Reviews of Lahori Dera Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Manchester (Greater Manchester).

Lahori Dera Restaurant

578 Reviews

255 Comments

Restaurant

Pakistani restaurant

433 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0PF, United Kingdom

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Information of Lahori Dera Restaurant, Restaurant in Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Lahori Dera Restaurant

M. B.

Very nice food. Samosas and spring rolls really good! And they came back to deliver again after we'd put the wrong phone number!

A. N.

Standard food, perfect for family meals, prices are average. Mangoe lassi came out tooo thick but over all the food was good.

R. M.

It was OK some of the food was good some was bad but it's too expensive.

W. K. M.

Very nice and cozy, cool restaurant

i. H.

One of the best restaurants for desi cuisine.. a wide range of selection with amazing taste .

M. K.

We had a party of 25 people and found it one of the best restaurant for best food and service. We recommend to others on confidence.

J. D.

We work hard to earn so we can have food. What's the point of having food if it doesn't look nice and taste nice. This place is nothing like curry mile. Where lamb or chicken tastes same. Where it's so crowded and people and staff shouting makes you feels like you are sitting in a fish market. Service: very welcoming and friendly. -on my visit I noticed that they have improved there service and still working on it and I liked that. Food: Food is absolutely gorgeous. You can taste every ingredient. Food was fully cooked, taste nice and look nice not bombarded with lots of spices that you forget what did you order? Because you couldn't taste anything. Price: worth every penny.

T. -. T.

We work hard to earn so we can have food. What's the point of having food if it doesn't look nice and taste nice. This place is nothing like curry mile. Where lamb or chicken tastes same. Where it's so crowded and people and staff shouting makes you feels like you are sitting in a fish market. Service: very welcoming and friendly. -on my visit I noticed that they have improved there service and still working on it and I liked that. Food: Food is absolutely gorgeous. You can taste every ingredient. Food was fully cooked, taste nice and look nice not bombarded with lots of spices that you forget what did you order? Because you couldn't taste anything. Price: worth every penny.

A. M.

From coming home after a long day of work a great meal is what I deserved and it was fulfilled with exceeding expectations. I ordered, kulcha naan with nihari and lamb chops. Brilliant. I mean the nihari is a very hard dish to achieve such flavours and this particular dish stood out as it very much indeed remind me of home cooked food. The meat just fell apart as it should. Same goes for the lamb chops and the soft bread which complemented the nihari well. Well done.

S. R.

Update as of 22nd of May 2021. What's happened to this place? I am gobsmacked. Was such a lovely place. I have been a regular customer since this place started. We went there on Saturday. Were very disappointed. The car park is now a garbage dump and a scrapyard. Plenty of evidence of drug use too in the car park. I struggled to find a parking space , because most were occupied by accident cars or had those gas cylinders lying around, which are used by druggies. Then the matter of so much filth everywhere that council's landfill looked clean. OK, that can be tolerated as the restaurant may not be responsible for the car park and this may be someone else's negligence. But when we reached the restaurant door, I was welcomed by plenty of discarded tissue papers, some turned into blobs due to being there for too long. I guess cleaning the main entrance stairs is the restaurant responsibility? I still remember when the restaurant had just started. It was such a nice place to visit. Mainly due to the deco. Outside there was a propper Punjabi village scenery. A tractor was parked there. There was a decorated replica well and other props. Inside there was an even better deco of a Punjabi village home. Now all that is gone. What the owners don't understand is that people didn't come to you just for your food, they came for the environment. You took that Way, now there's hardly anything there to make the place standout. If you are thick skinned or a die hard fan of the place and you still soldier on and go sit on a table, you are served food in 50p IKEA plates. The cheapest of the cheapest crockery available, just a step above being served in paper plates. Again, the owners fail to understand that people don't just pay for the food only, they pay for the whole experience. You remove the deco, you served in 50 pence plates and you can't clean even your stairs, you lose business. Although inside the restaurant it was clean and still looked good. But then again it's a place away from the cluster of food places in cheetamhill or curry mile. Why should I travel far when there's nothing too special about the place anymore? Then the little matter of the restaurant no longer accepting card payments and displays signage of "cash only" . Not everyone carries cash and it doesn't say so on the website. I went there without cash and after having so many disappointments as listed above, i just gave up and went away.

P. L. P. S.

The food is a little pricer than other food establishments in this bustling busy area, the amount of offerings have tripled and it is a very competitive environment, but be aware of one thing, quality. The food is very very good, its what you pay for and what you come for, it does not falter on ingredients or the finished product. Yes, l have complained once or twice , the food is taken away immediately, replaced and made sure it is at the quality level l want. I cannot fail the food, it is too too good and highly recommend this place during Ramadan, the buffet is legendary.

Z. M.

Came here my my nieces 16th birthday. Everything was well organised the food was lovely. Parking at the rear was really handy.. We had access to the restaurant before the event too. The sound system is the main system to the restaurant we had access to that. Good experience

J.

This is the best restaurant I’ve been to! The food and service was outstanding, very friendly staff and the taste of food was out of this world - tastebuds still rocking!! *BEST PAKISTANI RESTAURANT IN MANCHESTER. I am from London and me and my family never miss a meal at the Dera when in Manchester. Keep up the good quality, guys!

M. A. H.

During my stay in Manchester. I was at Dera just for breakfast, the food was very delicious and i decide to go there for dinner as well. Food is very authentic and exactly same as in Pakistan. Highly recommended for people who love to eat real Pakistani food. Also the staff was very friendly and polite.

Z. M.

Visited as part of my nieces birthday party. We hired the side of the restaurant that was perfect for a private party for around 50 people. Food was perfect and tasty. Staff are polite and friendly.

c. f.

Excellent service, lively atmosphere, lovely food

K. s.

We went to Dera for first time. We were party of seventeen people. Had great experience. Very friendly, polite and accommodating staff. Excellent tasty brilliantly cooked food. Prompt service. Loved the decor. We definitely recommend and will go there again.

S. J.

Excellent Asian food with fabulous customer service. Staff react promptly to feedback to enhance customer experience. Parking is available and suitable food for children is also in the menu. They have a stage that my children like to play on. Thanks to all the staff who work here.

A.

The portions size were incredible generous and delicious especially the lamb curry. However, the plates and glasses weren't clean at all. Hygiene is such an important factor. So I hope this will be taken in consideration.

H.

Used to me favourite place, great Lahore Channa and main course balti...but like anything in life, when the boss is away it’s like the Wild West. Everything dropped, quality, service, decor and poor food. It’s a dream that is a distant past, come back to us like a phoenix!

G. H.

Nice atmosphere good Asian style currys good staff always helpful, good for familys, good value for money would recommend.

K. P.

Food was delicious. Considering how quiet it was it did take a while for the food to come out but was well worth it. Can imagine it taking a lot longer when busy. Service can be improved but wasn't bad

V. Y.

Great authentic Pakistani food, every meal was so fresh, meat was so flavoursome, service was amazing. Decor is also really unique. A hidden gem!

s. m.

Just been to Lahori Dera and collected 3 steam chickens. Order was ready in just 25 minutes. Chicken was fresh, great taste and lovely sauces. Well done guys.

U. A.

Nothing exceptional about the food. Standard of taste and quality of any mid range takeaway in manchester. We were made to wait a VERY long time. Even for drinks/starters. The waiters are polite but hopeless. The only stand out feature is the decor and atmosphere but unfortunately food and service don't match up. Especially for the high price. £25 for a curry!

N. F.

Really nice place to go for dinner. Food was fresh and tasty the good thing I like they give you a bottle of water straight away not like others where you have to ask for water. And also don't mind if your kids want to play around . 6 stars guys .

S. S.

Lovely food, cooked really well. The only thing was that it took nearly an hour to get our food. There were a few other groups of people in there at the time and they had their food so ours was the only order being prepared at that time!

S. Z.

Food was good but customer service and turnaround times can be improved

m. f. a.

Really amazing food and nice atmosphere and pleasant experience.

W. H.

Went in,place was empty felt like this was not going to be a good place to eat,how wrong was I, from the starters to the main meal every thing was just perfect really impressed, staff were polite and the bill was reasonable. Will really recommend definitely will be popping in again

t. c.

Came with groupon deal. It's basic but authentic. No alcohol served. Given water on arival. Can buy soft drinks or lasi. Very friendly and attentive. Food different from your regular Indians that we have eaten from. We was told lamb is extra but we prefer chicken anyway. Want something different, give it a go.

Z. S.

Great place for dining out. I have had sajji (rice and chicken ) and payee from this restaurant on multiple occasions . I have literally had payee for breakfast n dinner almost 7-8 times in last 2 months . The taste is amazing . The place is simply phenomenol Must visit and must try payeeee here

H. A.

This is one of the best places for authentic food from Lahore! The taste is great. Chicken Chilli is super. Sajji is really nice too (although that is a baloch dish). Ambience is great. The place has got its own parking. Will definitely go again.

A. s.

Yummy steam chicken not fried must try this Biryani was outstanding natrual ingredients not out of a box. Lahori chana (chickpeas curry) was a bit bland so added touch of salt perfect

A. L.

Deeelicious food! The spices they use make the currys so good to eat. They are very different from usual UK curry houses but in a very good way. Message to owners: 1) Please clean and refurbish your toilets. 2) If you can serve alcohol, that would be much better.

S. C.

The food was good especially their chicken curry. The only problem I had was they were out of lamb.

S. H.

The fish (fried) is amazing. Loved the culcha and channa! Will surely visit next time to check the chicken sajji. It is a good place to take your family. Staff is friendly and caring! Highly recommended!

Z. M.

Homely feelings after taking food here with Dera. Pakistani flavours and dishes are available here. One may find so many Pakistanis here while dining. A cosy place to dine or luncheons.

a. S.

Dera is The best (Pakistani /Indian) restaurant by far in manchester. Their dishes are unbelievably great . Since I have tried their food I won't be able to go any other indian restaurants.I should admit that The best Karahi that I ever had in my life was in dera .It's Really worth give it a try.

P. A.

Excellent! Great service and amazing food! The chicken Karahi was the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend! Thanks Dera Restaurant!

J. T.

Good Asian food

H.

Used to me favourite place, great Lahore Channa and main course balti...but like anything in life, when the boss is away it’s like the Wild West. Everything dropped, quality, service, decor and poor food. It’s a dream that is a distant past, come back to us like a phoenix!

S. M.

Food was very tasty the lamb karahi has less meat on the bones could do with more meat overlap experience was fantastic service needs working on abit

R. A.

Living in a first world country one often yearns for a third world experience and this place delivers on all fronts. A true taste of the east, a rare gem in a cesspool of hopelessness. Good night and good luck my friends.

M. M.

MashaAllah this is my first time verygood reputation and verygood food

S. S.

I have been going to this place since it opened and honestly their food has always been amazing! If you want a taste of Pakistan here in the uk this is the place to go

P.

Great food and great service. Had Lamb Karrayi and the chicken Sajji, good portions with a nice authentic homely flavour.

S. S.

Food is nice and service is good

I. K.

Chicken wings were great,curry was delicious...the only down side is the plates left on the table for long even we finish eating up.toilets needs to be done...rest of the service was excellent highly recommend

N. Z.

I love the desi vibe and decor. The lamb chops are the best I have ever had. And the staff are friendly and helpful. I enjoy myself everytime I go.

M. t. b. c.

Nice food

M. B.

Amazing food, great customer service, really enjoyed with family. A nice place to go for dinner. Highly recommended

p. s.

Went for a very nice buffet today, food is always well cooked and full of flavour no 5 stars as variety is just a little short compared to others

A. A.

Fantastic restaurant. Biryani feels like home made very unique. Nice environments and even nicer food

A. Z.

Good service, good prices, there were 12 of us and they handled us well thanks guys

M. A.

Absolutely amazing place. I specially looked this place up as I had heard a lot about it.... Karahi was amazing. Kabab was on spot. If you are contemplating where to eat, this is the place.

P. A.

Excellent! Great service and amazing food! The chicken Karahi was the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend! Thanks Dera Restaurant!

t. h.

I feel the food quality has gone downhill. The manager needs to speak to people with more respect.

S. K.

Saji has rice of one person only. so be aware if you think two people can have one saji.

n. z.

Amazing food. Reasonably priced. We really enjoyed our meal today.

G. K.

Quick service with very attentive staff. Authentic desi food. Good portion size of good quality food. Excellent!

S. K.

Lovely food. Great customer service.

A. K.

Good food quality.i had iftari last year and this Ramadan taste improved.well done guys.Desi tea is also delicious.

S.

Overpriced food and waiting more time than the expected time. Staff seem like they're on another planet and couldn't care less to come and ask whether everything was ok.

S. S. A. S. B.

Great food & service, traditional set up inside & out, plenty off seating, try the soft drinks :)

C. W.

Had a very pleasant experience. Excellent buffet, courteous, friendly staff & great services . Thank you Dara

H. D.

brilliant food !!! traditional and warm ambient!!!!Such a lovely place ! I am a big fan of spicy food and I highly recommend their Karahi dishes 👌🏻

f. t.

Food was delicious. Service was good. Staff was helpful and polite.

N. H.

Food was great, nice atmosphere, very good customer service with traditional pakistani decor would recommend and would definitely come here again

W. H.

I really like the food specially chicken kharahi. Everything is perfect the environment, good staff, quick service .. thumbs up :))

B. 2.

Good place to go because its cosy,romantic and chilled out great place to go on a date Food tastes great just the way mum makes it very homemade comfort food defo going back with my bf

A. p.

Nice food, just ordered, every time we came Manchester , we eat here

K. K.

Very tasty and fresh food,, ideal for dinner with family,, nice place ,, friendly staff

y.

Food was ok not fresh and a bit cold however loved the traditional interior of the restaurant.

D. B.

The food was not good. Raw starter. However the place was clean and the waiters were friendly.

F. T.

Very nice place BUT this time they didnt serve fresh papadums.. i told staff member they arent fresh, he took them back and trying to make them fresh by bulb heat. 😏

G.

We go every year to open a fast there very good place love the food specially Chaney. Love it 👍

M. K.

Good food menu is very technical prices are based on kilos we are humans not lions and tigers.

A. A.

It was ok food was average service not bad, toilets need looking at and atmosphere is dead

N.

Good food with a great atmosphere and traditional Pakistani stage area where you can take pictures and get an insight into traditional Pakistani life.

J. M.

Food was ok, service was awful. And place was very dirty.

C. Q.

I order almost every week and it’s great taste.

A.

Love love love this place, the food is amazing we always go here like every month

E. K.

Nice place, Good Food, Especially Grilled,Love# Lamb$Kebabs# 100% Recommends.

R. I.

Have been there twice.. Best chicken karahi.. Also got NHS discount which was a bonus really.. Highly recommended!!

C. l.

Great food and great service the staff is always lovely! Would definitely recommend

F. M.

Their Buffet in Ramadhan is very good! I heard about their Karahis, so tried Chicken Karahi & we loved it!

T. O.

Attended family event and found it enjoyable place. Food was delicious.

H. C.

Forget Rusholme and the so called - Curry Mile....this is where the authentic Punjabi Curry is served. Feast your eyes....135 bus, or jump in a taxi.

S. a.

Yummy food we had lamb chops tandoori fish and chicken karahi absolutely yummy

M. K.

Loved it , good desi dishes , chargha and lamb karahi are best

K. G.

Nice food and ambient. Their lamb chops and kheer are absolute culinary delights!

M. R.

Amazing atmosphere.Great food great friendly service :-) thanks

s. z.

Just had Iftar at restaurant with friends and family, very nice food with great quality and good for value

S. m.

Dera food is very delicious .Customer service is very nice. Specially there Ali Raza gave us good service!!!!👌🏻💯

H. k.

Nice delicious food lovely atmosphere. The halwa and saagh is really delicious...

h. a.

Really great food and customer service. We loved atmosphere.

M. B.

Really good choice of curries and starters excellent choice of sides all fresh and tasty very authentic and attentive service.

s. k.

The food was exquisite, especially their dry kebabs and tandoori food.

a. h.

Great service Really nice food Kebabs and lamb karahi especially

M. T.

Very delicious food and gives you proper Pakistani desi taste.

M. C.

Great venue for an evening meal.

Z. A.

Delicious chicken saaji i really like this. I had a good time with my family

A. S.

Tasty food Enjoyed the Environment. Good traditional spot. Keep it up Dera Team.

M. S.

Service was good but food taste was okish.

K. M.

Lovely chap and place. Very agreeable when I wanted to book the whole place for a party.

H. I.

Brilliant food. Easy parking no waiting time .

I. I.

Delicious and authentic Lahori taste. The service is rather average

S. H.

Food is fresh and very good staff is well

S. S. A.

Food over here is the best! You can have both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes here.

J. D.

Friendly staff, great range of desserts and really good entertainment for kids.

c. h. c.

Always come here the whole chicken and rice is amazing ... going tonight actually ☺☺

J. P. C.

Best Lamb Nihari in town. One small criticism is the portions are small.

H. A.

Not what it used to.be . Food is.fine but service is poor . You have to ask for things you have paid for .

M. Q.

Very nice, high quality food and customer service very good

S. H.

Really nice Fresh Pakistani cuisine. Rogni Naans 5 Stars

L. A. E.

Very nice and reasonable prices..has that nostalgic feeling of pakistan..defo go again

J. J.

Great place for proper traditional pakistani and particularly punjabi food.

A. A.

No certificate of being halal posted anywhere nor the staff aware of it being halal.Should be certified.

M. U.

Great food... As close to Pakistan as you can get in Britain!

I. A.

The food was good, liked the atmosphere.

M. A.

Good price ,nice food ,friendly peolpes,recommending

M. U.

Best food ever had.....and best customer service..... love it

M. A. A. F.

Really good food, we enjoyed evey dish.

D. N.

Great tasting food. Top quality service.

T. P.

Best Pakistani food in the UK... Legit. 👏👏👏

f. g.

Excellent food excellent people we had great time

s. b.

good food but need to improve hygine standard

J. q.

Food is always nice. Just need to reduce there prices!!

J. M.

Nice place but food could be better!

M. A.

Food was ok but, we were expecting more. Need some improvement.

h. r.

Interior of dera is really attractive and food is good too

A. R.

Best place to eat authentic Pakistani food

K. T.

Nice food. But very overcrowded.

A. B.

Nice place its reminds you of back homeland good service friendly atmosphere

S. S.

I like the food but waiting time is terrible

F. M.

Nice food. Nice service. Decent atomsphere

M. Z.

Always a nice place for a curry the lamb was delicious.

J. D.

Love the curries this place has

b. m.

good food but slow service

Z. C.

Good Tasty tradional food, great Service

T. B.

Always good food and good atmosphere.good for families

T. A.

Good customer service and delicious food. Recommended☆☆☆☆☆

خ. ا.

Very delicious, not pricy at all.

K.

Nice food a great place for family.

D. A.

Tasty food goid customer service good price

O. M.

Best food

S. N.

desi environment , worth going food is tasty

M. F. N.

Excellent karahis and very scrumptious saji chicken

f.

Traditional cultural food, recommended 5+ preferably

m. w.

Very tasty food and friendly service

N. Z.

Freshly made currys. Delicious food

G. H.

Food was good and so was the service

A. A.

Really nice place with very delicious food.

M. I.

Good friendly customer service the food was ok

A. L.

Amazing food I love chicken curry

r. a.

Excellent authientic Pakistani food.

A. H.

Good taste nice decorated

S. A. (. ا.

Best bryani ever I ate in Britain

I. N.

It was very nice food

M. C.

Great authentic Pakistani food

M. K.

Great ambience and delicious food

A. I.

Nice food and nice hall

K. M.

Nice food, quick service

F. S.

Average food. Traditional lahori street food

P. T.

Very tasty and flavouring food !!!

A. A.

The tawa meat is amazing.

S. N. J.

Great place 4 Pakistani nashta

J. Z.

Best lamb curry ever had

E. D.

Fantastic hospitality & delicious foods!

s. n.

Authentic food and nice staff

s. k.

Fresh food but too spicy

J. S.

Lovely food.

S. B.

Good food and good pantings history

M. R.

Dera is good for quality food......

S. I.

didn't enjoy service not so great

K. T.

Good food Value for money

J. C.

Lamb nihari best in town!

J. T.

Good Asian food

S. A. A. J.

Great food and ambience.

F. S.

Love the food n deco is superb

J. K.

Nice chicken biryanis

K. A.

Eaten hear before beautiful food👍🏼

M. F.

Cosy place for family gathering

A. A. R.

New management is nice

M. S.

beautiful traditional place and food

B. A.

good food

P. S.

Sublime! Authentic and delicious:)

n. m.

Not bad for price

a. j.

Not bad. Long wait.

F. A.

Good test

z. j.

Awesome food.

S. K.

Good food and good service

S. C.

Food isn't that taste..

N. K.

Was a lovely meal out

K. G.

Not cheap

J. J.

Great place to eat.

s. D.

lot better than mumtaz

Z. S. M.

Awesome food and environment

W. J.

Best food

z. k.

Very nice

H. K.

One of the best Karahis

S. O.

Very nice taste

U. j.

Authentic desi food!

M. T.

Great fresh food

G. T.

Superb Karahi, as always.

A. S.

Nice.

T. A.

Nice staff good fosh

m. a.

Very nice food

j. w. a.

Great as always

V. B. P.

A bit cold and uncomfortable

m. s. p.

Tastey

N. Z.

Not all that tbf...

K. K.

Good tasty food.

A. P.

Best food ever

A. U.

Tasty Indian food

R. M.

Only the UK and one knows

Q. H.

Everything fresh 👍

A. S.

Mmm

P. M.

The BEST in UK

S. A.

Good

S. M.

Very tasty foods

I. B.

Authentic taste 💕

M. S.

Nice

B. W.

Traditional look.

S. K.

Awesome food

A. M. D.

Great food

A. A.

Decent food

M. N.

Love the food

S. K.

Marvellous taste...

S. S.

Amazing food

R. (.

Nice staff

A. T. (.

Just average

N. A.

Nice place

m. a.

(Translated) The restaurant is very good and the workers are attentive and frankly I went to many restaurants from Bristol, London and Liverpool but this restaurant is very good (Original) المطعم جيدا و العمال به متفهمين وبصراحه ذهبت لعديد من المطاعم من برستول ولندن و ليفربول لكن هذا المطعم جيد جدا

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(Translated) Stater bar b q v delicious Peshawari naan (Original) Stater bar b q v delicious Peshawari naan

H. K.

(Translated) Top place to buy quality briyani (Original) Top place to buy quality briyani

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(Translated) Mashallah thank you very much (Original) ما شاء الله جزاك الله خيرا كثيرا

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(Translated) oryt food (Original) oryt food

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(Translated) Lajuwab (Original) Lajuwab

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