Lagan - Bolton

On entering the restaurant around 5.00pm there was only one other table in use. This should have triggered alarm bells, unfortunately, we ignored this and took a seat. We ordered a pint of lager and a lime and soda. The waiter opened a mystery can behind the bar and served the lager with a huge head in a nice clean glass. I've no idea what the lager was, but it was cold and it hit the spot. The soda was flat and the lime stingy, but it was cold; my partner isn't one for complaining so I didn't. We ordered four papadums with the usual accompaniments. These arrived very quickly and were far from fresh. I'd imagine they were what remained from the previous service and the restaurant was applying its waste not want not policy. The onions were as I'd expect, the chutney, although described as mango contained no pieces of fruit and was obviously well watered down. The yoghurt dip was reasonable and edible but no more than that. The actual papdums were slightly soft in the middle, but we were both famished so we ate them anyway. We ordered a chicken Madras with pilau rice and a lamb Bhuna wth the same. We also ordered a plain naan between us. Our food arrived a short while later, although they had forgotten one of the small pots of rice. I'd have expected such a tiny order to have arrived complete but never mind. The waiter initially told me that I had only ordered one pot of rice, but after a brief discussion with a colleague managed to fulfill out order. The chicken was obviously pre-cooked and tough as old boots, the sauce had a hint of a kick to it, but in all honesty was no better than something you'd buy in a tin from a discount food retailer. The lamb was overcooked and tasteless, the bhuna sauce looked the part but was actually quite bland and wholly disappointing. If this is the level they are at with only five clients in the restaurant I'd hate to see how low it goes when the place gets busy. There were five staff members hanging around the restaurant, maybe they need to find themselves a decent cook, the one they employ was obviously either very inexperienced or just very bad. We paid the thick end of fifty pounds for this meal. I would have valued it at less than a fiver apiece, it really was so bad. We will not be visiting this place again, its decent reviews were obviously earned quite some time ago!

We have been loyal customers of this restaurant for years and have never been disappointed. The service is top-notch and the cuisine is delightful. This traditional Indian restaurant is truly exceptional.

Simply the best indian food we have had in years. Tables spaced apart and nicely decorated. Staff are very friendly and prices are reasonable. What more could you ask for?

I made a last-minute reservation for a birthday celebration and was pleased with the fast service and friendly staff. Our group of 5 ordered starters and main courses, which were excellent. We requested some extra chillies to make the dishes spicier, and the staff happily accommodated our request. They even surprised the birthday girl with a cheesecake topped with a candle. I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

After frequenting this restaurant since its opening, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it has improved over the years. We made a reservation online and were seated in a nice booth upon arrival. The service was friendly and efficient, and the menu was very intriguing. Our favorite dish is the chicken nihari, but we also enjoyed the lamb with lentils and the king prawn Jalfrezi. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. Additionally, there is a pub nearby where you can grab a drink before or after your meal. Overall, a great dining experience with convenient free parking nearby.