My birthday today last night spent the evening in Robin Hoods Cave at Stanage.
Tonight though, going for a Curry, I like em hot, where is the best place to go im in Meersbrook...have been to Everest several times - very good, may be somewhere better????


Rich:thumbsup:

Go to the New India Garden. It's near Everest on a corner, it's a white building, well priced, and the best curry in Sheffield. I reccomend the Chicken Satay highly!

I agree. Chilli chicken massala with extra chillies and garlic. Splendid.

Butlers balti house at Brook Hill

Absolutley divine

Jumeirah on London Rd is there for me at the moment... I'm a Mangla Regular and this place is pretty good.

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:

tony is the best curry in sheffield ;)

nah i'd go for balti king , broomhill

Dil Shad at Woodseats is fantastic - I was disappointed with Curry I have had from Balti King, Everest and New India Garden!!

Nowhere near the taste and quality of Dil Shad!!

:thumbsup:

Wetherspoons on a thursday :hihi:

Another vote for Butler's Balti House by the big roundabout at the Uni (faces the back of the old Jessops hospital) - been there many times, never disappointed. They have good Kingfisher and Cobra on draught too!

I agree, Butlers Balti House nr University roundabout, Chicken Balti Garlic mmmmmmm!

Yeah Butlers everytime for me too;)

Gulshan on the Wicker.

I cannot believe you're saying "Balti King" in Broomhill. I've been there twice (both for mates birthdays) and its been the worst curry I've ever tasted. Wall paper paste with 3 pieces of chicken. Terrible. Stick with the other suggestions.

There's also a really really good curry house on Spital Hill (can't remember what its called) thats a real spit and sawdust place but a better curry you will not find in Sheffield. Fantastic hot curries.

i went out on Friday with work to Saffron on west street -im very picky about my food and only usually eat english food, but they wanted to go there so i went, me and my mate shared a chicken korma, rice, chips and popadoms, it was gleaming!!! i really enjoyed it, and to say i dont like curry! lol
would defo recomend, although a little pricey!! :)

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:

Oh, pur-leaaase.

I've had better curries at Burger King.

Butlers Balti house on uni roudabout for me too. Been there a number of times now and it is quite possibly the best curry house I've been too. Despite them trying to rip us off to the tune of £15 last time we went.

I cannot believe you're saying "Balti King" in Broomhill. I've been there twice (both for mates birthdays) and its been the worst curry I've ever tasted. Wall paper paste with 3 pieces of chicken. Terrible. Stick with the other suggestions.



Precisely.

I sometimes wonder if by 'good' people refer to anything for under a fiver (maybe two for a tenner?).

Be prepared to spend more than twenty quid and you might be in for a big surprise.

Balti King? The 'king' bit is right, but a three-letter prefix is missing.

At the moment I'd suggest Cafe Guru. Been twice and it's been faultless. You can even taste the spices, something you'd never be able to do at BK!!

There's also a really really good curry house on Spital Hill (can't remember what its called) thats a real spit and sawdust place but a better curry you will not find in Sheffield. Fantastic hot curries.

Kahmir! The taste hasn't changed in the twenty odd years I've been going there so they must be doing something right :thumbsup:

Oh, pur-leaaase.

I've had better curries at Burger King.

Didn't know you could get a jalfrezi burger?

Balti King always used to be good, not been for a while now so maybe its changed. Plus I was pretty much always bladdered when I used to go and when you are in that state anything spicy with lumps of meat in tastes fantastic!

I could just for a curry right now mmmm lime pickle

Butlers balti house at Brook Hill

Absolutley divine
yip done that one it is good cheers
no atmosphere but fab food

Jumeirah on London Rd is there for me at the moment... I'm a Mangla Regular and this place is pretty good.
ok good will give it a go some day

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:


really ive lways fancied it scince moveing here in 98 but here such bad reports
guess i need to see for myself

really ive allways fancied it scince moving here in 98 but heard such poor reports..
guess id better try it for myself

CHEERS

Dil Shad at Woodseats is fantastic - I was disappointed with Curry I have had from Balti King, Everest and New India Garden!!

Nowhere near the taste and quality of Dil Shad!!

:thumbsup:
Yea Dil Shad
Treid it your right good and hot..i like new india garden for the food just no athmosphere....i like curry houses that play real music not english chart rubbish its more international and cultured that way:)

Balti King tastes disgusting unless it's 0230 and you're off your tits on lager. There's a new one called Jeera in Crookes that is improving fast, initially they were a bit rough but the lamb biryani I had the other night was utterly gorgeous.

Ranmoor Tandoori's also good, if a bit of a pain to get to.

Balti King tastes disgusting unless it's 0230 and you're off your tits on lager. There's a new one called Jeera in Crookes that is improving fast, initially they were a bit rough but the lamb biryani I had the other night was utterly gorgeous.

Ranmoor Tandoori's also good, if a bit of a pain to get to.
good man hilarious the lads in the office tell me Kashmere at Burngreave its not the first time ive heard good things about them...
Rich

Not in Meersbrook, but Mangala has been my favourite so far in year and a half in Sheff. One down the road - Kashmir? - has been reccomended by friends whose judgement I'd trust, and Butlers is ok too. Balti King I've also heard things about, but all from some time ago, so I think I will try it sometime and see as it's so local...

Of course if you want a really good curry, head north to Dodworth and the Curry Mahal. Just off the motorway and 5 minutes from the train station so very easy to get to.

DILSHAD


Woodseats



Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :hihi: :hihi:

Balti King tastes disgusting unless it's 0230 and you're off your tits on lager. There's a new one called Jeera in Crookes that is improving fast, initially they were a bit rough but the lamb biryani I had the other night was utterly gorgeous.

Ranmoor Tandoori's also good, if a bit of a pain to get to.
Have you tried a curry in Fort william excellent after a day on the Ben but they do tend to rape your wallet..

Have you tried a curry in Fort william excellent after a day on the Ben but they do tend to rape your wallet..

Yes, but it was Hogmanay or thereabouts and I was p***ed so I didn't care!

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:

Man alive ....... that place is dreadful. Gulshan, Mangla, Butlers. Look no further than those three.

really ive lways fancied it scince moveing here in 98 but here such bad reports
guess i need to see for myself

I really wouldn't mate.

Of course if you want a really good curry, head north to Dodworth and the Curry Mahal. Just off the motorway and 5 minutes from the train station so very easy to get to.

Or carry on a lot further to the King of curry houses ........ KASHMIR ON MORLEY ROAD, BRADFORD! The best curry EVER, no matter what you choose. Truly, truly magnificent .........

I really wouldn't mate.
brilliant fella were you from?

Mangla is def my favourite, also Induz in Attercliffe, Gulshan & Butlers Balti.

Mangla is def my favourite, also Induz in Attercliffe, Gulshan & Butlers Balti.

Oooh, I forgot about the Induz ........

So to Recap we have Jumerah Ldn road
Mangala Cstfld rd
Jeera - Crookes
Tandori - Ranmoor
Kashmir - Burngreave
Deli Junction -Dore
Dil Shad - Woodseats
Esticutum - Attercliffe
Balti King - Broomhill
Everest - Meersbrooke
New india garden - as above
Butlers - City some where
and my two locals back in scarborough
bloody hell thats getting on for fifteen vindaloos and lemon rica garlic naans and garlic chillie chickens i'm glad in doin a marathon a month or id be 29 tone
woohoo im gona eat at em all write a book - and make my fortunte

So to Recap we have Jumerah Ldn road
Mangala Cstfld rd
Jeera - Crookes
Tandori - Ranmoor
Kashmir - Burngreave
Deli Junction -Dore
Dil Shad - Woodseats
Esticutum - Attercliffe
Balti King - Broomhill
Everest - Meersbrooke
New india garden - as above
Butlers - City some where
and my two locals back in scarborough
bloody hell thats getting on for fifteen vindaloos and lemon rica garlic naans and garlic chillie chickens i'm glad in doin a marathon a month or id be 29 tone
woohoo im gona eat at em all write a book - and make my fortunte

The Mangla is on Spital Hill, Burngreave

Mangla is def my favourite, also Induz in Attercliffe, Gulshan & Butlers Balti.
hey your my neighbour

The Mangla is on Spital Hill, Burngreave
oh yea ooopppss

thanks every one 3rd time on this site maybe ask a new question tomorow id best go for a run now and prepare for tonights onslaught

CHEERS FOLKS
RICH THE WEE MAN OF THE SHIEF VIEW

The Clay Oven on Oakbrook Rd is very good, not much atmosphere but excellent food.

Agree the one on Spital Hill is the best.

Balti King?!?! it's bloomin awful!!...i wouldnt go there for a free one!

1.Ayesha's on Eccie Rd

2.Taste of india on Bradfield Rd

3.Royal Spice on South Rd

All lovely

x

Dil shad for me. The pathia and jal-mitta dishes are superb. They do all the usual stuff plus dishes you won't find anywhere else. Check out the menu:

http://www.dil-shad.co.uk/menu.html

Magla is fantastic (its been done up now too1!)
7 Spices is good
Cafu Guru is great put pricier and upmakrket (not too expensive thoug)
Dilshad is excellent too.

Also for delivery perfect cuisine are really good.

Now I see why I need to excersise and lose weight!

I am very surprised that nobody has mentioned 'Ashouka' on Ecclesall road!!

Yes, Ashoka is fine.

I used to love Ambar, further up Ecclesall Road but Kumar kept putting his prices up and the portions seemed to get smaller.

only went there once, but seem to remember it was really nice.

Another vote for Butlers here. Been going there for about 8 years, and never had a bad meal yet.

New India Garden gets my vote, really nice food.

Butlers is good, quite like Nirmals too - bit expensive mind.

The ones on Eccy Road aren't bad either, went to one last week just down from the casino, not sure of the name.

Butlers is good, quite like Nirmals too - bit expensive mind.



I like the food in Nirmal's, only I feel uncomfortable eating with Gupta sat beside me watching my response to every spoonful of pilau rice I insert into my mouth.

'Good, huh? You should try my naan bread. I get you some'. She doesn't mention that all her recommendations will be charged to your bill.

It's a relief to get out (and even then I'm looking behind me to see she isn't following me).

PS - The curry house down from Nap's is Ambar.

I like the food in Nirmal's, only I feel uncomfortable eating with Gupta sat beside me watching my response to every spoonful of pilau rice I insert into my mouth.

'Good, huh? You should try my naan bread. I get you some'. She doesn't mention that all her recommendations will be charged to your bill.

It's a relief to get out (and even then I'm looking behind me to see she isn't following me).

PS - The curry house down from Nap's is Ambar.

:hihi:
Couldn't have put it better myself mate!!

Everytime i go in drunk, i'm sure she see's me and my mates as "easy pickings" and recommends the most expensive meals to us.

Duvell -

I once went to Nirmal's with some friends and a Canadian millionaire. You can imagine the interest Gupta paid us, a group of 5 with big appetites (including a well dressed Canadian with a large wallet).

When Mr Money enquired about what to eat she went on and on to the point that we eventually had a table full of plates with every conceivable curry you can think of. There wasn't even room for our elbows.

When Mr K. (that's the man with the brass) said 'Oh, in that case we'll try all six dishes' her eyes lit up to the point where I thought it was Diwali come early. Then all 6 of us, yes, that's right, us five plus one Gupta, sat and tried to work our way through the (admittedly good) food.

It's no wonder that whenever she sees me, the pound signs start flashing in her eyes and she's there bidding me 'come, you come and eat in my rest'raaant.'

I do wonder if Mr K is still a millionaire - it must have cost him an absolute packet that evening (and yes, the meal was on him).

This was back in 1989.

I like the food in Nirmal's, only I feel uncomfortable eating with Gupta sat beside me watching my response to every spoonful of pilau rice I insert into my mouth.

'Good, huh? You should try my naan bread. I get you some'. She doesn't mention that all her recommendations will be charged to your bill.

It's a relief to get out (and even then I'm looking behind me to see she isn't following me).

PS - The curry house down from Nap's is Ambar.
i fell out with them in Nirmals not going there agian £6 per beer dont tell you and hide the price curry £11 BEER £94 please crap

Well in the end we went to witherspoons for swift one then Dilshad @ Woodseats, a warm welcome, really nice kingfisher on tap, they warned us that Cobra was expensive (top marks) only one complaint madras too mild not even spicy in the least. never mind no curry bum thismorning :)
R

The Kashmir on Spital Hill! A bit spit and sawdust on the decor front but the best curry outside Birmingham. The number of asian taxi drivers who use it must surely be a recommendation in itself!

Butlers Balti every time. Once you have been there, you will compare every other Indian meal you have with Butlers, you just cant help it. There are some decent curries to be had in a few of the restaurants mentioned, but they are on a different scale to Butlers. Everything is freshly prepared, fantastic attention to the perfect ingredients and flavours, fantastic and consistent quality. Been going there for 10 years. I lived abroad for 5 years and would always go there on my visits back to here to see family. If you havent been, GO NOW!

For me it's Cafe Guru. The food is always fantastic and staff are attentive without being annoying.

I know you've already been for your curry, but i cant believe no one's mentioned Momtaz on Chesterfield Road (just opposite the retail park). It's every bit as good as New India Garden (better IMO) and the people there are fantastically friendly (they always give me and the missus a free drink when we go in to pick up our take-away!). Its also cheaper than New India Garden!

Not been to Everest yet, keep meaning to check it out.

I've always rated the Shaplar at the bottom of the moor. Not pretty but always tasty :)

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:

One of the worst indians I've ever had the misfprtune to sample!

I believe has failed inspections by H&S not once but twice!

Shapler's is fantastic!!

Dont rate Bulter's, yes i like it but i don't think it the best, i think there are alot better curry houses in Sheffield....

I'm going for a curry tomorrow night and will try the Kashmir on Spital Hill after so many of you think its great....!

x

One of the worst indians I've ever had the misfortune to sample!

It's ok, well at 3am in the morning after a skinful - mind you, at that time you'll shovel ought down yer neck as long as it tastes ok.

It's ok, well at 3am in the morning after a skinful - mind you, at that time you'll shovel ought down yer neck as long as it tastes ok.


In case your interested, ive had currys from scotland to Birbingham, so far the tastiest was a place in Matlock, cany remember the name of the place.

Normally a vindaloo or madrass is a soupy runny goo with chicken bits in- not in matlock its a thick sauce full of veg bits, tasty and spicy much more hard work and effort gone into the preperation. Try it it changed my perception of a real quality curry.

Rich - Meersbrooke
il never try balti king...anyone who recomends it must be staff!
but i'm tempted by Sptial hill and Gulshan if i can find them??

Can endorse 'the one in Matlock' if you mean the one on the corner at Matlock Bath - excellent service and very tasty.

Seven Spices on West Bar, friendly people and everything tastes very fresh. Not the cheapest by a long way but a smashing place to eat.

damn, the amount of people that think that they know a good curry.... seriosuly have you ever eaten a traditional curry made by a Indian... You cant even call thE RESTERAUNTS indian as most of the chefs are from pakIstan OR OWNED BY THEM.. Yes the foods quite different.. I am indian and do know a thing or two. the huge amount of oil used to preserve the curries makes them taste awful.

Has anyone here actually had an indian cooked by an indian who doesnt work in a resteraunt...

sorry but this thread is a waste of time, you all should pop down your local asda as ive been told they do a better curry for people that cant cook INDIAN...

Has anyone here actually had an indian cooked by an indian who doesnt work in a resteraunt...



As a youngster I lived next to an Indian household. The smells that wafted from their house were absolutely lovely and you're right, the food was nothing like what we today would call a 'good curry'.

As brothers we would often watch Illa cooking in the kitchen and I think we'd all agree it's one of those defining moments of our childhood. She'd cook proper popadums and real Indian 'sweets'. So I don't doubt for one minute what you say.

In fact, a Hindi class I used to attend had a night off to engage in the delights of Indian cuisine. It was brilliant.

But as we know, the present market caters for us Brits most of whom are off their trolleys when they pile into a curry house for some much need sustenance!

yes i have palgill01, quite often, family, friends etc. I still think Cafe Guru is a really good place to go for a meal and I believe it is an Indian menu. I think this friendy thread was started to ask people their opinions - so i guess if people are giving their opinion, it isn't a waste of time.

'friendly' not friendy, silly me

For me it's Cafe Guru. The food is always fantastic and staff are attentive without being annoying.

I second this! Food & staff both good.

I used to think Ranmoor Tandoori was reasonable but went recently and everybodys curry though different all tasted the same, and the mushrooms in my Lamb & Mushroom were definitely TINNED! I wonder if the owner has become greedy and started to cut costs to make even more money- its always busy. If a curry house doesnt even use fresh mushrooms there is some dodgy cooking going on- what else do they skimp on..

Been to Cafe Guru twice. First with the wife (think we spent about £80) and then with the wife and four other friends (we got the bill, it was about £215).

Fantastic both times. Nice staff - esp. the one who looks and sounds like one of the girls out of Baccara (Yes, Sir I Can Boogie) - and a slightly different approach to what you'd call 'a curry'.

I love this place.

Has anyone got a number for a takeaway/restaurant near the city centre that delivers? Got another lads night later and weve been frequenting Wok this Way is ranmoor but tonight sees us take on the curry challenge. Any help muchos appreciated.

he he, yes she's lovely

Seven Spices at Shalesmoor

Avoid Balti King at Broomhill like the plague! Health inspector issues in the past, which would make Basil Fawlty blush! The food is bloody awful, and aggressive waitors to boot!

but i'm tempted by Sptial hill and Gulshan if i can find them??

Ponds Forge tram stop in town - head towards the market area, and stick to the main road. Gulshan is about 200 yards up on the right hand side of the Wicker. Go through the Wicker Arches and bear left, and you are on Spital Hill.

The area isn't as bad as has been made out, but for an outsider, I would recommend a taxi to the Mangla - for some it can seem a little intimidating.

Try the Momtaz, Chesterfield Rd, a family favourite with us.

Hello again, i dont have any words of wisdom but knowledge of indian food i do have.. People of yorkshire i hate to tell you this but having lived in sheffield for the past 6 years i havent come across and Indian resteraunt yet. Imagine a (no discrimination) an indian (which i am) trying to cook a traditional sunday roast.. let me tell that we have our own version full of different flavours and spices..

What you experience in yorkshire is Pakistani, gujrati, versions of traditional indian food. If any of you ever make a visit to leiceser, coventry, birmingham drop me pm as i could guide to a true curry.

Hello again, i dont have any words of wisdom but knowledge of indian food i do have.. People of yorkshire i hate to tell you this but having lived in sheffield for the past 6 years i havent come across and Indian resteraunt yet. Imagine a (no discrimination) an indian (which i am) trying to cook a traditional sunday roast.. let me tell that we have our own version full of different flavours and spices..

What you experience in yorkshire is Pakistani, gujrati, versions of traditional indian food. If any of you ever make a visit to leiceser, coventry, birmingham drop me pm as i could guide to a true curry.

Surely there must be a big hole in the market here?

As an experienced curry connoisseur I can confirm that the best curryhouse in Sheffield is undoubtedly the Bhunabeu itself - Seven Spices at West Bar. I know of nowhere else where your onion bahjis are cooked at the table on a sizzling platter.

Spice Hut on Middlewood Road Hillsborough

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I have. And it was very bland indeed! All rice, no sauce! The restaraunts here cater for the traditional english tastes as well. The English have always liked lots of gravy to mop up with their bread, and that is why Indian restaraunts make curries this way. It's a brand new style of cooking that combines Indian with english preferences.

Nice to see someone finally mention the shapla. Best one I've had in sheffield. An what do you mean, it dont look nice, it's really nice inside.



damn, the amount of people that think that they know a good curry.... seriosuly have you ever eaten a traditional curry made by a Indian... You cant even call thE RESTERAUNTS indian as most of the chefs are from pakIstan OR OWNED BY THEM.. Yes the foods quite different.. I am indian and do know a thing or two. the huge amount of oil used to preserve the curries makes them taste awful.

Has anyone here actually had an indian cooked by an indian who doesnt work in a resteraunt...

sorry but this thread is a waste of time, you all should pop down your local asda as ive been told they do a better curry for people that cant cook INDIAN...

Best take away for the last 15 years or so in this neck of the woods is Rajputs on Commonside.

As an experienced curry connoisseur I can confirm that the best curryhouse in Sheffield is undoubtedly the Bhunabeu itself - Seven Spices at West Bar. I know of nowhere else where your onion bahjis are cooked at the table on a sizzling platter.
sounds fab describe location please to a non sheffield person Rich

Found this website on t'internet.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/Uncle_Phal/

Seems a bunch of Sheffield folk were trying to do a Sheffield curry guide similar to one run in Bradford but gave up some years ago.

See the explanation page - seems they got fed up with lack of any decent places apart from mangla & kashmir. All the others they deemed were actually operating like fast food outlets selling premade rubbish.

If the people involved in this are reading SF - is the situation still the same?

Cant beat Gulshan or the Mangla. Chicken Madras is awesome

sounds fab describe location please to a non sheffield person Rich

Seven Spices Balti Restaurant
Mayfair Ct West Bar
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 8PP

Get to West Bar Police station, walk down the road to the roundabout, take a left and it's on the other side of the road, down some steps.

Tis' indeed very good.

try the Dil Shad at Woodseats its fab

ok great feedback

so specifically wheres the best PHAAL the hottest murry in YORKSHIRE i wanna try it. But its got to be tasty too not just a runny goo which is extra hot i wanna hot one which is delicious too...does it exsist??
cmon then who's had one???

R

go to cafe guru .... i love curriies and i make em too! but if you want a propa curry go to cafe GURU!!!!

Blati King wasnt *that* bad. I thought they were ok for the cash (their plus point and it is student vill). Better than some for veggies. You get what you pay for and as I'm usually skint I'll take what I can get.

The old railway station at Dore - is fantastic - great host and lots of pics of celebrities who have eaten there

highly recommend it

As an experienced curry connoisseur I can confirm that the best curryhouse in Sheffield is undoubtedly the Bhunabeu itself - Seven Spices at West Bar. I know of nowhere else where your onion bahjis are cooked at the table on a sizzling platter.

Unfortunately, it was only the onions that were being cooked - the bahjis had obviously seen the inside of a microwave first.

The Mangla on Spital Hill- always been superb food and now it's been done up your feet dont stick to the carpet when you walk to your table... Excellent value (3 of us ate there on sat for £23), bring your own wine/booze, no charge for corkage and simply the best garlic and coriander Naan in the world!

Butlers and New India Garden were our favorites when we lived in Sheffield

Are there some good and not expensive curry houses near the West Street? What are their best meals to order?

I remember one provides buy one get one free on Monday, but it seems not to open on Monday.:mad:

I tried that one near the university's roundabout. It is really good but a little expensive for me.

My budget is not over 10 pounds. Please suggest one for my next curry meal.

Thanks a lot!:)

currys are made abroad we dont like the smell of it here abouts

what you on about curries are made evry where in the world! maybe people dont like the smell of you lol!!!:loopy:

Another vote for Butlers.
Balti Lemon Chicken is lushious! :love: :thumbsup:

Mangla is excellent!!!!! :thumbsup:

The Mangler (proberbly spelt wrong) on spital hill.Without a doubt.The best iv`e ever had.

I am glad of peoples reports on Balti King, we have had two shocking experiences there, Gulistan on south road is good for a take away, I am from Leicester where they really know how to make curry, theres definately room for improvement in sheffield!

Have you tried "Saahib" on West Street?

BUTLERS ALL THE WAY,

currys are made abroad we dont like the smell of it here abouts




Award for the most asinine post of the week. Hurrah!

:(

Hello again, i dont have any words of wisdom but knowledge of indian food i do have.. People of yorkshire i hate to tell you this but having lived in sheffield for the past 6 years i havent come across and Indian resteraunt yet. Imagine a (no discrimination) an indian (which i am) trying to cook a traditional sunday roast.. let me tell that we have our own version full of different flavours and spices..

What you experience in yorkshire is Pakistani, gujrati, versions of traditional indian food. If any of you ever make a visit to leiceser, coventry, birmingham drop me pm as i could guide to a true curry.

Wrong, its mostly Kashmiri in Yorkshire, not Pakistani per se. One could then argue its a combination of Pakistani / Indian under another name.

I remember one provides buy one get one free on Monday, but it seems not to open on Monday.:mad:

Thanks a lot!:)

That would be "Khan's" who give the "one free" deal on Mondays. I have tried it, and it is okay. If you order meat, it tends to be a bit tough.

The one that I really liked was "Saahib" on West Street which is a few yards from Khan's toward City Centre on the opposite side of the road. I am surprised nobody else has mentioned it here. It is a bit expensive though, but I found it worth the price.

Mangla's is cheap and fairly good for the price that they charge.

I have to say we have just been to the new Crookes Tandori (which used to be Marias) and it was very nice. The food was good and they had fish dishes which you don't normally get in a curry house. The bhajis (which is my usual judge) were good and the staff were lovely.

We have our curries from the new curry house on Upperthorpe Road called CAFÉ MASALA. Their curries and service is simply out of this world!! :thumbsup:

We bloody like it so much that we end up having it delivered to our place three times a week!

BTW, wasn’t this place called ‘Saudies’ before? :huh:

New India Garden in heeley for me!

Nirmals on West St, Bilash on Sharrowvale. Always been pretty decent.

Balti King at Broomhill, smashing :thumbsup:

devoid of tatsebuds are we?

Ill go for the Bilash on Sharrowvale Road, I really wish they delivered

damn, the amount of people that think that they know a good curry.... seriosuly have you ever eaten a traditional curry made by a Indian... You cant even call thE RESTERAUNTS indian as most of the chefs are from pakIstan OR OWNED BY THEM.. Yes the foods quite different.. I am indian and do know a thing or two. the huge amount of oil used to preserve the curries makes them taste awful.

Has anyone here actually had an indian cooked by an indian who doesnt work in a resteraunt...

sorry but this thread is a waste of time, you all should pop down your local asda as ive been told they do a better curry for people that cant cook INDIAN...

Thanks for preaching to us and I know your correct. Could you help us out a little more though by offering us a recipe? It would be very much appreciated

Hello again, i dont have any words of wisdom but knowledge of indian food i do have.. People of yorkshire i hate to tell you this but having lived in sheffield for the past 6 years i havent come across and Indian resteraunt yet. Imagine a (no discrimination) an indian (which i am) trying to cook a traditional sunday roast.. let me tell that we have our own version full of different flavours and spices..

What you experience in yorkshire is Pakistani, gujrati, versions of traditional indian food. If any of you ever make a visit to leiceser, coventry, birmingham drop me pm as i could guide to a true curry.

Lol, find this quite funny actually. Firstly if Gujrati food is not Indian the what the hell is??? I seem to recall this Gujrat is a pretty big state in western India....

And as for the Pakistani food, granted it is another country now, based upon a line drawn on the map in North Western India, but not so long ago it was still India, so the heritage of the food is all the same. With such a huge country there is no such thing really as an 'Indian' curry. Its all regional.

And as for the best curries in Sheffield...... the ones I bring back with me after visitng my parents! :hihi:

Mumtaz mmm

That's newly opened in Meersbrook and rocks a fat curry mile

It's hard to recommend when the quality changes so quickly, when Ali ran the Balti Ghar take away in Totley is was very good, now he's gone it's very poor IMO. The Mohul in Totley is expensive and once again not that good IMO.

My wife went on a girls night out to the Everest and somewhere along the way they ordered one meal too many, she had it bagged up for me and it was great IMO, do they deliver at all? If not is there a good one in Woodseats that delivers as far as Totley?

What is S.Bs like since they gutted it? I used to quite like it in there, though they did appear to put a lot of food colouring in the curries.

for a takeaway go to "shaan" on chesterfield road. Best curry i ever had. been goin for years now.

Sometimes I think I may as well sell the house and move into Mangla or Kashmir, I spend so much time in there. Been going to Kashmir a lot more recently since they brought the thalis back, and especially for the new Desi Khana menu, which is proper homestyle cooking, and it changes every day, it seems.

I'm interested to know, has anyone ever gone into a bog-standard curry house and asked for their meal to be cooked "homestyle". I'm told that Asian people do this, and will get a much better meal as a result.

The place in Woodseats sounds good - haven't had pathia for ages. BUT - anyone know where I can get a dosa? Have resorted to making my own since moving to Sheffield, but it's an arse to make.

I have an ex-Sheff mate back in town this week; we're planning on going for a curry in town tomorrow evening and are meeting just off West Street.
However, it's so long since he's been for a curry in Sheffield that I understand his suggestion - the Himalaya - is no more. As we don't want to stray too far off West Street, is Butlers our best bet?

My birthday today last night spent the evening in Robin Hoods Cave at Stanage.
Tonight though, going for a Curry, I like em hot, where is the best place to go im in Meersbrook...have been to Everest several times - very good, may be somewhere better????


Rich:thumbsup:
everest is sweetness as is shapla at the bottom of the moor,:thumbsup: if its take away your after then little india or shimmul is the place to get them from without doubt.

tony is the best curry in sheffield ;)

nah i'd go for balti king , broomhillI've been there twice and been seriously ill both times. Never again!! Tis all about Bilash for me on Sharrowvale Rd, though it is takeaway only unfortunately

me and my missis love curry and usually have 2-3 a week,over the weekend we got a menu shoved through the door from the new place on woodburn road,well i think its new coz i aint seen it before its called ramaal palace,its a sit down job but they also deliver so we decided to give it a try,ive had many a curry in many different citys but i can saftley say the one we had last night was defo the best ive ever had in sheffield,i'd rate it along side the international in bradford and anyone who knows their currys will tell you thats some complement.

MANGLA, that is all I need to say!!!

My wife went on a girls night out to the Everest and somewhere along the way they ordered one meal too many, she had it bagged up for me and it was great IMO, do they deliver at all? If not is there a good one in Woodseats that delivers as far as Totley?

The Everest does deliver, but try these

Momtaz 2588822, nice people.

The next one is closer to you and probably more likely to deliver to Totley.

Hasinas Balti House 2748873

Both do great food.

The Everest does deliver, but try these

Momtaz 2588822, nice people.

The next one is closer to you and probably more likely to deliver to Totley.

Hasinas Balti House 2748873

Both do great food.

MOMTAZ IS BRILL CHICKEN MADRAS ALL THE WAY:thumbsup:

We have our currys from Cafe Masala, its a new place opened by Momtaz's Chef in Upperthorpe:

www.sheffieldcafemasala.com

Food is great as always!

This thread has brought back some memories, I live in Matlock these days and regularly goto the Momtaz there, I've not tried the one in Sheffield yet.

I always thought the best curry in Sheffield was easily the Bilash Takeaway off Hunters Bar. 7 Spices was always v. good with some good dishes using Trout or Monkfish which you just don't get at your average Curry House.

All of my mates used to love the Kashmir, good traditional Indian food but not the most comfortable of restaurants. It's like a truckers cafe and to be honest I prefer a little more comfort.

And as for the Balti King, like the one in Leeds its usually frequented by students (nothing wrong with that) who have had a skinfull of cheap beer and just want a cheap feed and sometimes a free t-shirt. Nothing to do with quality and everything is far too oily. Mind you if you suffer from constipation the Balti King I'm sure will help you out! :hihi:

I've tried them all. Definately the Kashmir Curry Centre on Spital Hill. They will make you a curry with any combination of ingredients and to any heat. Especially great veggie curries. Also very cheap at around £10 for 2 courses including bread, rice etc.

I've tried them all. Definately the Kashmir Curry Centre on Spital Hill. They will make you a curry with any combination of ingredients and to any heat. Especially great veggie curries. Also very cheap at around £10 for 2 courses including bread, rice etc.

is it a byo place?

Estikutum on staniforth road,darnall has to be the best all round thai,chinese,indian buffet restaurant around the currys in there are amazing. :D

curry in a hurry rubby murry

Best place got to b rubeez in gleedless

Try the new Indian in Leopold Square...very nice!!!

hanifah on abbeydale road. winner!

for a takeaway go to "shaan" on chesterfield road. Best curry i ever had. been goin for years now.

They are good there yes but i think the madras is a bit strange not like others i have had.

We have curry a few times a week. Was always from Ayeshas, but since changing hands, we've not been as impressed.

Any more suggestions around Hunters Bar (+/- 3 miles) for good takeaways?

So far we've already done Bilash, Butlers, Mogul, all ok but not as good as Ayeshas IMO. Any further suggestions please?

(btw, it is fun trying all these new places:hihi:)

hanifah on abbeydale!!! :love:

We have curry a few times a week. Was always from Ayeshas, but since changing hands, we've not been as impressed.

Any more suggestions around Hunters Bar (+/- 3 miles) for good takeaways?

So far we've already done Bilash, Butlers, Mogul, all ok but not as good as Ayeshas IMO. Any further suggestions please?

(btw, it is fun trying all these new places:hihi:)

any suggestions for a good takeaway round s12, hackenthorpe, birley, frechville - tried Lancers, Rubeez, etc.

I had a really bad takeaway from Butler's tonight. Prices a lot higher than their website, really cold and nasty rice, lukewarm curry, soggy poppadoms (and I live fairly close so it's not like they were travelling miles and miles). The naan was OK.

Not going to bother again.

Butlers gone down hill over last 12 months imo used to be the best ever!

Yeah I tried Butlers last week, and wasn't impressed.

Dil Shad was tonights choice, after reading this thread. Not too bad at all. Would probably ask for it hotter next time. I wasn't keen on the naan bread though.

'Tescos finest' naan bread all the way for me.:hihi:

glad to hear this thought we were missing out we love curry usually homemade, thought we should do butlers but now don't think i am msissing out:)

Got to say the Ambar never disappoints for food. Just above Endcliff Park. Always a table made available.10/10

Butlers Balti every time. Once you have been there, you will compare every other Indian meal you have with Butlers, you just cant help it. There are some decent curries to be had in a few of the restaurants mentioned, but they are on a different scale to Butlers. Everything is freshly prepared, fantastic attention to the perfect ingredients and flavours, fantastic and consistent quality. Been going there for 10 years. I lived abroad for 5 years and would always go there on my visits back to here to see family. If you havent been, GO NOW!

I'm like that with the Mangla, went again last week and I have never seen Q'ing like I do when I got there, this was on a Thurs as well. The food was awesome and the prices were little as £10 each for mixed kebab (bes tI have ever tasted), main with a carpet naan bread and some rice.

Butlers is very nice also, one the best I have ever tasted as well!

MANGLA FOR EVER, oh and if you are a real Curry man/woman try Gulshans on Wicker, don't be put off by the area it is very nice.

1. Mangla
2. Gulshan
3. Butlers!

Cheers

any suggestions for a good takeaway round s12, hackenthorpe, birley, frechville - tried Lancers, Rubeez, etc.

I got a takeaway from Curry Tonight which was OK, however sometimes not been the greatest I ever had!

Lancers is very nice however they seem to have there windows put thorugh! Think they are still open though.

Probably go with Curry Tonight in regards to my personal experience

Ranmoor Tandoori is nice and it's bring your own. Saffron on West Street is my favourite:clap:

We have curry a few times a week. Was always from Ayeshas, but since changing hands, we've not been as impressed.

Any more suggestions around Hunters Bar (+/- 3 miles) for good takeaways?

So far we've already done Bilash, Butlers, Mogul, all ok but not as good as Ayeshas IMO. Any further suggestions please?

(btw, it is fun trying all these new places:hihi:)

We've finished trying out new places, as we've found Ranmoor Tandoori and it's absolutely brilliant. It seems to be made with really fresh ingredients and so tasty - yummy!

Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

We've finished trying out new places, as we've found Ranmoor Tandoori and it's absolutely brilliant. It seems to be made with really fresh ingredients and so tasty - yummy!

Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

Mohul totley

Fantastic Indian, always busy, the staff have been working their for years.

Brilliant curry house.

NEVER had a bad meal, slow service or any issues ever their.

Although it does get VERY busy at times.

Akbars on meadowbank road.

If you want to make a good curry at home but can't be bothered to mess about finding all the spices I can recommend www.spicebox.co.uk for their curry "mixes", you just add the meat and veg.

Added that to favorites Nick thanks.

My vote goes to Bangla Cottage in Hillsborough. Streaks ahead of anywhere else I've been, including Butlers!

i lovvvveeee bangla cottage :D

Butlers best by far !!!

BEST by far is the indian restaurant at Flouch, although it is a bit of a drive out way out past stocksbridge. The only other one that comes anywhere close is Zeenat in Attercliffe. These are generally where the indian people eat too. They're clean, welcoming and always busy too which is a good sign. Been to loads to try them out and would highly recommend these 2. Even all my mates have been converted to these.

Will certainly give Zeenat a try. Places that are frequented by people who the cuisine is native to tend to be a cut above.

Butlers or Zeenat for me

Try the Mangala on Spital Hill... Sex on a plate...:thumbsup:

Trust me.. tastes better and lasts longer.....LOL:D

should try afc i had there chandinii chicken it was top notch but i think its shut on wed

Vijays under grovernor hotel well nice bit minty but in my eyes you get what you pay for. Another nice indian is @ gleadless townend little india was very nice good service shame we drunk them out of sambuka on lads night out ha ha hope there ready for us nxt time ha ha .

butlers balti

I used to love Butlers, but I went in the other weekend and they were just rude, grumpy gets. Normally so friendly, just because our party had a couple of cancellations they kept going on about it.

Think I'll give em a miss for a year or so.

Zeenat is very good and so is Seven Spices Balti on the West Bar roundabout but for me the best around here is Ayesha's in Dronfield :)

Contrary to what some people say go to the Balti King they;ll make you feel very welcoe and make sure you dont go away hungry

i really enjoyed my curry at jeera (crookes),lovely atmosphere, (even though a bit empty) and excellent service... had a come back for a take away a few weeks later and they remembered me?!

If you ever fancy a takeaway/delivery, I would seriously advise the Spice Cafe on Abbeydale Road, I had probably one of the best curries I have had last night. It cost me less than a fiver too with Naan.

+1 for Bangla Cottage, Excellent service, polite, informed and helpful staff. Amazing food, a lot of curry houses seem to think that curry=hot whereas bangla's have real depth of flavour to them with just the right amount of heat and in the pickle tray they do this red chilli dip stuff which looks like it's going to blow your head off but is infact really tangy and spicy without the burn (does anyone know what it is, i think it'd go great in a chicken sandwich)

and now they do delivery i won't be eating curries from anywhere else

We went to Zeenat on Sunday evening and found that lovely, really friendly service and lovely, really lovely food. Will definately go there next time - although have to say that I'd query the watermelon that they charged 2.50 for on the bill that I didn't ask for next time rather than paying it, but just thought of it as the tip for this occasion.

Very nice.

akbars in rotherham is the best ever, very expensive tho

7 Spices near the Fire museum - great grub

Akbars is very nice, i didnt think it was that expensive, reasonable i would say......would defo recommend mmmmmm

hmm a jalfrezi burger, sounds interesting lol

Id say that new indian just opened on woodseats opposite kfc Bombay spice well nice :hihi:

Zara's Restaurant recently opened in Crookes (216a Crookes, S10 1TH).

We designed it so hopefully you like the interior (photo on our homepage) :hihi:

We ate there just after opening night and thought the food was fantastic (have been back a few times since).
It would be great to hear what all our fellow Sheffield curry fans think of both the restaurant and the food! :)

Safron club on west Street is by far the best curry EVER! The staff are really nice too. Amazing! As for Balti King it's THE WORST place ever. Scoresonthedoors.co.uk they got really bad hygiene score and it shows in the quality of their food. Stay well clear.

Oh yeah The Mohul at Totley nice too.

Safron club on west Street is by far the best curry EVER! The staff are really nice too. Amazing! As for Balti King it's THE WORST place ever. Scoresonthedoors.co.uk they got really bad hygiene score and it shows in the quality of their food. Stay well clear.

Been there 3 times now and it is very good, the last time I went it was better than normal

we went to the induz downt cliffe last saturday and it was awsome;)

I think i had a delivery from butlers balti the other night!
SPOT ON!
it was a sunday so was bit worried if anywhere would deliver, and finally these guys said yes..

ordered

chicken bhuna, lamb rogan josh, pesh nan and a cheese and keema nan and a pillau rice.

all lovely! spot on

only thing was the pickles were all very glow in the dark!

came in a really practical carrying thing!

very happy!

Depends what your looking for really.

Shads in crookes does a very nice, and very cheap, takeaway.
Indian Chef in Crookes does excellent food, and is a very informal bring your own drink type place.
Mohul in Totley is really nice too, but the currys are extremely mild. Even the Vindaloo at Mohul is nowhere near as spicy as a standard Jalfrezi or Madras elsewhere.
Bilash on Sharrowvale road does a nice takeaway, but all the currys taste very similar no matter what you order.
Akbars near Meadowhall is slightly more up-market, and the food is top-notch.

The overall best I've been to in Sheffield? Pound-for-pound it's got to be Indian Chef in Crookes.

The Rajput on Commonside is the best takeaway in Sheffield. Been living in Oughtibridge for 6 years now, but still go back there for our takeaways (they don't deliver). The restaurant next door is also excellent.

Butlers is fantastic for both food & service. Particularly good with small kids.

Also, can't fault The Mangla on Spital Hill.

The Fat Cat does a curry w nan for £2.50 on Mon eve before the quiz

Zara's Restaurant recently opened in Crookes (216a Crookes, S10 1TH).

We designed it so hopefully you like the interior (photo on our homepage) :hihi:

We ate there just after opening night and thought the food was fantastic (have been back a few times since).
It would be great to hear what all our fellow Sheffield curry fans think of both the restaurant and the food! :)

I will totally agree with this! Been several times now, never disappointed and tried many things from the menu... Let's start from the top shall we...

Poppadoms - always fresh and warm. An awesome choice of 8 pickles with them, too! 4 of the usual ones and 4 different ones.
Starters - great. Can't fault the ones I've tried so far. Everything you could expect from anywhere else and others to try, too.
Mains - The hot and spicy section is good, with a variety of more unusual dishes to try. Vegetarian dishes - those I've tried have been good. Can be served as a side instead. Others - there are then a load of specials, things a bit different which you wouldn't find everywhere, and of course all the ones you would expect too.
Breads/Rice - All that I've tried have been great, again! The chilli and onion naan is good and hot! Naans aren't rediculously oversized either - and always cut in two for easy sharing.
Drinks - no beers on draught but many would argue this is a good thing - guarenteed freshness. Small or large bottles of Cobra. Soft drinks, wines, etc all available too.
Desserts - fairly standard ice cream menu for curry houses all over.

Have also requested things which are not on the menu - all have been made without a problem and to a high standard.

The decor in the restaurant is such a change from when it was previously opened as 'Crookes Tandoori' a couple of years ago - so warm and welcoming nowadays. See pics on their website. Very comfortable and relaxing surroundings.

The service is great too - don't go if you are in a hurry though! It's quite a relaxed approach, and will usually be asked if you want a break between courses (10 mins or so) or if you want the food sooner. Seems to somehow make room for more, lol!

Price - it's not cheap but certainly not expensive either, considering the standard of the decor, atmosphere and service.

Overall, it's pretty awesome really! :thumbsup:

Well Zara's certainly seem to be doing something right...restaurant of the year 2010 with Star readers & with CurryLovers.org! :-

thestar.co.uk/headlines/Which-restaurant-is-Star-readers.6331628.jp

currylovers.org

Sorry we can't put the active links in above..we've not made enough posts yet :blush:

Well done guys and see you soon :)

New India Garden is my favourite, closely followed by mohul though!

hey i live in sheffield and am i avid fan of RUCHI indian/bangladeshi takeway

they do everything !!!!!!!!!!

try it for yourself guys, google them i think there on barber street

chicken balti was to die for along with the very large garlic and coriander nan bread.

Tried out the East West on Abbeydale Road the other night, was excellent. :thumbsup:

Jinna's in Ecclesfield, Bangla Cottage Hills or agrahs town centre

Tried out the East West on Abbeydale Road the other night, was excellent. :thumbsup:

Pleased to see that it has got the :thumbsup:, it's on my list and am hoping to go there soon.

you cant beat zeenats apna style currys an they have started doing free range chickens an eggs dishes on the weekend for there specials .if you want the tast of home cooking u cant get better YOU TRIED THE REST NOW TRY THE BEST

Balti king in broomhill

Balti king in broomhill

i do hope your kidding

Balti king in broomhill

What????????????????????? Have you ever eaten a decent curry - Balti King has been closed down about 5 times for being filthy

curry tonight do a good curry

zeenat everytime, if staying round town then the mangla.
anyone remember the induz under marples in fitzallan square?

Kebabish on the wicker does nice currys

Well Zara's certainly seem to be doing something right...restaurant of the year 2010 with Star readers & with CurryLovers.org! :-

thestar.co.uk/headlines/Which-restaurant-is-Star-readers.6331628.jp

currylovers.org

Sorry we can't put the active links in above..we've not made enough posts yet :blush:

Well done guys and see you soon :)

I went there last week with some family and friends, as I don't live in the area any more, and was pleasantly surprised.

I had Kakra Chop for starters, which was Minced Crab meat with onions and spices, served inside a light dome made of a light crisp pastry. It looked like something from outer space. Delicious.

Main was Zara's House Special Chicken, which was hot for me, but very tasty. The Pershwari Naan bread was to die for, it melted in the mouth.

The pickle tray that came with the popadums was also fantastic. As well as the usual 4 pickles you get in any indian, mango chutney, lime pickle, etc, they do their own 4 pickles using a selction of spices, all served in contemporary pots on a long thin plate.

The interior and decor is comfy and welcoming and the staff attentive and knowledgable.

It aint the cheapest Indian in Sheffield - but as with most thing in life you get what you pay for, would def recommend. 9/10

zeenat everytime, if staying round town then the mangla.
anyone remember the induz under marples in fitzallan square?
induz was under the old cinema which is now a bakery an yes u r right zeenat has to the best curry house in sheffield by far

Ghandis in Walkley is fab! Chicken tikka saag is def recommended!

Rajput in walkley is very good - takeaway and restaurant (BYO)

zeenat everytime, if staying round town then the mangla.
anyone remember the induz under marples in fitzallan square?

Think it was called Indus.

Think it was called Indus.

i think u r right. u had to go down some steps

Gulshan nothing comes close