The Parthenon in Blackburn with Darwen

We were visiting Blackburn and wanted to try some authentic Indian food. We were not disappointed. We ate off the lunch menu and had a variety of new dishes. Very reasonable prices too. Recommended.

Fantastic, authentic food from a range of areas around the Subcontinent. My favourites were the South Indian dishes, such as the masala dosa and chicken 65. The tandoori dishes we ordered were also delicious. Starters portions were a generous size and they were not stingy with the chutneys and sauces!The food alone was worthy of 5 stars and the staff too were friendly and polite. However, I have knocked off a star as, despite having booked our table in advance, we waited 55 minutes for our starters. Our mains then all arrived at different times, so we did not get to eat together. The whole experience took the best part of three hours and felt rather disjointed.I recognise that sometimes such delays are inevitable, especially in the current climate, as many customer-facing industries are experiencing staff shortages. However, we were given no heads up, nor an explanation or apology. I appreciate you cannot avoid the unavoidable, but I recommend just giving a little notice.

The best Indian meal in a very long time. Staff friendly (but not in your face). Food DELICIOUS. Such a very good find.

Absolutely fabulous I really really enjoyed my curry I cant remember the name but it was number 35! Ive never eaten food so quick i wish i could have had 2 of them i will definitely recommend and I will be coming back again no doubt about that!

Probably the best food I’ve ever tasted!I cannot stress how good this restaurant is.Everything we tasted was top notch and tasted sublime.Great friendly service and fantastic value for money. Highest recommendations from me!!

Was just here tonight, the food is great! It does say one of the best restaurants in Blackburn and it didn't disappoint. Staff attended our needs. We have been to a lot of Indian restaurants in the area but this by far has the best curry and cook with the most fresh ingredients

Food and service was poor . Started off ..was asked what drink I wanted .so asked for half of lager came back with a pint . told them only wanted half didn’t take it back and was charged for a full pint which I had to leave it as couldn’t drink it .Then I asked for poppadoms with the chutney for a starter while we was at the table .next minute our main course came out first .I asked about the poppadoms they said they was coming now . But said wanted them before main course ..anyway still no poppadoms so gave up asking . The chicken biryani was very salty and just warm ..the actual place was like sat in a freezer very cold in fact one of the coldest restaurant I’ve ever been in . When I asked for the bill the girl came over and asked how it was I told her wasn’t happy with any of it . All she could say is that we’re short staffed.and that’s that ..but that to me has nothing to do with the food being salty or the place being cold ..or the starters not turning up etc ..very poor never go again and I wouldn’t recommend it either…

Finalists for the 2018 National Curry Awards for a reason, amazing customer service, and authentic south Indian food, must try the Dosaa! Very good value at just £5.

A fantastic place to try out South Indian cuisine, especially Kerala food. The chef is fantastic and the quality of the food is consistent. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The crab thooran is definitely recommended. The kerala porotta was amazing. Can keep going on about most of the food there. Definitely a place to visit if you are in and about Blackburn.

I love Thira Restaurant in Blackburn. It's a very authentic and delicious food. Very good owner, service is brilliant, they smile all the time and make you feel home. Food as per the taste and quality is fresh, spicy, vibrant, succulent, and delicious. The prices are all within average and there is a parking in front of the place but free after 6 pm. I highly recommend the Chicken Jalfrazi and all starters are amazing.