Yusuf's Spice Lounge in Wakefield

Great food most of the time but occasionally very average

Absolutely gorgeous food, we have about 3 deliveries from these guys a week and they never disappoint

As someone from Birmingham, I’ve tried countless Indian restaurants and Desi gastropubs, so I tend to have high expectations. While working in Yorkshire, I decided to try a place I found on Uber Eats. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much, as many “Indian” restaurants that aren’t Desi-style mixed grill pubs often disappoint me. However, this place completely surprised me. The Punjabi-style Prawn Karahi I ordered was one of the best curries I’ve ever had. Huge credit to the chefs and the restaurant for crafting such a fantastic dish. The only constructive feedback I have would be to use a bit less oil in the curry and perhaps refine the recipe for the mint sauce. While it’s decent, it tastes like a mix of yogurt and store-bought mint sauce. Overall, I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal, and I’m looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person someday.

Food was excellant and the Nan bread to die for.

Use to love this place. Recent visit left us with slower then usual service and very salty food. Considering food usually tasty and spicy, it was very disappointing.

Authentic fresh food that is full of flavour. The only thing that lets this place down is the service times... ridiculous. But if this is because everything is made fresh it could be forgiven. Staff are very friendly and helpful and I would love to visit again.

Good was delicious and fairly priced

The 16£ menu was good, and the food was different from other restaurants, which is good

In my opinion Yusuf's is the best restaurant in the area. We have never had a bad experience. The food is delicious and the staff are all so friendly. 5 stars from us.

Best Indian restaurant ever best food always spot on and always fresh and hot

I ordered a madras it was more like a vindaloo. I’ve always enjoyed your food but tonight was very disappointing

Monday night visit for 2. In a world where Asian takeaways are everywhere Yusefs spice lounge ride high above the rest. Set in the heart town centre this former furniture shop is a dine in or takeaway restraunt where quality of food seems to be the priority rather than cheap high volume. They do a weekday set menu of poppudoms and pickles, a starter, a main amd a sundry for 15.99 that comfortably fed me and my partner to the point where we thought we could have maybe shared and in the end brought a meals worth home. The menu is manageable and varied but not pages and pages of options to get lost in. The tardis like inside has plenty if seats for guests. The staff will glide around never in your face but never hiding away and are considerate but not overbearing. The quality if the food is sublime. Simple traditional dishes are elevated to gourmet flavours and the specials carry just the right level of exotic but hints of something familiar so you aren't too scared to try them. It's a bring your own booze place but soft drinks are for sale. Now the cost.......it is essentially the same or as near as to other takeaways or eateries of East and Central Asian influence. You get restraunt quality and atmosphere at takeaway prices which is incredibly surprising! Parking can be a little tricky during early afternoon as it is town centre, but there is a street behind it that isn't restricted in the evening so shouldn't be an issue. It's always busy on weekends so I'd book if you're planning a trip at peak times, but try and aim.for the midweek where the place ticks over steadily, but isn't rammed.

first time ordering from Yousefs and not disappointed very tasty, I had the mutton on the bone and wife had the creamy chicken garlic with fried onion rice.well worth the money.

dry square chicken chunks for the 3rd time and the last ...

we ordered for 3 adults and it was amazing we had starters and mains and everything was beautifully cooked and was fresh. we would definitely order again and would definitely recommend best in 5 towns. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Very affordable restaurant with good Indian food and large portions. Does not serve alcohol but you may bring your own wine or beer. No payment by card.

I had a curry here Saturday night which supposed to gluten free . But I was ill when I got home

Great food, take your own booze!

Sorry to say this was the worst Lamb (well mutton here) Rogan Josh I've ever had. Rest of food ok but very average. Positives are the prices are decent and you can take your own alcohol. It's cash only like most places these days and it's large but wasn't too busy when we went, so it was strange that we felt constantly rushed to leave.

Chicken dry, no sauce in curry, oily, over cooked old stale rice,

Very nice service, pleasant, oriental, clean place. The food is very tasty and aromatic. Very affordable prices, there is something for everyone :). I sincerely recommend it 🥰 You can bring your favorite wine 🍷 or beer 🍺. ☺️

Delivery timing kept changing after an hour and a half wait and it took over 20 minutes to arrive after the order left the restaurant so the food was cold. Would not recommend ordering a takeaway.

Food was marvellous. Great selection of vegetarian meals. Attentive and efficient staff. Bring your own booze. Cash only

Lovely as always, wrong order came, called restaurant and they replaced within 15mins

Delivery driver was rude chips tasted like they'd been sat there a while and only nice thing was the curry itself

Lovely food worth the long wait in the end!!

as always very tasty food and at a reasonable price delivered for free...great...

First time visiting and will definitely be back. Service was great and food was delicious. Highly recommend. 👍

Janet & Julie ate here this evening. Food was hot tasty and delicious. Service was second to none

Ordered at 1730, 1st date 1845, actual 1925

The food is usually beautiful from here, but last night we received our order and it was cold, missing 2 chapati’s from our order and overall disappointed!

the food is excellent I would recommend it to anyone.

We placed our order at 7pm, it didn’t arrive until 9pm which marks 2 hours! The food was flat cold, which made enjoyable - I have reheat all items but chips as they’re not made for reheating! Overall, extremely frustrated and definitely disappointed.

used to be the best around. tried twice recently and both times food has been shocking. won't be using again

Curry was swimming in oil. Fries were over cooked & crunchy.

the curries had loads of chicken but were dry which let it down

Quite crowded because of lack of tables but worth the wait

Waited over 2 hours for order for food to turn up at 9:30. Pointless too , too late i want my money back I’m off to bed hungry due to lacking communication

Very late delivery! Poor communication Karin. They had no drivers!

Very good and fragrant food. Incredibly tasty, I recommend it.

Nice place 👌 spicy food 😋 great for family

Not as nice as usual, but late…which is a common occurrence with Yusufs

Absolutely 5 star restaurant! Amazing food and fantastic hospitality from the owner and his friendly staff. Loved the giant nan bread! Prices very reasonable. Would definitely recommend 👌

Food was hot and tasted lovely.

Fabulous meal, friendly staff. Another quality meal.

Never had a bad meal here,polite friendly staff and good service . I come here now rather then get a takeaway .Good prices and excellent food.

Visited here many times over the past couple of years, always amazing food, great service and excellent value for money. Highly recommend 👌

Now what i expected, much more spicy than usual so wouldn’t buy again. ☹️

The food was late cold and left us feeling rather poorly this morning will never order again

Food was cold and over an hour late

Arrived on time, absolutely piping hot and spot on as always.

Not much to look at from the outside! Serves great food though!

Always lovely and great tasting 5 stars!

Brilliant place had my birthday celebration in there

Food is great. Some of the staff could be a bit more friendly.

Great food would highly recommended

The food surpassed expectations; the curry was incredibly flavorful, and the portions offered great value for the price. The naan was delicious, and the rice was notably fresh, enhancing the overall dining experience. The staff at Yusuf's Spice Lounge were not only friendly but also exceptionally accommodating. The service was swift, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable meal from start to finish. One noteworthy aspect is their policy on alcohol. Although they don't serve alcoholic beverages, they graciously allow patrons to bring their own. We took advantage of this and brought a selection of beers and canned cocktails, encountering no issues whatsoever. This flexibility added to the overall positive impression of the restaurant, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate the option to bring their preferred beverages. In conclusion, Yusuf's Spice Lounge provides a top-notch dining experience with outstanding food, friendly service, and a welcoming policy regarding bringing your own alcohol. It's a place I would highly recommend and look forward to revisiting.

Absolutely superb. Although they were busy they fit 12 of us in at the last minute for my birthday. Not only were they accommodating, the food was superb and the staff were brilliant.

It was amazing as always and delivered nice and early. The Korma is to die for and the naan breads are just delicious.

The food and service is first class. The restaurant is nicely kept. You can take your own alcohol and the glasses are free of charge. They only accept cash but that is not a problem as there are 2 cash machines opposite side of the road if you turned up unaware. I like the place.

Excellent food staff are friendly recommended highly

Delivery time was very poor. Late with 1.5 hours notice.

Lovely Indian, our usual is changing hands so wanted to test out an alternative, not disappointed 👍 was great

First time eating at Yusuf's after hearing lots of good things about this restaurant. We went midweek and had the special offer at £15 pp. All the food was excellent and my main, the Nambali special was just the right heat for me although I would prefer the meat and chicken pieces to be a bit bigger. Definitely be back...Nice decor too!

Lovely food, had a very enjoyable evening here with my parents and partner

Fries and nan was cold. Curry lovely as always.

Not so good beautiful restaurant but food ultra bland .It's not Indian it's Pakistani rating 5 out of 10mostly for decor.Prices not bad but food nothing to write home about .🤔You can BYOB which is good but that's about only positive thing .Disappointed really

Great food never disappointed always happy to make the choice of dish in a way you ask for. Great menu choice and the food is really good, you won’t ever come away from here unhappy or still hungry unless it’s closed then that’s unlucky because you will of missed out on a great feed. Nice clean restaurant great atmosphere with friendly staff.

Really disappointed with this restaurant. My date booked a table for two at 8pm. We arrived at 7.55, on arrival there were plenty of empty seats and tables. We told the guy we had booked a table for 8 for two people..I traveled from Halifax...They kept us waiting 20 mins, we asked why it was taking so long for us to be seated. The reply bare with us really empty tables and not very busy. Sorry but dissatisfied at the reply. So left without eating so the moral of the story forget booking just order a take out. You get served much quicker thanks for nothing

Great food and friendly service. Lamb bhuna was awesome, cooked just the way it should be - tender meat, really tastey, no runny sauce. Will definitely be back!

The food was kind of good, was hot and presented well. But it was served very late.

Nice food but not as nice as usual.

Ate here as part of a big group for a joint birthday. Ordered from set menu and despite just opening food came in rinely manner. Plenty of flavour and options to choose from.

there was an item missing from our order spoke to resteraunt n still waiting for item to turn up,

The food was lovely fresh crunchy chips all the food was just fresh and not been left and gone soggy like some places would definitely use again

Brilliant, excellent food and great quality

Very much an average curry house experience. Reasonable quality and value. Perhaps the only exception were the naans which were a good bit above average. However the pickle tray being a little below average, missing entirely any lime pickle or anything slightly different to the usual offerings of watered down mango chutney, chopped onion, and yoghurt based sauces. I would return due to it's convenient location for me rather than it's food quality. £16/head for full menu , take your own alcohol.

Food was late, cold had to heat all the food up , not happy will not use again

My favourite curry restaurant and takeaway in Castleford. Food is always spot on. Delicious food and fresh.

Food was hot and delicious. Would order from here again.

Dishes were lovely, but everything was stone cold, so had to reheat

Almost an hour and half for cold Indian food is unacceptable. I would never order again!! I live 5 mins drive away.

Overall great although the Korma was too spicy, for a 5 year old it was a little too much. I know, the Korma should have an element of warmth but even for a spice lover myself, it was a little on the spicy side chaps. What didn't help was the mint yogurt too was spicy so double whammy for the little one. For a spice lover myself? Highly recommend the Handi Gosht (meat on bone) excellent flavours and great kick.

Cracking bring your own booze Indian. Food is great and it’s cheaper than getting a takeaway

Absolutely delicious curries. So well cooked & each curry has its unique flavour. The staff are wonderful & really friendly but not over-bearing. The place has been done out really tastefully & the restaurant is spacious, clean & well presented. It's take your own booze which keeps cost low. Perfect x

Love this place, staff are great, fabulous menu with good offers the food is amazing

Regulars here now and yusufs never disappoints. Had Balti and punjabi taste dishes today - our usuals and family size garlic nan. Always friendly efficiecnt service. Keep up the great work guys and you will always have our custom 👍

Absolutely delicious. Visited today for the first time. Staff really friendly. Restaurant modern and very clean. Definitely will go again.

Lovely food , would recommend. Restaurant clean and tidy. Cash only. Bring your own alcoholic drinks , bonus.

Consistently good. Eaten in and ordered from here several times. Staff always great, food always excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

I don't like leaving bad reviews but the Starters where OK. Mains where OK-ish, my main had far two much coriander in it which spoiled it so much. The staff seemed grumpy. I won't be rushing back anytime soon.

Went for birthday for the first time food had no taste and tasted all the same staff grumpy no atmosphere will not be back

Disappointed to say the least. Chicken jalfrezi was just Chicken with Base sauce. No Peppers . Seems skimming on the ingredients for delivered Curries is the norm. When you pay upper end prices you expect a bit of effort.

Fabulous from start to finish. Service was fantastic, we had a table for six, two children. Made us very welcome. Food is amazing, my favourite!

Delivery time quoted as 45 mins to 1 hour. Arrived over an hour after time originally quoted and was cold

I have ordered from here before and was good ... but last night I ordered and everything was so cold ... was a shame really i was really looking forward to it... was not very nice and I was very disappointed I spent that much money for us not to be able to enjoy / eat it

Superb as usual best dine-in & takeaway around by miles

First time here. The food was brilliant and good value for money. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely place. We will be back

Good food, but rubbish service. Never again

Delivered really cold, have ordered previously many times hone down hill massively