
Cuckoos takeway
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Quick info
About Cuckoos takeway
On Milkstone Rd in Rochdale, Cuckoos takeaway serves doner kebabs alongside a wider menu of lamb and chicken karahi, biryani, and seekh kebab. Naan bread is made Lahori-style, and masala fish and fish pakora also appear on the counter regularly. The shop runs on a walk-in basis with no reservations, and it opens daily. Curry orders come packed in plastic containers rather than foil, and water is sold bottled rather than served in jugs. Delivery orders are handled through Uber Eats for those ordering remotely.
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Menu & Prices
22 dishes- Poppadoms (1)
- Chicken Tikka (5)
- Lamb Tikka (5)
- Malai Boti (5)
- Meat Samosa (2)
- Chicken Donner
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb karahi, naan, fish and grilled chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb karahi, naan, fish and grilled chicken.
Featured reviews
- TS
“After travelling all day for work, I stopped at Cuckoo’s Takeaway to collect some naan and sauces to go with a curry I had made at home. While waiting, I politely asked to use the toilet and was sent upstairs. When I got there, another member of staff told me there wasn’t a toilet there and sent me back downstairs, where I was then questioned about my order and who had sent me up. The whole interaction was rude, embarrassing, and completely unnecessary. I left without using the toilet, collected my food, and drove home. Very unprofessional service—I won’t be returning.”
- Sharjeel Fakhar
“We normally buy Nana's from here and they are proper Lahorei naans. Fish pakora is very delicious as well”
- Hannah Greenwood
“Unfortunately the curry portions have reduced rapidly...they used to give large portions in the silver foil containers now they use the small plastic containers and price us still the same...don't get your monies worth anymore .. they've lost my custom”
- Ganoki Store
“The order never arrived. The uber driver never brought my package and when I called the restaurant, the receptionist or whatever was really rude to me and said I should call uber to ask for a refund but uber never gave me a refund and he said he can’t do anything about it even if I showed him proof of my ordering and the food not coming. Terrible company and I strongly don’t recommend anyone should buy their products!!!”
- UMAIR Ahmed
“Very disappointing food. The £3 pulao was nothing more than dry, tasteless steamed rice and the portion was extremely small. The £1 samosa was also very tiny and not worth the money. This place does not offer good value for what they charge.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are just as specific. Several say quality and value have slipped: curry portions moved from large silver foil containers to small plastic ones at the same price, a pulao was dry and tasteless steamed rice, and a samosa was tiny. One returning reviewer found the doner chicken old and dry, the fried fish greasy, and the nihari microwaved, and describes the toilets as dirty. Another says masala fish was not special. Others report rude treatment, including a toilet request that led to being questioned, and an Uber order that never arrived with no refund offered. One reviewer notes the rotis were the only fresh item on a return visit.
Location
Restaurants near Cuckoos takeway
- Gaza Shawarma4.31560 mi£1–10Good for kids
chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, free ayran
- Shish Cafe4.45670.1 mi
shish special pizza, piri chicken, tawa platter
- La Mancha4.56290.5 mi£30–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
queen scallops, £1 charity donation, sangria
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckoos takeway | 3.5365 | — | £1–15 | lamb karahi, naan, fish |
| Gaza ShawarmaGood for kids | 4.3156 | 0 mi | £1–10 | chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, free ayran |
| Shish Cafe | 4.4567 | 0.1 mi | — | shish special pizza, piri chicken, tawa platter |
| La ManchaOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5629 | 0.5 mi | £30–40 | queen scallops, £1 charity donation, sangria |
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