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Love this place been going 18yrs which says alot. Friendly staff beautiful tasting dishes , not found anything in the area to compare or that comes close .
Mark “Evo” . 2021-12-29
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Never disappointed with the food at this place and staff are brilliant.... however prices have gone up substantially, still worth a visit
Mike Hodgson . 2021-10-20
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Really nice food, lots of different dishes all full of flavour. Reasonably expensive but not over priced. Portions a good size, did a half size dish for children and was more than half a dish and less than half price! Staff were very friendly and looked after us really well. Would definitely recommend.
Richard Tyas . 2021-09-18
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Hands Down best place to pick up cheap slaves and pay them in rice. Will miss it.
michael wood . 2021-04-21
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Awful! Food is crazily overpriced, we paid £50 for two curries and a few of side dishes. The food was ordered as a birthday treat, it was over an hour wait for collection, waited in the reception for over 30 mins for the gentleman behind the desk to continue to tell me 5 minutes every time I questioned where the food was. I drove 15 mins to pick this up, I wish I had just ordered somewhere local now. The food quality was below average and incredibly oily, both the meats in the curry was extremely sparse and well overcooked. When I explained that it was a birthday treat and we were extremely disappointed at how long we'd been waiting the response was "I've put in 2 extra poppadoms for you" absolute joke! Would thoroughly recommend to NOT order from here.
Natalia Ellis . 2021-02-19
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Beautiful food and friendly staff, one of our favourite restaurants
Storm Parlour . 2021-01-17
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This was one of the best Indian meals we have had. Guy in the phone was really pleasant. Delivery a little late but driver was very nice and the meal was very good. I had a byriani and the chicken was divine. Arrived hot and we all really enjoyed it.
Jillian Bellamy . 2021-01-09
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Only recently found out how good the food is at this place and have been using it since. The Akbar Special Biriani is one of the nicest things I have ever tasted. Would highly recommend.
Peter Scott . 2020-12-31
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I love this place, not just for food but the lovely service you get.
Julie . 2020-11-04
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Great food. Great service. Good value
Steve Lea . 2020-10-20
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I will return. Covid measures were good. Food was great really tasty. We ordered a variety of dishes and all were different and tasty. rice and naans were good. liked the little bits of chilli if you want it spicier or pick them out for a milder experience without any loss in taste.
Alex Evans . 2020-10-07
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Great local Curry, you are getting 10% off during a takeaway. Visited a few times with friends. Lovely stuff and great choice of food.
Rufat Mammadov . 2020-09-04
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Great food and service but be aware that they do not do the government Monday to Wednesday 50% discount
Alex Robinson . 2020-08-25
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Don't know what's gone wrong with the place, telephoned takeaway order at 6.30, told to collect at 7.30. Arrived on time but didn't get order until 8.20 and it was wrong. Plenty of other people in there complaining about time taken. Order at least one table was wrong as well from what I saw. Food was very good though as usual
Nigel Atterton . 2020-08-15
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Excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend.
Janet Riley . 2020-08-14
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Been here 20-30 times. Wouldn't go to another Indian
JP Singh . 2020-08-11
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Awesome food and great service too
David Warren . 2020-08-08
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Great food, nice service and reasonably priced. Worth the trek.
Janette Honeyman . 2020-07-23
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Brilliant food. Friendly and helpful staff. Take away is pick up only due to location or just dine in.
Sebastian . 2020-07-18
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Hands down the best Indian in the north east!
Adam Riddick . 2020-07-11
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Great food and service very friendly staff
Robert Reaney . 2020-07-06
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Couldn’t fault the Excellent food and very friendly staff..
Stephen cornforth . 2020-06-24
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We had lamb after dark and lamb Korma with coconut & mushroom rice + chips. It all tasted amazing. We had to do takeaway with current situation but thank goodness they are still open. Best curry around :)
Ian W . 2020-04-28
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Absolutely delicious food, staff are amazing.
Gail Walker . 2020-04-17
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Deliciuos food and lovely staff
Gail Johnston . 2020-03-02
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First visit. Will definitely not be the last. It is the best Indian restaurant that I have been too.
Ann Richardson . 2020-02-20
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The best authentic food I've tried in my life... odd location but very busy, would recommend to everyone
Ashik Ali . 2020-02-07
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My wife went last night with her friend. She said food was fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was full so booking recommended
Alan Harrison . 2020-01-31
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Amazing food, lovely staff and atmosphere - what a gem this place is, make sure you book early to guaranteea table.
Michelle Adams . 2020-01-28
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Very poor this time long wait for meal
Gary Aislabie . 2020-01-26
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Best place to come and dine with family friends.. quality food can't complain about the price.. staffs are more of your friend than staffs..lol great place to come and eat..
1 SHAF V.R.F CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER . 2020-01-15
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Good menu with some dishes you don't often see elsewhere. Nicely cooked and presented by friendly staff.
Mike Stewart . 2020-01-14
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Food was great as usual however the wait of nearly an hour for a table when we'd booked was not. Might be worth giving those on earlier tables a time limit so it doesn't affect those booked later
michael brownless . 2020-01-01
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Lovely food nice staff a bit slow in the service for drinks and food but still a nice place to eat
ian colbert . 2019-12-27
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Great food but service is a little slow.
Charloottee . 2019-12-27
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Very friendly staff, nice surroundings and beautiful food. What more could you want. Lovely jubbly
Jeff Marchant . 2019-12-18
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Full of flavour, hot food and excellent attentive staff. Will be returning for sure
kris elliott . 2019-12-08
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Delicious food and excellent service
Liz Sampson . 2019-11-30
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Excellent food and plenty of it. Ģreat service and value for money. We had family from India with us and they were impressed.
Colin Ashton . 2019-10-29
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1st time I have been great food and service will be going again soon
Graham Tisdale . 2019-10-26
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Excellent service, quality food and very reasonably priced! Highly recommended.
John-Daniel Briggs . 2019-10-24
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The most amazing food and service ! I had a takeaway and noticed a slight mistake when I returned home . When I called them, they apologised and gave me my next order free! not only that but they were sencerely very sorry for the mistake . They even gave us a free bottle of wine . In my opinion the best Indian restaurant for food and service in the UK.
Dean Midwinter . 2019-10-24
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Fantastic food great atmosphere
Joanne Megginson . 2019-10-19
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Excellent food ,Excellent service, 10 out 10.
helgi boyce . 2019-10-01
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Great Indian food. Staff were helpful and polite. The food was outstanding 👏👏👏
Darren Cronin . 2019-09-28
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Excellent meal would recommend to anyone.
Phil Marsay . 2019-09-21
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Food was amazing Staff were friendly and helpful And price was considerable reasonable considering the amount we ordered
KASSIM ALI . 2019-09-10
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Lovely food and staff, fantastic customer service as always
Nikita Walbey . 2019-08-29
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This was our first visit here, in comparison with others so called Indian cusines, which we have been visiting ... This one is by far the best of them for 40 miles radius... Good atmosphere, great veraiety of foods, the foods we had were superbs, good and down to earth selection of wines and beer... Great and friendly customer service, and reasonably priced.... Their location is a bit awkward but it is worth the trip... We will be back with more friends and family members...
Sam iliai . 2019-08-29
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Great good, long wait for the food to arrive, but we'll worth it
Charles Baldam . 2019-08-24
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The food was very well served and tasted delicious. Good service staff very attentive.
Amina Toner . 2019-08-24
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Acceptable curry, great service. The staff made our dishes as asked for with no problem. It was just a bit bland and old school. If that's what you like it's a great eating out experience, otherwise just call a curry in.
Tom Askew . 2019-08-21
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Excellent service quality management Great would definitely recommend.
Adal iqbal . 2019-08-19
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Lovely food, came to eat in when visiting parents and wasn’t disappointed at all but they do get very busy so I’d advise you anyone going there to book a table.
Madeline Thomas . 2019-08-01
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Lovely food, friendly staff but an hours wait for our starters! Worth the wait though in the end and the portions were huge, thankfully they were happy to box-up the left overs 'for the dog', look forward to going again.
Jane Miller . 2019-07-22
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Outstanding food, superb friendly service
Emma-Jane Harrison . 2019-07-08
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Excellent as always great food staff and ambience can not fault the place .thanks for another great evening.
graham butler . 2019-06-16
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Amazing meal and amazing service. Always made to feel a valued customer. Highly recommended.
Carole Hodgson . 2019-06-16
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Wow, a little gem on the A66, just outside Darlington. Excellent food, friendly service and decor sophisticated but comfortable. Pull in at the service station to access this wonderful restaurant. The lamb sambuca is presented in flames and delicious. I wish they did traditional Indian desserts like rasmali and that would be my heaven nade.
Catriona Clark . 2019-05-16
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First time going tonight. Had a wonderful aroma the moment you step through the door. The staff are friendly. The food was beautiful. I ordered the chicken makani. I never knew cheese would go so well on a curry. For a motorway restaurant, its a decent place. Will be back for more
Amy Lofthouse . 2019-05-08
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Excellent, food was excellent, service brilliant, can highly recommend Akbar Dynasty
steve dugdale . 2019-01-18
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Great food. Service can be rushed or slow as they only have 2 sittings but the food is worth the wait.
Matt Baker . 2019-01-14
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love this restaurant great food first class service I would highly recommend
Brendan Davey . 2018-12-15
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As usual great food, good service even though it was busy .... Thanks again for a brilliant night out...
Jerry Hewitt . 2018-12-12
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Fantastic such lovely food and staff.
William Foy . 2018-12-11
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Lovely place to eat with friends, Abdul excelled very humorous attentative and polite good food Thank you very much
Rani Toor . 2018-12-11
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Nice place. Nice staff. Good food. Enjoyable. Prices are about the same try it.
Richard Hall . 2018-11-30
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Very friendly staff and the food was fantastic. Car park is tight though. Worth a visit.
John Lowes . 2018-11-20
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Excellent customer service. Great tasting food and all at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.
Margaret Bell . 2018-11-17
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We love going to Akbar Dynasty as a treat. The food is consistently excellent. Service is always friendly and attentive. As a rule, you won't have to wait long to be served, but at busy times it can be a longish evening. Don't let that put you off from this terrific Indian restaurant. The food is great and reasonably priced.
Laurence . 2018-11-15
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I would recommend this to everybody first time I have been would go again.
Marion Horn . 2018-11-13
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Great food but poor table service waited more than 45minutes for food.
Christopher Angus . 2018-11-13
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Always enjoy a meal at the Akbar Dynasty. The atmosphere is very nice and although it's just off the A66 it's often busy at weekends so we book ahead to be sure of getting a table. The food is lovely, the menu has the well known dishes you'd expect but with a large range of their own dishes (at least I think their own) and they are really gorgeous. I've not tried too many but the ones I've had have been delicious. Also a good range of vegetable side dishes and vegetarian options . Staff are very professional and friendly . The only thing is the car parking can get very busy especially as they have two sittings so if the people from the 1st sitting haven't finished and the people for the 2nd turn up it can be hard to get parked.
Ann P . 2018-11-11
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Superb food , delicious and well presented, service was 100% even at a very busy time .
Nicola Adamson . 2018-11-10
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Fantastic food! Great price and staff are really friendly. If you want a curry you need to come here! Missing out if you don't !
Jake Conway . 2018-11-02
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Best Indian restaurant in the area.
Marc Carr . 2018-10-22
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Great food. Quick service and really nice staff. Always a lovely meal
Simon White . 2018-10-10
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First time we tried Indian food it was delicious would go again
Christine Brown . 2018-10-02
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Really great food nice surroundings great service try it you won't regret it
Jennifer Overfield . 2018-10-01
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Wonderful selection of delicious meals, we all enjoyed our different starters, main and sweets . The staff were outstanding in delivering a wonderful service and experience. We agree that we would all recommend this restaurant to friends and family.
Trevor Gleadhill . 2018-09-30
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Less than average food and very poor service
Mark Newman . 2018-09-29
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Superb food, excellent service will definitely return
Andrea Stevenson . 2018-09-28
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First time here last night and it was fantastic. We were seated very quickly. Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly
Ann Hope . 2018-09-23
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Lovely food and Excellent service
Steve Singh . 2018-09-16
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This is the best indian food we have ever had and will not go anywhere else
Andrew Crossley . 2018-09-09
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Seriously good buffet Indian restaurant!
Jerome Hurley . 2018-09-03
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The food is absolutely delicious.
Ashley Francis . 2018-08-27
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We went yesterday teatime. We have had a take out before however dining in this time. Food was beautiful, service was perfect. The staff are lovely and friendly. Best India around in my opinion.
Tina Kirton . 2018-08-25
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Visited whilst in area for business. Staff were very friendly and the Restaurant is clean and tidy. Food was great, no issues there at all. 3 stars as service was awfully slow. I was on my own and I was in there for over 2 hours...Otherwise, nice food, friendly staff and vibrant surroundings.
Saj Ulldin . 2018-08-14
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Top food service and hospitality
Brian Munt . 2018-08-14
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One of my three favourite curry houses.
Ruben Sailer . 2018-08-10
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Great place to eat, food and service very good indeed
Danielle Duff . 2018-07-25
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Brilliant food and great service.
Mike Cartwright . 2018-07-19
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Great restaurant. Always impressive food and service.
Neil Tate . 2018-07-17
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Food is absolutely brilliant and always served in a very friendly manner. A real treat to visit. Just book and go!
Mike Jones . 2018-06-26
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Not as good as it has been. Not a lot in, so no excuses. A little disappointed knowing what it could be like. Think it will be a while before we go back.
William Burn . 2018-05-26
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Brilliant has ro be the best restaurant ever. Well recommended
sheila underwood . 2018-05-10
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Best food in the North East..... Been many times... Will be going many times more.....
Gordon Dale . 2018-05-03
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Good value and tasty food. Service was brilliant.
Ashley Fellowes . 2018-04-26
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Love it here. Best Indian in the area
Jacqui Morrison . 2018-04-21
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