
Shahenshah
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About Shahenshah
Shahenshah is an Indian restaurant and sweet shop in Derby, at 13-15 Pear Tree Rd. Alongside the sweets, the kitchen serves curries, snacks, and both vegetarian and meat dishes. Samosas, including lamb samosas, share the menu with aloo parathas and tea. Food is cooked fresh, so there can be a wait at times. Diners can eat in, and the counter staff help guide menu choices for anyone unsure what to order.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb samosas, aloo parathas, authentic curries and indian sweets and snacks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb samosas, aloo parathas, authentic curries and indian sweets and snacks.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas draw the most mentions, with one reviewer singling out the lamb samosas as fresh and crisp with good quality meat, and another calling the samosas great. Aloo parathas with tea also get praise as very tasty. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, flavourful and authentic, with a good variety of curries, snacks and sweets and generous portions, and they repeatedly mention friendly, welcoming staff. One reviewer says the counter staff helped choose items for a child's birthday party order, and everything was enjoyed by the group. Prices split opinion. Several call them sensible or cheap, but one reviewer paid £28 for two curries and five chapattis, found it extortionate, and felt the curry was not very authentic and suited to Anglo Saxon tastes. Another notes prices going up and portions getting smaller, and one says food can take time when cooked fresh. The party order guided by counter staff is the detail reviewers return to.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas draw the most mentions, with one reviewer singling out the lamb samosas as fresh and crisp with good quality meat, and another calling the samosas great. Aloo parathas with tea also get praise as very tasty. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, flavourful and authentic, with a good variety of curries, snacks and sweets and generous portions, and they repeatedly mention friendly, welcoming staff. One reviewer says the counter staff helped choose items for a child's birthday party order, and everything was enjoyed by the group. Prices split opinion. Several call them sensible or cheap, but one reviewer paid £28 for two curries and five chapattis, found it extortionate, and felt the curry was not very authentic and suited to Anglo Saxon tastes. Another notes prices going up and portions getting smaller, and one says food can take time when cooked fresh. The party order guided by counter staff is the detail reviewers return to.
Featured reviews
- James C
“Delicious and very cheap indian sweet shop food, snacks, curries, veg & meats. Samosas are great. Can sometimes take time if cooking fresh.”
- Mike Davey
“Visited yesterday morning - excellent range of fresh authentic food well presented in a sparkling clean shop, polite and friendly service, sensible prices. The highlight was the lamb samosas - good quality meat, just enough spices and fresh and crisp - I will definitely be a returning customer!”
- Edmundo
“I had a really enjoyable visit to Shahenshah. The food was fresh, flavourful, and well prepared, with a good variety of dishes and generous portions. Everything was nicely seasoned and served hot. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick and pleasant. A great place for a satisfying meal—I’d definitely come back again.”
- H J
“Called in today to eat in. Had aloo parathas and tea. The parathas were very tasty and the service was brilliant. I would highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.”
- Ina
“I had a wonderful experience at Shahensha Sweet Centre. The food was incredibly tasty and felt very authentic. The spices were perfectly balanced – full of flavour without being overpowering. Every dish tasted fresh and well prepared. The service was also excellent. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, delicious food. I’ll definitely be coming back again! 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Indian food establishment with a range of curries, snacks and sweets.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Onsite services
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- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Indian restaurants near Shahenshah
- Curry Nights3.7570.3 mi
meal for 2 deal, saag, peshwari naan
- The Viceroy4.27990.7 mi£20–30
seafood sizzler, lamb chilli garlic curry, naan
- The Derby Spice4.82571 mi£20–30
4-course early bird deal, naan bread, onion bhaji
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahenshah | 4.3338 | — | £1–10 | lamb samosas, aloo parathas, authentic curries |
| Curry Nights | 3.757 | 0.3 mi | — | meal for 2 deal, saag, peshwari naan |
| The Viceroy | 4.2799 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | seafood sizzler, lamb chilli garlic curry, naan |
| The Derby Spice | 4.8257 | 1 mi | £20–30 | 4-course early bird deal, naan bread, onion bhaji |
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