Smithdown Balti in Liverpool

My takeaway was incredibly tasty. Really good. Vegetarian meal for two. Very generous portions. Lovely staff. I went to get it myself, no delivery. I definitely recommend this place very highly. Thank you for a wonderful meal for my friend and I.

I was really hoping I'd like this place, but I was left a little disappointed. The service was good, but the food was mediocre.I ordered, over the phone, to collect my takeaway after 40 mins. On arrival, I could see that they were snowed under with orders, so I patiently waited for my food - no issues.I understand that they've no doubt priced competitively with the local area, but where I'm from (in the South West), you can pick up a naan for £1-£1.50 instead of the £2 you pay here.The food wasn't bad, but I feel that it lacked finesse, and it was just rushed through - for example, the onions in my mixed kebab were barely fried. Perhaps it's because they were so busy.I asked for the naans thin and well-done, but I think they might have forgotten. I note that they don't actually have a tandoori oven which, in my opinion, is key to making good kebabs and naans.The mint sauce had an interesting sweetness to it, which I wasn't too keen on.I thought I might receive some complimentary papadums, given the size of my order, but I was disappointed.Maybe I have a particular British Indian taste pallette; perhaps I'm used to the flavours from takeaways in the Midlands and South West. For me, Smithdown Balti isn't quite up to scratch.

Just ordered an amazing balti curry!!! Sauce is rich and flavoursome. Spice level was just right. Can't recommend highly enough. Poppadoms fresh and delicious. Best in town !!!!

Good freshly cooked traditional British curry dishes plus some more novel options in the specials and sides. Cooked in front of you (if you collect) in the open kitchen. There was a little delay when I picked up as I think they were finishing dishes freshly as well as dealing with phone orders (about 15 minutes). Good portions, good size at reasonable prices. Nice flavours. We ordered all vegetarian dishes and were pleased to find they contained fresh seasonal veg whereas 'Indian' restaurants often use perfectly acceptable but less tasty frozen veg in the veg curries. This was our first visit and we will definitely order from Smithdown Balti again.

Had 2 full meals delivered from here. Each time quality, spicy and fresh curries delivered fast. Balti was spicy and full of vegetables. Malay curry was fruit laden, but spicy.. a gem! Vegetable biryani was huge, lovely curry with it. Naans very large and not greasy.onion Bhajis 4 for £2 with salad and sweet dip are delicious... Highly recommended!

Ordered from this place occasionally for a few years and it's always been great. Then ordered a chicken tikka masala from their the other week and I swear it was like Heinz tomato ketchup mixed with curry sauce and water. Has it changed management or chiefs ? Won't be ordering again in a hurry.

Took over 2.5 hours to be delivered, had to chase it a couple of times. It was a saturday to be fair 1 thing missed off order. The food was amazing probably one of the best curries i have ever had. Shame it took so long

I love Indian food and, in my opinion, this Indian takeaway is the best Indian food and best value in Liverpool. Wonderful food, wonderful service, highly recommended.

Tasty curries, very friendly staff. Very very good value for money as the portions are large! Food was ready within 30 mins (collection). Nice to see the kitchen in the back. Will definitely be ordering from here again.

TL;DR - Smithdown Balti stole £26 off me, after they took 3.5 hours to deliver.Avoid this place if you pay through Just Eat. Ordered food at 6:30pm with an 8:00pm delivery time. Long, but okay. It was a Saturday after all. This gets pushed back to 8:20pm. At 8:30pm still no food. I call and they say they're busy and it will be another half an hour. By 9:30pm still no food. Tried to cancel it through JustEat without luck. The takeaway stop taking calls. By 10:15pm the family have gone to bed and I've eaten a pack of noodles out the cupboard still. 10:30pm a knock on the door. I politely refuse the delivery and request a refund. He tells me to speak to JustEat. I raise a ticket with them and they tell me they can't do anything until the takeaway authorise a refund. They also tell me that I have to chase them to do this.