The best restaurants serving Indian food in England

This is the third time visiting Dhamaka for a sit in meal and it did not disappoint yet again! We both tried different options to our usual and were both very impressed. The staff definitely know there stuff, recommending a dish for my husband based on his usual and he loved it. I had the Bengal butter chicken dish which is in Abduls special dishes and it was so full of flavour with just a hint of spice. Service yet again exceptional, the staff go above and beyond to make sure you have a lovely meal. We would 100% recommend!!

I have been visiting this restaurant for 30 years and Joseph and his team have always been brilliant. I always had “balti chicken tikka rognee saucy” which isn’t on the menu. Always perfect. Sadly Joseph has retired and sold up so I won’t be able to go back to my fave restaurant. It’s now closed. I want to wish Joe and his team all the best. Martin F

We turned up to get our pre-booked table and the staff were unwelcoming and didn’t smile. I ordered a Carlsberg and got a Cobra and when I queried it, I was told they didn’t have any even though it was on the menu. We ordered starters which turned up luke warm. The main course was ok but nothing to write home about. My wife had the lamb achari, which she said didn’t have much flavour. I had the lamb malayan and if it wasn’t for the pineapple in it, it would’ve been completely bland. The staff need to show they are bothered about their customers and perhaps smile a bit more. The restaurant was just over half full and there was very little atmosphere. I wouldn’t recommend visiting this restaurant. The only plus side is that they forgot to charge us for the drink each we had. They never asked if we wanted another drink even though our glasses were empty half way through the starters.

This was my second visit and it didn't disappoint. Cannot fault this place. Great food. Great service and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

BESSSST Indian restaurant in Darwen, beautiful surroundings, AMAZING service, Food...OMG...quality, portions flavours out of this world...DEFO going again and again 5 Stars

Best meal out ! Food was very good . Staff were friendly working hard so you weren’t left waiting for long although it was busy . We had four different curries on our table and they were all delicious. Thank you for a lovely evening ! Recommend!

We ordered a pre-Christmas takeaway, first time visitors! It was delicious! The sag aloo is really good. The teen loved the korma and said it was the best they’d had for ages. We loved the paneer and the dupiaza. A lovely meal, we’ll definitely order again!

Restaurant is no longer trading! Looking forward to visiting after having read the reviews so was very disappointed to see an estate agent’s. sign outside the premises when I was staying in Wantage on 19th July.

Excellent friendly service, children more than welcome. Quality of food very good, looking forward to going again soon

Four of us came for valentines dinner this evening and I’d just like to say thank you to the staff and chefs for such a lovely dinner and service. We were so well looked after and felt so special. The restaurant decorated so lovely and I was even more blown away when our bill arrived with a single stem rose for each lady. I felt so spoilt, what a lovely touch! The restaurant was so busy which speaks volumes for the place but also a hats off to the staff for juggling so many people and serving the yummiest food in such a relaxed pace. All the staff were so welcoming and well mannered from start to finish. Thank you for your service this evening, here’s a little love for you all with such a positive review!

Lovely food, lovely little shop. Recommend for home cooked Mauritian food!.

I ate alone as had just finished work on a Saturday. Firstly the positives: I had a tasty Lamb Rogan Josh, with freshly prepared rice & a light Nan bread. The pops & dips we’re good although I would have liked some chopped onions. The draught kingfisher was also v good. The only negative is they do not offer a discount off the menu prices for collecting a take away. Their competitors do offer min 10% off if you collect. I found the staff friendly and attentive.

My husband and I have just had another absolutely amazing meal , the food , and service never disapoints. Thanks to Naz and his amazing team . Can't fault a thing .

Now I understand most restaurants / takeaways will be extremely busy on New Years Eve, but from my view they let a lot of people down including myself. I placed an order and told a pick up time of 8.45. Upon arrival the restaurant was busy with a lot of angry customers (some who had waited over 2 hours in there for their food). No one greeted me or others, or asked who we were or what we had ordered. When I finally pulled someone I told them my order which was written down by them.. they then took over an hour to cook my food (and only started when I arrived) - as seemed the case for a lot of people there. Very frustrating esp when I wanted to get home and enjoy somewhat of what was left of New Year’s Eve. No apologies or no time of how long it would take.. just me sitting in there ... waiting.. it finally arrived and still no apology! Got home and part of it was wrong.. due to the time there was no way I was going back (believe they took the phone of the hook). I’ve been a customer for many years in the restaurant and takeaway.. oh and they overcharged me but at the time I just wanted food (would have been too late to order from elsewhere). I may be wrong, but don’t take so many orders that you cannot handle them, also be prepared and it’ll go smoothly! I felt for the chef, but management has let him down and the customers The only reason it’s gained a 2 star is the food! That’s saved it from a 1 star, (food spot on, service disgraceful). Because of this and no apology on line or on their FB page, I’ll be going elsewhere.

I have been going to New Sunar Gow for many years, with my husband and now with friends - always lovely food. I went last Saturday with my bestie and her husband, and while the food was excellent, we realised the next day we had been overcharged. The total charged was £92, when calculating ourselves we got it to £61.50, plus 2 Cobras and 2 OJs, which I doubt are £7.50 each!!!