The Dirty Burger Company in Middlesbrough

I’m truly disheartened by my recent takeaway experience with Chaiiwala in Middlesbrough. I ordered three parathas and chole channa, but unfortunately, the quality was well below acceptable standards. The parathas were completely burnt—charred and drenched in excess ghee, making them unfit to eat. It was shocking to encounter such poor preparation, especially from a place I’ve frequented regularly. Regarding the chole channa, even after reheating, they remained cold and mushy, lacking both texture and flavour. In the past, whenever I’ve ordered biryani, it’s been rich in authentic flavour and well-prepared, making this experience feel like a total letdown. Regrettably, I had to discard everything—it was that appalling. Waste of Money. To the kitchen staff and management: would you genuinely serve burnt parathas and cold, soggy channa to your own family? This issue goes beyond taste—it’s about basic food hygiene, which was evidently missing. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this feedback to heart. I would love to see Chaiiwala restore the quality that once made it a favourite.

Booked a table because we thought it was a carvery we ordered the dinners waited 45 mins not good, the beef looked to be out of a packet the gravy was tasteless and rashoned the side veg for four was enough for two having said that the dinner wasn't that bad but was on the whole tasteless and a bit expensive £33 for two drinks and dinners. Plus side the staff were very nice and helpful, will not be going back.

Used to be good quality here . But it seems to of worn off . Pizza tasted like cheap crap .came luke warm and soggy . Kebab was loose little scrappy bits . Chilly was a weird pale yellow colour . Hopefully it's a one of.

Jess the manager is a star and a real credit to the business my order went through to Durham and let me check in when I was in Middlesbrough. Jess sorted my order out and apologised even though the two are not linked. Hard to come by customer service like this she deserves a promotion!!!

I would of gave it 5 stars but a human looking sasquatch put his filthy fingers all over my food. Didn't eat it