
Waheed's Restaurant and Gourmet, Blackburn
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About Waheed's Restaurant and Gourmet, Blackburn
Waheed's Restaurant and Gourmet is an Indian restaurant in Blackburn, on Randal St, serving all-you-can-eat from a fixed menu in a buffet-style format. Food comes to the table, staff ask about refills, and unlimited drinks are included. The menu features lamb curry, with seekh kebabs among the starters and sooji halwa for dessert. Large parties can choose a set menu of 3 starters, 2 curries, 2 desserts and 1 rice dish, served with salad, chutney, drinks and tandoori rotis. The kitchen also caters for wedding receptions, parties and iftar during Ramadan, including events held off site. The restaurant is open daily, evenings only.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb curry, chicken tikka and seekh kebabs, sooji halwa and unlimited all-you-can-eat buffet.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb curry, chicken tikka and seekh kebabs, sooji halwa and unlimited all-you-can-eat buffet.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb curry is the draw most reviewers return to, described as creamy, earthy and well balanced, with one calling it the best they have had. Close behind are the all you can eat style meals, where food is brought to the table and refilled often, with starters like seekh kebabs, chicken tikka and pakoras, plus karahi, lamb pilau and unlimited drinks. Soft, fluffy naan and the sweet rainbow rice, Meethe Chawal, also earn mentions, and sooji halwa is a favourite finish. Several reviewers describe group bookings, including an iftar for 22, a party of 24 and catering for a wedding reception, with generous portions and food arriving hot and on time. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming and attentive. The few criticisms are small: one reviewer says the seating and setting could be better, and another notes the fixed buffet menu will not suit anyone wanting to sample many different dishes. One group was welcomed in for a meal after closing, with everything already cleaned.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb curry is the draw most reviewers return to, described as creamy, earthy and well balanced, with one calling it the best they have had. Close behind are the all you can eat style meals, where food is brought to the table and refilled often, with starters like seekh kebabs, chicken tikka and pakoras, plus karahi, lamb pilau and unlimited drinks. Soft, fluffy naan and the sweet rainbow rice, Meethe Chawal, also earn mentions, and sooji halwa is a favourite finish. Several reviewers describe group bookings, including an iftar for 22, a party of 24 and catering for a wedding reception, with generous portions and food arriving hot and on time. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming and attentive. The few criticisms are small: one reviewer says the seating and setting could be better, and another notes the fixed buffet menu will not suit anyone wanting to sample many different dishes. One group was welcomed in for a meal after closing, with everything already cleaned.
Featured reviews
- Ask DYN
“Absolutely enjoyed my meal.. food was fantastic the service form Shams was brilliant. He had this infectious smile which was icing on the cake. The only thing I would say is the seating and the setting that could be better. But I went there for the food and the exceptional service was the bonus! Thank you Waheed’s and Shams”
- Ibrahim Iqbal
“We recently held a Qawwali event at Waheed's, complete with catering and entertainment, and I can genuinely say the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived until the very end of the evening, everything was organised to perfection. The venue looked fantastic, and the event manager assigned to us ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the day. It gave us complete peace of mind to simply enjoy the occasion with our guests. The food was absolutely outstanding. We had a large number of delegates, professionals, friends and family attending, and every single guest commented on the quality of the food. What really stood out was the service – the starters, mains and desserts just kept coming. The staff were constantly refilling everything without us having to ask. In fact, there came a point where our guests were telling the staff to stop bringing more food because there was already so much! That level of generosity and hospitality is very rare to find. The waiting staff were exceptional – polite, attentive, professional and always smiling. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they truly went above and beyond. At the end of the evening, they even helped us carry all of our presents and gifts to our cars, which was such a thoughtful gesture and greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Lala and Nomaan for making sure everything was perfect. Your professionalism, attention to detail and genuine care for your customers really made the event memorable. I honestly cannot fault a single thing about Waheed's, even if I tried. Every aspect of the evening was handled to an exceptionally high standard. If you're looking for a venue for a wedding, walima, engagement, birthday, corporate function or any special event, I would recommend Waheed's without hesitation. They have an incredible team, outstanding food and first-class service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – A truly outstanding experience. Thank you to everyone at Waheed's for making our event so special.”
- Mujtaba Khan
“Exceptional food and brilliant service!"Visited Waheed's and had a fantastic experience. The food was absolutely delicious, served piping hot, and full of authentic flavor. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. Great portions, clean environment, and excellent value for money. Will definitely be coming back!"”
- Abdul Nasir
“Ordered food for 75 people for small family wedding reception in Bolton on the behalf of friend, as he was from USA and didn’t have any contact here. The food, chicken jalfrezi, lamb biryani, both starters kebabs and chicken roast, all were amazingly delicious. The delivery was right on time, price was reasonable with best notch quality. My friend’s family members from USA and here in U.K. were really happy with taste, they wish if they have similar experience in USA as well.. once again thank you so much for making this event so special for them.. definitely will order again..”
- Wasif Mehrban
“Went just after they had closed, everything had been cleaned, yet they welcomed us with a smile and allowed us to dine inside. Food was a hit, and it was topped off with the ‘suji halwa’ for dessert! Excellent food and excellent service, thank you to the brother and uncle that looked after us❤️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Tawa grill rice currys”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Khyber Cafe Blackburn4.12820.3 mi
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- Kebabish Original Blackburn4.42,7580.7 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waheed's Restaurant and Gourmet, Blackburn | 4.2840 | — | lamb curry, chicken tikka and seekh kebabs, sooji halwa |
| Masala Fusion | 4.1506 | 0.1 mi | mixed grill platter, spinach chaat, masala chips |
| Khyber Cafe Blackburn | 4.1282 | 0.3 mi | curry box, donner box, naan bread |
| Kebabish Original Blackburn | 4.42,758 | 0.7 mi | king prawn karahi, chicken seekh kebabs, butter chicken |
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