Sachins - Newcastle upon Tyne

During a long weekend in Newcastle, I stumbled upon Sachins as it was only a five-minute walk from my hotel and I couldn't resist a good Indian meal. Despite hearing mixed reviews, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was excellent. Despite being very busy, we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. The staff was very knowledgeable and the owner even took the time to chat with us. I would definitely visit again if I ever find myself in Newcastle.

The restaurant has the most friendly, helpful, and efficient staff I have ever come across. Coupled with delicious food, this is a place I will definitely visit again.

I had always heard that this restaurant was the best Indian in Newcastle, but it was not as impressive as I had expected. The food was mediocre and the service from the staff could have been more friendly.

Understood this was the number Indian restaurant in Newcastle and heard so many good reports we were really looking forward to eating at Sachins but what a disappointment, unfortunately when we booked a few weeks earlier we hadn’t realised it was restaurant week and...can only assume this was the reason for the poor service and the overall sense of chaos. Our party arrived at the bar area was very busy and full of empty glasses not a good sign, we were seated upstairs, it took half an hour for first drinks to arrive, over an hour for starters to be served and over hours before we received the main course. I ate from the RW menu and food was okay but nothing special, some of the party chose from the main menu and overall feedback was pretty good although we were also disappointed with the decor, no real sense that you were actually in an Indian restaurant and the menus were printed on a piece of card, all very basic. we were hoping to move on after the meal but it was so late we had to leave to catch the final buses/metros etc.., you do not except to be in a restaurant for over hours for starters and main course. I understand that restaurant week is to attract customers that may not normally visit you, well all I can say it is having the opposite effect as you don’t get a chance to make a impression

Had the three course meal for two with a few King Cobra. Superb food and service brilliant. Attentive but not pushy overall a wonderful evening