Address: 1272-1280, Leeds Rd, Bradford, BD3 8LF, United Kingdom
Phone: +441274773311
Rating: 4.1
based on 96 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The chicken steak and lamb steak were delicious, well charcoaled, flavoursome and had the Asian spice."
"Best karahi ever!!! I will start with the mouthwatering meat chops, they were very well seasoned and very tender."
"The chicken & chilli balti was really good."
"The most crazy thing was that we felt so insulted but the waiter didn’t apologise at all neither did the manager."
"Love this place. It's the second time I am coming ans this place never fails on impressing us."
"The food was amazing. I loved the charsi lamb karahi and fish krahi."
"Absolutely my favourite Indian restaurant. Over the many years we’ve been visiting Akbars we’ve never had a meal that was anything less than excellent."
"Food was really good. Service was pretty good. And the environment was pleasant."
Cons:
"The chicken nambali was so liquidy and when told the waiter again instead of changing it for us he says you guys are purposely causing an issue."
"We received rice that felt as though it had come straight out of the fridge."
"Chicken pakoras were burnt but soggy and cold."
"3 star because of the waiting staff. Tend to go on a Friday night. Food always good but this Saturday was kind of rushed and the nan bread was very doughy."
"The food wasn’t everything. Had to send the starters back due to excess water in the chicken nambali but the service was amazing."
"Starters no longer served on the hot plate with sizzling onions - just came on a plastic plate in a puddle of grease."
"Seekh kebab straight out of the freezer. Naan hard and chicken rubbery."
"Main courses were all ultra spicy (ordered mild apart from 1). I did enjoy mine but the rest of the group could barely eat theirs."
Service
Pros:
"As soon as we entered were greeted instantly, the lady was professional and informative."
"Our waiter was very nice and helpful (I only tipped due to the service he gave)."
"Waiter was terrible, awful service, food now overpriced with there new menu. Was cold to dine in could have turned the heating on."
"Love this place. It's the second time I am coming ans this place never fails on impressing us."
"The service was amazing. The waiter I don’t know his name but was really attentive."
"The staff are very warm welcoming and nothing is too much!"
"The service was great, our waiter was lovely, the atmosphere was great and I would *almost* be tempted to do the 4 hour drive more often to come back!"
"Management should be proud of the staff that were very attentive and provided us with EXCELLENT customer service."
Cons:
"The service is shocking and upmost unacceptable and good was not tasty at all."
"Regrettably, the service from our waiter fell short of expectations."
"We dined here this evening, below standard food, lamb chops were literally raw, we complained and waiter wasn’t interested."
"I don’t think they have prayer room but I do think they would benefit from this."
"Customer service at this place is non existent. Avoid Saturday night"
"If you are going to beg for tips you’re not going to get any."
"Disgusted by the customer service waiter literally took our drinks which we was having at the end."
"Very bad service we order magaz but chef coming and say no magaz left then he told us chef special charsi karahi we order that with nehari and mixed grill."
Ambiance and Atmosphere
Pros:
"The atmosphere of the restaurant is not good at all. Deffo will not recommend this to anyone."
"The ambience, service and food were all good. The portion were decent keeping in mind the hike in prices."
"The atmosphere was lively, it felt like everyone was having their birthday party there."
"The interior is well decorated too & staff were very nice & served all the food in a nice manner."
"Great atmosphere. Good portions. Very busy but it doesn't slow down service."
"Wowzers! Loved this place, friendly service, food amazing. Couple of downsides for me - music is LOUD and i mean loud!!"
"Absolutely my favourite Indian restaurant. Over the many years we’ve been visiting Akbars we’ve never had a meal that was anything less than excellent."
"It has been renovated and have to say it looks great."
Cons:
"The most crazy thing was that we felt so insulted but the waiter didn’t apologise at all neither did the manager."
"Once seated we realised the table was wobbly and every time someone walk past (mainly staff) as the floor board were slightly sunk due year of staff walking past it would shake our table."
"Also, the music was really loud in the establishment or we were seated in close proximity of a speaker."
"The table that was set for our group of 14 felt a bit cluttered and squashed for our group this time though. Uncomfortably close to each other and also other guests."
"Very bad service we order magaz but chef coming and say no magaz left then he told us chef special charsi karahi we order that with nehari and mixed grill."
"Food was average at best, could of got this tier of food anywhere else. Nothing special about it."
"Imran was the person who served us our food from taking the order to us getting served our food everything was spot on even whiles we had our starters and mains we was asked my imran and also the managers how the food was if we needed anything else I would definitely be returning again can't complain about anything they take care in serving they customers to the highest standard and they don't disappoint."
"I have ordered thandoori butter chicken, they have made as per my wish. It was delicious and the way they are handling customers were awesome. Definitely want to try again with another dish. Appreciating your service MIR."
Pricing and Value
Pros:
"I thought the total would be around £45 so price wise they are okay."
"Price Wise 4.4 stars."
"The costs are very reasonable too unlike some others I could name nearby!"
"Overall, a 'good' steady and solid 7.5/10. Reasonably priced."
"Fantastic place. Price was fab. Loved our time here."
"Delicious food , great atmosphere, staff are attentive. Give them a visit you will love it."
"Service is alot better here than at the cafe. Food was great too."
"Food and service was excellent. We couldn't fault any of the food, far better than the local Indians where we live."
Cons:
"Can of pop £2.75, u can buy 6 for £2 from supermarket. curry £15 all prices have gone up loads in restaurant."
"It used to be quite dark inside but thankfully all has been lit up now. I marked the food down because the dish lacked flavour."
"Waiter said something like if we pay cash is one amount and if card a bit more?! We paid and he followed us to the door saying 'the service charge not included '."
"Main courses were all ultra spicy (ordered mild apart from 1). I did enjoy mine but the rest of the group could barely eat theirs."
"Value for money - similar prices to London e.g. £4.50 for a small bottle of Cobra and £13 for what was meant to be a half portion of the 'special'."
"The food is still as good as ever, even though the prices have crept up (Mocktail £6, Lamb Karahi £13, Meat chops starter £6)."
"Usually for a plate, there used to be at least 5 -8 PCs but the quantity has been reduced and it looks like it's been charged more for the quantity given."
"We always did a good 25 mile round trip to eat here, but I guess all good things come to an end."