Anarkali At Haslingden — Restaurant in Borough of Rossendale

CHRISTMAS DAY What an incredible and special experience, eating out on Christmas Day at Anar Kali. From the second we walked through the door, the welcome and atmosphere was amazing. Christmas flowing through the restaurant with all staff wearing party hats and classy decorations everywhere. We were seated and complimentary fizz given before taking our order. We have never had a Christmas Day experience like this one. Lots of choice on the Special Christmas Menu....within the price we could have poppadoms, starter, main, rice, breads, pudding and coffees. We were also given chocolates and wine which we appreciated so much. The staff literally couldn't do enough for us. So friendly, warm and welcoming with adaptations made for one of our family members, who wanted a plain Korma...nothing was a problem and the food was exceptional and perfect. We were too full to have our pudding so the staff put it into containers to eat at home. Our elderly member of the family chose traditional Christmas Dinner which came with all the trimmings and he said it was beautiful...it looked delicious. Crackers were good quality, with superb surprises inside that kept us all entertained in between courses. The whole experience was superb and we didn't want to leave. We will definitely be back next year. Thank you to you all front of house and back for the commitment, care, love and expertise you shown to us all on Christmas Day to make us all feel special. From Sharon...

I love Indian food and love to cook it but was too tired to go out or cook for myself. I wasn't expecting much and chose the restautant based on the revoews which were good. But I forgot where I live. To be polite, I would say it's not cosmopolitan. It is quite an affluent area but that isn't reflected in the local restaurants. The food arrived late despite a reasonable tip. Itt was chicken tikka puri (spelled puree in the menu but I knew what it was) and butter chicken which isn't an easy dish to cook. Spicy doesn't mean hot and neither of these dishes should be 'hot' hot. The issue was there was no spice, no cumin, no corriander, no garlic no anything. Nothing. The puri sauce had small pieces of chicken tikka which appeared to be in a vegetable sauce with uncooked but warmed tomato. The butter chicken did not taste of butter but cream and completely unspiced, flavourless. The chicken tikka used in the dish was dry. The rice was supposed to be pilau rice. There were a few bright red grains in evidence but no seasoning at all, not even salt and it was watery. But I think that this is more the customer base than the restaurant. Customers who appreciate good Indian food generate good cooking. This is by no means the worst restaurant in the area. But I can't differentiate between poor...

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Anarkali Indian Restaurant, and our experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the stage for an enjoyable evening.

Our server, Tayyub, provided impeccable service, ensuring we felt well-attended throughout our meal. We opted for the Afgani lamb korai and the chicken tika Bozza special. The Afgani lamb korai, with its flavorful blend and a perfect medium heat, lived up to its 2-chili rating. The chicken tika Bozza, a mild curry in a rich tomato sauce, was equally delightful.

What truly stood out was the freshness of the dishes. Each bite conveyed the care taken in preparing the food, and it arrived at our table piping hot, just as it should be.

The staff's friendliness and attentiveness added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening. Anarkali Indian Restaurant has successfully created an environment where the love for good food and hospitality intertwines seamlessly.

In conclusion, Anarkali Indian Restaurant exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to returning for another memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a perfect blend of authentic flavors and...