Shaha Tandoori Restaurant
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Shaha Tandoori Restaurant
Welcome to the Shaha Tandoori, an authentic tandoori restaurant and takeaway in Carlisle, established 1977. We are a family run business and take great pride in the service we offer our customers. Our menu features a wide range of traditional dishes from India and Bangladesh. We use only the freshest ingredients available, with authentic herbs and spices to flavour.

The restaurant itself is friendly, informal and relaxing - and you are always ensured of a warm welcome, whether you are a new face or a regular visitor. Our effortlessly charming staff provide a discreet service so you can enjoy your meal, whatever the occasion. We have seating for up to 82 people and can cater for large parties, although we appreciate advance notice for groups of 10 or more.
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They met each other in 1980 through Syed's brother, who has previously worked with Mr Alam. Banquet menu offer - We welcome large groups and parties at the restaurant and have a special offer for bookings of 10 or more people. 20% off takeaway orders - We are currently offering 20% off all takeaways!
Reviews (13)
Kpc
Kpc
Jan 17, 2022
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Best in Carlisle and my favourite Indian to go to. Always consistent and delicious, good friendly service from waiters.
Dave Corderoy
Dave Corderoy
Nov 01, 2021
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We ate here about 5 years ago when we were last in Carlisle. We enjoyed it and decided to visit again. Friendly staff, especially the older gentlemen. We had chicken shaslik, chicken Balti, mushroom bhaji and rice. All were excellent and good value for money.
David J. Ash
David J. Ash
Sep 22, 2021
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Very nice meal. Would thoroughly recommend. Food was excellent and reasonably priced
TheBestlaidschemes
TheBestlaidschemes
Aug 28, 2021
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The meal was fabulous so cudos to the chef! Five stars to him and also the elderly gentleman that served us. This "one star" is for the lying deceiver of a waiter who took our money (and tip, promptly), and who deceived each of us in turn as we exited the toilets, telling us that "the others told me to tell you that they are outside waiting for you". Of course, they weren't! 10pm, cold and dark, and outside on her own in a strange city was my daughter-in-law, who had been the first to be lied to by this character, looking for the rest of us. Dispicable behaviour! He should be ashamed of himself
Bethania Bueso Tronto
Bethania Bueso Tronto
Aug 25, 2021
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Good food, good portions, very yummy and tasty BUT one of the waiters (the one who ‘greeted us’ at the bar) has no vocation for customer service. After we had finished our meal, I went to the toilet and as I came out I was told my boyfriend “had already left”, so I went outside, at night, to wait for him only to realise that I had been mislead. I don’t understand why lie to me and expose me at night, looking for my boyfriend in the street when we has still in the toilet. I did not like his attitude, nor do I like liars.
Wayne Gaskell
Wayne Gaskell
Aug 15, 2021
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We ate here last night and have to say the food was delicious. It tasted fresh and flavoursome with a great balance of spices. The portion sizes just enough to satisfy without making me feel like I had stuffed myself.
There seems to be a few negative comments re: Customer Service. Whilst our experience was spot on we did witness an incident whereas the waiter seemingly said something derogatory to a customer and so feel this is something they need to address.
Kerey Laughlan
Kerey Laughlan
Aug 08, 2021
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The guy at the bar, who I assume is the manager, should consider a different career. He was not very welcoming from the beginning, but overall I could have overlooked his attitude as the food was good, and the other gentleman who served us was very kind and attentive.
What we found most upsetting was what happened after the meal. Having paid our bill, and tipping, my father, my girlfriend, and I all went to use the restrooms. My girlfriend finished first, and as she came out to the lobby she was immediately told her that we both had left the building and she was ushered out onto the street, on
Susan Weston
Susan Weston
Aug 03, 2021
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Not been for some time certainly weren't disappointed. As usual superb meal and excellent service. Will definitely be back
Marie Heard Glen
Marie Heard Glen
Jul 26, 2021
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We love this restaurant. The staff are always very friendly and make you feel comfortable. Top marks in all aspects. Food, service and value for money. We love it.
Priya
Priya
Jul 25, 2021
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The most unfriendly right at the first instance of entering the restaurant.. was welcomed a fat person... I guess he was the waiter. 4 Families went into to have a nice warm Indian meal but was literally shunted out even when we mentioned to treat us as 4 different families seated in separate table. He told us to out as if we had gone there to have free food. He could have excused by saying sorry he did not have any space or come back in a while as we went there quite early around 1845hrs. So that we avoid the rush as there were 3kids below 4 years and 3 around 13years. And it felt so insulted
Graham Oldershaw
Graham Oldershaw
Jul 11, 2021
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Top draw. Excellent meal. Served by a great bloke wee nae sense of humour. Really though food is fantastic.
Richard Read
Richard Read
Nov 10, 2020
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Very nice. I would have liked a bit more meat in the biryani, but good amount of prawns, good flavour and plenty of vegetable sauce to go with it. The cauliflower side was tasty, and the starter very good, onion bahji was light and sweet.
Martyn Stillman
Martyn Stillman
Oct 23, 2019
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Food is ok but you'll see by my other reviews it's not up there with the best, a little bit bland and not got enough. The building is also in dire need of modernising and th atmosphere was a bit dead!