Popadom Express
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About Popadom Express
Popadom Express serves Indian food on Main St in Sheffield, open daily for evenings only. The menu runs to a meal for 2 set option alongside a la carte ordering, with onion bhaji and pickle tray appearing as recurring starters and chicken tikka and lamb tikka among the mains. Orders often combine several curries in one go. The kitchen operates on a walk-in basis, so no reservation is needed. Takeaway is available for those eating off site, and delivery reaches customers through a driver rather than in-house seating alone. Between the set meal option and the spread of tikka and curry dishes, the format suits both quick collection and a fuller order for two.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka, meal deal for two, food arriving cold/late and lamb tikka balti.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka, meal deal for two, food arriving cold/late and lamb tikka balti.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the Lamb Tikka Balti and the £21 meal for 2 as standout value, with the chicken and tikka chicken Pathia, onion bhaji starters, rogan josh, chicken bhuna and the chicken tikka sandwich also drawing praise for generous portions and consistent flavor. Many describe ordering weekly or returning after years away and finding the food improved, with several noting curries arriving piping hot and on time. A recurring counterpoint involves delivery breakdowns: one reviewer describes a set meal ordered at 7.30pm that didn't arrive until 10.10pm, cold and missing the chips, after being told a driver was the holdup, while another reports a recent order of two curries coming out completely wrong, unlike their usual experience. Despite these accounts, most reviewers say problems are the exception rather than the norm, with one noting four different curries arriving correctly and hot just two days before writing their review.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the Lamb Tikka Balti and the £21 meal for 2 as standout value, with the chicken and tikka chicken Pathia, onion bhaji starters, rogan josh, chicken bhuna and the chicken tikka sandwich also drawing praise for generous portions and consistent flavor. Many describe ordering weekly or returning after years away and finding the food improved, with several noting curries arriving piping hot and on time. A recurring counterpoint involves delivery breakdowns: one reviewer describes a set meal ordered at 7.30pm that didn't arrive until 10.10pm, cold and missing the chips, after being told a driver was the holdup, while another reports a recent order of two curries coming out completely wrong, unlike their usual experience. Despite these accounts, most reviewers say problems are the exception rather than the norm, with one noting four different curries arriving correctly and hot just two days before writing their review.
Featured reviews
- Helen Phoenix
“As usual my order was on time. Lamb Tikka Balti was to die for. Perfectly spiced”
- Kerry
“Not used this place for many years because it went down hill however gave it another try and was mega impressed - we’ve had it 3 times to make sure it wasn’t a one off and each time has been fab, the £21 meal for 2 is great value and definitely would recommend the Pathia - we had both the chicken and tikka chicken last night and it was amazing a request for extra garlic and corriander was adhered too and appreciated. Keep it up as it’s nice to stay local 😊”
- Andy Jordan
“We have lived at Swallownest for almost 25 years. Poppadom express has always been our go to takeaway and had always been spot on. I'm not sure if recently it has new owners, a new chef or both but it is even better than ever! The food is amazing and fantastic value!”
- Michael Farmery
“Despite reading some of the review we have had many meals from here and never had a problem. Always been great food and service. Most recent order was 2 days ago, 4 different curries, all tasted great and arrived piping hot.”
- Natalie Powell
“Normally order from here and it's normally lovely, ordered 2 curries last night and they were completely wrong. Ordered a Macon chicken, tasted nothing like when i normally order, it was a …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- Serves late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
Location
How Popadom Express compares to nearby restaurants
- Popadom Express · This shop3.482 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: chicken tikka, meal deal for two, food arriving cold/late
- 138 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: mixed gyros, large portion sizes, garlic bread
- 149 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: mixed kebab, donner kebab, cold food on delivery
- 235 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: cod and chips, portion sizes shrinking, curry sauce
Popadom Express This shop | Zorba's Grill And Pizza House | Cafe Maranto's | Swallownest Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4(82) | 3.6(138) | 2.8(149) | 3.8(235) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Reservations | — | ✓ | — | — |
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