Pahadi Pearl Indian Restaurant and Takeaway — Restaurant in Howick

I recently visited Pahadi Pearl Indian Restaurant, and it was an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with attentive staff who make you feel at home the moment you step in.

The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly their special Chicken Biryani. It was aromatic, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection. The rice was fluffy, the chicken tender and juicy, and every bite carried layers of rich flavors. What I really appreciated was the balance – not overly spicy, but full of authentic taste that lingered pleasantly. The portion size was generous, making it excellent value for money.

Alongside the biryani, I tried a few other dishes, and each one showcased the same attention to detail and authenticity. The naan was fresh and soft, curries were flavorful without being oily, and the presentation was inviting.

The service deserves a special mention. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick to accommodate requests. Even though the restaurant was busy, food was served promptly and with a smile.

Overall, Pahadi Pearl is a gem for anyone craving authentic Indian cuisine in a comfortable setting. I would highly recommend their Chicken Biryani to anyone—it’s easily one of the best I’ve had in...

We went to Pahadi Pearl for lunch with the family and had a very good experience. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. Seating was comfortable and we didn’t have to wait long to be served. The menu had a good variety of North Indian and pahadi dishes. We ordered a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. Everything came hot and fresh. The food tasted like proper home-style cooking, not too spicy, not too oily, and full of flavour. The kids also ate well without any complaints, which doesn’t happen often. The service was excellent. Staff were polite, spoke nicely, and checked on us without being pushy. Water was served on time, plates were clean, and they brought extra roti without us having to ask twice. That is what I like.

The prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. Nothing felt overpriced. Even the desserts were good, we tried the gulab jamun and kheer, both were fresh and not too sweet. The atmosphere was peaceful, not loud or crowded. A good place for families to sit and eat comfortably. Overall, I am very satisfied. Good food, good service, good value. I will definitely visit again with family and recommend...

Doordash order - not dining in. I gave a 3 star rating for service and atmosphere as I don't want to give a 1 star rating for something I didn't experience.

I bought the 2 curry deal with the intention of it feeding 2 adults and 2 children. Each box only had five small pieces of chicken in it and the rest of was very watery sauce.

When we went to eat it, it was inedible to be honest. It didn't taste nice at all, hardly any flavour and the taste it did have was very very sweet.

Also upon inspection the chicken looked quite pink which put me off even more. The Naan wasn't good either, it was tough not soft to eat.

Really disappointed and ending up throwing both curries away after a few bites as we just didn't want to eat it. Sadly a  waste of food and money.

I was excited to try a different curry place as curry is our favourite dish to make and buy! We like to try new places.

Unfortunately we will not be getting curry...