We’ve been customers of the Grand India as long as we’ve lived in Thirsk - 25 years. We’ve seen it vary a lot recently, but tonight was by far the worst experience we’ve ever had, anywhere.We waited 15 minutes even to be asked what we’d like to drink, and our food took an hour and 20 minutes before it was delivered. Other customers were getting up and leaving due to their wait.Just as we were about to pay for our drinks and popadums before leaving in disgust, our food finally arrived. It tasted good, but the portions were small.In the entire two hours we were in there, the SAME Bollywood track played on repeat. I think I’ll be hearing it in my sleep tonight!The final insult came when we went to the bar to pay. The young lad said it was cash only! They hadn’t pointed that out to us before we ate. We had no cash on us.We walked down the road to the local garage which had a cash machine and withdrew enough cash to pay for the meal… and paid an extra £1.99 at the machine for the privilege of accessing our own money.When we returned I pointed out to the young lad that he should have told us, before we ate, about the cash situation. He pointed out an item to me on a flyer for their ‘banquet night’, which said ‘cash only’. The problem is that we had eaten a la carte. The young lad apologised for his mistake… thought he might have offered us a discount, but he didn’t.We paid in full and left, and that’s the last time we’ll ever eat there.
Dawn Goodison
Visiting the area for a few days and fancied a curry, couldn't fault this place the food was fresh, very tasty and plentiful we shared the mixed platter for starters and then shared a lime & coriander rice and pashwarie nan with our curry's it was really good. Service was good gave us time in-between courses. The only let down was its a bit tired both inside and out and it was a little cold in the restaurant but they turned off the air con when asked to, so please don't be put off by aperances as the food was good and very reasonably priced.
Cahill Cook
Great food, friendly service and not that expensive.
Tracy McNicholas
Food was absolutely superb, the decor was a bit dated but the service and food were second to
Paul Matson
Had a takeaway from here. Prices were amazing, food was dreadful. We won’t be back. Naan bread was over cooked and dried out. We also ordered a scampi off the menu for a young diner but this was unbelievable. Was so hard you couldn’t break it. Not sure what meat was inside (we think maybe chicken?) as it was black or absent. Lots of much better places to eat in Thirsk.
Joe H
This restaurant is now called the Grand India . We have now eaten here on a number of occasions and wow the food is excellent. The restaurant offers a remarkable £9.99 4 course special dine in only and cash only on Sundays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays …… you won’t get better value for money anyway Service is excellent with a big shout out to Jav and his team. Poppadoms and pickles to start Any starter then any main (including king prawn dishes) then choice of either rice or bread. Restaurant is busy on these nights so book first I keep going back again and again
Clarke Martin
This was the 3rd restaurant we attempted last evening. The kitchen in the first was closed for the week. We had tried to call, but no answer and a mail box that was full. Should have known! At the 2nd the chef decided to close down 35 minutes early, 10 minutes before we arrived.Luckily, we spotted Grand India! Ali and his staff were extremely personable and helpful. The food was delightfully presented and tasty. The locals who were present seemed just as happy.Highly recommended by Clarke and Debbie
Simon Balfour
Absolutely brilliant Indian food. We had it on our last night of holiday as a takeaway, absolutely stuffed our faces :-) and felt great afterwards! Wouldn't hesitate to go again or recommend
Bobby sharma
Googled and stopped by on the way down south. Would give it a 8/10. Bit slow with service but were packed out for a bank holiday Sunday. Right size portions for the offer, left feeling full .
Sue Osman
Just had a really excellent meal here, thoroughly recommend it. Would come again when in the area. We had popadums and chutney, mixed starter between us, chicken tikka balti, mushroom rice, vegetable rice and a garlic naan. Brilliant!
Fabulous little place, service and food spot on, bonus it was a specials night too....4 courses £9.95 !!!
darryl hurst
Been coming to Thirsk for a few yrs now so thought I'd try grand India takeaway food ready on time and hot fantastic service and quality food next time I'm over I'll try the restaurant sideParking: Outside parking quick stop to pick up.
Laura thompson
Told an ETA of 30mins for delivery over an hour later still didn't arrive , bloke on phone has very poor customer service and totally lacks in enthusiasmWill take my business elsewhere
janine b
Never had a bad meal. Excellent . Absolutely recommend. Delicious. Give it a try you wont go anywhere else for indian food after being here
Jane Moon
Amazing meal ! Good food. Friendly service. Unbelievable value. Will go again
We’ve been customers of the Grand India as long as we’ve lived in Thirsk - 25 years. We’ve seen it vary a lot recently, but tonight was by far the worst experience we’ve ever had, anywhere.We waited 15 minutes even to be asked what we’d like to drink, and our food took an hour and 20 minutes before it was delivered. Other customers were getting up and leaving due to their wait.Just as we were about to pay for our drinks and popadums before leaving in disgust, our food finally arrived. It tasted good, but the portions were small.In the entire two hours we were in there, the SAME Bollywood track played on repeat. I think I’ll be hearing it in my sleep tonight!The final insult came when we went to the bar to pay. The young lad said it was cash only! They hadn’t pointed that out to us before we ate. We had no cash on us.We walked down the road to the local garage which had a cash machine and withdrew enough cash to pay for the meal… and paid an extra £1.99 at the machine for the privilege of accessing our own money.When we returned I pointed out to the young lad that he should have told us, before we ate, about the cash situation. He pointed out an item to me on a flyer for their ‘banquet night’, which said ‘cash only’. The problem is that we had eaten a la carte. The young lad apologised for his mistake… thought he might have offered us a discount, but he didn’t.We paid in full and left, and that’s the last time we’ll ever eat there.
Visiting the area for a few days and fancied a curry, couldn't fault this place the food was fresh, very tasty and plentiful we shared the mixed platter for starters and then shared a lime & coriander rice and pashwarie nan with our curry's it was really good. Service was good gave us time in-between courses. The only let down was its a bit tired both inside and out and it was a little cold in the restaurant but they turned off the air con when asked to, so please don't be put off by aperances as the food was good and very reasonably priced.
Great food, friendly service and not that expensive.
Food was absolutely superb, the decor was a bit dated but the service and food were second to
Had a takeaway from here. Prices were amazing, food was dreadful. We won’t be back. Naan bread was over cooked and dried out. We also ordered a scampi off the menu for a young diner but this was unbelievable. Was so hard you couldn’t break it. Not sure what meat was inside (we think maybe chicken?) as it was black or absent. Lots of much better places to eat in Thirsk.
This restaurant is now called the Grand India . We have now eaten here on a number of occasions and wow the food is excellent. The restaurant offers a remarkable £9.99 4 course special dine in only and cash only on Sundays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays …… you won’t get better value for money anyway Service is excellent with a big shout out to Jav and his team. Poppadoms and pickles to start Any starter then any main (including king prawn dishes) then choice of either rice or bread. Restaurant is busy on these nights so book first I keep going back again and again
This was the 3rd restaurant we attempted last evening. The kitchen in the first was closed for the week. We had tried to call, but no answer and a mail box that was full. Should have known! At the 2nd the chef decided to close down 35 minutes early, 10 minutes before we arrived.Luckily, we spotted Grand India! Ali and his staff were extremely personable and helpful. The food was delightfully presented and tasty. The locals who were present seemed just as happy.Highly recommended by Clarke and Debbie
Absolutely brilliant Indian food. We had it on our last night of holiday as a takeaway, absolutely stuffed our faces :-) and felt great afterwards! Wouldn't hesitate to go again or recommend
Googled and stopped by on the way down south. Would give it a 8/10. Bit slow with service but were packed out for a bank holiday Sunday. Right size portions for the offer, left feeling full .
Just had a really excellent meal here, thoroughly recommend it. Would come again when in the area. We had popadums and chutney, mixed starter between us, chicken tikka balti, mushroom rice, vegetable rice and a garlic naan. Brilliant!
Restaurantji Recommends
Fabulous little place, service and food spot on, bonus it was a specials night too....4 courses £9.95 !!!
Been coming to Thirsk for a few yrs now so thought I'd try grand India takeaway food ready on time and hot fantastic service and quality food next time I'm over I'll try the restaurant sideParking: Outside parking quick stop to pick up.
Told an ETA of 30mins for delivery over an hour later still didn't arrive , bloke on phone has very poor customer service and totally lacks in enthusiasmWill take my business elsewhere
Never had a bad meal. Excellent . Absolutely recommend. Delicious. Give it a try you wont go anywhere else for indian food after being here
Amazing meal ! Good food. Friendly service. Unbelievable value. Will go again