Shaj — Restaurant in England

Herself, myself and 2 of our oldest and dearest friends had dinner in the restaurant on Monday 30th August.

We are all from Bedfordshire but now with ties in the North East.

We had a brilliant evening at the Shaj.

The staff, especially our waiter were superb. Extremely, but not overly attentive which was perfect. Nothing was too much. And we were not rushed as we enjoyed a lazy couple of hours eating great food and enjoying each others company whilst dragging other customers into our conversation on black or grey wheelie bins and any other topic that was covered.

We all love tasty, flavoursome but not hot Indian food. And when it arrived it was perfect. Exactly as ordered. Served on hot plates. And was delicious from the first chapati full to the last poppadom scoop. Infact, there was nothing left. Probably the best tarka dhal any of us have eaten.

All in just about £100.00.

It's approximately a 540 mile round trip from here in Bedfordshire to Newbiggin-by-the-sea and I tell you what I'd go there and back everyday of the week and twice on Sunday it was that good.

And importantly the restaurant was full of socially distanced guests all enjoying a thoroughly relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

Thankyou so much.

Alan, Laura, Linda and the short ginger one with...

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