National Curry Week 2023: Sheffield’s top 10 Indian restaurants and takeaways according to Google reviews
Kirsty Hamilton
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These are the best Indian restaurants and takeaways in Sheffield according to Google reviews... Has your favourite made the list?
The 25th National Curry Week is upon us once again from October 2 to 8 to celebrate one of the nation’s favourite dishes.
Here in Sheffield, we have an estimated 110 restaurants and takeaways serving up some of the best of Indian cuisine across the city. From vindaloos to kormas and everything in between, we’ve scanned through the list to find the top-rated venues so you don’t have to.
Here are 10 of the best Indian restaurants and takeaways, with a minimum of 150 reviews by Google users.
Rajdhani, at The Old Station, on Abbeydale Road South, Dore, is rated 4.5 out of 5 with 201 reviews on Google.One customer said: "Great curries, a wide range of flavours and combinations. Service is excellent. If there is too much for you, they will do you a carry-out."Another wrote: "This is my favourite curry house in Sheffield as not only is the food and service good, but it is a very comfortable environment for dining in."
Rubeez Restaurant, on Gleadless Mount, in Gleadless, is rated 4.5 out of 5, with 210 Google reviews. Reviews include: "The food is absolutely delicious and they always cook to the best standards." Another customer said: "Very good - the food is 1st class and served quickly. The staff are helpful and friendly."
Bambukat Sheffield, on Fulwood Road, in Broomhill, is rated 4.5 out of 5, with 227 reviews on Google.Reviews include: "So much better than your run-of-the-mill British Indian restaurant. The street food vibe feels so authentic and every dish was delicious."Another happy customer wrote: "he best indian authentic street food I had in Sheffield. The price was also reasonable in terms with the quantity. Highly recommended."
Indus Restaurant, on Attercliffe Road, in Attercliffe, is rated 4.5 out of 5, with 329 reviews on Google. One customer wrote: "Really authentic food. Good quality and price. The guys working in there are very accommodating."Anther person said: "The food was absolutely yummy and good value for money. Great vegetarian selection. Staff were very friendly and polite too."
Ashoka, on Ecclesall Road, is rated 4.5 out of 5, with 516 reviews on Google. One customer said: "Excellent, tasty, authentic food and very good prices. We had more than enough food to fill us up."Another person wrote: "Possibly the best curry I have ever eaten.... and we've eaten a lot! Beautiful, balanced, flavoursome authentic Indian cuisine served in a professional but friendly environment."
Urban Choola, on Ecclesall Road, is rated 4.5 out of 5, with 541 reviews on Google. One review reads: "This is my favourite Indian takeout in Sheffield !! The food is amazing especially the samosas! I love the fact that they have a special Vegan menu."Another person said: "Had a great dinner here, was rated highly on Tripadvisor so went along for the first time in two years. Was excellent quality, good portion sizes and good speed of service." (Photo: National World/Google)
Cafe Indus, on London Road, in Highfield, is rated 4.6 out of 5, with 168 reviews on Google.One customer said: "Wonderfully presented food, and as tasty as it looks. Cosy and intimate, be sure to book so as not to be disappointed."Another review reads: "Absolutely loved this place - what you get food wise is an incredible experience… I could not complain about anything in this place I will surely be returning back with friends great for a night out."
Apna Style, on Wolseley Road, Lowfield, is rated 4.6 out of 5, with 330 reviews on Google, putting it in fourth place for best-rated. One customer said: "Best food we have tasted for a long while! Definitely coming back."Another said: "Best place for curries, my go-to place when I can't be bothered to make curry at home. Definitely try as these guys make proper authentic apna style curries and the chutney you get is also really good."
Lavang, on Fulwood Road, Ranmoor, is rated 4.7 out of 5, with 174 Google reviews.One customer said: "Amazing place! I had a lovely meal in this restaurant with my family for my husband's 30th. Flavourful food with high quality service."Another said: "Amazing restaurant, nothing was too much trouble ,staff were very friendly and looked after us. Food was amazing." (Photo: Scott Merrylees)
The top rated venue is 5Tara Sheffield, on Duke Street, Park Hill. It is rated 4.8 out of 5, with 303 reviews on Google.One customer said: "Firstly the staff, they are lovely, informative and attentive. The food we had was incredible. Both vegetarian and meat dishes were full of flavour and well portioned."Another said: "Super friendly staff, very relaxed environment, music level perfect. Loads of Bollywood memorabilia around. Food was fantastic, best samosa I've ever had and the butter chicken was perfect." (Photo: Kirsty Hamilton)
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