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The Valley Junction 397

Indian restaurantNewcastle Upon Tyne

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(379 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 191 281 6397
The Old Station, Jesmond Three Sixty, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DB, United Kingdom
£20–40 · Reported by 91 people

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About The Valley Junction 397

The Valley Junction 397 is an Indian restaurant on The Old Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with part of the dining room set inside an old railway carriage entered through the carriage itself. Timber struts hold up the ceiling in this section of the space. The menu draws on Indian cooking, with Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Biryani among the mains, a Pickles Tray served alongside poppadoms to start, and Pistachio Kulfi to finish. Prosecco is available alongside the food, and the kitchen also sends out dishes such as Gazpacho, showing a broader range beyond the standard formula. Staff provide table service throughout. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday, evenings only, and stays closed on Mondays. Reservations are recommended given the format. Takeaway is available for those who want the menu away from the carriage setting.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking

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Menu & Prices

9 dishes · mains £26–26
  • Chicken Biryani£26
  • Pistachio Kulfi
  • Gazpacho
  • Prosecco
  • Pickles Tray for Poppadoms
  • Tandoori Chicken
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Reviews

4.5/5
379 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention train carriage setting, lemon rice, pickle tray and tikka salon.

5★
278
4★
55
3★
16
2★
14
1★
16

Customer Review Summary

The pickle tray draws repeated praise as a standout starter, with several diners also singling out sides like the lemon rice and dishes such as the tikka salon and garlic chilli chicken among favorites. The train carriage setting comes up again and again, described as theatrical and cosy, and many reviewers pair it with notes on friendly, prompt service even on busy nights. Value is consistently raised too, with one reviewer detailing two starters, two mains, rice, naan and two beers for fifty pounds, though one diner flagged the price of a soft drink as steep at four pounds a pint. Portions get mixed comment, with one reviewer initially worried they looked small before leaving full. Dessert also earns a mention, with the orange sorbet recommended for date night.

Featured reviews

  • Stephen Psallidas
    “Great freshly-prepared Indian food at fair prices, and friendly service in an atmospheric old railway carriage. What more could you ask for? Recommended!”
  • Ryan Callander
    “Entering through the train carriage is pure theatre, and it only gets better from there. Examplary, friendly service from Ash and his team. Fantastically tasty food - the tikka salon might have ousted garlic chilli chicken as my go-to curry. And fantastic value for money, with two starters, two mains, mushroom rice, peshwari naan, and two beers coming in at £50 on a Saturday night. Sensational.”
  • Scott Thomas
    “In Newcastle for the evening and came here for a dinner. Lovely dinner and great service. Also nice timber struts holding up the ceiling if that’s your cup of tea!”
  • Christopher Logan
    “In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Newcastle and a must try for everyone who loves quality authentic Indian cuisine. …”
  • Tony
    “Good table, efficient service even though they were very busy. We had a range of food dishes, all were very good with flavour and just about the right level of spice and heat. Quantities easily enough for 1 person per dish. Pleasant friendly busy atmosphere.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“Upmarket, innovative Indian dining, with part of the restaurant in an old railway carriage.”

  • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
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  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves dessert
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Offerings· 2
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves wine
Popular for· 2
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Dining options· 2
  • Serves dinner
  • Has seating
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

Indian restaurants near The Valley Junction 397

The Valley Junction 397
£20–40
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