
The Valley Junction 397
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About The Valley Junction 397
The Valley Junction 397 is an Indian restaurant at The Old Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with part of the dining space set in an old railway carriage. The menu offers nine dishes including Chicken Biryani and Pistachio Kulfi. Reservations are recommended, and the kitchen also prepares food for takeaway. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, evenings only, and remains closed on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
Menu & Prices
9 dishes · mains £26–26- Chicken Biryani£26
- Pistachio Kulfi
- Gazpacho
- Prosecco
- Pickles Tray for Poppadoms
- Tandoori Chicken
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tikka salon, pickle tray, lemon rice and orange sorbet.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tikka salon, pickle tray, lemon rice and orange sorbet.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the atmospheric old railway carriage setting as the standout draw, with many describing the entrance through the carriage as pure theatre. The food earns repeated praise for its fresh preparation and bold flavors, with the tikka salon and chickpea dish named as highlights, while the pickle tray and lemon rice are also frequently commended. Service is repeatedly called friendly and efficient, even during busy periods. Several note the fair pricing and generous portions, though one reviewer points to the high cost of a pint of soda and lime. The Orange Sorbet is a recurring dessert recommendation.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the atmospheric old railway carriage setting as the standout draw, with many describing the entrance through the carriage as pure theatre. The food earns repeated praise for its fresh preparation and bold flavors, with the tikka salon and chickpea dish named as highlights, while the pickle tray and lemon rice are also frequently commended. Service is repeatedly called friendly and efficient, even during busy periods. Several note the fair pricing and generous portions, though one reviewer points to the high cost of a pint of soda and lime. The Orange Sorbet is a recurring dessert recommendation.
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!”
- 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!”
- 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.”
- 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. …”
- Terri
“Wow !! what an absolute treat! Before I dive into why I highly recommend dining at The Junction, I first want …”
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
How The Valley Junction 397 compares to nearby indian restaurants
- The Valley Junction 397 · This shop4.5379 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: tikka salon, pickle tray, lemon rice
- 324 reviews0.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: hyderabadi biryani, chicken 65 biryani, mirchi bajji
The Valley Junction 397 This shop | Hyderabadi Kitchen bar and restaurant | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5(379) | 4.1(324) | |
| Price | £20–40 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0.4 mi |
| Open today |
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