Curry House reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Curry House brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/brum, r/york, r/manchester, r/BirminghamUK, r/Leeds. Top-rated brands include Shababs (4.8/5), Dishoom (4.8/5), Diwan (5.0/5).
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Reviews150
Subreddits24
Posts34
Brands100
Products3
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#1
Shababs
4.8
(10)
"I feel I’m doing gods work by mentioning Shababs on every post of this ilk :)"
"If you want a Brummie experience get a balti at Shabab’s or Royal Watan."
"Shababs if you don’t mind a 10 minute taxi for the best curry you’ve ever had."
"Shababs, Diwan, Varanasi,"
"Hands down the best."
"For the true balti experience."
"Is the correct answer. Authentic and top class."
"In the Balti Triangle."
"If it’s a Balti you want then chose between Shababs and royal watan."
"Soho Tavern or Shababs,"
#2
Dishoom
4.8
(6)
"Dishoom is very good."
"The Chicken Ruby curry at Dishoom is to die for."
"Dishoom for flavours and presentation of meal."
"Dishoom, or Mother India. Both excellent quality food."
"Dishoom. Tayyabs is also great."
"There are Dishooms all over the UK."
#3
Diwan
5.0
(4)
"Diwan forever"
"+2 Diwan."
"+1 diwan. It’s a no frills place but it’s incredible curries and super friendly staff"
"Shababs, Diwan, Varanasi,"
#4
Spice Valley
5.0
(3)
"Spice Valley is EXCELLENT."
"Spice Valley. Hands down. Phenomenal food."
"I have tried most of them during the pandemic and in my opinion it’s Spice Valley."
#5
Pavilion
5.0
(3)
"Pavilion is the best!"
"Pavilion on spotland road in Rochdale."
"Absolutely Pavilion II on Spotland road in Rochdale."
#6
Akbars
4.7
(3)
"I went for Akbars and they did an excellent group."
"Akbars is very good."
"Not sure if it’s open again yet though."
#7
Tipu Sultan
4.7
(3)
"Tipu sultan or diwan in Moseley are both ace. Tipu sultan especially"
"Top tier - frequently order from them."
"Is good."
#8
Spice Lounge
4.0
(3)
"Spice lounge is good as others have said."
"Spice Lounge in Summertown is nice."
"Spice Lounge in Sunmertown is great."
#9
Cinnamon
4.0
(3)
"Best Indian is Cinnamon. Fantastic Biryani."
"Cinnamon Spice"
"Cinnamon spice! They do some different curries which are great."
#10
Royal Watan
4.0
(3)
"If it’s a Balti you want then chose between Shababs and royal watan."
"Royal wattan"
"If you want a Brummie experience get a balti at Shabab’s or Royal Watan."
#11
Red Chilli
5.0
(2)
"Red chilli all day long the best."
"Absolutely excellent!"
#12
Bengal Brasserie
5.0
(2)
"I would second the Bengal Brasserie!"
"Bengal brasserie on Milsom Street is great"
#13
Coconut Lagoon
5.0
(2)
"The paratha at Coconut Lagoon are some of the best I’ve ever tasted."
"Coconut lagoon for something a bit different and special."
#14
Majliss
5.0
(2)
"One of the best in the UK imo."
"My fav. And endorsed by my Indian friends."
#15
Tharavadu
5.0
(2)
"Tharavadu is the winner, and by a long margin."
"Tharavadu for me too."
#16
Bengal Kitchen
5.0
(2)
"The food is fantastic and the owner is lovely! Probably the best curries I’ve had!"
"Bengal Kitchen Chellaston is fantastic."
#17
Akrams
5.0
(2)
"Akrams Stirchley / Shababs Ladypool Road / Hen & Chickens City Centre 🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿"
"Akrams in stirchley brilliant service so fast and great food."
#18
Viceroy
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for the Viceroy."
"Viceroy if you're in the city centre."
#19
The Raj
5.0
(2)
"100% the raj!!!!"
"Easily the Raj on Bootham."
#20
Mother India
5.0
(2)
"Mother India, there is no contest here."
"Mother India is my favourite, hands down."
#21
Rajdoot
5.0
(2)
"Rajdoot is probably my favourite"
"Rajdoot"
#22
Cats Pyjamas
4.5
(2)
"One of the best curries I have ever eaten."
"One of the only places I’ve tried in Leeds."
#23
Mumbai Lounge
4.5
(2)
"Mumbai Lounge on Fossgate is the best Indian restaurant in York."
"Mumbai Lounge on Fossgate is amazing."
#24
Tamatanga
4.5
(2)
"I love Tamatanga. They've got several vegan options."
"Tamatanga is pretty good."
#25
Chutneys
4.5
(2)
"Excellent food and fantastic staff."
"I really enjoyed it."
#26
Covered Wagon
4.0
(2)
"If you want a pint with your curry then it’s gotta be the covered wagon."
"Jilabi, Covered wagon, imrans . Lime pickle for a takeaway"
#27
Bikanos
4.0
(2)
"The curry there is good and the naan is one of the best I have had."
"Bikanos in widcombe"
#28
Calcutta Club
4.0
(2)
"Calcutta Club is always good."
"Calcutta Club, The Cumin Restaurant and Laguna Tandoori."
#29
Soho Tavern
4.0
(2)
"Soho Tavern or Shababs,"
"Some of my favourites are Merrymaid Bar & Grill, Soho Tavern, Hen & Chickens, and The Ivy Bush."
#30
Adil's
5.0
(1)
"Adil's has some of, if not the greatest Curry in Leeds."
#31
Mumtaz
5.0
(1)
"My wife and I had an awesome meal in Mumtaz last time we were there."
#32
Nawaab
5.0
(1)
"Nawaab!"
#33
Masala Junction
5.0
(1)
"Masala Junction is great, they have separate vegetarian and vegan menus."
#34
Desi Pakwan
5.0
(1)
"Desi Pakwan on Leith walk... consistently great."
#35
Kahani
5.0
(1)
"Kahani, Dishoom and Passage to India are all great."
#36
Empire
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend Empire on Albany Rd."
#37
Salkaara
5.0
(1)
"Salkaara on Wellfield Road... the best curry I have ever had."
#38
Curry Hut
5.0
(1)
"Curry hut on Salisbury road... the best I know."
#39
Mowglis
5.0
(1)
"Mowglis up on Crwys Road. The best in Cardiff hands down."
#40
Lahore Karahi
5.0
(1)
"Lahore karahi is my fav! Their chicken tikka masala is unlike any other."
#41
Gandhis
5.0
(1)
"Food is next level, giant naans etc."
#42
Nalaas
5.0
(1)
"Nalaas is the best curry in derby hands down."
#43
Balti International
5.0
(1)
"Balti International is my favorite."
#44
Zindiya
5.0
(1)
"That samosa chaat is incredible."
#45
Shukuri
5.0
(1)
"Amazing food. My favourite Indian in Leeds."
#46
Leeja Palace
5.0
(1)
"Best Indians by far imo."
#47
Tangoe
5.0
(1)
"The real gs know about their chilli paneer."
#48
Teraj Palace
5.0
(1)
"Has never failed me."
#49
Himalayas
5.0
(1)
"The food is the best."
#50
Mattar Paneer
5.0
(1)
"The Mattar Paneer is indeed banging"
#51
Matar Paneer
5.0
(1)
"Try Raunak Raseeli. Their matar paneer is banging!"
#52
Banana Leaf
5.0
(1)
"Try Banana Leaf on St Vincent Street. Even better!"
#53
Himalayan Dine
5.0
(1)
"Himalayan dine is my favourite place for a takeaway curry!"
#54
Barton Rouge
5.0
(1)
"Barton Rouge on Exchange Street is my favourite."
#55
Delhi Darbar
5.0
(1)
"Delhi darbar. try it once and you will always go back."
#56
Spice Central
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Spice Central in Cowes - 👌"
#57
Masala Bay
5.0
(1)
"Masala bay in ventnor is the best on the island in my opinion."
#58
Sangam
5.0
(1)
"I think the best is Sangam’s on Portland street."
#59
Lahori Dera
5.0
(1)
"The best curry in Manchester is at Lahori Dera on long sight."
#60
Sai Spice
5.0
(1)
"Sai Spice, on Mauldeth road is fantastic."
#61
The Rajdan
5.0
(1)
"If it’s take away I highly recommend The Rajdan in Timperley village."
#62
Harrappa
5.0
(1)
"My favourite is Harrappa in Stockport."
#63
Sanskruiti
5.0
(1)
"Sanskruiti is pretty much the best curry house ive been to and is miles better than the vast majority of places on curry mile."
#64
Desi Dhaba
5.0
(1)
"The only actual authentic on the bone chicken karhai I've had in the 5 years I've been in the UK."
#65
Silk Route
5.0
(1)
"Silk Route is bomb-af, also Maharani"
#66
RK's
5.0
(1)
"RKs for incredible veggie/vegan Indo-Chinese."
#67
New Tayyab
5.0
(1)
"New Tayyab for meaty goodness & gulab jamun"
#68
Sylhet Spice Cuisine
5.0
(1)
"Been going there for over 20 years."
#69
Purnima Curry House
5.0
(1)
"Purnima Curry House in Bearwood is the best curry house in Birmingham."
#70
Qavali
5.0
(1)
"Had a lovely meal there last year"
#71
Indian Cafe Racer
5.0
(1)
"I am hosting friends for a curry in brum next month and will be taking them to Indian cafe racer"
#72
Adils
4.0
(1)
"Best curry for me in Birmingham would have been Adils but next best shababs no doubt."
#73
Haweli
4.0
(1)
"Haweli on the Hagley Road near Bearwood is up there with the best in the west of the City in my opinion."
#74
Balti Bazar
4.0
(1)
"Balti Bazar in Stirchley is good, and nearby the somewhat more upmarket Kolkata Lounge."
#75
Anoki
4.0
(1)
"Anoki is great, and another vote for Kayal."
#76
Dabbawal
4.0
(1)
"Dabbawal or Dosa Kitchen if you want proper authentic southern Indian."
#77
Spice Hut
4.0
(1)
"Try spice hut!"
#78
Taas
4.0
(1)
"Tastes authentic (I’m Indian) although I’d avoid the samosa there."
#79
Masala Craft
4.0
(1)
"Masala craft expensive but lots of vegan options."
#80
Aagrah
4.0
(1)
"Expensive, but worth it."
#81
Bombay Spice
4.0
(1)
"I like Bombay spice on Goodramgate."
#82
Jorvik Spice
4.0
(1)
"Jorvik Spice on The Mount is pretty decent."
#83
Yeti
4.0
(1)
"Yeti on cowley road would be a good choice."
#84
Malikas
4.0
(1)
"Really good spread."
#85
4500 miles from Delhi
4.0
(1)
"Thought was good."
#86
Sheesh Mahal
4.0
(1)
"I always thought Sheesh Mahal on Kirkstall Road was good."
#87
The International
4.0
(1)
"The International is good."
#88
Mustang Masala
4.0
(1)
"Mustang masala is pretty good in oakwood."
#89
Taste of India
4.0
(1)
"Their Thali feasts are to behold. Amongst the best curries I've had anywhere in the world."
#90
Paddy’s
4.0
(1)
"Friendly service, great food and good value for money."
#91
Namji
4.0
(1)
"I like Namji in Wolverton"
#92
Papa J's
4.0
(1)
"Papa J's in Oxley Park or Purple Mango in Walnut Tree"
#93
Kismet
4.0
(1)
"Nahhh Kismet, just up the road has recently become much better! Only take away but so worth it"
#94
Lahore Qila
4.0
(1)
"Yeah Lahore Qila is great"
#95
Mango Tree
4.0
(1)
"Mango Tree at Lane Ends"
#96
Lahore 1
4.0
(1)
"Lahore 1 in Whitechapel"
#97
Tandoori Villa
4.0
(1)
"Tandoori Villa in Ealing hands down."
#98
Bombay Cuisine
4.0
(1)
"Bombay Cuisine in Prestwich has just won a National takeaway award."
#99
Mogal e Azam
3.0
(1)
"Malai Kofta which is an amazing dish and they do it well."
#100
House of Spice
3.0
(1)
"I normally go to house of spice or cinnamon. I think they are the only two."
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