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1. joshua scholefield ★☆☆☆☆

   Tried to order multiple times late at night but rather than say they are closed, they just cancel the order after placing it. Rubbish!

   1 month ago
2. Mike Brooks ★★★★☆

   It’s a little underrated this place. Nice people too. Shami kebab was good the Garlic chilli chicken is memorable.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Reem Janu ★☆☆☆☆

   One of the Worst Dining Experiences in Bradford – Avoid at All Costs I recently ordered from Shama Restaurant in Bradford, and to say the experience was disappointing would be a massive understatement. I specifically requested all three of my curry dishes — Garlic Chilli Chicken, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Tikka Masala — to be made Asian style spicy. What I received was the opposite: bland, generic slop that tasted almost identical across all three dishes. There was no depth, no spice, no character — just a weak attempt at curry that insulted the idea of South Asian cooking. To make matters worse, I ordered a Mix Starter for 2 and asked beforehand whether everything was made fresh. I was assured it was — a blatant lie. The fish pakora tasted off, the shami kebab was clearly old and stale, and the chicken pieces were dry and likely reheated. Only the sheek kebab was passable, but even that seemed like something you could pick up frozen from a cash-and-carry and microwave at home. To top it all off, the person handling the order tried to charge me full price despite the restaurant clearly advertising 20% off for collection. If I had gone in myself instead of sending my partner, I’d have walked straight out on principle. Dishonesty over a basic discount is not just bad business — it shows a complete lack of respect for the customer. Overall, the entire experience left a sour taste in my mouth, both literally and figuratively. Between the poor food quality, misleading assurances, and shady billing practices, I would strongly advise everyone to STAY AWAY from this place. Bradford has plenty of authentic and trustworthy restaurants — this isn't one of them.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Ky Clarke ★★☆☆☆

   I had a takeaway from Shipley Shama on Wednesday night, I can't comment on the atmosphere as the restaurant was closed. I had the meat Hydrabady, pilau rice & chapatis. The rice & chapatis were good but the Hydrabady, however, had the potential to be fantastic, unfortunately it was way too salty & the meat - which was plentiful - was very fat & gristley. I sadly couldn't eat it. The service was excellent.

   almost 9 months ago
2. Andrew Eve ★★★★★

   Amazing place! Really clean, really nice food, literally the best Indian we've ever had, such a nice welcome and the owner was very very friendly!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Mandy Dean ★★★★☆

   Very fast service. We were still finishing off our starters when the main meal arrived the food was really lovely although we did find the madras very hot But that might be just us it could have been perfect for other people. The starters of kebabs was perfect. The waiter very polite and friendly. We went at 12.30 pm and the pace was spotless clean and tidy by 1pm it was quite busy . After coming out of the pub I would recommend going there to eat.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jayne Dixon ★★★★★

   So Sharma do an early bird wow got the mixed kebab and a keema curry with chapatis really fantastic curry snd starter only £10 absolute bargain I did pick up myself but it definitely worth a try

   almost 3 years ago
2. Alex Mamusi ★☆☆☆☆

   Worst restaurant experience in my entire life. To begin with, the place was EMPTY which should have said a lot, but my fiancée asked me to keep optimistic as the food is what really counts. Let's begin with the atmosphere. As well as being empty, a large TV was blaring out music, distracting our conversation. Also, a borderline pornographic music video came on screen while we waited for our food. I was gobsmacked that this could really be happening. Imagine if we had brought kids? Imagine if they had seen that? The food arrived and the starter (poppadoms and sauce tray) was ok but definitely not amazing. Then the main course arrived, my chicken curry which was disgusting. So overcooked and full of 'bits'. Appalling consistency. The waiter was very apologetic and gave me a Bhuna instead, though I'd rather he hadn't as I had lost my appetite by then. I wouldn't ever return, it's shockingly bad. Can't believe this place can call itself a restaurant. Not impressed. I would also like to add that upon further inspection, the dining area is FILTHY with streaked mirrors, dirty floor and tatty tables and cutlery (which we had to ask for) I've never known a restaurant where you have to ASK for cutlery. What a disgrace. Shut it down!

   almost 3 years ago
3. David Gilbank ★★★☆☆

   DECENT BRADFORD CURRY! Located right on Fox's Corner, Shipley, Bradford, the Shama offers great food within a traditional Bradford curry house environment...simple, nowt fancy but delicious food thats well prepared and presented. The staff are very helpful. The size of the meals are generous. No alcohol is served. Parking can be tricky right outside the restaurant but theres plenty in the nearby area so its not a huge deal. Average prices. Well worth a visit.

   almost 5 years ago

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