Vadah in Stockton-on-Tees

Discovered this gem of an Indian restaurant when we attended a concert at the Globe last year, so had to go again when we were back for another gig. The food and choice was excellent and the restaurant had a nice vibe with a mix of all ages and demographics. Staff were attentive and service was quick, which was ideal for us. We’ll be back in the New Year at our next concert for sure.

Arrived after booking the previous day in group of 5 family members. Food was mediocre just sauce poured over the meat not marinated properly so little taste in the meat. Asked the bill to be split it was not so three bills had to be worked out at the till. We were over charged by at least £30. They were busy at entrance so three way bill split. I ended paying £62 for 1.5 pints of larger 1 chicken balti rice 1 lamb Kahari rice two breads and pompodom each. The other paid at lease same over. Poor i would avoid it

Attending an event at the Stockton Globe I chose Vadah for dinner and made a very good choice. Poppadoms came with a tasty range of dips and my Molee Chicken was excellent with great spice and flavours. The organisation and flow of eating areas and tables was a bit strange, but service from all staff was good. I was certainly impressed enough with the food on offer to visit again.

Booked vadah at last min for a pre theatre meal, very nice looking place amd friendly service followed by some amazing food partner was recommended lanka piaza as he likes hot and said was the best he has had will be back soon as we have booked another show at the globe.

Excellent meal last night, both service and food. They have really upped the presentation since my last visit. Lovely light crispy onion bhajis and a gorgeous veg balti. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his mixed starter and lamb balti too. Recently went to Babul in Darlington and Vadah beat them by a mile on all levels.

Went here with the other half as a last minute plan. Usually vadah are fully booked up but I thought I would chance it and give them a call. To my surprise they have 1 table left! When arriving was greeted by all the staff members who were very welcoming and attentive. Onto the food.. I ordered lamb Balti spiced up and my partner ordered a prawn Korahi, the food came out piping hot with loads of flavours and lovely decorations! Would hands down go again and again! Thank you to the owners of this place as they have done a wonderful job! Please everyone try this place out and thank me later.

Visited for dinner with friends, highly recommend Vada quality food and customer service, the prices are very affordable perfect for a family night out.

My wife and I enjoyed a pre-show meal at Vadah and were very impressed by the presentation and flavour of the starters and mains. We had eaten there previously and also collected take-aways so were expecting a very high standard. The food is superb and the service courteous, professional and discreet. Many thanks.

Visited here for my second time and wow I wasn’t disappointed. The food and service was outstandingly on another level. The service was polite, prompt and very welcoming. The food was well presented and impeccable. Will definitely return again and recommend to others.

Incredible food with great vegan options. I had the Coconut Rice, Vegetable Dhansak (ask for vegan) and chapati. One of the best curries I’ve had

Great location lovely river view, came with friends and visited this place, no booking but we were seated in a very busy restaurant food came quick and the presentation was lovely food tasted great everyone enjoyed their meal and service was also great.

Really impressive Indian, family meal and it was really good quality and tasty food the presentation was amazing, good food followed by great service.

Went here for birthday meal was a suprise for my friend, really busy place but we got seated in no time popadoms arrived and then food came out in a very quick and tasted great, staff very friendly and also a suprise birthday cake from the staff was a lovely little touch, thank uoh vadah rebooked table for 2 weeks time.

Nice food, naan excellent, but some dishes too sweet some too salty. The food did come out hot and well presented. The service very very poor, waiters need some customer training. The place was dirty. Sticky dirty floors, whilst waiting for a table notice that it had not be swept or vacuumed for several days. But the toilets are disgusting. Cubicles floors sticky and dirty, handles thick with dirt, taps and wash hand basin really disgusting, cobwebs hanging off ceiling. The whole needs a lot of maintenance and a paint job. Was glad our table cloth had been charged, that made it look a bit luxurious. Looking closely it is not luxury at all, but they do have a monopoly in Stockton as there is nothing else.

Been here many a time, always been beautiful food, staff really friendly, not one fault to find..... Keep up the good work guys, a returning customer is an happy customer!!

Excellent service from the moment they opened the door for us to enter m. The food was absolutely amazing!!! Couldn’t fault anything at all about the whole experience

Visited on a Saturday night . Had jalfrezi with rice and nan bread, the restaurant was busy as always but plenty of staff on hand to help. The food was beautiful, the restaurant itself is really nice and looks great inside. I've been a few times now and it's always fabulous.

Visited from out of town & sought an Indian for a birthday meal we chose this place based on TripAdvisor reviews. We were not disappointed at all, really nice decor, deceptively spacious with excellent food & service. Only slight challenge was the very tight parking however if local or with better understanding of the area I’d expect this isn’t a challenge.

Poorest Indian meal I have ever had, hardly any taste and I don't like a hot/too spicy Indian meal. The starter was King Prawn Purée and there was hardly any prawn in it and mainly bread which was more like a tortilla wrap. The main course was Chicken Shashlik, again no taste, the chicken definitely hadn't been marinated and was also tough. I looked at all the reviews and was quite excited about trying this restaurant, never again. Even after complaining about the main course they had the ordasity to try and charge me for it!

Amazing restaurant, amazing food, friendly staff, wow. Must visit when in the area. Will be back when in the area ~ chacha jewellers

The staff had gone above and beyond to please our needs making sure our special night was great. Food was amazing, most definitely would recommend the mocktails which were amazing. Definitely a great place for family and friends.

Great place to eat, fantastic customer service, absolutely loved eating here, food was amazing! Would recommend eveyone to come here!

One of the best experiences I have had at a Indian restaurant cannot fault anything staff are friendly too

I had read the reviews and decided to book. This place didn’t sit right with me. When a seafood starter arrives within minutes that’s not great. The king Prawn Puri was very spicy, no lemon garnish nothing. Mains - naan in a plastic basket, rice in plastic moulds. There was no refined service, fronts off cutlery drawers missing, staff rushed, no visible herb in sight. I wanted to love it but my own personal Indian food at home is better. No attention to topping up of wine from my wine bucket. What a shame. Sorry

Went here with my wife , son, daughter and their respective partners. Excellent food. We had popadoms, starters and mains , too full for desserts. The food was presented beautifully and full of taste. If I had one slight complaint , it would be they were a bit slow to fulfil a second drinks order, but that’s being a bit picky to be honest. I would definitely return here. One thing I found strange, was that on paying the card machine would not accept Debit cards, only Credit cards. There was a free cash machine on the premises and one had to draw out cash and pay that way if not using credit card

Always a great place to celebrate birthdays, friendly service, food amazing and presentation unique

We had been recommended this restaurant so gave it a go early on a Tuesday night. There is only a small car park and we were lucky to get a spot as it was already filling up. Service was good throughout our visit and the...

Visited early evening restaurant was busy but we were shown straight to the table. food was good but for the second time running service was very poor the waiter's English wasn't good and he struggled to understand what we were asking for. Service was very...

The best Indian restaurants ever, I had be many time at Baday, As I am from India I miss my desi curry that’s y every weekend I try to take a dinner at Baday, every time was a outstanding experience. Although it was a busy...

When i went to resturent for dinner..This food is delicious and very tasty and Staff behavior was so good..

Vadah is a restaurent where I had supper couple of days ago.In my view,it's one of the best restaurents in Stocton.I higly reccommend food lovers to go and undergo best indian food there.

"Vadah is an extraordinary culinary destination that consistently leaves me speechless. The marriage of traditional Indian flavors with contemporary innovation is sheer brilliance. Every dish is a masterpiece, meticulously prepared and bursting with bold flavors. The attention to detail in the presentation is a visual...

Award winning Indian restaurant it definitely is the best Indian restaurant in the uk from the food to the services

I had a dinner last night with my Friends, theur food was delicious and environment is outstanding.

Vadah has now been our local Indian for the last fews years now and has never disappointed another meal on a busy Saturday evening only criticism is has go wait 15 mins but the service and food more than made up for it also the...

I was recommended vadah from the Hilton hotel I was staying at for my company as they don't serve hot food the receptionist advised me of the option available and the most popular place was vadah which was only few mins walk, first impression was...

First time at vadah and wont be the last excellent food and service the deco is really nice too thank you

Table booked for 14 of us and we preordered our meal, upon arrival we were taking straight through and within mins popadom arrived followes by our drinks now the place was very busy but the service was impeccable really impressed food arrived after 30 mins...

Recently we went to Vadah. Why we hadn’t been before is bizzare. If you want a great curry, Try not to worry, It’s the best curry house in Stockton by far.

Let's get straight to the point, this place is overhyped and whoever shortlisted this for best North-east Curry house clearly needs some kind of refresher training or does not have a clue about curry flavours. I've visited twice recently and tried different dishes, I know...

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Took my wife there for a birthday meal, as we both love a curry and had heard good things . We were not disappointed in the slightest, beautifully decorated, nice and clean interior, welcoming staff and the food was...

Definitely the best curry house in Teesside. We could tell, even at 5.30 on Saturday evening. Parking is poor, for such a busy restaurant . Thankfully a couple were leaving when my Wife and I arrived. Delicious meal, will definitely return.

Thought i’d try a different restaurant that was local and tried Vadah , this didn’t disappoint as the food was everything i asked for as i asked it not to be too spicy and they delivered. Will definitely be returning!

A friend of mine recommended this restaurant to me in case if i want to treat myself to some nice indian food and it didn't disappoint. The food was rich in flavor as well as the option to order side dish with so many options...

Great food. Aesthetic. Ambience was good. Customer service was good. Parking was available which was a bonus.

Went to vadah expecting perfect customer service based on reviews from my friends, they definitely did not disappoint ! Quick to help on any queries we had and don’t get me started on the food, came very quickly with no hesitation perfectly spiced, proper Indian...

The chicken was tender and juicy, along with the garlic naan being soft. The drinks were great and with the staff being quick.

Came here last night with my partner and the food was well presented , the service was fantastic and did not need to complain at all Will definitely be back

The place is one of the best in the area when it comes to authentic Indian food. The dishes are lip-smacking with the staff being polite and helpful

Delicious food and amazing service… Best for asian taste… And the staff was really very helpful and polite…

Excellent Experience, and service was very good. Very friendly staff as they were quick to react to requests. Great Atmosphere and they had very good vegetarian options.

As i walked in i felt welcome as staff were friendly. Food had flew out as i ordered a lamb balti with pilau rice and it came out within 15 mins and was piping hot Would definitely come back

Our daughter was celebrating her 18th birthday and her favourite cuisine is Indian. We did lots of research before the event looking for the best in the area. on arrival parking is a nightmare, limited spaces and double yellow lines. one of our party is...

At 6pm on the Thursday of our visit Vadah was already half full which tells its own story. The menu is comprehensive with a wonderful choice of starters, inventive specials and traditional curries. Everything is beautifully presented and thoroughly delicious. This is one of the...

Very disappointed in the food, cleanliness and service.. Not accepting debit cards is strange, yet they have a cash machine in house.. Expensive for the poor quality and over rated..

My experience at Vadah was satisfactory. From beginning to end, the customer service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Definitely would recommend the lamb dishes. For the area the restaurant is located the price is also fairly reasonable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I had been looking forward to my meal after hearing good reports. However, I have to say I and my friends were very disappointed. The food was disappointing both in quality and taste. I was the only one whose meal was of the correct spice...

Normally opt for takeaway but sat in this time with family. Lovely food and friendly staff. Really enjoyable. Great to see this place so busy still especially on a Tuesday!

Turned up without booking managed to get a table, was very busy but the service and food was outstanding

Unreal food every single time! The prawn purée starter was delicious as always. Spicy and mouthwatering just how I like it! Don’t get me started on the mains!! The prawn saag, just so GOOD! The naga chicken curry, it’s like a firework in your mouth!...

Really nice food and asked to create punjabi style dishes which chef had made as we wanted it and also fabulous service by bunch of professional guys and nicely decorated.

Absolutely amazing meal with the most welcoming staff. The resturant was gorgeous and the food was out of this world. Will defiently return!

Went for family birthday and food was excellent. Good service, nice venue, good range of dishes, price was fair too. Highly recommend.

We visited for a family celebration and what a great night we had. The food was superb and the service exceptional. The staff were so professional in everything they did. Well recommended.

There seems to have been a massive drop in standards at Vadah. Real shame. Got Seekh kebab with no colour/texture from the tandoor. My wife ordered Karhai, was asked if it was okay spicy, which is fine. But it came and it was the blandest...

Amazing food, lots of choice for all tastes, great value for money, staff so friendly. Highly recommend.

The reviews were good, let’s give it a try Bri. My choice, Chicken Z ( can’t recall the name) was recommended by the waiter instead of Garlic Chicken. On the menu the dish was described as Medium, which I’d put on par with a Madras...

Decent enough inside however staff seemed a little frosty or stressed. Starters tasted nice but very small portion, not good value for money. Mains ok. Nan the best I've had Asked for dessert menu to be told they don't do desserts. Ok food, ok experience....

Me and my partner went for a meal and it was his first time visiting. I’d told him really good things and yous didn’t fail to deliver. All dishes were presented beautifully and full of flavour. Staff are so lovely and pleasant. Happy to alter...

Visited tonight for the first time as we usually use an Indian a bit more local to us… but not any more! Chicken pakora and Seekh kebab starters were the best we’ve ever had - fresh, light and full of flavour. Both had lamb madras...

Visiting family on a short trip for the first time in years and it's apparent how few restaurant options there are in Stockton. We didn't book but were warmly greeted and shown to a table. Restaurant is clearly popular and the decor and food are...

We visited here on the second night of dining inside being allowed & it was fantastic!I had the King Prawn on Puree starter & it was absolutely beautiful! Then had lamb madras which was also stunning.Part way through the meal, the ceiling/ air conditioning started leaking water onto the table but it wasn’t an issue - team were great & we were quickly moved.Overall a lovely evening & fantastic food!Only side note is the change to cash / bank transfer only.. we didn’t know this before arriving which wasn’t ideal.

First time back dining in since last year, great atmosphere and fresh new look, food was amazing as always, tried the new kofta curry which was Devine all in all the best in Teesside is back and so will I be back.

I was SO looking forward to visiting this restaurant after lockdown, disappointed to say the least. I ordered coconut dumplings which where served frozen as my starter. King prawn Malibu for main, 5 meaty prawns in a lack luster sauce. £9.95 for a bottle of Cobra, cheeky. Won’t be rushing back!

Absolutely gorgeous food from Vadah, all piping hot and freshly cooked, delivery service on time! Fabulous!

Have had a couple of take away meals during the COVID lockdowns and they were fantastic. The restaurant was our go to Indian restaurant prior to the pandemic and is now definitely our favourite Indian take away too.Food is of the highest quality, ample portions and pretty good value - highly recommend it.

Best Indian restaurant I have been too, got a home delivery, food arrived with 30 minutes lovely and warm. Will be definitely ordering again.

Lovely weather so we treated ourselves to our favourite Indian pre ordered for 5pm got the usual masala for the wife korma for kids and my favourite chicken madras sat in the garden with a bottle of sol amazing

Ordered takeaway from vadah and asked for a recommendation as i always get the masala but wanted something with a kick, got recommended to try the gonees and wow it was so good i would say one of the best meals i ever had, the delivery was propmpt and friendly driver so can't wait for another recommendation. Thanks

Okay so lets be clear about something here. I have given this restaurant 5 star ratings on here whenever my wife and I have visited for a meal pre covid.I post as white knight. That shows I am an honest. Now we come to Wednesday of this week. I ordered a £19 home delivery meal. I have pondered for two days as to what to say, the starter was as expected not a problem at all and every bit as we have had eating at the restaurant. The special rice was top as usual. Now we come to the main meal. Absolutely disgusting very little meat at all and not one single prawn in what was supposed to have mixed meats and prawns. Most of the meat was inedible in fact could not be cut with a sharp knife. There was a shell from a prawn but no prawn! The source was nice but the rest I binned. I will never eat at this restaurant again, seems like any old rubbish gets put into home deliveries.Someone needs to get a grip again because it has always been a pleasure to eat food at this restaurant. One very annoyed regular in restaurant customer.

Obviously I’ve not been able to have a restaurant meal of late at Vadah which is a real shame so on my visits to the area I’ve started getting a take away to dine in solitude in my hotel. I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed my meals at Vadah and I was not disappointed with the take always I’ve had. Delicious! I ordered by email after perusing the take away menu on Vadahs web site, turned up at the allotted time and it was waiting for me. Fab meal, great service although I can’t wait for it to fully open and once again enjoy the full experience of Vadah

Outstanding food delivered onext Saturday tender lamb and chicken full of flavoursome can't wait for next time we order

8th attempt to get through on a busy Saturday to order takeaway as they were busy ordered for the family mixture of mild to medium curry’s, starters rices and breads had to wait 1 hour to collect the meal, but my god was it worth the wait everything tasted great and service was spot on, will pre order next time.

The best Indian around!! Messaged the Facebook page to make a big order earlier in the week and they couldn’t have been any nicer. The food was amazing, the service was exceptional and it all came piping hot!! Best Indian I have ever tasted!

Use resultant often but tried take a way tonight due to Covid restrictions used delivery service , arrived very promptly ,food excellent all hot just as nice as eating in we love hot and spicy requested phall not on menu but we’re happy to oblige , very happy lovely meal

If this had of been my first experience of Vadah.. it would of been my last . Onion bhaji were small chewy and tasteless , not worth £3.50 . The biryanis came with a ‘veg curry’ no veg just sauce and my medium spa ice was very hot and in edible . As for the pickles to go with the poppadoms well I’ve had better for a jar . What a waste of £40 as most went in the bin . C9 e on Vadha cook on a Tuesday like you do on a busy weekend . Not sure if we will bother to order for you again .

Food arrived piping hot and was exactly as described on menu. I have eaten in the restaurant a few times and have always been super impressed and the takeaway/delivery was no exception.My main was the Shalimar Kharni from the Chef's Specials and it was exceptional. Generous portions of deliciously spiced and flavoured food is a bench mark that this restaurant supplies with ease. First class and 5 Stars from me !

Great takeaway from the best in teeside delivered piping hot and the all the family enjoyed every dish, keep up the great work guys.

Excellent food, tasty as ever the best in north east, delivery arrived quickly than expected and the driver was polite

We tried here tonight for our first ever takeaway. We were absolutely blown away! Everything about each dish was amazing. I messaged through Facebook earlier in the day to book for delivery, the food arrived at the time promised piping hot and was hands down the best Indian we have ever had. Would definitely highly recommend and we will be returning again very soon!

We had our first meal from the Vadaah last night. Friendly chap took the order over the phone. It was delivered piping hot within the one hour timescale by a pleasant young lady. Lamb Achanak and Chicjen Karahi with a Cheese Chilli Garlic light fluffy Naan. Warm thin Poppadums. All first class.

I went here with my family last night and got a railway lamb lamb and my wife got garlic Chilli chicken and got fish and chips for the kids and wow it was amazing. really friendly staff

Excellent service, food was amazing and would highly recommend, best Indian restaurant by miles, definitely coming back.

This was the first time I had a takeaway from this restaurant. On recommendation I had Lanoka lamb which is a spice level of a Madras. I had it with a vegetable rice. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the lamb melted in the mouth.I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

The food from this Restaurant is simply the best. I have never ever tasted anythinglike it the flavours are just amazing, gorgeous and fantastic. I discovered this takeaway through a leaflet that was put through my front door. I have had two takeaways from this restaurant and both have been superb and I intend to haveanother one to-night. My Son Omar has barred chinese takeaways from our home for obvious reasons so I decided to try indian food and I certainly have notbeen disappointed. My Son is a director of a company in London and has beenin negotiations with his colleague directors and they have agreed that he can come back to Stockton and work from home. He will be returning on the 4/11 andis very very impressed with what I have said about your wonderful cuisine. We hope to visit your restaurant one evening to have a meal there as he has seen iton your website and said that it looks very classy indeed.Kindest regardsYvonne Curtis.

The most amazing Indian restaurant we’ve found. We’ve eaten here as a couple and as a family and it’s always just as good. Staff are great. Food is amazing! 5*

Just moved to the area. Amazing Curry. One of the best I’ve ever had. Meat portions are huge and the curry is well spiced and each one distinctive and flavoursome.

another fantastic meal and great service but I was shocked at having to make my way through about 7 or 8 young folk stood by the piano who weren't wearing masks. worrying

Four of us eat here for our Grandsons birthday great food great service and they have COVID 19 well covered if you live in the Teesside area give it a go you will not be dissapointed

The food is always good and the service, even on COVID-19 had few deliveries very fast always good can’t fault this place.