
Quarry Lane Tandoori
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About Quarry Lane Tandoori
On Quarry Lane in South Shields, Quarry Lane Tandoori is an Indian takeaway operating for delivery and collection rather than sit-down dining. Orders are placed by telephone, and staff sometimes offer recommendations on the call. The menu runs from a tandoori mixed grill and chicken tikka to chicken bhuna, chicken chat, keema naan, beef jalfrezi, and a much box selection for sharing. The kitchen will accommodate peanut allergy requests when asked at the time of ordering. Naan bread portions have been reported as smaller than usual on occasion.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small naan bread, chicken dish quality, watery flavourless curry and quick delivery service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small naan bread, chicken dish quality, watery flavourless curry and quick delivery service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the flavor and generous portions, with one describing "outstanding" spice blends and leftovers enough for next day's lunch, and another praising the mixed box as one of the best selections around. Several also note quick delivery and friendly, helpful service, including one diner with a peanut allergy who felt safely accommodated. Set against this, a real split emerges: multiple recent reviewers report shrinking naan breads, watery or flavorless curries, and overly salty dishes, with one bhuna described as essentially bland liquid and a chicken chat called among the worst tried. One diner detailed a botched mixed grill order and a phone handler unfamiliar with the dish, with the missing item only resolved by being asked to pay again. Another received a soggy, unfilled keema naan and a hard, greasy bhaji on arrival.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the flavor and generous portions, with one describing "outstanding" spice blends and leftovers enough for next day's lunch, and another praising the mixed box as one of the best selections around. Several also note quick delivery and friendly, helpful service, including one diner with a peanut allergy who felt safely accommodated. Set against this, a real split emerges: multiple recent reviewers report shrinking naan breads, watery or flavorless curries, and overly salty dishes, with one bhuna described as essentially bland liquid and a chicken chat called among the worst tried. One diner detailed a botched mixed grill order and a phone handler unfamiliar with the dish, with the missing item only resolved by being asked to pay again. Another received a soggy, unfilled keema naan and a hard, greasy bhaji on arrival.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I find it hard to even consider this a curry, i got a chicken bhuna for myself which was just a flavourless liquid, the consistency wasn't great with it genuinely just being a liquid and the flavour being very faint. My partner got a beef jalfrezi which was equally as flavourless other than it tasting incredibly salty”
- Google user
“Beautiful food and friendly service. Thought I would try one time as my usual curry shop was closed and I’m glad I did. This is now my new curry shop.”
- Google user
“I've got to say I was very disappointed about the meal we have just had. We've been going here for years and it's always been nice but this time, the food was salty, the chicken tikka bits were tiny and the naan breads were half the size as normal. I've got to say after spending £34 for 3 of us and that wasn't even a curry each!! I don't think I will be going back which is a shame really. But the place seriously needs to look at the prices and it's produce because personally I think it's cheap produce and over priced!”
- Google user
“Used this place 3 times in the last 10 days and everything is good apart from really small Naan breads. However, tonight’s order. The young lad on the phone was clearly new and didn’t know what a tandoori mixed grill was. I had to explain. Which he still took a lifetime to figure out what it was. Which he didn’t as I didn’t receive it and when I telephoned to tell him. He said I’d have to pay for it again for them to send it out. I have asked for the manager to call me to resolve but don’t hold out much hope as they have called already about an hour later to ask if I’ve placed an order. About 90 mins after receiving my incorrect order. Seriously disappointed and will not use again and I’d recommend others don’t as this in my opinion is terrible service. If they keep this young lad employed on the telephone. They will go bankrupt. Simples”
- Google user
“We placed our first order here last night on the back of a recommendation and were pleasently suprised! The food arrived promptly and Syed provided excellent recomendations over the phone. The flavours were outstanding, thanks to a perfect blend of fresh and dried spices. Generous portions of meat meant there was enough left overs for lunch the next day. Highly recommend giving them a try.”
Highlights
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Lane Tandoori | 4.090 | — | £10–20 | small naan bread, chicken dish quality, watery flavourless curry |
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