Southgate Indian Restaurant & Takeaway in Wakefield

They never answer the phone!!! Are you still Open

A great birthday meal. Friendly staff and good food.

Really polite friendly lady serving us, mix kebab starter absolutely delicious! Chicken ticken masala, boiled rice and chips Butter chicken, boiled rice and chips. Could not fault anything! Will be order for take out and will dine in again

Sadly had to edit my review as they have been taken over and we didn't recognise the food that was delivered compared to the last owners.

Southgate Indian Restaurant A party for 50 people took place in this restaurant. Beautiful room. Very friendly staff, super professional. I recommend to everyone.

Despite the website allowing you to book a 1730 table and said website saying it opens week days at 1730, I have now been on 2 occasions at 17.45 to find it closed.

Under new management for last month or so and out first visit since then. The food remains good and excellent value. The service has improved a lot - it used to be very slow - and the ambience has improved including effective heating which was a bit of a problem before. It is still BYOB which is great. It remains one of the best curry restaurants this side of Leeds or Bradford and well worth a try.

Great place would highly recommend. Under new managment. Staff were quick, responsive and helpful. Food was quick and delicious. A member of our patry had a birthday and they were great with the surprise cake we brought. Would defiantly go again :)

Amazing curry, so yummy. New to the area and tried this place, really good

Ordered a delivery for the first time tonight. Fast delivery and the food was delicious. This will be our new go to place for Indian food. Super, fresh tasting quality food that isn't swimming in oil which seems the norm these days. We would highly recommend and will be visiting for a sit down meal!

The food was great when we were eventually served. They seemed to have more time for take away customers.

Best Indian food in 30 years second time going looking forward to next time already

Eat here quite often take your own booze service is always good staff very helpful & the food is really good equally as good as Tulsi so give it a try!

Great food, with great staff who are very polite and welcoming, also it's a good place to have a takeaway from. It was very clean and tidy too.

Go here as often as we can. Excellent service. Lovely tasty food can't fault it. Really friendly too. They even tailored a curry for my taste!

2nd time we’ve been. Delicious food, lovely staff. Ignore the cranks who rate it badly. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed 😊

Food was delicious and service was great! Good value for money. Will definitely be back.

Food, atmosphere and staff were all great. It's BYOB but that just makes it cheaper. Much better food than Abdul's.

Just ordered a chicken Dansak, delivered bang on time, hot and very tasty as always. Thanks guys!

Fabulous food! Cant recommend enough! Very tasty, we will be coming again. Definitely a must visit, the food was 10/10!

Visited as a group of five friends for the first time. The restaurant was spacious inside. The staff were all very welcoming, friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. We all enjoyed our meals. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. We would definitely recommend and will visit again.

Didn't think much of the starters, but the main meals (we both got specials) were amazing, very delicious and good portion sizes, the naan also was very nice. Would go again and skip starters the next time.

Outstanding, generous portions of utterly delicious food; the restaurant is not licensed so it's a BYOB affair and the tables are a little on the smaller side, particularly where there's a lot going on foodwise. Lack of easy parking and location on Pontefract's busiest junction makes getting there a bit more challenging. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The food alone makes this restaurant well worth a visit if you're looking for keenly priced quality food.

Restaurant staff are very friendly and helpful.

Our first visit to this restaurant on recommendation from a few friends. For my husbands birthday. Given a very friendly welcome and staff couldn’t do enuff, we felt very welcome. Spacious set up of tables which is lovely not being crammed together. Sharing starter arrived on a sizzling hot plate and smelled wonderful. Mains, rice and garlic naan, oh and extra onion bhajis because they soooo good. Fantastic food, cooked from fresh and you can tell. Staff asked us if we would to take a break between courses which was a really nice touch and we didn’t feel rushed. Took our own alcohol which wasn’t a problem. Had bottles of table water brought to us on request. Staff chatted to us, mainly at end of meal which was very thoughtful whilst we enjoyed the food 😊 used the toilet facilities which were very clean and stocked. We absolutely loved it at Southgate Indian Restaurant, we will be back for both takeaway and the restaurant. Food is excellent, staff are excellent 👌 was a pleasure to visit 😊 see you again..,Highly recommend to try 👍

First time I have been here and it won't be the last the food was lovely and fresh.

First class service and beautiful, delicious food

Another tasty and fine value meal. Quite busy tonight - it is good to see that other locals are appreciating the food here. Great aloo chana chaat starter and solid chicken bhuna main. Staff are very friendly and helpful too and BYO makes it a very inexpensive restaurant night out. Keep up the good work - the best Asian restaurant in the area..

Really beautiful food here. Everything was prepared fresh & was served beautifully. Tasted amazing. The highlight were the staff to be honest. So friendly, warm, welcoming and kind. I think the restaurant itself has so much more potential in terms of the layout. It's in a great position overlooking the valley gardens. Lovely place. We will be back.

£30 wasted, Morrisons meal deal probably better. Don't know how it's got 4.5 stars, must've been chefs night off.

Be aware if you have any food intolerance, 1st visit the staff weren't very knowledgeable on gluten free dishes and recommended one which resulted in one of our party being very ill later,I enjoyed thier curries but I don't have any intolerances,again when we went recently my niece couldn't eat her chicken tikka masalla because of too much coconut and cream,NO WHERE on the menu dose it state the ingredients it just says ' special sauce' sorry but I don't trust what's going into their food anymore and it's a shame because I actually liked the place

Just ordered a curry it was awful chicken was chewy worst ever shall not order again

On our 1st visit to this restaurant a family member asked what starters were gluten free,the young waiters didn't appear to know what gluten was so called for another staff member who assured us that several dishes were gf,I wasn't convinced but the family member chose to opt for one of these dishes,once home she was very ill all through night with symptoms of eating gluten,everyone else really enjoyed their food.a couple of weeks later I picked up a takeaway and spoke to the manager asking him if the younger staff were aware of different allergies,explaining what had happened,he apologised and said he would make sure all staff we aware,we visited again and had lovely food, however our last visit wasn't good,my niece ordered chicken tika masalla but hardly ate it when we asked she said it had too much coconut and cream in it which she'd never had in this dish before,I tasted it and it tasted just like my son's passander only difference was the colour,when we told the member of staff that he said that's how they make the dish but no reference to these ingredients were on the menu! When we said we wouldn't be paying for this dish because my niece hadn't ate it,the member of staff became quite rude,it's such a shame because we did enjoy several meals here but I don't trust what ingredients they are adding to the dishes anymore and this could be dangerous to anyone with allergies

My wife is allergic to dairy, no milk, no cream, etc. We made this very clear on ordering yesterday 18th February 2023. The man on the phone said OK no problem, and even suggested boiled rather than pilau rice. We went to pick it up and when we got home and opened the curry, it obviously had cream in it! We called them up and told them and the answer was, "but you wanted it mild" but we had told them about the allergy. They then said "We we will send you a new one." The second one arrived and also had cream in it!! Total loss of confidence, we didn't call back up to inform them a second time, we just put it in the bin and will never go again. So, if you are lactose intolerant, vegan, or vegetarian, you might want to think twice before going here.

First time visiting with children. Staff were absolutely brilliant with them attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. Will definitely be back

1st time take away was beautiful, brilliant delivery 2nd time food was terrible even down to the salad being warm and the popodoms being soggy and I’d like to think I was getting more than 2x prawns in my garlic king prawn starter ….. definitely won’t be using this place again

So our 1st visit was throughly enjoyed by all, a nice calm atmosphere with helpful,friendly staff and most importantly extremely tasty great food!! They also surprised me with a little birthday cake and a card with a lovely message inside. Thankyou for my birthday treat,you can be sure that we will visit again 😊

This is the best Indian takeaway/restaurant in Pontefract. The food is excellent & the staff are very helpful and polite. Very highly recommended. 5 stars.

Just yummy and lovely helpful staff will cater to your tastes

Been here twice, very impressed. The second time the curry was not quite to my partners liking so the brought her a fresh sauce which was perfect. The staff went above and beyond. Highly recommended

Just had a takeaway delivered the food was absolutely beautiful thank you

All the food was good, but it took them 90 minutes to deliver the order. Next time we'll probably collect or eat in.

First time visit for four of us and the food really didn't disappoint!! Perfect portions and full of flavour! The restaurant is not licensed so if you do want alcohol, you will have to bring your own. They do serve water and soft drinks though. The restaurant is influenced by Bangladesh cuisine and is very fresh! Will definitely return in the very near future!

Very poor value for money. Very expensive for not a lot of food. Will go back to my usual takeout. Sorry but I vote with my feet. Will never use again.😡

Got to be the best curry house in Yorksire. Just had a takeaway delivered didnt take long to arrive. Chichen Dopiaza,pilu rice & onion bhajs. Managed just half of it but it was beautiful.

Food was ok but it was service that didn’t tickle my fancy on this one. The establishment themselves advertised on social media as being open until 8pm Christmas Day. I have no family and live alone, hence me visiting this place on my own. I arrived at 18:50 and was told straight away I’d have to be quick, which I thought it was a little hasty. My main course came half an hour after I’d arrived and as my curry was put down on the table in front of me I was asked “can you try and be quick with it? We want to close soon”. Ended up not enjoying it solely for this reason. After the main I was brought the bill, which was £21.20. The Xmas Day special was ‘Five Courses For £19.95’. Five courses being popadoms, starter, main, sundries and dessert. I didn’t even receive a dessert, so I paid more than what was advertised for less. On the bill it said I paid extra for rice, which I thought would’ve been a sundry tbf but…. Rushed out of the door without a dessert or digestif. I came to try it out as some lads from football fancy coming to Pontefract for a curry, but looks like we will have to find another one now.

Fantastic food lovely friendly staff, Came all the way from Coventry for this and wasn't disappointed, Highly recommend if your in the area.

The food is excellent! Freshly made and really tasty, not greasy or oily like some indians ive visited. Staff were attentive and helped with our requests for a highchair and small plate for the child. Alcohol isnt served but i think you can bring your own abd they had a good range of soft drinks available.

This place deserves to be better recognised as the best Asian food for some distance and as it's BYOB it is also a relatively inexpensive place to eat out in these difficult times. The starters are tasty and the main courses are well-spiced and decent portions. The staff are also very attentive and helpful. I would urge all curry lovers around Pontefract to give it a tgry.

First time ordering takeaway first of all 3 payments went through when it said error they rang up straight away to tell me this and they would refund so bad system but good they sorted it, then the food arrived freezing cold the pakoras were Pooled in grease the curry was bland and they had forgot our breads safe to say never again!

Really enjoyed our visit, the staff are very friendly and polite, the food is well cooked, exceptionally tasty and full of flavour. The menu prices are reasonable and similar to other Indian restaurants in the area. Will definitely return.

Speedy delivery last night.food hot and very tastey.meat karahi best Steve as ever had.bhuna was fabulas too.perfect naan and rice.👍👍🥘🥘😁😁

Given there us little choice in pontefract around 5pm on Thursdays we decided to visit this place. Firstly, do be put off by the lack of street appeal it gets worse once I inside. Although the staff are very polite and friendly the atmosphere is...

Absolutely fantastic experience, from the staff to the food. This is definitely a place to visit for custom food as well as a beautiful take on indian classics and for those who wish to try something new. The staff could not do enough, with their friendly and down to earth personalities. This was my first visit and it will not be my last. They knew how to make a birthday meal truly special. Thank you for everything, you honestly made my night with lovely food and good friends. Xx

Friendly service ,great food and decent prices.would definitely recommend both the resturaunt and takeaway

really friendly welcoming and the interior of the restaurant is airy and very clean Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and can recommend suitable dishes. They are also happy to adapt things for dietary needs After the first visit we loved it so...

In my opinion this is the best reasonable budget Asian restaurant anywhere this side of Bradford. Very friendly staff and tasty food at a reasonable price with the added benefit that you can bring your own alcohol. Highly recommended.

The whole evening was a delight - we went early in the evening and it wasn’t too busy. The staff were very friendly, helpful and amenable. Whenever we try a new Indian restaurant we always pick the same starters and sides as a comparison. In...

Tried the Southgate Indian for the first time last night. Went at 6.30, it was very quiet but was getting busier by the time we left. The staff were all friendly and offered recommendations on the best dishes to suit our tastes. We particularly liked...

Had a gorgeous meal tonight and the staff were welcoming and friendly will definitely be back !

Great new addition to the Pontefract area. Ordered the mix grill and was blown away with the balance of charcoal and softness of the meat. Would 100% Recommend. Also the mint sauce had a hint of sweetness to it, which was surprisingly the best sauce I've ever had at an Indian. The service was very friendly and the staff were helpful in recommending dishes. Will be retuning in the near future.

I had chicken and keema naga. I had it standard strength (which I think they call ‘fairly hot’). I’d ramp the naga up to ‘double heat’ next time as I like it spicy. You only get to gauge your preference by regularly visiting and getting...

Had 2 takeaways in a week to try it out. WOW best I have had in a long time great delivery smart and courteous.Hope the team keep up the good work .

The food was delicious! A real ‘Bradford’ curry, full of flavour and not swimming in oil like most! The staff are really friendly and will make any dish to your requirements. It’s a BYO as they have no license! Don’t be put off by the...

The chef’s from Bradford so what’s more to other than the curries are amazing. Good value,great service will definitely go back.

Early Friday walk-in to start our weekend. Ordered poppadom and pickle tray, onion bhaji and veg pakora, chicken balti and lovely fish curry. Great service, really really good food. We will be back.

Fantastic food service second to nothing please visit

Easily the best food i have ever had, the waiter riyaaz looked after me he even fed me my food would recommend 11/10 food best to ever do it!!

Very tasty and well presented food , friendly polite and helpful staff all round great experience will definitely be returning.

Wow, what a restaurant. My son chose to come for his birthday. After mentioning it, the staff made a lovely fuss of him, making him feel special and topped it off with a surprise cake and birthday card. Should also mention the food was amazing and all are bellies were stuffed full. We will definitely be returning!!

Ordered the Chicken Naga, Tandoori lamb chops, keema rice and garlic naan for takeaway. Delivered on time. Everything full of flavour, very tasty - the lamb chops especially. Well done Southgate Indian, will be paying the restaurant a visit! Ace food.

Tried Southgate Indian yesterday evening and was very impressed. Food ready in 20 minutes. Fresh and tasty and good value for money. Excellent portion sizes and lovely friendly staff. Next time we are going to sit down and eat. Would highly recommend.

Not the most prepossessing site in the somewhat faded old Oriental Restaurant on the roundabout looking over valley gardens. It's a shame someone had the idea to paint murals of jungle and elephants to obscure the view over the gardens. However the food more than...

So you save a fortune by bringing your own drinks !! We usually eat at Gafs, Knottingley but tried this place for a change. Recommend parking on Ropergate then walking down so you can finish with a few pints at the pubs there after your...

Had our first visit to this restaurant tonight after having a take away last week , Absolutely beautiful place to go for a meal,the food was served sizzling hot , everything tasted so fresh, couldn't find a single fault, starter of the veg platter for two along with the meat option was absolutely gorgeous ,main meals (a variety of both vegetarian and meat ) where just as good , but what made it special for us was the outstanding service we received, the staff of Southgate Indian restaurant have to be the most friendliest, nicest staff I have ever experienced ,very attentive and courteous,if the staff stay how they were tonight this place is gonna be a hard place to reserve a table at very soon 😊. excellent value for money,this will be our new favourite restaurant.

Went with family and enjoyed a lovely meal. The food was very good and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Picked up meals for 3 people and had a very nice welcome. Oh my, the food, have not taste food that good from an Indian for a long time. Definitely will be going again. You will be daft if you don't take the opportunity to go to the restaurant or do a collection or delivery from Southgate Indian Restaurant 😃

Food is absolutely gorgeous and staff is amazing, my new favourite Indian restaurant 🙌🏼😋 would definitely recommend giving this place a go, reasonably priced too and huge menu

Me and my husband went here just after it opened and are very impressed. The staff are all approachable and friendly. The food was gorgeous and they were accepting feedback on the meals with them just opening. Definitely good value for money and with the...

Won't order again ! Chicken tikka bhuna was gross.

Will definitely be using this restaurant again, went this evening with family and enjoyed a fantastic meal , the menu is varied loads of choice , great value for money and the portions are very generous. The restaurant is spacious exceptionally clean and the staff very friendly and welcoming. We wish you lot's of luck in your business and know you will do well ,the quality of your food was amazing. Special mention to Shaz ...Great service,very friendly. Highly recommend we will be back.

We were told about the Southgate Indian that had just opened and was well worth giving it a try… So we did The staff were very friendly and polite…The food was tasty and well presented. We will definitely be returning THANKS GUYS see u again...

First time trying takeaway. Very impressed lamb was so nice and tender, tasty curries, friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back

Lovely meal. Fantastic people. Cook food as you want it . Husband had Asian style and was hot, just right. I had Kissan Chicken medium and was very nice. Certainly recommend the food. Will be back.

Tried this restaurant for the first time tonight with my husband and it's fair to say we'll be coming back again very soon! The food was amazing, fresh and full of flavour! The staff were very attentive, warm and welcoming. Looking forward to trying their...

Very welcoming friendly staff, great service, lovely food would reccomend to give it a try, will definitely be going back 😋

Tried this restaurant for the first time tonight with my husband and it's fair to say we'll be coming back again very soon! The food was amazing, fresh and full of flavour! The staff were very attentive, warm and welcoming. Looking forward to trying their other recommended dishes. Yum!

Worth giving a try, Beautiful food 😋 and great customer service. Loved it.

AMAZING Place to eat, Beautiful food, BRILLIANT atmosphere, customer service is 10/10. Well worth a try.. Just the Indian curry house we needed in Wakefield/Pontefract. Would recommend!!!