Came to Leeds on business, and was looking for a takeaway in the evening. Akbar's restaurant adverts were all over Leeds, and sponsoring Leeds city in Bloom at almost every roundabout. Their adverts were also in a guide in my hotel. So I assumed that they've got a lot of money to advertise everywhere, they must be quite a successful business with good food, so I thought I'd give the restaurant a try. The menu had a note attached that said that £1 will be added to main meals, and 50p to starters due to the increase in price of raw meat and poultry. I'm a vegetarian, so it shouldn't make a difference to me, but they still tried to charge me the extra cost, but they gave up in the end and let me have it at the correct price. I ordered Akbar's special vegetarian pakoras, paneer and chana balti and a family nan bread. This cost me £14.15 which is quite expensive, but my company was paying so it didn't really matter. I brought the food back to my hotel looking forward to eating it, but was very disappointed overall. The main dish was only half full in the tray, and had a thick layer of red oil on top, very greasy indeed. The nan bread was ok but a bit chewy, implying that the ingredients weren't of a high quality, as I have had really fluffy nans in the past at other take-aways. The starter was ok, and so were the 4 free dips and salad you get with it which was a bonus. There was mint yogurt, mango chutney, mint onion chutney and sweet red sauce with onion and a nice salad. Overall, I wouldn't go here again, as there food was very greasy and unhealthy. To improve, I think they should fill the takeaway tray for the curry to the top, and not use as much oil in the cooking, £6.55 is relatively expensive for a vegetarian main. This is the first time I've had a takeaway and left loads of leftovers 2/10. Very poor, don't believe the hype.
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Recently visited in a party of 9, service and food were terrible. We were only given the choice of a set menu (expensive at £20) and even then had to repeatedly ask staff to bring the food we ordered to the table. We were initially given 3 portions of rice and 4 main meals between the 9 of us depite ordering a set menu for 9! The food itself was badly cooked too, the meat had obviously not been cooked with the sauces and had little flavour. This restaurant was good when it re-opened but is going downhill fast, I will not be going back again...
Thai Sakon Restaurant – Huddersfieldbeautiful food and wine! service was fantastic and cheery, a definite must for tapas.
Volare Mediterranean Restaurant – HuddersfieldReader recommendations tempted us to visit the Beaumont Arms for the first time on Friday 2nd May 2008. Reserving a table by phone the day before was easy. The restaurant staff were very attentive and the dining area was clean and comfortable, with lots of space between tables. Our food arrived quickly and was piping hot, with plenty of chicken in the fricassee and and lots of chunky chips with the gammon. Our light and fluffy treacle sponges were complemented by two steaming coffees and a generous jug of cream. Our trip was well worthwhile. Thank you to the earlier reviewers.
Beaumont Arms, The – HuddersfieldThe Sawley Arms used to be famed for good food so we were a little surprised to turn up at 12:30 and find an almost empty car park and only one couple inside eating. That should have set the warning bells ringing, and the signs by the entrance forbidding children, dogs, muddy boots etc hardly made for a welcoming atmosphere. The choice of beers and wine is limited to nitrokegs and screw tops and the menu had the look of having been put together from the ready pub meals of the local cut price cash and carry. The scampi and chips was perhaps some of the worst I have ever experienced, tasteless with no texture (possibly reconstituted) and served with a bowl of obviously frozen chips, the ubiquitous bowl of peas and a rather mean sliver of lemon that looked to have been fished out from the bar rather than the kitchen. At 11 pounds a head we had expected better than motorway service station food. It's a shame but we won't be back.
Sawley Arms – RiponI just wanted to tell you that we hadn't been to the Bon Viveur for some 13 years but the meal we had this week was one of the best we've tasted in nearly 40 years of eating out. Everything was brilliant:- from the wine (primitivo) to the starters (chicken livers) to the main course (fillet steak and lobster thermidor) and dessert. We have never experienced such high standards through every course. Congratulations!
The Bon – GarforthWe had our annual dinner for 37 of us and couldn't have wished for a better evening. The welcome was warm, the staff attentive and the clean plates said it all. We had the upstairs room to ourselves and for a group of this size to be so cheerful and complimentary at the end of the evening is a real tribute to Cafe Marinetti.
Cafe Marinetti – HorsforthProper portions of quality ingredients came together in what can only be described as our best meal to date. French onion soup so deliciously sweet and moreish, followed by Petit Sale (melt in the mouth pork with lentils and smoked sausage) served with the pomme frites that surpassed those eaten recently in a traditional Paris bistro only the other week. My wife had the Porc Normande (Pork cheek perfectly cooked with cider). We couldn’t fit a pudding in but if they are as good as the starters and mains then they would deserve a separate visit! Steve (The Chef) and Sharon (The Maitre-de) have created a restaurant that balances traditional French dishes and good old Yorkshire hospitality. We shall be passing on the good word to all we know. This little gem should be a permanent fixture in the Leeds culinary community. We'll certainly be back as the menu is always changing on the blackboards.
Kendells Bistro – Leeds City CentreMy wife and I made the 50 mile trip to Bon Viveur after it was recommended to us by a friend. Well worth the trip! The food is excellent, it arrives hot and there is plenty of it. I just wished I lived closer..... This place is a must visit for all those who enjoy good food at a good price.
The Bon – GarforthGo here every other week and it's fab. Great food, great service, great value! Highly recommended.
Akmals Tandoori Bistro – Leeds City Centreid just like to say grappolos happens to be the best restaurant in huddersfield by far.whether visiting with my husband, friends or works do we have always felt special from entering the restaurant to leaving.the staff just cant do enough for you their always polite@bubbly@happy to recommend or explain any dishes for you.as for the food what can i say:)its simply FRESH & FANTASTIC !! keep up the good work guys i will be visiting you again very soon
Grappolo Restaurant – HuddersfieldBeen twice this month, very friendly and pleasant. Great food, excellent choice and value.
Duke of York – HalifaxViva is one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten at. The food is very authentic and flavoursome, and as you shut the door behind you, you could be in Italy in a small back street restaurant where occasionally a friend of the owner comes ina nad bursts into song. A fantastic restaurant with a fabulous atmosphere, superb food at reasonable prices where you are always made to feel welcome.
Viva – Leeds City CentreMy wife and I visited the Bon Viveur on 18/04/2008 after quite a long break. I have to say the food was absolutely fabulous, the atmosphere great and the service even better, I would thoroughly recommend this old restaurant. It has been refurbished well but still kept all its charm. We will certainly hurry back
The Bon – GarforthRecently visited the Kaye arms after a recommendation from a work colleague to try it out. What he didn't say was how good the food was, I had the Scallops followed by a very nice Lobster Therador [ haven't seen that in years] while my wife had the french onion soup followed by the seabass on med veg, all very nicely presented and tasty. We didnt book but were attentively seen to and advised of a waiting time, only 15 mins on the night we were there and had a drink at the bar followed by a bottle off the massive wine list, at this point I asked for some guidance and was asked to try the wine before I bought it, !! thats never happened before. A Really nice meal served with professionalism and inclusion made a final bill a pleasure to pay. Would recommend it to anyone.
The Kaye Arms – WakefieldI love this place. It's friendly and the food is superb. I visit every time I come up to Scarborough.
Tuscanny – ScarboroughWhile it does get a bit chaotic inside at times, the food here is always good, especially the honeycomb cheesecake which I love. Always worth a visit.
ASK – ScarboroughLots of different curries. My wife, cousin and I tried three between us and all were simply too hot. A chicken rogan shouldn't have lots of chillies should it?! No Kingfisher beer.
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5 course meal, £44.99 (£34.99 for children). Drinks not included. Sittings at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Visit us on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the reduced weekday rate of £8 per person.
5 dishes for £40 and 2-4-1 cocktails.
FREE meal, birthday cake with sparkler on your actual birthday or up to 7 days before or after. Offer valid Sundays to Fridays only. To redeem, present proof of date of birth on arrival. Offer valid when at least 8 people are dining (7 paying diners can include children). Online bookings only, giving at least 24 HRS prior notice and quoting 'FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL'. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Panda Mami reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.
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Offer is valid all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Valentine's Day, Bank Holidays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. Offer entitles any NHS, Emergency Services or Armed Force person to receive 10% off their food bill only. The 10% discount applies to the cardholder's purchase only and does not apply to group purchases - unless everyone in the group has approved ID. To redeem the offer, please present your official Photo Work ID card or Blue Light card to your server when being seated. Offer is for food only and excludes drinks. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Panda Mami reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.
Offer is valid all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Valentine's Day, Bank Holidays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. Offer entitles any student to receive 10% off their food bill only. The 10% discount applies to the cardholder's purchase only and does not apply to group purchases - unless everyone in the group has approved student ID. To redeem the offer, please present your valid photocard or digital student ID with expiry date to your server when being seated. Offer is for food only and excludes drinks. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Panda Mami reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.
If you cannot decide what you would like try the Meze - a selection of starters, fish, meat & salad dishes for £34.
Or our Meat Platter for 2 is £26.50 per person.
2 courses, £17.95.
Available Tuesday - Thursday: 4.00pm - 7.30pm, Sunday all day.
Any starter from the menu.
Any pizza, pasta or chicken dish from the menu.
Available lunchtimes Thursday to Sunday, £12.95.
Includes a small beer or glass of house wine.
2 courses, £24; 3 courses, £29. Available lunch and early evening (5pm-6pm) Monday to Friday.
1 course, £19; 2 courses, £26; 3 courses, £32. Kids under 13 half price.
Adults, £14.95; XL, £17.50; Seniors, £10.95; Children, £7.95; Vegetarian, £10.95.
Available Sundays 12pm-6pm.
2-course OAP Lunch offer every Wednesday. 2 courses for £14.95
Any 2 tapas dishes for £12.95 or £5 off any of our Tapas Set Menus (Applies to all tables seated before or at 6pm).
Available Sunday to Friday. Not available during December.
Choose from over 20 cocktails for only £7. Plus discounted bottle Beers and House Wines.
Available until 6pm Sunday to Friday.
Not available during December.
Choose two dishes from the mouthwatering brunch menu and Cubana will keep the drinks flowing. Available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon. From £34pp.
2 courses plus Chinese tea or coffee, £12.90. Vegetarian menu available. Offer valid from 12pm-3pm, Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays and Bank Holidays).