Went to Nirmals on Glossop Road last night for an indian. Absolutely first class. 'Mrs Nirmal' (sorry but don't know her name) comes and talks to you, and then goes away and cooks everything for you. If you don't want the same old thing, tell her the type of thing you like (ie, creamy, hot, etc) and she'll make you something unique.

I can thoroughly recommend it and will be going back.

Sounds good,I'll have to check it out as it looks like the Bombay has shut down.:cry:

She can be very annoying though, when you've decided what you want, and she 'insists' that you'd prefer something else!

If you mean the Bombay on Westfield (?) Terrace, off West St, then it's just closed for refurbishment.

I was going to go a couple of weeks ago and rang them.

In the meantime I was told that they were running the business from Khan's on West St.

Not sure when the Bombay is due to re-open.

if those restaurants are the standard by which all sheffielders measure indian cuisine god help us!

Originally posted by TrashyBook
If you mean the Bombay on Westfield (?) Terrace, off West St, then it's just closed for refurbishment.

I was going to go a couple of weeks ago and rang them.

In the meantime I was told that they were running the business from Khan's on West St.

Not sure when the Bombay is due to re-open.


Glad to hear that,been shut for a while now tho.

Originally posted by 1Man&hisBMW
if those restaurants are the standard by which all sheffielders measure indian cuisine god help us! :D
i wasn't *that* impressed by Nirmals, i have to say - it was ok, but not outstanding. however that was a few years ago so it might be better.

coming from leicester though, i do have pretty high standards ;)

anyone been to the kashmir curry centre on spital hill? i think it's great - looks exactly like your old school dining room, but the food is great, you just pick the type of dish you want and the meat and veg you want in it off the menu. cheap and byob... is there anywhere better in sheffield?

Yep I come from Leicester too and it has to be said we are used to a better class of curry. Nirmals is aimed at post-pub people and it's OK for that market, IMHO.

Originally posted by 1Man&hisBMW
if those restaurants are the standard by which all sheffielders measure indian cuisine god help us!

have you tried the international in bradford(near train station) top ruby

Hi,

Ive been to Nirmals in the past. It was alright but pricey. They have a knack of trying to 'sell up' the menu. I.E. they try to make you go for something more expensive. There is (or was) a service charge, 10%, on top of what you bought.

I like the Mangla on Spital Hill. The Kasmir on Spital hill was one I used to go to a lot. Not been for a long time so a visit is due.

I agree about Leicester. I used to be a student there in the 80s & the place is full of decent curry houses.

Nice!

Dean of Disco

being asian myself, you get a feel for a good curry from many different places :)

Leicester ranks very highly in those stakes.
Manchester is equally good, however have to pick the places carefully - not all of them are great.
Sheffield Kashmir Curry House is good, Gulshan in nice, these are though dare i say the best of a bad bunch. Anybody been to Sweet Centre yet (other side of Meadowhall, towards Rotherham) huge place, also in Bradford and they are okay there.

Nirmals sadly just smells of stale cooking oil which puts me well off any place.

The New Amraj Near Crystal peaks is Good... Bit expensive though since thevy got thier new place as its one of biggest in country now.. but lajawab near da new asda is very good and cheap!

That Nirmal women is a cheat and aliar. I went there with the walker's curry vouchers, and like it said phoned up to book, told them I had the vouchers etc.

She was really pushy taking our order - kept trying to tell her we had all been to India and completely knew the score curry wise but she insited on trying to get us to order stuff with banana urg!

At the end of the meal the old witch refused to take the vouchers, and not wanting to cause a big scene I relented and paid. Should have had a good shout.

Food was OK but overpriced. Personally I prefer the mangla or New India Gragen on Chesterfield road

I've not been there for a few years, but the only time I went I found the food to be distinctly average, and Mrs Nirmal incredibly rude and unpleasant when I asked why both curries tasted exactly the same, even tho one was a bhuna and the other a jalfriezi (yeah yeah, I can't spell...)

Never went back, and nor would I. A very averge place in my opinion

I went to Nirmals last night. I've been before, and was never overly-impressed, but thought I'd give it another go. Mrs Nirmal was her usual self - she tries to sell you everything on the menu, then when she realises you're only after some onion bahjis and a quick curry she walks off in a huff.

They also add 10% service charge on the bill, without it even saying what it is.

Wouldn't go again - curry was ok, but you certainly don't feel welcome unless you're going to order 3 of the "special" side dishes each.

Seven Spices on West Bar roundabout is leagues ahead.

Originally posted by holster100
Seven Spices on West Bar roundabout is leagues ahead.

agreed!

Tend to agree with what you are saying here. Fortunately, when it comes to Indian food, we've plenty to choose from. The Ambar on Ecclesall Road for starters.

I last did Nirmals one lunch-time and although I enjoyed it, it was nothing out of this world. Yes, I was persuaded to try something else, only this time by Mr Nirmal and once again, I came out feeling as if I'd paid about £10 too much.

That will be the first restaurant in Sheffield to have the £5 pint aswell. But it's down to the individual.

Incidentally, I went at lunch because I couldn't think of any other Indian open at this time. Any other suggestions? (Please don't insult my intelligence with the words Balti King.)

Mmm... curry houses open at Lunchtime.. It's a tough one.
Can't think of any of the top of my head.

Will give Ambar a try, and report back.

Have you tried The Jaflong in Crookes? Excellent food.

Nirmals is ok - but nowhere near as good as it likes to think it is & Mrs Nirmal is very pushy...

Sheffield is a bit ropey for decent Indian food - I think Nirmals is actually the only *Indian* place in town (most places being Pakistani run) - and most palces seem to have the standard 100 items on the menu - but all using Pataks sauces for post-pub crowd type places

I think if someone opened up a decent South Indian veg place - they make a fortune.

(Someone told me a Tamil place had briefly opened on Abbeydale rd - but then shut down a few months later)

Jake - where abouts on Abbeydale Road?

As a curry-lover, I'm sure I would have tried a new Indian takeaway, ione had opened on Abbeydale, but I've no memory whatsoever of a Tamil-type place at all.

I do agree, however, that there is a gap in the market for a reasonably-priced authentic curry house (plus sweet centre) on London-Abbeydale Road.

so where should i go for the best curry in sheffield