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Shahenshah Restaurant Rusholme

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135 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5AW [map]
Tel: 0161 257 2534
2 miles (10 mins drive) south of Manchester
popular pakistani & indian restaurant serving great food in a nice atmosphere. [amend]
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Shahenshah Restaurant Rusholme Manchester - overall reader reviews

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Shahenshah Indian Restaurant Manchester - reader comments

"After a horrendous experience at the re-opened Shaandaar earlier in the evening (where we had to leave without touching our food), the Shahenshah was the restaurant we chose. None of our party had been here before but it looked welcoming from the outside and staff were ready at the door to show you to a table. Our order was taken promptly by a friendly waiter. When the food arrived we all tucked in. Food was lovely and fresh, portions large and great value for money. There was enough rice to feed an army and the naan breads and chapatis were lovely fresh and hot. We were given complementary coffee after the meal which was a nice touch. Would recommend this restaurant as a good all rounder. Good atmosphere too." - Laura Homer-Wilkes, Sale 3/3/08 (visited on a Friday evening)

"We have been going there for the last 15 yrs and have taken lots of friends over the years. The children love going there and never feel uncomfortable with taking them with us. Its a great atmosphere. Hope to be going for another 15 yrs" - julie, stockport - 24/2/08

"First came here with a friend a while back, I've tried a few places on the Curry Mile but this place is by far the best I've been to. Really friendly and a warm welcome, great food, and decent prices. What more could you ask for. I've been here a few times now and the waiters & manager recognise me, which is nice. I'd recommend this place to anyone, It's one of the best restaurants on the curry mile" - james & alison, eccles - 20/2/08 (visited on a sat eve)

"Was impressed with staff, thought the food was great and I love my curries! I would recommend to anyone who likes a good feed as you get a lot in your portions. I will be coming again, don't you worry about that. The Shahenshah to me is what honey is to a bee..... addictive" - carl jordan, rochdale - 7/1/08 (visited on a friday evening)

"We were recommended this restaurant by a colleague, it is excellent. I have taken friends and family on many occassions and never had a problem. Raffiq always makes us welcome and we always get a dish on the house or some drinks knocked off the bill. They have just renewed the carpet which was a minor complaint before as it was past its sell by date but that cured it is spot on. We look forward ro our next visit hopefully in the next week or two" - Ian, St Helens - 12/10/07 (visited on a Saturday evening)

"The food was amazing and, like the review below, all the staff were really friendly and helpful execept our waiter - He was very serious and not friendly at all, almost confrontational when we tried to correct him on an order he'd taken down wrong. All in all - it would have been a superb experience if we had had one of the other waiters" - Helen, Eccles - 25/3/07 (visited on a Saturday evening)

Trusted Reviewer "Now I must start with saying I hate Rusholme - gangs of youths in hoodies hanging around, boy racers tearing up the strip in their father's cars and restaurants serving poor quality food, brown lettuce and waiters treating every customer like the pissheads that normally frequent these restaurants late at night. If you want a good Indian, you need to go to the city centre or mill towns like Rawtenstall or Burnley. At 11pm on a Monday night after the football though, it was the only place open to eat and after reading rave reviews of Shahenshah on this website, I thought I'd check it out.

I have to say, I was very impressed - the food was very tasty, the lamb sizzler, a dish I'd return to try again and the decor was modern, bright and inviting, unusual for the Curry Mile. The only thing that let the place down was the manager/owner(?) A very intimidating character, he seemed to begrudge serving us. I asked for advice to try and differentiate between the three lamb sizzler dishes on offer - I'm still none the wiser - his tone, very aggressive and blunt, was also apparent when he served other customers. He forgot to bring the starter I ordered and then started arguing with me when I queried it, repeatedly accusing me of never ordering it in the first place. Fortunately another waiter butted in (over-ruling his boss?) and told me not to worry, he'd get it for me now. And that's where lies the problem in me reviewing this place. The 3 waiters working last night were all very friendly, smiley and helpful. The manager (or the one choosing to wearing a white shirt rather than the black uniform) was incredible, bringing the whole experience of visiting here down. I'd like to go away remembering the excellent food, good price, great waiters and lively atmosphere - instead I come away remembering an arguement I choose not to get involved in. Sack the boss and this would be one of the best Asian restaurants in Manchester!" - Michael, Manchester - 20/3/07 (visited on a Monday, after 11pm)


"Very enjoyable evening, very polite staff and friendly atmosphere. Didn't really have to ask for anything extra, it was offered. We've known Rafik for ten years in other Rusholme restaurants and he is still as friendly and attentive as we've always known. The management ensured they spoke to us before we left. Great evening!" - Stuart, Reddish - 18/2/07 (visited on a Saturday evening)

"Service was amazing, the waiters were all attentive and even the greeter on the door wasn't pushy like some in Rusholme and he even shook my hand on the way out! The food is to die for, as I have never tasted a curry like it before! Make sure you go for the works and have starters, I can highly recommend the vegs samosas and bharjis. The naans are the best on curry mile too, we've even considered just going in for the naans to take home! By far one of the best restaurants in curry mile if not the best!" - Craig Giles, Manchester - 6/6/06 (visited on a Saturday evening)


"We were among 6 in the whole joint at lunchtime, very good waiter who tried to ensure we had what we wanted even though chef wasn't there. I'd like to try at evening time 'cos i bet they are really good. Waiter was a really friendly sincere guy." - Andrew Bailey, Hereford - 26/4/06 (visited on a Wednesday lunchtime)

"The most easy going and relaxing place on the 'mile'. Superb service, excellent food and very friendly staff. We have been going there every Friday for the last 10 years and can see no reason to change!" - Alan Ratcliffe, Farnworth 10/1/06 (visited on a Friday evening)
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