
Balti Express
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About Balti Express
On Castellian Rd in Sunderland, Balti Express is an Indian takeaway working from a small counter service area. Among the menu is the Naanbab, a kebab wrapped in naan bread instead of the usual pitta, sometimes served upside down. Punjabi Pizzas also feature, including a madras pizza option, alongside chicken kashmiri, chicken tikka, and lamb tikka, often ordered with rice on the side. Garlic naan and garlic sauce are frequent additions to orders, and the counter will adjust a dish on request, such as leaving out onions. Thursday and Sunday specials run alongside the regular menu. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis at the counter.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention punjabi pizza, chicken tikka, garlic naan and naan kebab.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention punjabi pizza, chicken tikka, garlic naan and naan kebab.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Was a good takeaway before, now the foods not as nice and they constantly forget your sauces.”
- Google user
“Food is good but what on earth have these portion sizes become. Been a long time customer, but this will be the last time.”
- Google user
“First time tonight ordering from here absolute huge portions a will order again the garlic naan is unreal 😱😋”
- Google user
“Great takeaway. We order the Thursdays and Sunday specials which is great value. The staff are friendly. The food is top notch and always warm and fresh. I would highly recommend the rices, chicken tikka and lamb tikka dishes and kebab.”
- Google user
“This used to be amazing for their Punjabi Pizzas. Over the last 6 months it’s gone right downhill. Hardly any filling in the pizza and cheese burnt.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on Balti Express, but the most frequent draw is the kebab and tikka dishes, with one reviewer praising a naan-wrapped kebab with crisp salad and another recommending the chicken tikka and lamb tikka. Close behind are the garlic naan, called unreal by a first-time customer, and the weekday specials, described as great value. Several long-time customers say the staff are friendly and will adjust dishes, such as leaving out onions. Portions draw mixed comments, with one reviewer calling them huge and two others saying they have shrunk. The recurring complaint is slipping quality and order errors. A former fan of the Punjabi pizzas says they now have hardly any filling and burnt cheese, and reviewers say sauces are constantly forgotten, including a garlic sauce that was promised but never sent. One reviewer got a different curry than the chicken kashmiri ordered, and another describes runny curry, a rubbery naan and food delivered cold. A repeat customer still describes a missing garlic sauce they were told would be sent.
Location
Indian restaurants near Balti Express
- Forhan's4.62161.7 mi
chicken balti, garlic naan, chips
- 1.8 mi
lamb shank, mixed starter, poppadoms with dips
- Saba Maison de Luxe4.21572 mi
pre-theatre menu, butter chicken, slow food waits
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Express | 3.9157 | — | punjabi pizza, chicken tikka, garlic naan |
| Forhan's | 4.6216 | 1.7 mi | chicken balti, garlic naan, chips |
| Chester's Lounge Indian Restaurant | 4.3157 | 1.8 mi | lamb shank, mixed starter, poppadoms with dips |
| Saba Maison de Luxe | 4.2157 | 2 mi | pre-theatre menu, butter chicken, slow food waits |
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