Shimla Indian Cuisine in Belfast

I expected good tasty and spicy food ,I ordered one lamb biriyani and one chicken fried rice.but it is not that much tasty and spicy that I expected ,not recommended for malayalis

Ordered 2 Rogan Josh and Goan chicken, both delicious! Peshwari naan bread was the nicest I've ever had and we got free poppadoms with dips and a large bottle of coke! Excellent customer service, very friendly, chatty and welcoming. We will be back!

You get what you pay for in here, great food and service in a proper old school tacky atmosphere. Love it!

Food is FAB & BYO even better - they keep ur drinks chilled & give u ice for it too!

Food is great, we didn't dine in, but it's super tasty and friendly staff

very nice food. very clean place.

Not only the best local Indian takeaway but the best I’ve ever had. Everything is consistently good & the staff are lovely.

Got a chicken phall delivered tonight and was absolutely amazing, obviously very very hot and taste was on point. Very good food, would be hard to beat.

Great Indian food. Great prices. Got the set meal for four plus a King Prawn jalfrezi for 6 people. All 6 of us gave the food 5 out of 5 which is saying something as there's a few fussy eaters. There's still lots left over. Highly recommended.

Food is so delicious. We ordered chana alo, lamb tikka, polau rice, lahori gost.. all are 10 out of 10. My son loved it. Thank you so much to lady who was in the counter helped me to do order..next time if we come to Belfast we will come again.

Shimla is an absolute credit to Cregagh/ Woodstock. Ali and his other staff are so kind and polite and go above and beyond every time. The food is consistently fresh and delicious and has quickly become a favourite. Thank you Shimla for being the best 🤍

Best Indian restaurant ever .. fantastic food and the staff are so lovely ❤️

love this place the food is excellent and great prices.

Fairly standard Indian style restaurant/food. The sit-in upstairs is friendly and features unusual décor - it's largely fair in price and I believe you can BYOB which is always a bonus.

Got my order wrong, asked for nan and they gave me chips instead. Nice people, just disappointed

The food is amazing. We ordered all vegetarian dishes including the veg curry, saag aloo etc. All fantastic dishes, full of flavour, lots of fresh ingredients. Best Indian takeaway I've had in a long time.

Best Indian experience we've had in Belfast. You may have to wait a bit between courses, but it's worth it. Food is authentic, so flavoursome and just plain awesome. Our waiter was brilliant as well. Apparently the place thrives on take out but do go in and have a lovely meal out

Got a delivery and was the food great the spices and seasonings on point you got a new coustomer

Such a shame you leave this guy, your nephew? In charge. Not good at customer service whatsoever. The Indian waitress was lovely, pleasant, so attentive. I’ve been in tonight been given a bill for roughly £29, went downstairs and he said it was £39… He blamed the girl for the discount, if he was managing he would have made the bill properly. as I had ordered 2 starters a main and a side) but if you give a bill on the table that’s what people expect to pay… not to go downstairs and he demands you to pay extra and in cash without the discount because it’s his mistake or whatsoever, only because you’re avoiding tax or he’s keeping for himself ?!?. He’s just rude and ignorant our last 3 visits. Also we tipped the girl and told her not to share because she earned it… I will ask her next time if she was allowed to keep it. Food is great but he ruins the time and enjoyment last 3 times. Not a nice person to have as front of house.

Can’t really fault this place. Top quality dishes, good portions and better value than a lot of other top rated Indians in Belfast. Opted for the chicken tikka masala, pilau rice, garlic naan, popadoms and dip.

Tried this for the first time the other night - great experience, loads of food for the price. Service was great and I look forward to coming back.

Helpful lovely food Helpful nice atmosphere

Had a very disappointing take away , our three garlic nans were flavourless, ordered two Kormas there was no taste, never known a korma not to have a sweetness and my saag was very disappointing, the spinach had definitely seen better days.

Good place to eat Indian food Highly recommend it

Was always a regular customer weather that be coming to the shop or delivery. Disappointed badly £4.50 delivery charge 2.5 miles. Very last order I will be placing. Pity I really loved the Shimla.

Friendly staff great food very well priced

Lovely dishes, pleasant service, really enjoyed our evening.

It is not at all good if you are expecting Indian food. I have ordered Goan Chicken, which was showing spicy in their menu but it was just chicken with sugar syrup. Worst experience ever from an Indian restaurant.

Don’t expect Indian food as there is no Indian taste in any food. Specially curries are very bad, we have ordered curry which is spicy but it was just some pieces with sugar syrup. Nan is also very hard to eat. Worst experience ever.

My favourite Indian restaurant in Belfast! Beautiful food and such good value for money.

Too say this is the best Indian takeaway In Belfast is a vast understatement! World class food!! Cant recommend highly enough!!

Ordered from here many times tonight they made excuse cdnt deliver, I cd have met them near by, waited 2 hours , still nothing, won’t order again

Very good food, friendly staff, much better than the food we get here. Brilliant value

The best Indian food I have ever had, outside of India itself. Cuisine leans to the northern India style, and is to die for. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended the tandoori chicken wings, and the tandoori chicken main. Lamb tikka was also excellent. I'll be back for sure, any time that I'm in Belfast!

Banger Harry's post makes me sick

Food was poo but atmosphere was amazing wee fat kid danced and slipped wife loved it

Fantastic food, it's a BYOB place but that doesn't detract from the wonderful food

Absolutely brilliant, food lovely, staff sevond to none will be back again np👍

First night in Belfast. Required nutrition. Literally the first place that came up in our search for Indian food. Bring your own alcohol, a convenient store close by catered for a few beers. The food and service were both exceptional.

shimla usually does good lamb but this time it was poor, chewy and not the best. in the past it was proper chunks of lamb but this was off a skewer stuff in my lamb curry. doubt i would return and gamble my money on this place anymore - a shame(la) as it used to be our regular spot.

Gone to the pits , been eating here minimum 10 years , last 2 orders , 1 wrong , the other 1hr n 25 min wait arrived cold and soggy apparently there computer system crashed online orders , sorry to say the least and sorry to see as was always good for years but now it's not so good , 50% offered of next order doesn't cut it for me completely disappointed wether Ill go back is another thing shocking.

Great Indian food restaurant. One of the best in East Belfast.

Waiting for the order was longer than stated 20 minutes, suggest ordering before collection. They prefer cash but as we didn't have enough, they accepted card payment. Friendly staff.

Got a lamb korma and lamb Brianne out tonight it was a very pleasant change from Chinese,tasted first class , I'm not one for spicy but the korma was absolutely beautiful and the lamb Brianne was also beautiful.

Went here with my partner for a sit in meal. We were told by the server that there was an offer on if you get a starter, main and side, the whole bill gets 25% off, so off we went and ordered a starter, main and side each, as you would! The food was decent, and we ate most of it. The issue came when we went down to pay. The bill stated £51.00 but then the discount brought the total to £37.75. Upon going down to pay, we were told by who I assume was the owner that the offer is only if paying in cash, which we were not told when ordering, and if we were, we wouldn’t have ordered the starters. Told there was a cash machine outside, we only had our phones as we use Apple Pay for everything. When I explained this, he proceeded to say that he felt sorry for me yet continued to put £51 in the machine. Just let people know the offer rather than hoodwinking someone for a tenner.

Warm welcome by the staff. This restraunt is BYO. The menu had a great choice, Food was tasty and so good highly recommended. We Enjoyed our meal, and took a great portion home as it was very generous portions.

Good food and great service with friendly staff

: A Disastrous Dining Experience at "Shimla" Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Date of Visit: July 23, 2023 I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at "Shimla," and it was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment I stepped foot into the restaurant, the rude behavior of the staff set the tone for the evening. Upon arrival, the hostess greeted me with an attitude as if I was interrupting her personal time. She barely acknowledged my presence, mumbled something about having to wait for a table, and walked away without even taking my name or offering an estimated wait time. I stood there awkwardly, feeling like an inconvenience rather than a valued customer. After what seemed like an eternity, I was finally seated at a cramped table near the kitchen. The waiter assigned to our table was equally impolite. He barely cracked a smile and seemed bothered by every question we asked about the menu. It's as if he had better things to do than attend to our needs. The worst part of the evening was, undoubtedly, the food. It's difficult to put into words just how bland and uninspired the dishes were. It felt like they put zero effort into the presentation or flavor profiles. Each dish lacked seasoning, and it seemed as though they were using subpar ingredients. When we tried to express our dissatisfaction politely, the waiter dismissed us with a condescending tone, as if we didn't know anything about food. To make matters worse, it took ages for our orders to arrive, and when they finally did, they were all served cold. It was evident that the kitchen staff didn't care about serving a quality meal or the satisfaction of their customers. I couldn't help but feel that they were deliberately sabotaging our dining experience as a form of revenge for pointing out the obvious flaws in their dishes. Despite all these issues, the management seemed equally uninterested in rectifying the situation. When I asked to speak with the manager about the poor service and food quality, I was met with a dismissive response and a complete lack of accountability. It was clear that customer satisfaction was not a priority for this establishment. In conclusion, I would strongly advise anyone considering dining at "shimla* to steer clear. The rude behavior of the staff, coupled with the abysmal quality of the food, made this one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Save your money and your time and choose a restaurant that values its customers and takes pride in serving delicious food. SHIMLA is undoubtedly a place to avoid at all costs. THE MANAGER DIDNT AGREE TO US AND DEFENDED HIS ARGUMENT AND ASKED US TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT AS WELL WE DIDNT EAT ANYTHING TO THE FULLEST. STINKY MEAT STINKY FOOD. WORST PLACE EVER

Service was delayed And when the food finally arrived it was way below par level And also i believe they use a lot of food color, making the red appearance of their food. Bad food and bad service

Great customer service, lovely food , well worth a visit

This was a real find for us and we visited twice during a 10 day stay. The food was really good but beware, the portions are very generous. The service was very good and they were happy to provide a doggy bag for one of our party who could not manage the full meal. No alcohol is served so bring your own otherwise you can buy soft drinks. Prices are very reasonable.

Wonderful service, and great food

Friendly staff food is excellent

Lovley food, lovley staff, go here frequently love it!

Love this place. Best Indian food in Belfast! Lovely and attentive staff too.

Great tasty food, big servings. The attentive service is first rate. Highly recommend!

Regularly order takeaways and sit in. The staff are very polite and attentive, especially Shuhad who served us this evening. The food is 5* every time. My favourite Indian in Belfast

Guys, this Indian is to die for! The food is mouthwatering! the staff are so lovely and hospitable …. In fact they are the politest wait staff I’ve encountered EVER :) This also has to be the first time I’ve completely finished a meal out …. it was that good 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I cannot wait to go back!! Thank you everyone at Shimla! 🙌🏼

Excellent food as always, enjoy dining here. Very friendly and polite

Lovely little place for food. We aways get takeaways and the food is top quality and not expensive. Try it you won't be disappointed

Family called unexpectedly we sent for a meal and got a banquet, simply brilliantly cooked meal now our number one Indian takeaway, do try them ,you won't be disappointed.

Very tasty. In my opinion it’s been the nicest Indian food I’ve had for both sit-in and takeaway. Very good portion sizes. Friendly staff.

Went with grandson he is autistic they looked at him and told us it would be a two hour wait

Shimla used to be my go to but the food has really went down hill massively! Last time I ordered the veg pakora was so burnt it was unbeatable but give it another chance and this time The onion bhaji was just full of oil and was tasteless only good thing was the chilli dip The chicken madras was okay, spicy like I asked but again just bland and the fried rice was freezing not worth the money (delivery driver was nice)

Have been going here for years food is always lovely the waiters are all very friendly and it's bring ur own so win win !!

Food was great be back again and staff very nice also very clean and looking beautiful,🤗

The food is fantastic I love it

Extremely tasty dishes, rich in flavour with succulent meat. We were really impressed with the quality and value of this place. The warm hand towels and chocolate mints at the end made the experience even more special. We will definitely be back!

Friendly &welcoming staff. Ordered takeaway vindaloo chicken, biryani chicken and peshwari nan- all dishes were amazing. Great portions, high quality meat and very decent price. Tried many Indian restaurants in Belfast but this one is by far our favourite. I will be definitely ordering again- I could not recommend enough.

Had high expectations based on other reviews but the end product didn't really hit the mark. The service was great, friendly staff. However the food was takeout quality at best with restaurant prices. The portions of rice were far too small (one small bowl for £3.50), and something was off about the peshwari naan. As a takeout the food is probably fine, but for the extra you pay for dining in, it's a miss.

Love, love Shimla. Food really flavoursome, bit of a hiccup with our order but rectified immediately & with good grace. Can't possibly praise them more. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

Always fantastic. Superb food and excellent service from Ali and his staff. Curries are absolutely top notch and naans are incredible. I'd eat here once a day if I could!!

Beautiful on the way in stingy on the way out, just the way you want it

Absolutely delicious every time. Very reasonably priced and food is the best Indian food I have when I'm in Belfast. Can't wait for the new restaurant to open 😋

Best Insian takeaway in Belfast! I ordered chicken korma, pilau rice & cheese naan bread Food was amazing and servicecwas second to none 😋 Always eat here and will definitely be back!

Good food. Good company. Friendly place. Good value. Great.

The service was horrible. The manager is very arrogant. Even after mentioning them that we were there just for starters, they brought in Papadoms with sauces. In the end, they charged £6 extra for the Papadoms. When suggested that they should mention to the customer before hand that they would charge for papadoms, (as it is given for free usually when we sit in at Shimla) the manager behaved rudely saying nobody comes here just for starters, you should not sit in for starters alone, you should sit in for main meals. I have not seen anyone do this in last 17 years, you can only sit in if you are having main meals.. blah blah.. I ordered chicken pakora for which they gave just 4 small pieces and charged £5.54 for it. Quantity wise it's way too less. Very disappointed with the service. Never going back again.

Hidden gem !!! Good is fantastic and the staff could not be nicer

Really tasty food & relatively cheap. Peshwari naan a particular highlight. Staff are extremely friendly too & very welcoming.

Food fantastic and service is excellent!!

Gorgeous lovely food and very nice people

Food great and a friendly welcome from Ali and all his staff .also byo so a cheap meal out

Great food, amazing flavours, staff and owner very friendly and helpful!!!

Good website (though not secure for card payment). Paid on collection and very prompt with collection. Food was great, not had Indian takeaway in years and the selection of veggie options is wide-ranging

Love this place food & staff... amazing!! 🤩🤩

Food is amazing and staff are very friendly

Absolutely a top spot. Amazing food and service. I have been getting food from here for years now. The quality is exactly as good as when it first opened. I've recommended it to friends who like myself now won't get Indian food from anywhere else. Ali and the team are just the best.

I came across this Indian about two years ago and haven't ordered from another one since. Lovely food and the onion bhajis are literally to die for. Highly recommend, lovely staff as well. Give out a free drink when collected my order as well. Excellent service.

As Indians, we are very apprehensive trying out our own cuisine abroad because more often than not, it disappoints. But this restaurant really truly impressed us. From beginning to end, we were taken care of like never before and the food was so delicious. Further, a food allergy was tended to so well, that we really couldn't have asked for more! Worth every pound and much much love ❤️

Totally amazing. Never disappointed. Delivery service 100% . Most of all . Great food. Would recommend this place. Very friendly staff.

We live 5 mins from this place but the rice and naan bread were cold by the time we got them home. Thank heavens we have a micro wave! We will be taking our next meal away from o ur regular place in future.

Very warm welcome, staff was excellent and the best indian food I have ever tasted, definately will be back

Absolutely love this place food is amazing ❤️

Didnt get my order correct even after 3 attempts on the phone, rang up when delivered to be told some of my order he didnt place! Partners chicken in his korma had lots of veins in it and wasnt plesant! Id avoid at all costs!!

The only Indian in N.I. that I don't regret the next morning (you know what I mean). Is there any better endorsement than that? I've only had takeaway vegetarian meals from here, but they've been unfailingly good, sometimes excellent—seems to depend on the availability and freshness of the ingredients. Very nice staff at front desk. Orders usually ready early.

I travel to Belfast from Coleraine to enjoy the shimla delights. Well worth the trip. PmcD.

The food is so delicious and super well-priced. Whenever I want Indian food, I get it from Shimla.

Excellent quality food. Great selection on the menu, and reasonably priced. Well worth a try. The vegetable pakora, and onion bhajis are well worth trying.

Just love this jewel of a place , food excellent staff very efficient and helpful. Added bonus BYOB

Food was fine, BUT wanted to take some food home, as was left a good bit. The weiter put three different sauces in one jar. And mixed two meals in one. Please, let the customers put themselves food in the jars if you don't know how to do it properly