Shalimar Restaurant

23 Abbey Foregate
01743 270336


Located in Shrewsbury's curry mile (Abbey Foregate and Wyle Cop) the Shalimar faces the main entrance to the Abbey. We booked a table on a Friday evening and were invited past the take-away section, past the small, busy and hot looking down stairs dining room to much more appealing upstairs dining room. I hate having to eat in uncomfortable heat so it was a welcome relief to feel the cool breeze from the open windows. The staff were very friendly and quickly brought our drinks and some poppadoms. The usual onions, mango chutney and lime pickle were accompanied by a delicious light lemon sauce which I hadn't had before. There was a very good selection of main courses and side dishes which left me in the usual 'what shall I have' quandary. Chicken Rogon and mushroom pilau were very good indeed. The rice contained plenty of big bits of mushroom rather than just the usual mushroom flavouring. The curry was fruity and spicy with lots of tomato and chicken. I was told that they do great onion bhaji, though I have to admit I forgot to order any. The Bombay Potato wasn't anything to write home about, but the saag aloo was better. Friendly staff, great location (ask for a table upstairs), great food, Indian music, quick and efficient service and very reasonable prices. Four poppadoms, two mains, rice, naan, two side dishes, two drinks for £22. Definitely worth a visit if you fancy a quick tasty curry in town.