
The Mogul Raj
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About The Mogul Raj
The Mogul Raj is an Indian restaurant at 15 Merton Rd, on the precinct in Ponteland. From the outside it looks like a typical Indian takeaway, but a restaurant sits inside. A banquet deal puts a starter, a main, rice, naan and poppadoms together as one set meal. The menu also has a Chef Special page, and the tikka masala curry pairs with garlic naan. Reservations are required. Some dishes contain wheat, soya, dairy or nuts, so guests with food allergies should tell the team before ordering.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tikka masala, naan bread, sunday banquet deal and chaat starters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tikka masala, naan bread, sunday banquet deal and chaat starters.
Customer Review Summary
Tikka masala is the dish reviewers name most, one praising it as not too sweet and another pairing it with garlic naan and spicy chips. Close behind are the chicken saag, chicken shashlik, king prawn pathia and vegetable dansak, described as fresh, flavourful and nicely seasoned. Diners also single out the chef specials, and one calls the naan really good. Staff are consistently described as friendly, polite and happy to answer questions about the food. The complaints centre on extras and sides. One takeaway customer found the naans hard, the poppadoms stale and the mango chutney sour, another found the Bombay aloo bland and oily, and a third called the starters very ordinary. A sirloin steak arrived thin and overcooked after medium rare was requested, and one diner thought the music slightly too loud. Several mention the Sunday banquet deal as good value. One takeaway customer was given the mango chutney on the house, and another left with complimentary chocolates.
Customer Review Summary
Tikka masala is the dish reviewers name most, one praising it as not too sweet and another pairing it with garlic naan and spicy chips. Close behind are the chicken saag, chicken shashlik, king prawn pathia and vegetable dansak, described as fresh, flavourful and nicely seasoned. Diners also single out the chef specials, and one calls the naan really good. Staff are consistently described as friendly, polite and happy to answer questions about the food. The complaints centre on extras and sides. One takeaway customer found the naans hard, the poppadoms stale and the mango chutney sour, another found the Bombay aloo bland and oily, and a third called the starters very ordinary. A sirloin steak arrived thin and overcooked after medium rare was requested, and one diner thought the music slightly too loud. Several mention the Sunday banquet deal as good value. One takeaway customer was given the mango chutney on the house, and another left with complimentary chocolates.
Featured reviews
- Mitch Mitchinson
“The food from this restaurant was great, I had the king prawn pathia curry, which tasted fresh and nicely seasoned. All staff were friendly and happy to help and answer and questions I had about the food.”
- Yus_Da_Deuce
“Banging food from the boys at the mogul raj, the Tikka masala and garlic naan combo was mint. NO ONE DOES IT BETTER. The spicy chips complimented the meal perfectly, couldn’t ask for any better. Gabagool? Ova here!!”
- yousaf khan
“Incredible food for incredible prices in this economy. I ordered a chicken saag and chicken shashlik and it came within 5-10 mins and was piping hot. Food tasted fresh and flavourful and the staff and atmosphere made the experience very enjoyable. Will defo be back again and reccomend everyone to give it a try if you haven't already!”
- Shamim Mohammed
“I ordered for takeout for my family and the food and service was immaculate. I was welcomed the second I walked through the doors. I also further received complementary chocolates when leaving. 10/10 service and i would highly recommend stopping by if you are driving around Ponteland!”
- Lucy Smith
“We ordered a takeaway and got the Sunday deal which is actually a really good deal - a starter, a main, rice, naan and poppadoms. When I was waiting for my food, I couldn’t help but notice how dirty the carpet and the chairs were in the bar/waiting room. The curry’s themselves were lovely (as well as the rice). However, we felt like a lot of the extra bits (naans, poppadoms, poppadom sauces) were maybe not as fresh as the curry’s. Our naans were hard and our poppadoms were stale - the mango chutney was also really sour which I found bizarre and the onion salad wasn’t what I expected after having it lots of times before from other Indian restaurants. Despite this, the staff and service are really good - the staff member who served me was kind enough to give me the mango chutney on the house when I asked if they had any little pots I could purchase.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“At The Mogul Raj, we're not just a restaurant; we're a culinary journey. With a legacy of taste and tradition, we craft every dish with care, using aromatic spices and time-honoured techniques. Our mission is to bring the essence of Indian food to your plate, providing an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Ponteland. Discover why we're known as the best Indian restaurant near Ponteland. Order online today and experience the magic of The Mogul Raj. Allergy Advice Please note that some of our dishes may contain Wheat, Soya, Dairy, Nuts and other allergens. If you suffer from any food allergies, please inform us before placing your order.”
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Drive-through
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
Location
Indian restaurants near The Mogul Raj
- Rao Balti House4.41043.9 mi£10–20
chicken tikka masala, onion bhaji, garlic rice
- Raj Bari Restaurant4.21094 mi£20–40
indian takeaway, generous portions, leftover bagging up
- Ma'ida Table Spread4.53624 mi£20–30
maida stuffed chicken, indian cuisine, service charge added
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mogul Raj | 4.5155 | — | £10–20 | tikka masala, naan bread, sunday banquet deal |
| Rao Balti House | 4.4104 | 3.9 mi | £10–20 | chicken tikka masala, onion bhaji, garlic rice |
| Raj Bari Restaurant | 4.2109 | 4 mi | £20–40 | indian takeaway, generous portions, leftover bagging up |
| Ma'ida Table Spread | 4.5362 | 4 mi | £20–30 | maida stuffed chicken, indian cuisine, service charge added |
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