Purple Olive Ashton
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About Purple Olive Ashton
On Stamford St E in Ashton Under Lyne, Purple Olive Ashton serves Indian food across a menu of 22 dishes. The Purple Olive Balti Chop Special stands out on the list, alongside Green Balti Garlic Chicken and Shashlick Korai Chicken Tikka. Chilli massalla and flaming rajma preparations are also offered in chicken or lamb versions. The restaurant opens daily, evenings only, and runs on a walk-in basis rather than reservations.
Menu & Prices
22 dishes · mains £11–15- Chicken Or Lamb Chilli Massalla£10.95
- Balti Thawa Exotica£13.95
- Green Balti Garlic Chicken£10.95
- Shashlick Korai Chicken Tikka£10.95
- Purple Olive Balti Chop Special£14.95
- Flaming Rajma Chicken Or Lamb£11.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention christmas day curry, garlic chicken sizzler and toilet facilities need improvement.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention christmas day curry, garlic chicken sizzler and toilet facilities need improvement.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the garlic chicken sizzler, calling it tender and full of flavour, with other mains also praised and Christmas Day curry a recurring family tradition. Staff are consistently described as warm and helpful across visits and celebrations. One reviewer notes the toilet area needs improvement, citing non-working taps and a lack of handheld sprayers.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the garlic chicken sizzler, calling it tender and full of flavour, with other mains also praised and Christmas Day curry a recurring family tradition. Staff are consistently described as warm and helpful across visits and celebrations. One reviewer notes the toilet area needs improvement, citing non-working taps and a lack of handheld sprayers.
Featured reviews
- George Roberts
“A wonderful, family friendly atmosphere. Warm and helpful staff. Absolutely delicious food. The garlic chicken sizzler was tender and full of flavour, the other mains also did not disappoint.”
- F&S Soundtracks
“Food was delicious and decor was amazing when i visited with Family. however the toilet area should have some improvements like having hand held toilet sprayers. The taps at the sink weren't working well.”
- K. Schofield
“Family favourite. Been here for various meals out and celebrations over the years. The last 2 years, we've had Christmas Day there and eaten their Christmas day curry. Can't fault it at all. Fabulous staff and food.”
- Dan Pallas Velhardt
“Had my most recent visit for dinner, yesterday, since this is a favourite for me and the rest of the family. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, so we received our food in a definitely timely manner, and it was as delicious as usual. …”
- abdul Instructor
“I ordered food for delivery today, it's been a while but good food on the taste buds are best enjoyed after abstance. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Indian Restaurants near Purple Olive Ashton
- Vevas Indian Restaurant4.54001.1 mi£20–30
sunday buffet, all you can eat buffet, bangla curry
- Red Rose Restaurant4.52062.6 mi£20–30
murgi jaflongi, roshun rice, lamb dupiaza
- Desi Lounge Restaurant4.64653.5 mi£10–60
korma, chicken tikka balti, on-site parking
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Olive Ashton | 4.5460 | — | — | christmas day curry, garlic chicken sizzler, toilet facilities need improvement |
| Vevas Indian Restaurant | 4.5400 | 1.1 mi | £20–30 | sunday buffet, all you can eat buffet, bangla curry |
| Red Rose Restaurant | 4.5206 | 2.6 mi | £20–30 | murgi jaflongi, roshun rice, lamb dupiaza |
| Desi Lounge Restaurant | 4.6465 | 3.5 mi | £10–60 | korma, chicken tikka balti, on-site parking |
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