Akbar's in Manchester

The food here is ok, although spicier (in my view) than some other smaller curry houses for a similar type of dish (e.g. garlic chicken balti). What let down the rating was one of the dishes on our order didn't turn up till nearly the end of our meal, despite us chasing. You could argue the waiter missed it/didn't hear us but my friend had ordered a sweet curry and the waiter checked before leaving the table that this was ok. This makes me think he clearly did hear us and somehow the chef didn't get said order. A service charge was then added which we didn't pay as the overall service was poor on this occasion

Tgis place was Amazing, the food was brilliant. Best curry i have had in a restaurant, cthe staff were friendly and helpful.

We went on Saturday evening so properly the most busiest time in any restaurant which meant we had to wait for an hour for a table. Seating was very cramped and properly because of this was really noisy as we struggled to have a decent conversation all evening. Apart from that presentation was poor our starters had all slid to one side properly due to the way the waiter was holding the plates. Cleanliness was below average and disappointing. On the plus side the food tasted good and it was reasonably priced.

True Indian cuisine Very friendly staff

Slow service due to it being very busy, we were a large party of 15 so some of the orders got a little confused, the lamb chops, king prawn tikka, koftas and liver karai were very nice, so was the naan. The rice portion was very small and the seafood balti was very underwhelming, and definitely not 'the best seafoid dish on the subcontinent'

The food was really good. The restaurant itself is very fast-paced and loud. Servers could communicate better about which tables have/haven't been served - we were offered drinks and appetisers by 3 or 4 different people within the first 15 minutes of being there. Lovely that they're so attentive, but a bit annoying when you're trying to have a conversation.

Went for the chefs big un challenge. Mistake on my behave, so much food with a good spice but tasted great. Sunday evening it was packed, only waited 15 mins was expecting longer due to the amount of people. Had the best waiter, he laughed when I ordered the challenge but was quick with all our order. Will definitely go again next in Manchester.

The wait time was absolutely ridiculous, when your finally sat down the tables could practically be all one as there is no space, waiters will brush against you as they go past. And unfortunately the wait times don't get any better when getting your food. Starters were slapped on plates whilst some got it presented to them on a nice platter as you would expect to get when visiting a restaurant. We had sides missing arriving after our meal was finished. Starters tasted nice but over all experience is not worth it to be honest. No music, you could hardly hear yourself speak, let alone the other person sat across you. Went for my husbands birthday and I felt bad. Mains were standard and the family nan we orders was okay, little crisp and thin to my liking. Perhaps spend your pounds else where, where you don't feel like leaving as soon as. I gave it to two stars only because staff were friendly or else it would get one star. The seats are also very uncomfortable 😅. Have visited the Bradford branch and is much nicer. Its a shame this branch isn't as good as its my local restaurant.

I've been here a number of times and the food has always been good quality. It can get busy and therefore have to wait for a table. We were lucky to have arrived at the opening time of 5pm and were seated within 5mins.The staff are friendly and he made a special request to the chief to have my main Asian style hot.

Food is great, no boned lamb or chicken served so everything is boneless... mainly curries for mains, with usual starters kebabs, wings and prawns. Parking is very limited so have to pay £5.30 for 2 hrs.