3 Best Indian Restaurants in Durham

“Shaheen's Indian restaurant serves an extensive menu of familiar, authentic Indian dishes. The restaurant was established over 30 years ago to bring India's authentic taste to Durham. They pride themselves on serving popular authentic Indian foods at an affordable cost. They are perfect for individuals, groups, families and friends. They always combine original Indian methods with fresh, local produce, never add artificial ingredients, and provide delicious meals that will sate any pallet and not break the bank. The authenticity of the ingredients and the freshness of the products give even the most simple curry the flavour you would expect to discover in an eatery in India. Vindaloo is a highly recommended dish cooked with a combination of hot chillies to give this dish its distinctive hot flavour. Also, remember to try their Tandoori Sizzlers, Chana Vindaloo, Dhal Aloo, and Bhalti Gosht. You can reserve a table at Shaheen's Indian.”

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“The Spice Lounge serves a long menu of classic dishes and beer on tap. This award-winning restaurant has brought you all the culinary delights from every corner of India. Their chefs have produced curry, celebrated worldwide, from Durham city centre to a general festival in India. All their tandoori dishes are offered with salad and mint sauce. Spice Lounge mindfully selects freshly ground flavourings to give each food an unparalleled taste. Their Balti dishes are made with an exotic collection of herbs, aromatic spices and a touch of minced lamb, distinctively mixed in the fabulous way of the Punjab and Bengal. Don't forget to taste Non-Vegetable Thali, which contains chicken tikka masala, bhuna meat, bhuna prawn, onion bhaji, chicken curry, pilau rice and nan bread. The Spice Lounge Durham offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Indian foods at a reasonable cost. Here, Takeaway and delivery options are also available.”

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“Alishaan offers regional and modern Indian cuisine and fusion dishes. The restaurant is an award-winning fine Indian restaurant that proudly delivers a unique dining experience you will never forget. Their chefs uniquely offer fine and casual dining, serving authentic Indian food. Their menus provide dishes from every corner of India with spices, herbs, textures and flavours. Their menu incorporates traditional and classical favourites with original and new dishes that deliver Eastern flavours with a mouth-watering Western twist. They also boast some of the finest and most authentic chefs who prepare creative and innovative dishes to create the ultimate dining experience for you. Don't forget to taste their Sylheti Khana, marinated lamb cooked with a boiled egg, roast potato, green chillies, and tomatoes in the chef's secret sauce simmered to a hot style. You can start your feast with Samosa. Here, Take-away service is available.”

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