Bradford Buffet
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About Bradford Buffet
Bradford Buffet operates as a buffet restaurant in Bradford, serving from Thornton Rd on an evenings-only schedule, open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. The spread runs to around 20 dishes across starters, mains and desserts, including kebabs, chicken tikka and lamb balti, with pilau rice and halwa-based sweets rounding out the table. An events hall sits alongside the dining room, separated only by a curtain, so the space can host gatherings without closing off regular service. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are set out for families with young children. Orders can also be taken away or delivered for anyone eating off site. Reservations are recommended, and parking near the restaurant can be limited.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention £12 per head price, lamb curry/balti, parking difficulties and gajar halwa dessert.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention £12 per head price, lamb curry/balti, parking difficulties and gajar halwa dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the value at Bradford Buffet, with several citing the twelve pounds per head price as the main draw alongside fresh, warm food. The lamb balti and pilau rice draw specific praise as standouts, and desserts come up repeatedly too, from gajer halwa to assorted halwas and zarda rice; kebabs and chicken tikkas are mentioned as part of the spread, though one reviewer found the kebabs unremarkable and the chicken dry. Staff are described as friendly and attentive across multiple reviews, and the setting is called clean and welcoming by some. Recurring complaints center on crowding and space: one Iftar visitor describes overbooking, long queues, empty buffet trays, and an atmosphere where "you can't even move around," while another reviewer notes an events hall separated only by a curtain making the room "superrrrr loud." Parking is flagged as limited or inconvenient by more than one reviewer. A single diner reports finding gum under their table and a glass that smelled of paint strong enough to put them off drinking water. Despite these issues, most reviewers describe leaving full and satisfied, with several saying they'd recommend it for the price.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the value at Bradford Buffet, with several citing the twelve pounds per head price as the main draw alongside fresh, warm food. The lamb balti and pilau rice draw specific praise as standouts, and desserts come up repeatedly too, from gajer halwa to assorted halwas and zarda rice; kebabs and chicken tikkas are mentioned as part of the spread, though one reviewer found the kebabs unremarkable and the chicken dry. Staff are described as friendly and attentive across multiple reviews, and the setting is called clean and welcoming by some. Recurring complaints center on crowding and space: one Iftar visitor describes overbooking, long queues, empty buffet trays, and an atmosphere where "you can't even move around," while another reviewer notes an events hall separated only by a curtain making the room "superrrrr loud." Parking is flagged as limited or inconvenient by more than one reviewer. A single diner reports finding gum under their table and a glass that smelled of paint strong enough to put them off drinking water. Despite these issues, most reviewers describe leaving full and satisfied, with several saying they'd recommend it for the price.
Featured reviews
- f usman
“Very impressed with this place. There was some confusion about opening and closing times, I have added the latest ones for the buffet below. The food was very fresh, about 6 starters, 6 mains and 3 desserts which is brilliant for a cheap …”
- Miriam Shareef
“What a fantastic place .. £12 per head Not a huge variety of dishes in comparison to other buffets but the food they have is top quality and proper desi style food. The pilau rice and lamb balti were amazing”
- Saleem Aslam
“Very nice and clean place. The food is warm and tastes beautiful. Decent family place and the service was spot on. Absolutely loved it.”
- Salma Khalid
“Food is delicious and authentic. At £12 per head it's amazing and everything is fresh. Don't have to worry about being too dressed up either. Roadworks going on so be mindful of that.”
- Ibrar hussain
“We went for Iftar dinner. Over booked. Long cue took us long time to get food. Most of buffets trys were empty. Wasted alot of time. Atmosphere was not good at all. Too many people around, you can't even move around. Service was not great. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Always offers all that you can eat
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 1
- Free parking lot
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
How Bradford Buffet compares to nearby restaurants
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Bradford Buffet This shop | Des N Pardes Restaurant Bradford | Karachi Restaurant | La Fonda | Spanish Tapas Restaurant & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0(387) | 4.8(1,023) | 4.3(734) | 4.6(363) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 1.4 mi | 6.1 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Reservations | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
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