Excellent restaurant. Stumbled on this place by chance when visiting Middlesbrough and so glad that I did. Jamal the owner is very friendly but not intrusive. He personally cooks the food and adjusts it to taste and individual requirement. He uses fresh ingredients and not prepared sauces. When we entered the restaurant some other diners told us we were in the best Indian restaurant in Middlesbrough and from my experience of the quality of the food they were right. My wife had a Tandoori mixed grill and I had a chicken Bhuna, Both were excellent and the meat was not overlooked. The starters we had were spot on too. It isn't cheap and it isn't quick because Jamal does all the cooking but it is well worth the wait and the price.
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This could well be the best kept secret in Middlesbrough as far as indian food is concerned. I have eaten in this restaurant for a number of years now and even though I work away, when I return this is the first place I visit and I am always glad to return as the food is orgasmically good. The menu has a modest but varying selection of meals to tempt your tastebuds ranging from very mild to very hot and any dish can be custom altered on your request to suit your particular taste. There is a fair selection of drinks available and if you want your favourite alcopop you can always pop across the road to Doc Browns when you have finished your meal.
The service is great with a genuine personal touch. Even when it is busy, which is often, you are still treated with honesty and courtesy and put before the almighty persuit of profit. I advise you to book ahead if you intend to visit, as a quick telephone call could mean the difference between a considerable wait and being seated right away as all parties who have no booking are rightly seated and served on a first come first served basis.
The only thing I would change about Jamal's would be the size of the restaurant, it has a warm cozy atmosphere and is very intimate which is great for talking to friends, this can be a drawback however when you get the odd individual dining that has had to much to drink meaning you could end up being closer to a drunk than you would like.
But that said this is a blinding little secret that you owe it to yourself to try if you profess to be a lover of a decent curry.
And of course, it always helps to eat where the chef is the holder of more that one regional award for his food!
Oh my days how can one person do so much and still deliver a wonderful curry. The decor is dated but it’s all about the food and you know what its worth the wait. The fact that it was busy meant that we have a really casual night and was good to not be rushed. Massive thanks for a great evening and looking forward to coming back next time we are up in the area.
Bit of a gem. Arrived late on a Saturday. Thought they were shutting but welcomed in. Curry was fresh not your normal gravy. Chicken was cooked to perfection. Deserved to be busier. Best curry I have had in awhile. Thank you
Had the best curry ever. Was surprised as I’ve passed here many times and never ate here, wish I’d came here sooner as I’m extremely impressed, each dish was superb, fresh and authentic. Looking forward to going back.
One of the best Indian meals I’ve ever had. Freshly cooked, tasty and flavour. Owner puts his heart into the food.
Travelled from London over weekend and ate in this restaurant. I have to say the food was beautiful. Was freshly cooked and very tasty. One of the best restaurants I have eaten in. Shame the location is so quiet.
The service is slow, the decor is dated, the owner/chef/host is mercurial to say the least, and the prices, given where it is, aren't exactly cheap.
However, Jamal's get a very high 4 Stars from me, because the food is outstanding.
As a vegetarian, I often find myself confined to two or three dishes on an Indian menu. Jamal's had even less options for me. But the Sag Aloo was the star of the show. I also had the vegetable biriyani, which while well-seasoned was subtle and nuanced; the spices offset by the very carefully measured plump, sweet sultanas that occasionally interjected on the palate.
Jamal is truly a gifted chef.
If you're willing to put up with having to wait a bit longer - there's hardly any other staff - then your patience will be amply rewarded.
RECOMMENDED for away fans visiting the Riverside Stadium (10 mins by foot); give yourself two hours to get the full experience.
Jamal is a great host, who goes above an beyond to serve wonderfull Indian food.
He does it all himself with help for two staff.
Please be patient getting your food as it is worth the wait.
Best curry in Middlesbrough, proper quality, but located away from busy bars.supised it was quiet, needs promotion as food is great.
Highly recommended
The best Indian if you are staying in Middlesbrough. Different experience and a Must try.
The only Indian restaurant you need. My husband and I travelled from Nottingham just to eat here.
Jamal is one man, he does everything! So don't expect the in and out typical restaurant experience. Here you watch as one man looks after all the tables, drinks, cooks and serves.
And the best part, the food is delicious!!!! We will be back again!
A really nice, small and cosy restaurant run by Jamal who i think does everything by himself. The food is definitely of a high standard and isn't too pricey-similar price range of other Indian restaurants. Would definitely return here!
Just literally finished my food with my brother from jamal everything was beautiful as always is had a great chat with jamal once we finished id recommend jamals to anyone who wants a really good curry thanks jamal see you soon
Really enjoyed our curry. The service from start to finish was exemplary. You can really set this restaurant apart from its contemporaries in the area due to its fresh ingredients and home style cooking.
Sure to be back soon 10/10
Enjoyed a very tasty meal at Jamal's tonight with my son - we had two chicken chef specials. Service was fabulous which was amazing given the owner was working on his own doing front of house and then preparing the food and serving drinks. Please visit and support this genuine hard working owner/entrepreneur.
My partner and I found ourselves in Middlesbrough and staying at the Jurys inn hotel, we decided on an Indian meal for tea, sooo glad we googled nearby eateries and Jamal’s was closest, the food and service was second to none! It was a lovely experience as The man himself introduced us to his restaurant and explained what to expect and he didn’t disappoint, he came by when we had finished eating to see if all was ok, felt a real personal touch from a guy who clearly had cooked everything to order fresh. Very tasty food at an affordable price portion sizes are bang on too.
Wow, what a meal! An absolute pleasure that I didn’t want to end. A hot madras that had ‘real’ flavour. Everything was perfect. Even the Owner paid his respects at our table (he does all the cooking too). I’d recommended this place to anyone without a second thought. Easily the best madras ever. Beer is quite expensive but the meal more than compensated for that. Thank you Jamals...
Hard working chef, owner, barman all in one!
Food is prepared and cooked fresh so expect the time in the restersunt to reflect same .
The food is brilliant, lovely tasting and good portion size .
Tried it once a few months ago and been back twice and not been disappointed. Forget Akbars frozen pre prepared menu delivered from Bradford this is freshly cooked and tastey . Highly recommended.
Told amr.jamal to just do me something of lamb medium hot and he did not dissapount me.
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