Shans in Wakefield

My wife and I were visiting Horbury to attend my nephew's wife's 50th birthday and stayed at a great little Airbnb in Bank Street. The evening before the party we decided to go for an Indian meal. There were several to choose from but Shans was the closest. The restaurant area is unpretentious but the welcome was warm and sincere. I chose a chicken madras and having tasted some of the very best in Southsea, I really wasn't expecting much. What a surprise! It was delicious and my wife enjoyed her jalfrezi. The front of house gentleman was a genuine friendly guy and made our evening complete. Definitely recommend to BIR enthusiasts.

Had takeaway Meal deal, 2 mains, so I picked madras and jalfrezi. Both tasted exactly the same and both bland, no flavour. Have had better curries from supermarket. Very disappointed

Seasoned corp spice fanatics sampled Shans’es phaal sauce as a side and were beading within seconds. A sheer delight. Egg options on top of jalfrezi by Shans also to be commended. The top waiter at Shans very attentive, poppadums and cobras laid out before we could get our bearings. Even the chef at Shans emerged to check on health status of ageing corps after producing his first ever phaal. Tried to ascertain recipe but a closely guarded secret. Excellent service including the discourse about the health benefits of probably the most nutritious meal ever ordered. Portion sizes ok, price in the upper quartile but still well worth it.

Probably worst curry I’ve had since 1990. 6 poppadoms, 2 pickle trays, one mixed starter, two curries and naan and rice £59. And absolutely no flavour. Man U

Big Kebab was needed after a stressful day. Rang for a Shan’s Special Kebab. (Chicken Tikka, donner meat, lamb tikka, salad & Onions) Geeza said 20 minutes. Got there in 15. Fella was bagging it. Paid in 50p and 20p coins. Watched me count it out with a smile on his face. High fived me, and told me to enjoy. Got it home. Opened it up. Smile across my face as I try pick it up but there’s far too much meat for me naan. I enjoyed every bite. But I reach my limit. Fold the tin foil and leave. Suddenly I’ve got tomorrows dinner plans. Banging! 9.70 well spent. Chips too. Big Arnie Slogan!

Decided to eat in after originally planning a takeaway. Also decided to have a change from our usual place and wasn't disappointed, the food was great. The mixed balti was especially good, so good that my wife nicked half of it leaving me with her half of the pasanda which was absolutely fine but I preferred the balti. Shan was great and had a good chat with him. Looking forward to coming back

Another fantastic evening with friends at Shans. Food on point as always. Zam and the staff looked after us as usual. Well worth a visit.

Excellent service in a small and friendly place. Very tasty food served fresh to table from adjacent kitchen with no hassle, impatience or pressure to buy more than the customer requires. I recommend to all my friends.

A very average...and I mean average curry. Could do a lot better lads. Whilst pleasant to deal with the curry has very little taste at all.

Me and my partner got a takeaway from here for the first time, it took nearly an hour to arrive and when we rang to see how far away it was for my partner to say it’s not coming. Then said what do you want me to do, I’m busy. I then rang they asked for my address. Said the drivers coming and to be patient and then hung up AGAIN. 2 minutes later the driver arrived, we had cold food, burnt food and tasteless food. Really not happy. Having to go through Uber eats to get a refund as this place refuses to give one

Spot on as always. These lads always look after me, I’ve been a customer for many many years now. Friendly lads and the food is brilliant.

What a fabulous dinner! Delivered on time and hot. The food was delicious and portion sizes very generous! Only remembered to take photos of the starters (Prawn purée and chicken tikka!). Delicious - highly recommended!

Arrived after 1 hour 20 minutes. Dishes lacked any rounded spice flavour but just overloaded with cayenne pepper to render them inedible. Sizzling starter bulked up with low quality chicken wings ( I usually live this at an Indian). Dissapointing doesn't quite cover it. Worst curry takeaway. I have had. "Play it again Shan?" No thanks change the record mate"

What a lovely place and the food brilliant. Nothing too much trouble and delightful. A lot given but myself and friend had to ask for doggy bags. Waiter and Waitress friendly and even got an after Eight

Just been for a curry with the 50% discount , I have to say it is the best curry I have had in a long time , I had chicken Bhuna with garlic rice - the chicken was fresh and melted I my mouth and the rice was delicious , The owner was very polite and attentive-definitely recommend shans and will be back very soon

Well we've always gone there... Fab food.. Nothing wrong with the food but it doesn't compare to going to the restaurant... Please open soon as you can, and we'll be hammering on the door

During lockdown we've chosen to get takeaway from time to time to mix up what we eat and treat ourselves as we have a bit of extra money to spend.After ordering the food came within about 30 minutes, rather quicker than we usually expect.We also didn't expect it to be leaving our bodies within an hour of eating it either.Suffice to say quality seems to be going down and the customer is left to suffer the consequences.

Thanks guys for amazing takeaway... Food fantastic as always. Ordered online and decided to collect. Simply ordered and selected time. Can pay via card or cash. Ready to collect at requested time.. Anyway fantastic meal as always.. Thanks as always

Not a full order, cold, tasteless, never. again avoid. Yet again not the full order, tasteless, never again avoid

Visited here on a Thursday evening for a spontaneous curry, with the place almost being empty.Friendly enough staff and decently priced.Had the Garlic Chilli Chicken, that was nice and hot, with some chapatis. Good food with decent pieces of chicken and would probably go back if in the area.

Truly awful! Nearly £7.00 for slivers of chopped up kebab meat, 3 pieces of tiny shredded chicken. No lamb to be seen. As a regular customer, rang them to comment. Was basically told to go away, I was lying!! Will NEVER order from them again

Me and my friends after ordering a Shan's takeaway on several occasions over the last few months finally decided we would go take on Shan's restaurant.With high expectations we were greeted to a wonderfully presented restaurant with a comforting festive tint. The manager (hoping this is Mr Shan himself) obviously took great care and passion into this business and you could tell with the care of presentation and compassionate attentive nature. The food was 10/10! Warm plates, fresh pints, amazing tikka-korma recipe and a generally great curry experience.I traveled from Sandal and will be doing this again, if not before the end of the calendar year. This place will be going places.Massive amount of respect for this place.

We use Shan’s for takeaways all the time and the food is very good - I always get a paneer curry and it is always cooked to perfection. I’ve not used the actual restaurant, but as it’s the same food I’d imagine it’ll be lovely.

Fantastic food and great staff, as a family we have eaten here many times and never had a bad experience or meal

Fab as always... Always try a different Cury each time... Working my way through the menu... Always made so welcome

We went for a eat in curry on Wednesday night. All I can say is the food as usual was very very good, however the 2 members of staff were more interested in playing on their mobile phones. They were polite when speaking to us but not very attentive. You could tell the manager was not working that evening.

Went last night to Shan’s for our 4th visit as we live near Blackpool. Again it was a fab meal. Reasonable price and nice staff. I would recommend the Butter Chicken too. Give it a try....👍👍

What a find. After a great night out to celebrate my birthday we all fancies a bite to eat.

Disgusted with our experience at Shan's. Ordered vegetarian food that came with chicken....when this was brought to the attention of the waiter all we got was attitude ,dirty looks and being told this was our fault ...even though we were ordering off the veg menu. We eat indian vegetarian food weekly, the second dish ...chilli paneer, which we have eaten many tines was substandard, with whole raw chilli in what apeared to chopped tomatoes which weren't cookeddown. After complaining we were made to feel so awkward we decided to leave. Told the person who seemed to be in charge about our experience and that we would pay for our starters and drinks....they also charged us for the food we complained about and unable to eat.....two beer, poppadoms, pakoora and bad service cost us 22.00 quid. Avoid at all costs.

Small but don't let that put you off, great food and lovely staff,and quite reasonably priced, right in the centre of horbury.

We were disappointed last time we visited some months ago and decided to give it another go

Really nice food to be fair but like others have said let down by the lack of knowledge and rude staff

Always get our curries at Shan's, whether it be a takeaway or at the restaurant - lovely staff, amazing food, glad to cook it how you ask. They always bring your takeaway on time or early and give free poppadoms with their deliveries..

Visited here on the spur of the moment after a visit to a local pub for a curry.

Hailing as I do from the epicentre of the balti triangle in Birmingham I like to think I know a bit, I have 30 years experience with a 40 inch waist to boot.

Been a customer for a while, however food has always been mediocre with the nearby cinnamon lounge topping it every time with service and quality. Last time going there the service was beyond poor. The only people in there was us (two people) waiting over 25 minutes for the starter to arrive with no sign of anyone except the teenagers upstairs with the ever familiar smell of cigarette smoke and clatter and attentiveness to the takeaway deliveries. Clearly just needs to become a takeaway however I don't feel I want my garden destroying either as the above reviewer commented. Overall a lack of quality, ambience, service and a general eyesore in the pleasant town centre of horbury. Avoid, and choose the better options for both takeaway and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

I feel awkward leaving such a review but this place does so much right in regards to a variety and quality of food and sadly that's where it ends.

The options of food are good and the Food was nice and hot when delivered! A nice and polite delivery driver too , excellent service

Tale 1: Get a takeaway from Shan's. The food is dandy. The End!

The food was okay, but the staff at Shans ruined the experience, ogling my wife, flirting with her and when I answered the question is the least flirty way possible they disregarded me and continued with my wife, my wife was uncomfortable and has refused to go back since, we had our newborn baby with us at the time and it was very off putting and down right rude, nothing on the earth would make me order food from here ever again.. Shans is the least professional place ever!

Amazing takeaway, my favourite in the area. The balti is something else and they have a good choice on the menu.

It's some time since the old Saffron Lounge became Shans and the reputation of the old business has took some getting over - but, with a lot of hard work, get over it they have. The first thing you notice is the friendly and warm welcome received, something that lasts throughout your visit. Service is very good, food is "excellent High Street Asian", portions are more than ample and - unlike some other establishments in the area - quality does not change from visit to visit. If you like Asian food, you'll love Shans - we do, and we're going back tonight.