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The Crafty Indian

Restaurant Bar Indian restaurant

Family-owned Punjabi restaurant with contemporary decor, serving classic and modern dishes. People often mention staff, menu, Indian, good, curry, beers, time, tasty, craft, owner,


Address

34-38 Bradford Rd, Shipley BD18 3NT, United Kingdom

Website

www.thecraftyindian.com

Contact

+44 1274 588114

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (311 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (13) menu (12) Indian (10) good (9) curry (9) beers (8) time (8) tasty (8) craft (7) owner (7)
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  • 4/5 Neil G. 2 years ago on Google
    A good range of street food starters, a small selection of main courses and craft beers. The Amritsar fish starter is moist in a light spiced batter. A favourite of mine. Worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Giacomo P. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant delivered to the wrong address. We called up. He said "oh well I've delivered it now. You've got to take it up with Uber because they didn't give me the whole post code". No desire to try and rectify the situation and re-deliver. Just a case of "sort it out yourself, it's not our problem". Terrible customer service. Rude person over the phone. They've now lost some regular local customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol W. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing little find. Went last week for the first time and can't describe how delicious the food is. The butter chicken was in a league of it's own compared to the numerous other restaurants we've eaten in. The flavour was so authentic and like no other curry I've ever had before. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and the atmosphere was extremely relaxed and friendly. I would definitely recommend giving The Crafty Indian a try as you won't be disappointed. The owners should be so proud of what they have achieved as whatever they are doing, it works.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great curry and beer. Our first visit but not our last. Luckily we booked as it was very busy with a vibrant atmosphere. Clearly people were enjoying themselves. Prices good and both of us were very pleased by and satisfied by our choices. I had Lucknow Kebabs to start and Dhaba Chicken washed down with a fine pint of Faith by Northern Monk and my wife a veg Thali. Recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and beautiful decor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Phill M. 2 years ago on Google
    Crafty Indian - hmmm.... i dont think so - not pulling the wool over my eyes that is for sure. Over priced offerings that fell below my standards of a "good" experience. Food was bland for sure, and portion size to price point is an absolute joke. In these parts - many would laugh at the indian food offering and especially at the price. Moving on - we tried a variety of drinks. Craft ale wasnt really evident on the bar - just a lazy selection of easily acquired standards. Staff were not very helpful and the young staff tried hard. When we got to talk to the owner then we got some serious attitude. Abrupt, rude, dismissive.... quite shocking really. Best avoided - we will not be back!!! I have looked through the recent reviews and the owner seems to retort to any poor reviews with a number of "typical" excuses - you have been warned!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heidi G. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit and we will absolutely be back. Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was absolutely stunning best Indian I've had in a long time!! If the Apple & Cinnamon samosa is on the menu get it you won't be disappointed. Loved the venue so relaxing and inviting. Brilliant staff, amazing food great place. Loved it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melanie L. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely food, albeit more spicy than I usually prefer. Very different menu than you normally get at a curry house which made a nice change. Good selection of craft beers available, although wait staff weren't sure what they all were! Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 John U. 9 months ago on Google
    Been visiting the Crafty Indian or getting takeaways for a good few years. On previous visits it has not been overly busy so turning up on speck this time we expected the same. The place was bursting at the seams with a number of large groups. We were told about a 15 minute wait that was spot on and drinks and popadoms came quickly. Just as quickly as the place emptying, it filled up again, which was great to see for a local business. The waitress had a lot to cope with and was awesome and assisted by the 2 lads behind the bar, did admit that it was never this busy but kept us informed of things and was helpful. The main courses were very tasty although may have taken longer to arrive due how busy they were compared with previous visits, but are reasonably priced and would recommend. Beavertown Neck Oil, Verdant Lamp Shade and Camden Helles Lager were the craft beers on offer.

  • 5/5 Alexander Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Really nice service and delicious food for a decent price. We had the butter chicken and the vegetarian menu and both was really tasty. Thanks for a good evening

  • 5/5 Rob M. 7 months ago on Google
    First time we've visited and we will definitely be back. All our food was delicious. We ordered all of the snacks/starters and shared 2 curries and sides between 4 of us. Great way to try plenty of the menu. Everything was so fresh and had lots of flavour. Good selection of beers and service was great. Will be back!

  • 5/5 Justine 2. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate from the meat street thali menu which was a great mix of flavours and ran Pugh to be full but not over stuffed. On the selection of mains was mutton curry and thari wala, both beautifully fresh flavours. Pickle tray was different selection than we are used to, but popadoms were freshly cooked

  • 5/5 Helen A. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of vegetarian and vegan food on the menu. Went early. Very busy when we left. Lovely food. Spicy not too hot for me. Craft beers. Would recommend

  • 4/5 Phil W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went on a busy Friday night. Keg beers had no descriptions and waitress didn't know much about them. Food was good, particularly the Dhaba and nan bread. Long wait between first and second courses but quality of food made it worth it. Overall an enjoyable evening.

  • 2/5 SONA C. 6 months ago on Google
    They cook fresh food every day, I order food after 5 o'clock and then I driving to pick up , so my food is freshly cooked , and very hot . so far the best naan around when you lucky, it used to be, today it is completely different , it's like a lottery, lately they spoil everything. it probably depends on what kind of staff cooks. : Be careful when you eat butter chicken curries, sometimes there are bones , or burnt meat . it seems that the containers are half empty, but this is how they sell it . now those containers are almost empty with 3 pieces of meat, the naans are oily thinner than paper and harden to rock instantly .. it's really not worth it anymore .

  • 1/5 K A. 1 year ago on Google
    Hugely disappointed. This is my honest review, I phoned the takeaway to resolve amicably however the owner laughed on the phone. Reasons for low review are below. Travelled 30 mins one way to collect and try for the first time. 1) Asked for a dish 1 very mild curry and this was noted on the order, curry turned out to be extra spicy, the owners wife was cooking that day and I was told by the owner after I had complained that she had seen an Indian name on the order so decided to make it extra spicy, very judgmental and bizarre action to take! Unprofessional! 2) Main dish 2 butter chicken contained two bones in it, owner told me the supplier didn’t debone it correctly. A main such as butter chicken should not contain bones! dangerous when you don’t expect them! 3) Chips were literally wet and soggy Asked for a full refund, rightly so but was offered a free replacement, due to the poor experience was offered a full replacement next week but then owner back tracked and said 50% off instead, I declined rightly so again and said a full refund is what I want, Refused to resolve amicably so I have left this honest review. It is the principle. Please don’t be unprofessional and inconvenience customers like this. I hope you use this feedback to improve your business and take it on.

  • 5/5 Bharat P. 1 year ago on Google
    Just returned and must say wow. This place is great and catered for every member of our group. Food was lovely. I had the Shahi Paneer and Momos. Others in my group had the Thali. Both the veg and non veg variety looked well prepared and were confirmed tasty. Would definitely come again.

  • 5/5 Peter O. 1 year ago on Google
    We are regulars here but haven’t been since the new menu was launched, well where should I start, Bhaji was brilliant then we had the paneer and the chick pea and bhaturi bread, roti and masala chips, all tasty all fresh all brilliant! Looking forward to our next visit. Small menu with super tasty dishes on . If you’ve not been I can’t recommend it enough, definitely our favourite Indian restaurant in Yorkshire.

  • 5/5 Steve N. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a meal with a friend who frequently eats from here as they are local,probably the best vegetarian curry I have ever had,other options are just as good apparently all food is locally sourced and good choice of craft beers aswell. Shame we live 40+miles away from it or we would become regulars

  • 5/5 Rebecca C. 1 year ago on Google
    Harry and his team made our party of 40+ people extremely welcome. The food was delicious. Service amazing. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend again or have a function at the Crafty Indian.

  • 3/5 Paul R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was lovely and well priced. I had the meat thali and really enjoyed what was on the tray. I found the staff a bit unprepared and the beer quite expensive. (£4 for a half pint.) Would go again.

  • 5/5 Meg H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely meal at the Crafty Indian. Had the cauliflower and masala chicken to start, followed by the paneer curry, and mutton curry. Absolutely beautiful all dishes thoroughly enjoyed. Server was happy to make recommendations about items on the menu. Nice small menu I think sometimes at an Indian you can be overfaced with options but it's simple, tasty food, and reasonably priced, can't go wrong. We will be back 👍

  • 5/5 MARIKA A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely food and fabulous service. Great choice of beers on offer and my husband loves the spiced fish and chips Fridays. I like the thalis as it means I don't have to choose and get to try multiple things.

  • 2/5 Steve S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food. The food is pretty good and reasonably priced. Portions are a little on the small side but it all tasted fresh. Though it took over 30 minutes each for both the starter and mains to arrive. Peeking into the kitchen it seems there was a power struggle going on between the kitchen staff and the owner, with most of his time spent in the kitchen re-arrange tickets on the line, for then the kitchen staff to re-arrange them back. (as a side, we ordered for take-out once and it took 2.5hours to arrive, slow service seems to be a common thing here). With such a limited menu you would think service would be quicker. Staff/Service. All the staff seem glazed over, disinterested and attempting to get their attention was like trying to flag down a taxi; you're not sure if they are going to stop or not. They all go around with their eyes to the ground. Also, for a place selling craft beer, one member of staff had no clue what a 'stout' was; so had no idea if they sold any or not. Drinks. Drinks are very overpriced and there are no prices upfront anywhere. £2.00 for a 330ml (can sized) coke. But the beer takes the biscuit. I understand it sells "craft" beer and as an avid craft beer drinker I was excited at the prospect but two 440ml cans of "Brew York Rhubarbra Streisand Rhubarb Milkshake Pale" - which retails for around £3.00 a can - was being sold for £6.50. Atmosphere There is none. Its extremely loud, the music choice is poor and all the staff are running around like blue-arsed flies.

  • 5/5 Mandeep D. 2 years ago on Google
    First time we visited this place with our kids, lovely, helpful staff and the food was soo yummy. Our kids loved the food and the place. It had all my favourite food on one menu. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been here many times, with friends and with family and we've never had a bad meal. The Thali trays are amazing. Really tasty and a very consistent restaurant. We always leave very happy.

  • 5/5 Stuart M. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here and they fit us in at the last minute due to a booking issue elsewhere which we were grateful for. This is totally different to the run of the mill Indian restaurant and pleasantly surprised. Really tasty food which was piping hot, well presented and a lovely waitress serving it as well. Will definitely return.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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