Shimla Balti
Quick info
About Shimla Balti
On Stafford Rd in Wolverhampton, Shimla Balti serves Indian food in a small dining room with just a few tables, open evenings only from Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. It operates as BYOB, with no bar on site, and a small supermarket a few doors down covers drinks for anyone dining in. The kitchen runs both eat-in and takeaway service, with keema naan a recurring order alongside pilau rice as a side. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Reservations are recommended given the limited seating. For those collecting food to go, free poppadoms with dip and onions are offered while orders are prepared.
Menu & Prices
5 dishes- Chicken Tikka
- Lamb Madras and Lamb Bhuna
- Chicken Dopiaza Plain Naan
- Vegetable Balti
- Samosa
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free poppadoms with dip, keema naan, bring your own alcohol and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free poppadoms with dip, keema naan, bring your own alcohol and generous portions.
Customer Review Summary
Curry is what keeps reviewers coming back, with several singling out standout dishes like the Chicken Tikka Pathia, Sheikh Kebab, and Tandoori Chicken Dolna, alongside sides like Bombay Aloo and keema naan. Many mention it's a small, easy-to-miss spot tucked among shops, with a friendly owner and generous, reasonably priced portions, and diners note it's BYOB with a nearby shop for topping up drinks. Service is repeatedly called attentive, and several reviewers say booking ahead is worthwhile given how busy it gets with takeaway orders. One recent reviewer, a regular work customer, reports the chicken jalfrezi had turned unusually salty on their last two orders and has held off ordering again hoping it improves. Another noted the onion salad was just plain onion. Most, though, describe going back happily, with one calling it their new favourite curry house after driving past for years before finally trying it.
Customer Review Summary
Curry is what keeps reviewers coming back, with several singling out standout dishes like the Chicken Tikka Pathia, Sheikh Kebab, and Tandoori Chicken Dolna, alongside sides like Bombay Aloo and keema naan. Many mention it's a small, easy-to-miss spot tucked among shops, with a friendly owner and generous, reasonably priced portions, and diners note it's BYOB with a nearby shop for topping up drinks. Service is repeatedly called attentive, and several reviewers say booking ahead is worthwhile given how busy it gets with takeaway orders. One recent reviewer, a regular work customer, reports the chicken jalfrezi had turned unusually salty on their last two orders and has held off ordering again hoping it improves. Another noted the onion salad was just plain onion. Most, though, describe going back happily, with one calling it their new favourite curry house after driving past for years before finally trying it.
Featured reviews
- Peter Higginson
“We came in and the friendly waiter remembered our order from six months ago! Korma and chicken Balti superb. Poppadoms crisps. Great sauces. Whole order with four drinks £28! Prices from the past! Best value in town.”
- Matthew McVeigh
“Wonderful. In the area for work so popped in for a takeaway. A couple of free poppadoms, dip and onions were welcome, the nan was decent and the curry I chose and Bombay Aloo side were superb - one of the best curries I've had in the UK. There was one couple eating in while I waited and they made a point of getting the guy working there over to tell him how amazing their curry was as well so I wasn't alone. I almost never leave reviews, this place earned it. 10/10 would go back if ever in the area.”
- Simon Smith
“Not sure whats happened here but food has changed, usually order from here for work & usually spot on but the last 2 times the chicken Jalfrazi was so 'salty' 🧂, made it awful to eat. Will not be ordering from here for some time in the hopes more complaints will emerge & change it back?”
- raj chuhan
“I ordered the best Indian meal I've eaten in a very long time. Sheikh kebab, succulent Saag meat, tender lamb and tasty spinach Keema naan more please And pillau rice delicious The best Indian food in Wolverhampton No question.”
- Emma Clifford
“Absolutely amazing meal delivered tonight from shimla balti. We ordered a Chicken tikka pathia with pilau rice, chips and ,2 keema nans ...wow! Absolutely amazing!. The only thing that disappointed me was the onion salad was only made up of pure onion.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilet
- Coffee
- Late-night food
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- Facilities· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Indian restaurants near Shimla Balti
- The Bilash4.22732.2 mi£30–60
chef visits tables, fresh quality ingredients, pre-show dining
- Kings Repose4.45252.5 mi£20–50
chicken pakoras, butter chicken, dark upstairs seating
- Balti Palace4.32533.7 mi£20–30
combination dishes, chicken balti, bring your own alcohol
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla Balti | 4.5319 | — | £1–15 | free poppadoms with dip, keema naan, bring your own alcohol |
| The Bilash | 4.2273 | 2.2 mi | £30–60 | chef visits tables, fresh quality ingredients, pre-show dining |
| Kings Repose | 4.4525 | 2.5 mi | £20–50 | chicken pakoras, butter chicken, dark upstairs seating |
| Balti Palace | 4.3253 | 3.7 mi | £20–30 | combination dishes, chicken balti, bring your own alcohol |
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