Disappointing - Wont Be Back - Don't Recommend - bottom of the list in Durham!We visited here for the first time recently on an evening based on reviews. The food was average and the starter was meager and dry, seeming almost shop bought with little taste, substance or content to the main course curry dish, which was quite watery in consistency. The service was generally poor with the male attendant seeming to lack basic manners or knowledge of what he was serving - he repeatedly reached over our heads to clear glasses or dishes without asking - the final straw came when we were presented with our bill before the last course had even arrived.
Anup Kumar
It's a family run business, everything handled within family members.The food was good but the owner lady is just awesome, she is really friendly and a great hostess and she cooks the food herself.Will definitely recommend to try them once.
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AVOID! Had a smple takeaway. I saw the 4.6 review score without reading reviews - big mistake! £17.50 for a supermarket quality nann bread, no rice and 1 tasteless lamb jalfrezi which my Thai wife managed to save a bit by adding some of her own ingredients. There should be a trade description requirement for an Indian restaurant which should mean a distinction notice from a halal version of the cuisine.
Jane Lawton
Had been recommended by a friend but was a bit disappointed. Portions were generous but that didn’t make up for a lack in flavours. We wouldn’t hurry back, even though the staff were lovely.
A S
Obviously fraudulent reviews. It’s a cramped dive inside. Food mostly flavourless. I’m absolutely expecting to have the Barry Sha-heens in the morning as it was plain rough.Wheelchair accessibility: A step just inside, making entrance difficult with legs, let alone wheels
Jamie Hudson
Poor and dismissive service - we were not made welcome. Overpriced food and drink which didn't taste great either.
Nigel Coe
Not great. The food was mediocre and the service seemed more difficult than it should have been. The waiter didn't appear to know what was on the menu.
Jane Lee
Four of us went to eat at Shaheens in Durham. As we entered the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were very knowledgeable and keen to make sure our meals were spiced correctly for each individual.The food arrived promptly and was truly delicious. I had lamb dupiaza and it was the best I've ever had. The staff were very attentive and pleasant.It was a great curry experience I would highly recommend this restaurant.Pricewise we were pleasantly surprised too.Vegetarian options: My sister and her husband had the vegetarian options and were not disappointed. Highly delicious and a good choice
MJ Valentine
Great food. Great service.Good choices for vegetarians and grest size portions. Would def come again!
jamie PITTS
Great food! Came back after a couple years away from Durham with the family and the food is still
Just visited for bread Roghni Naan. The price was toooooo high for 1 naan and the quality was awful, burnt naan, cold and no taste. Picture attached. I travelled from Birmingham to visit the lovely Durham, but the visit ended with burnt Naan. I am highly disappointed.
sean keenan
Best Indian food in Durham City, authentic home cooked food, sensible sized portions, great service!...highly recommended..5*****
Lowkey_21x
Amazing night out at shaheens. Beautiful food accompanied with amazing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend the balti chicken masala and the onion bhajis were full of flavour. 10/10!
Dawn Hallewell
Wouldn't go back. It looked like a cheap cafe inside. The food wasn't that nice, there are better places to have Indian food in durham. The table wasn't set. They brought the cutlery in a napkin. My friend ordered a chicken korma, and I got a chicken tikka balti. The dishes looked very similar, and apart from hers being slightly milder, there was no difference. The garlic naan was more like a soft poppadom with thick garlic butter on.
Mareecelt
Amazing food. Scrupulously clean toilets. Laid back atmosphere. Fantastic service from staff but especially from young lass from Middlesbrough.... I didn't get her name.
Disappointing - Wont Be Back - Don't Recommend - bottom of the list in Durham!We visited here for the first time recently on an evening based on reviews. The food was average and the starter was meager and dry, seeming almost shop bought with little taste, substance or content to the main course curry dish, which was quite watery in consistency. The service was generally poor with the male attendant seeming to lack basic manners or knowledge of what he was serving - he repeatedly reached over our heads to clear glasses or dishes without asking - the final straw came when we were presented with our bill before the last course had even arrived.
It's a family run business, everything handled within family members.The food was good but the owner lady is just awesome, she is really friendly and a great hostess and she cooks the food herself.Will definitely recommend to try them once.
AVOID! Had a smple takeaway. I saw the 4.6 review score without reading reviews - big mistake! £17.50 for a supermarket quality nann bread, no rice and 1 tasteless lamb jalfrezi which my Thai wife managed to save a bit by adding some of her own ingredients. There should be a trade description requirement for an Indian restaurant which should mean a distinction notice from a halal version of the cuisine.
Had been recommended by a friend but was a bit disappointed. Portions were generous but that didn’t make up for a lack in flavours. We wouldn’t hurry back, even though the staff were lovely.
Obviously fraudulent reviews. It’s a cramped dive inside. Food mostly flavourless. I’m absolutely expecting to have the Barry Sha-heens in the morning as it was plain rough.Wheelchair accessibility: A step just inside, making entrance difficult with legs, let alone wheels
Poor and dismissive service - we were not made welcome. Overpriced food and drink which didn't taste great either.
Not great. The food was mediocre and the service seemed more difficult than it should have been. The waiter didn't appear to know what was on the menu.
Four of us went to eat at Shaheens in Durham. As we entered the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were very knowledgeable and keen to make sure our meals were spiced correctly for each individual.The food arrived promptly and was truly delicious. I had lamb dupiaza and it was the best I've ever had. The staff were very attentive and pleasant.It was a great curry experience I would highly recommend this restaurant.Pricewise we were pleasantly surprised too.Vegetarian options: My sister and her husband had the vegetarian options and were not disappointed. Highly delicious and a good choice
Great food. Great service.Good choices for vegetarians and grest size portions. Would def come again!
Great food! Came back after a couple years away from Durham with the family and the food is still
Restaurantji Recommends
Just visited for bread Roghni Naan. The price was toooooo high for 1 naan and the quality was awful, burnt naan, cold and no taste. Picture attached. I travelled from Birmingham to visit the lovely Durham, but the visit ended with burnt Naan. I am highly disappointed.
Best Indian food in Durham City, authentic home cooked food, sensible sized portions, great service!...highly recommended..5*****
Amazing night out at shaheens. Beautiful food accompanied with amazing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend the balti chicken masala and the onion bhajis were full of flavour. 10/10!
Wouldn't go back. It looked like a cheap cafe inside. The food wasn't that nice, there are better places to have Indian food in durham. The table wasn't set. They brought the cutlery in a napkin. My friend ordered a chicken korma, and I got a chicken tikka balti. The dishes looked very similar, and apart from hers being slightly milder, there was no difference. The garlic naan was more like a soft poppadom with thick garlic butter on.
Amazing food. Scrupulously clean toilets. Laid back atmosphere. Fantastic service from staff but especially from young lass from Middlesbrough.... I didn't get her name.