - we'll be back again soon!

Best food in Derby for lunch, and really reasonably priced.I've been eating here for years, and the quality and service have always been impeccable.

We travel from Nottingham to this restaurant as we have not found anything that comes close in Nottingham. We have tried various dishes at this place and are consistently pleased every time we visit. Dishes such as the punjabi Kadhi with the pakora or maki roti and sag which are staple dishes in India however hard to come by in most places in the UK. Service is efficient and friendly and the food delicious, what more could you ask for. Highly recommended!!!

We have visited this excellent, small, family run restaurant hundreds of times over very many years. Other than being very satisfied long-term customers of Shahenshah, we have no link with the restaurant at all... nor are we using this review to try to point potential customers to other Indian restaurants in Derby! Quite how Shahenshah isn't rated as the top Indian restaurant in Derby is beyond me. The food quality is excellent, the service is perfect, it is clean (5 star reviews from the local Council). I have never been short changed by any 'fellow' at Shahenshah. When I have wanted specific food ata ShahenshahI have asked and been given it - or been told that it isn't available. Equally, I haven't invited the cooks to guess what I wanted and then complained when they didn't guess right! Like many very good Indian restaurants in many cities, Shahenshah is located in a busy, vibrant 'Inner-City' area. Parking is free next to the restaurant - literally right next to it. With patience parking spaces can always be found. This is an outstanding restaurant that doesn't deserve some of the comments from recent reviewers in my humble opinion.

Our friends always rave about this place and i am at a loss to understand why. We ordered a vegetable korma and a chicken tikka korma. They were out of chicken tikka, fair enough, that happens but then the food was offered cold, to heat at home. When we got it home we discovered that both types of korma bore no resemblence to a korma. It was fiercely hot and did not look creamy but more like a tomato based dish. It was so hot that we had to add it to copious quantities of yoghurt. The veg paratha was a disgrace..paper thin and scorched. I think £6.50 is way too pricey for food that is not as described, poor quality and that you have to heat up yourself, using your own electricity or gas and having to then wash all the pots and pans as well. I do not expect to cook my own takeaway at this price !! I am not sure if it is supposed to be a restuarant as it looks more like a delicatessen. The samosas were cheap, 30p but contained only potato and nought else.The previous times i have eaten their food were no better and i wish my friends would stop making excuses for this place and find a decent indian restuarant/ takeaway instead.

This fellow has habitually short changed me. Fourth time. Either he was bad at Maths at school or he does it deliberately. It was very embarrassing correcting him on each occasion. It's only 1.39 but still. The food is average and much better fare can be had at Khyber Pass across the road.

Shahenshah is located in a rough part of town and forget parking if any of the nearby mosques are at their busiest prayer times. But if you get a chance, the mityai (indian sweets) are brilliant. There are a good selection of barfi and ladoos and cold milk dumplings in syrup (gulab jamon).The vegetarian savoury takeaway food (samosas, pakoras, spring rolls) is hit and miss; the seasoning and spice is sometimes spot on and other times it is bland. At times those dishes don't appear to be fresh and the taste and texture of the pakoras can be a bit off (stringy texture if you break it apart).The meat and chicken kebabs are good and there is a choice of mint and tamarind sauce.If the vegetarian savouries were consistent then it'd be a four star review.If everything was as good as the mityai then it would be a five star review.

great food! great people! VERY clean!... the girl working in the front will take your order and REALLY take care of your time there! VERY friendly and kind! I HIGHLY recommend this place for quick bites or dine in! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

Great little takeaway / café. I've never eaten in here but it's always busy and the food on the plates looks great. I come here for a take-away every time I'm in Derby to visit family. The curries are fantastic, particularly the lamb dishes as it's so soft it just melts. The starters are great, particularly the Karillas which I've never seen anywhere else...at least not in Scotland. The samosas are the best I've had and the kebabs are great too. Soon I will have to try the vast array of sweet dishes which always look so good.Derby is a long way to come from Dundee for Karillas and Lamb Madras but it is so good. I look forward to it every time !

I've been using this family run gem for many years now, my god t's over 25 years I think. My kids grew up demanding to be taken out for 'red chicken', Tandoori chicken being their intro to spicey food.I went again recently with colleagues from work, whilst it has obviously had redecoration it's exactly the same, the same wide range of authentic indian foods, snacks and sweets, the same patient tolerance of staff being asked 'what's that', the same friendly atmosphere with a mix of customers that represent's Normanton's rich cultural heritage.. The quality of the food remains consistent, whether cooked or warmed to your taste. When the locals are using it, you know it has to be good food and good value; and then there's the sweets, oh the sweets, my legendary sweet tooth is in it's element here, top quality Indian sweets and a huge variety at that.It is an experience I would recommend to any spice lover.

Great value for money, great authentic punjabi food, with a great combination of flavours!! I took quite a lot of food home as some guest were coming over, everyone loved the food especially the keebabs and samosa, There were a lot of people eating in as all tables were full, even though it was a sunday afternoon. All the food looked amazing. Will definitely go there again to try the samosa chaat as I have heard great things. The customer service was great, really helpful.

"Nice meal worth given a go at any time, you will be glad you did"The restuarant was recommended by a friend, then i visited and had a taste of the meal which was very very nice. Therefore, i am recommending to anyone that like a nice delicious meal to visit and you will be convinced. Thanks

I' ve Been eating here for years. Good service, friendly enough but no chat. Was always a cafe with prices to match. Despite the revamp I think prices now are expensive for what it is. At 7.50 for a basic curry with chappatis it's moving towards a restaurant price without the look of a restaurant. Shame, I haven't tried out the competition nearby for a long time but I think I will now.

This reastaurant has been revamped recently, its very nice, the menu has also been updated, the prices have gone up considetably, not very competative on a street with 3 other smart indian restaurants, not good value, but tasty food

It is excellent, It has been for many years. The quality of the food is exceptional and the value remains superb. Whilst parking in the local area continues to be a challenge, it is worth the effort. Fantastic!

I can't say that I know much about Indian takeaways as I've only ever bought samosas from a handful, but for me Shahenshah's is the best in terms of fresh-cooked very tasty food, very reasonably priced, and helpful friendly staff. What is even more reassuring is that I'm regularly hearing other people say that they are the best Indian takeaway in Derby.

Hi we bought samosas,pakoras indian sweets as well as 3 types of currys the place was clean and welcoming and the "snack" style food was amazing but the currys were a huge dissapointment the lamb Bhuna was flavourless and water with very grissley meat the chick pea curry and dahl again were watery and flavourless. Will go again for sweets and indian savouries but forget the curries.

Been coming here for many years. The quality of food and the variety are always outstanding. Consistency is guaranteed never had any complaints. Great value too.

Superb food, great value and helpful staff. The Shahenshah continues to be the top Indian takeaway in the city!

I have to say this is a great place, nice quality food, fairly priced. Good service with friendly staff. We had a couple of curries, rice and samosas. For lunch the bill for two was £16. For the money and quality of food I definitely would go again.

Legendary desi food. Regular for 15 years. Travel from Nottingham just to pick up kebabs and fish pakoras.

I cannot fault this place. I usually order by phone and then go and collect. You can order food hot or cold for you to warm through later.There is a good selection and dishes can be selected from the trays or can be cooked fresh.The food is excellent quality, authentic and is not heavy like some Indian dishes I have had from other places. The ingredients are good quality and the portions very generous.The samosas are large perhaps double the size of supermarkets and much lighter and crispy.Prices are extremely reasonable between £4.50-£6.50 a dish and servings are large. Chutney and sauce is usually given complimentary.My favourite order has to be the lamb Biryani and Aloo Gobi- I have never had better.The staff are polite and friendly and if you like you can eat in, there are 4 or 5 tables. The atmosphere is nice with Indian Music but is much more casual than Indian restaurants as reflected by the price don't expect tablecloths and napkins! However food is served to your table along with a jug of water and the environment is relaxing.The only difficulty I have experienced at Shahenshah is getting parked, it is on a main road and it is not always easy to find a space.Actually, I wish they would do delivery as this would perhaps stop me from over ordering as every time I go I always get tempted by something I see and am just too greedy to resist.

I been there many times never dispointed . Food is amazing! Price are amazing too! Samosa chaat ; alloo tiki with chana, buter chicken with garlic naan .keep room for rasmali

I used to go in the 80's coz it was cheap. Food served then by a gruff chap of few words. Revisited Nov 2015. It looks tarted up and still the same feel of cafe and food to match. Isn't going to win awards but chicken jalfrezi, veg rice and can of coke for £9 was probably a little more than I'd thought. Was about £2.50 back in the 80's. The chef has changed, possibly the son of gruff judging by the physical similarities, seemed of a happier disposition.

Most authentic food! Best samosas and sweets! Been a loyal customer for nearly twenty years, and I'd never go anywhere else, quick and efficient food orders and everything tastes and looks perfect, prices are amazing aswell, The only thing I'd change is make the people a little more cheery!

If you want authentic Indian Cuisine at a very reasonable price this is the place to go. Highly recommend the Pakoras and other savories and you can not fail to be impressed with the deserts, colours galore. All food is cooked fresh and they are quite happy to take bulk orders. Service is quick and friendly, well worth a visit.

Their food and sweets are very nice. The only problem is that their staff are grumpy and can't be bothered attitude. We ate in the shop and while we were sitting there we noticed that there are four staff behind the counter and not even one of them had a smile on theire face.

If you haven't experienced the Shahenshah Sweet Centre its a must! amazing tasty food and very low prices.

This restaurant come cafe serves amazing authentic Indian food at very reasonable prices. It has the feel of a cafe one would visit on holiday (in India). The dishes are cooked fresh and the pakoras and other savories are fabulous. They also sell Indian sweets which I haven't tried, but look delicious. As a take away it is also great value. I often bulk order pakoras etc when have family and friends round to visit. Enjoy.

Amazing food, very authentic, and very reasonably priced.Visited first time about 7 years ago on recommendation of friends, and have been many many times since. The chilli Chicken and Fish Pakora's are favourites, and the deserts are pretty special too.

Consistently excellent Punjabi Indian food at very reasonable prices. The recent approach to displaying fresh dishes is helpful too! Following the refurbishment of a couple of years ago the tables, decor etc are now great. The place closes at 8pm and on Mondays.

Very rare I rate 5*. Dishes taste wonderful but could do with a bigger portion.Overall I am a frequent customer at this place, also try the indian sweets (carrot or coconut!) <3

I am pleased that I introduced Shahenshah to Tripadvisor. Since I have visited this place many times and last this weekend. I must say that they have maintain the standard of food they serve. In fact, they have introduce some new dishes. This inexpensive place is a very good value. I see they get a lots of party orders as well.

I regularly visit Shahenshah, mainly for their kebabs and samosas, and all I can say is that they are the best I've tried. Ive recommended this to friends and family and they have not been disappointed. The prices of some items have gone up, but they are still worth it due the quality of the food and the service received.

This is a modest little cafe / takeaway and perfect for a quick meal. The menu is not huge but with enough choice. Prices were very reasonable. Situated on a busy street with plenty to see out of the windows.

I've been a loyal Shahenshah customer for what is approaching 2 decades and my Dad regularly buys take out for which the standard of SAVOURY food is acceptable given the low price. However, I made the mistake of eating in with my wife. We ordered at the counter only to be served microwaved food from behind the counter at inflated prices for the Starter. No plates served with the Starters or salad garnish either just 2 spring rolls heated up on a plate. The main was butter chicken, authentic north Indian taste but no soul, especially when we learned the sauce is pre-made and they just fry chicken in more oil and add add the buttery curry sauce until it's hot to serve. Also they have oddly announced they no longer accept card payments too. I will be taking my business to The Chestnut Tree Pub & Restaurant as they charge the same but cook fresh to order, serve with fresh salad and at the same price point and they are pleased to greet you and see you off. Whereas in the Shahenshah the two young men are glued to their phones and would clearly rather be somewhere else than to greet or thank you! I left Shahenshah disappointed and would urge others to think twice before dining in.

I have known of this small very modest cafe takeaway for the last 25 years. The food is fresh, and tasty.Being a north Indian, I'm very discerning of restaurants claiming to be authentic! This place has I truly home cooked, tasty fresh food. Ideal for a quick lunch or takeaway.Parking in the area is diabolical, traffic bad, but certainly worth a visit. I use the takeaway regularly even now.

Always good quality and value for money. A fish curry and naan for a quick lunch in the clean and smart cafe hit the spot and the chance to pick up some freshly made samosas, parathas and pakoras for supper. Cannot resist calling in when I am in the area.

I call in here regularly to pick up samosa's, pakoras and chicken tikka to name a few. Foods always incredible. I even ordered lots for my wife's 40th birthday party and couldn't stop eating them on the way home.

Fantastic take away food, ever having a party this is the place to get all you buffet needs, you wont be disappointed.

Been coming here for years and they never disappoint, very nice and well cooked food, always got what you need and when ordering food they'll have it ready when you want it too, no ifs or buts, very nice family which serve and cook the food, always will and keep going here.

We visited Shahenshah again. I thought that spices in food has reduced probably meeting growing local clienteles. But also see that now started serving Dosa, which was good. The owners Children, whom I saw growing from little children to now young man and women, are now active managing restaurant, has made more service efficient.

Whether eating in, or taking out, this is by far the best takeaway in Derby. Recommended by a family member, I take the somosas and pakoras to curry evenings with friends round the East Midlands. The comments are always the same "You didn't bring enough!". Also it is really cheap.

Used to live near Shahenshah so would visit often, always had good food from there and now return to Shahenshah when I am in the Normanton area. There is a great selection of meals, snack and sweets. The food is always excellent, the service quick, and altogether very good value. You can take away, or eat in for a casual meal out. Highly recommended!

I have been using the Shahenshah for Veg Samosas for years. I was always taken by the sight of the dishes of the day in tureens on the counter. it feels more like a community shop than a takeaway. Decided to try it for lunch with a friend as a convenience after visiting the Falstaff nearby. For a very reasonable price we had chili chicken, spicy aubergine with potatoes and a couple of chappati served simply in dishes. Carafes of water are provided on the tables. The guy behind the counter was very helpful and friendly when I was ordering. The food tasted really good but the meat seemed just a bit fatty. [can you have fatty chicken?] For what this place is, a simple cafe and takeaway, overall we had a very enjoyable experience and I look forward to visiting again to try more of the veggie options.

Had a take away from here tonight and we weren't disappointed. Beautiful home cooked a flavoursome food.

We come here when we visit the nearby Paks Supermarket and it's become a bit of a favourite of ours after a couple of visits. It's not the most stylish of places, but it does great food and is always good value.We usually have the Balla or Papdi chaat to start with and they're always very tasty. The sauces are very flavoursome and we always want to eat more. For a main dish, we tend to go for the chilli paneer and the bindi, both of which are really great - especially the chilli paneer. The spices are very tasty. The rice and chapatis are very good, with the breads in particular tasting very fresh. We sometimes have the sweet lassi, but this can be too filling and so we tend to prefer to stick to tap water, which is freely offered. Overall, this is a great little place. We've never tried the sweets on sale, although one day I'm sure we will. The service is very friendly and prompt. Excellent value for money and somewhere we always like visiting.

I went with my wife this week for lunch and the food was delicious. We had paneer pakoras, curries and veg samosas. All excellent and £9 in total!

The veg samosas and pakoras are the best I've ever tried, and the value is incredible.When we lived in Nottingham we used to make special trips just to stock up on everything; now we've moved to Derby, it's hard to stay away! Massive selection of beautiful food, great service and great value.

The best samosa in the city. Good quality food, lovely taste, and a good variety to choose from. Nice friendly atmosphere, and helpful staff. I always get samosa if I am passing, and often tempted to have aloo tikki, and some bhaji . I come here for the quality of the food, but when you come to pay, not only best tasting food, but at the best price.

We have been going to Shahenshah for years now. Everytime we are in Derby, we make an effort to visit this place and it never disappoints. There is so much food on offer and at such good price too, you really cannot ask for more. Great chilli paneer and chaats; must try if you haven't already.

Arguably the best samosas I've eaten and so cheap too.Any time we have a gathering, or a homemade Indian, we go to Shahenshah for samosas and other snacks.Warning - once you've tried them, all supermarket bought ones will seem mediocre!

Had an Indian buffet for New Year's Eve and bought everything from here..naan,samosas,biriyani,curries etcOrdered dishes cold for pick up everything ready on time,service friendly,cheap prices and food was amazing,super flavours & quality ingredients-impressed.

We've eaten here for decades. The foods always fresh, the counter-service cheery, and the value astonishing. We've brought friends, neighbours, and colleagues here, and no one has ever been disappointed.

Went yesterday to get some snacks for the kids and was very pleased with the service and quality of the food.samosas were lovely and the sweets were to die for .definitely going there again

Wow Wow Wow that's all I can say, just love coming here time and time again, fantastic food and the kids love it. Keep up the good work.

Lovely food at a great price. Will be returning soon to eat. Plenty of take away choice too. Loved the samosas!

Have been coming here for 20 years. You can eat for hardly anything and all the food is tasty. The tandoori fish and chicken is great. When the spring rolls are fresh, nothing can beat them. If I had one criticism it would be that the samosas and spring rolls are sometimes not as fresh as they should be. But overall magnificent value and quality. If you spend 30 pounds you will come out with food enough to feed 5 people.

Beautiful real India food with good quality and taste they have vegetarian and meat and savoury they nice and delicious great food

Shahenshah is still the best Indian food in Derby. The prices, service and quality of food is amazing. We visit very regularly and are never disappointed. Highlights are: (anything) chaat... aloo tikki, samosa, pakora etc etc. The daals are great too. Mattar panir is always superb. I can't wait for our next visit (which will be very soon!)

As an Asian family we buy our samosas, Indian sweets, etc from here and they are a great little place for eating in too - great price and goof food, what else would you want?

By far the best Indian food in the area . We travel from Burton just to eat at Shahensha. Absolutely delicious and excellent value for money .

The best Indian food in Derby - excellent quality and value. The dine-in food and the take-away food is superb.

WOWFull range of Indian foodfrom milkshakes to sweetsLots of Vegetarian thingsThe Dahl is the best I have ever had

My family have been coming here for years and has always been the best indian food available in Derby

In Derby, decided to revisit Shahenshah. Restaurant seems to going from strength to strength in serving authentic Panjabi food. We had a very pleasant and inexpensive lunch.

Been eating here for many years and seen the place change considerably over the years. The rickety Formica tables replaced by glass-topped ones and the serving counter revamped and improved. There's always a stream of locals queueing at the counter for takeaway food. That all said, you get what you pay for in terms of quality. Vegetarian food is good, but some of the meat cuts used in chicken and lamb dishes are a bit fatty, gristly and low quality. But that's reflected in the price.Their takeaway portions are big and come in sealed plastic containers - ideal for putting in the freezer when you get home.