Memories Of India
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About Memories Of India
Memories Of India is an Indian restaurant and bar on Pelaw Bank in Chester-le-Street, with a kitchen that covers a broad Indian menu. Diners order from familiar curries and grills, including a lamb curry built around big, tender chunks of lean lamb, and keema naan filled with keema rather than a paste. The format runs alongside a bar, and the team also offers a Sunday special and an early evening menu for those sitting in, though the Sunday offer was not available through online takeaway orders during the period covered. Orders and payment follow the standard restaurant pattern, and the room serves walk-in guests throughout the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · On-site parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
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Menu & Prices
225 dishes · mains £1–25- Special Offer£12.95
- Munch Box£14.50
- Sharing Box£24.50
- Chicken Tikka Wrap£9.95
- Mixed Wrap£10.50
- Mixed Kebab£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention keema nan, chicken jalfrezi, sunday special and early evening menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention keema nan, chicken jalfrezi, sunday special and early evening menu.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the keema naan and curries, with several singling out the lean, tender lamb and the well-priced early evening menu as reasons to return. Others disagree sharply, describing curries that tasted jar-made, tough chicken korma, and reheated takeaway items like the onion bhaji and lamb curry. A couple of diners say they will not come back.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the keema naan and curries, with several singling out the lean, tender lamb and the well-priced early evening menu as reasons to return. Others disagree sharply, describing curries that tasted jar-made, tough chicken korma, and reheated takeaway items like the onion bhaji and lamb curry. A couple of diners say they will not come back.
Featured reviews
- Helen Potts
“Not had a takeaway from here for a while. It turns out it's under new management. Was delicious. Keema Nan had keema in it, not the paste other places use. The lamb in the curry was lean and tender. Defo going back ! Back to get another Sunday special. Beautiful, lamb big chunks and tender. We both had tasty curries. As always the keema nan is delicious.”
- Jennifer Hall
“Fantastic local restaurant. Our food was served quickly and was delicious. The chicken jalfrezi is one of the best I’ve ever had, just the right amount of heat. The early evening menu is a bargain!”
- Howell D.
“Just had a takeaway and I was very disappointed. First of all the Sunday offer wasn't available for an online order. The onion baji was a strange brown colour, must have been kept warm then reheated before being packed. The lamb curry was tepid, not hot, the mushrooms bite was strange, I assume they were frozen mushrooms, they couldn't be bothered to prepare fresh. All in all very disappointing I won't be going back.”
- Alex
“Both of our curries tasted like they were out of a jar. Complete waste of money. No flavour whatsoever.”
- Kristian brown
“Not a better Indian restaurant in Chester-le-Street”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
Location
Indian restaurants near Memories Of India
- 0.1 mi£20–30
thalis, nana's naan, indian food quality
- My Masala4.41220.4 mi£10–20
lamb curry, sunday night special, chunky chips
- 0.5 mi£20–30
vegetarian options, 4 course special menu, authentic music playing
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memories Of India | 4.2133 | — | £10–20 | keema nan, chicken jalfrezi, sunday special |
| The Himalaya of Chester-le-Street | 4.4230 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | thalis, nana's naan, indian food quality |
| My Masala | 4.4122 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | lamb curry, sunday night special, chunky chips |
| My Spice Chester-Le-Street | 4.6102 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | vegetarian options, 4 course special menu, authentic music playing |
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