Zarkas
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About Zarkas
Zarkas is an Indian takeaway on Stoke Road in Stoke On Trent, run for collection and delivery with no seating on site. The kitchen covers the standard takeaway range, with biryani and prawn karahi among the regulars. The same staff have worked the counter for over 20 years, and many of the people ordering have been doing the same for more than a decade. Orders are placed at the counter, and the shop opens in the evenings. A wait is common at peak times. Delivery covers the surrounding streets.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
522 dishes · mains £1–50- Simple Paratha£2.50
- Aloo Paratha£2.90
- Omelette£3.00
- Lahori Chanay£4.50
- Mint Sauce£0.50
- Salad£0.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biryani, prawn karahi, long-standing staff and consistent quality food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biryani, prawn karahi, long-standing staff and consistent quality food.
Customer Review Summary
Long-time regulars return for meaty, flavorful food and friendly service from the same team for over 20 years. A prawn Karahi drew particular praise, described as out of this world. One reviewer, however, reported that a Biryani was nothing like biryani, calling the quality very bad. Most frame it as the best takeaway in Stoke, with consistently great value.
Customer Review Summary
Long-time regulars return for meaty, flavorful food and friendly service from the same team for over 20 years. A prawn Karahi drew particular praise, described as out of this world. One reviewer, however, reported that a Biryani was nothing like biryani, calling the quality very bad. Most frame it as the best takeaway in Stoke, with consistently great value.
Featured reviews
- David Podmore
“I ordered a chicken curry and pilau rice, and if you check there website there are two large pilau rice options and they literally selected a £6 pilau rice option rather than £4.50. Picture small tin foil rice and they charged me £6!!!! The …”
- Muhammad Naveed
“I purchased Biryani and as you can see in the photo it is not remotely anything like biryani. Very bad quality food. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying their food from this place.”
- J Sal
“Best takeaway I stoke by far one of the oldest with the same staff for over 20 years quality food and great guys”
- Ilyas Zaheer
“Come here after ages , tried a prawn Karahi can honestly say out of this world wow”
- Zeeshan Qureshi
“The food here is awesome it makes you come back every time and the service is fantastic”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with university students
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Zarkas
- Lahori Kebabish4.06890 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
curries, sheesh kebabs, pizza
- 0.1 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
qabuli pilau, aubergine dish, large portions
- Sweet & Spice4.31,0740.3 miWheelchair accessible
doner, homemade chilli sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZarkasGood for kids | 4.2456 | — | £10–20 | biryani, prawn karahi, long-standing staff |
| Lahori KebabishVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.0689 | 0 mi | £10–20 | curries, sheesh kebabs, pizza |
| Hawasana Afghan RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4696 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | qabuli pilau, aubergine dish, large portions |
| Sweet & SpiceWheelchair accessible | 4.31,074 | 0.3 mi | — | doner, homemade chilli sauce |
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