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Hours
Sun
17:00 - 22:00
Tue
17:00 - 22:00
Wed
17:00 - 22:00
Thu
17:00 - 22:00
Fri
17:00 - 23:00
Sat
17:00 - 23:00
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5.0
Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Indian, Asian, Healthy, International, Street Food, Vegetarian friendly
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About
We have a spacious and well laid out 75 seat dining space with a ten-seat lounge, great for a date, friends & family get-together, team dining. Our restaurant is also wheelchair accessible and offers high-chairs for kids. We are specialized in South-Indian cuisine however we do have a menu that constitutes some of the best Indian culinary inventions.
PRICE RANGE
£15.00 – £30.00
CUISINES
Indian, International, Asian, Healthy, Street Food
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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5.0
412 reviews
Excellent
368
Very good
23
Average
10
Poor
8
Terrible
3
Topman4
Whitley Bay520 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Visited this great South Indian restaurant for the first time since before lockdown. It was great. They have a separate entrance and exit for Covid and things work very well. Food excellent and different to other Indian restaurants. My partner had onion and spinach bhajis and they were excellently presented. I had a dosa for the main course. Something different but well worth it. The restaurant has a great menu choice and there is plenty for vegetarians and vegans. During October there is a 25% discount Tuesday to Thursday. The service was exceptional and it’s a great experience. We hope to return quickly. We had a great night.
Written 17 October 2020
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925augustinen
Thank you for the awesome review, Topman''. We work hard to meet the expectations like yours, and we're happy to hear we hit the mark for you.
Please come back and see us soon.
Cheers,
Nebu
Written 23 October 2020
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Jon T
Newcastle upon Tyne11 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
First of all, staff are wearing masks, there is a hand cleaning station and you are asked to check in as you come in, to a warm welcome. There is a on way system in effect as well which is great.
Noticed as we came in that another gentleman came in with his own beer - thought this odd. Turns out he was gluten intolerant and the staff had no problem with this.
We ordered 2 Poppadums and chutney tray, plus one portion of Bhajis for starters (2 people). Chutneys were delcious as was the Bhaji.
A nice gap between starter and main (but not too long)
For mains we ordered slowcooked Duck curry and King prawn, with Pulao rice and a garlic naan.
The duck was delicious and perfectly cooked. My wife has the king prawns which she also enjoyed.
Staff were very friendly and attentive.
Will definitely be coming back.
Written 28 October 2020
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925augustinen
Hi Jon,
We're happy you had a fantastic time with us at Zamorins. Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. and We are so thrilled you loved your experience. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. Please visit us again.
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 30 October 2020
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TH H
Newcastle6 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Most people might not notice the immaculate, crisp white table linen (which looks like it has been ironed within an inch of its life) - but I work in hospitality and this tells me a lot about the attention to detail and the care taken in an establishment. I expect the same level of care is applied back of house.
The service was attentive and friendly.
The menu (far from being an endless list of dishes which just serves to confuse and complicate things) is a nice selection of what I would call signature dishes, all seem rather special with some classics included.
I had the vegan aubergine bhaji, which is the best curry I've ever had (and I spent six weeks in India!). The aubergine is like velvet, cooked to perfection with the most delicious, rich (yet not overly so) tomato sauce.
The lime pickle which they make in-house is divine and so I asked about purchasing a jar to take home - which they generously gave me free of charge and as you can see I thoroughly enjoyed it at home.
We were a party of six, who all left thrilled with their dishes. Can't wait to return.
Written 16 March 2020
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925augustinen
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for leaving this outstanding review following your dinner with friends at Zamorins.
It is a pleasure to serve customers like you and we are absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed our home made Lemon pickle. On your next visit please do not miss our Spicy Kerala fish pickle which is so delicious.
It is a great privilege to get this kind words from somebody who is working in the hospitality industry. You made our day.
Kindest Regards,
Nebu
Written 30 May 2020
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Geordie Grappler
Whitley Bay49 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Extremely disappointed. After seeing all the great reviews we were expecting something different, something better from most other Indian restaurants, yes it was different but not in a good way.
First of all the starter was delicious, we shared a portion of Hyderabadi chicken tikka, the chicken was extremely tasty and after enjoying this we were expecting the main course to be the same, however it wasn’t. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, the menu does said it was a tomato based sauce, however it was as if some over cooked dry chicken had been dropped in a bowl of cheap chopped tomatoes.
The other course was chicken madrasi, that also was extremely dosed in tomatoes.
We decided to leave the meal and brought it up with the girl at the bar as we were paying.
Being fair, the manager waved the meal costs, apologised and asked if we would come back to try something different as they do cater for a different experience in Indian cuisine.
It’s not the cheapest of restaurants in the area so I’m not sure if we would.
Written 24 February 2020
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North of the Wall
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
Initially, we thought it was great to find somewhere a little different. The descriptions in the menu were so wonderfully inspiring, we looked forward to our meal, but....
the food was more cafe than restaurant standard. This would have been fine if the portions were larger or the food was cheaper. We certainly felt we had paid over the odds compared to alternative offerings in Whitley Bay. Put simply, the food tasted bland and did not live up the the amazing menu descriptions. We had to make an effort to get an order for a second round of drinks, though the waiting staff were very pleasant when they had engaged with us. However a real bonus was the inclusion of some actual "indian" deserts on the menu. This is very unusual and they were, unlike the rest of the meal, my desert was very good. I would like to see the restaurant succeed- it was nice to see some different dishes, but the competition in Whitley Bay is simply so good I am very sorry to say we will probably not be back.
Written 10 January 2020
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P&C
North Shields5 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
My first thought on arrival was that no lovely smells were emanating from outside the restaurant. My second was how on earth had they allowed a couple to bring their dog, which was seated under their table! The restaurant lacks ambience and warmth, the colour scheme being monochrome without a scintilla of colour and on the whole the staff appeared indifferent. They served poppadoms that were covered in a kind of salad pickle, with tamarind, yogurt and coriander all flavours I enjoy, however this caused the poppadoms to be soggy, the pickle should have been served on the side, for choice. The onion bhajis were like little soft dumplings with yogurt but no lemon to offset the oil they were cooked in. My Madras was synthetic red and tasteless with absolutely no depth of flavour or warmth. The butter naan and rice were nice but the garlic naan was a flatbread masquerading as a naan. This restaurant claims to take us back to original South Indian food and perhaps their food reflects that claim and I am simply a philistine, however if you want an Indian curry with all the bells and whistles to fire up your taste buds then this is not the restaurant for you. In fairness the restaurant was full and I have noted it is rated 5 stars. I suppose it's different strokes for different folks.
Written 3 September 2021
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Zamorins
Dear Customer,
We hear you and it is quite disheartening and unfortunate for both of us.
Firstly, on the letting the dog part. It was a very special case where in they appealed very much to our humane nature and the Indian ethos of 'Adithi Devo Bhava' and after checking the veracity we decided to make adjustments. We apologize for any effect it had on you. That is certainly on us.
As for the rest of your experience, I believe it is highly likely that our styles and tastes weren't a match for yours like you pointed out. While it is unfortunate that we couldn't satisfy your tastes we do understand that we will not be able to everyone's palette and we respect every customer's individuality just as they respect ours.
Warm Regards,
Nebu
Written 13 September 2021
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Gillian M
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • couples
We brought our staff here for our annual night out as it's our favourite Indian restaurant.
As always the food was excellent, the staff friendly and helpful and everyone had a great night.
Even though we were a large group all of the food came on time and was cooked to perfection. The most talked about dishes being the Masala poppadoms, fish pickle, King Prawn Peera and Nadan beef curry.
Everything was amazing from start to finish . Thank you Nebu and team for a memorable night out.
Written 1 February 2020
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925augustinen
Dear Gillian,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent 5 * review following your staff night out at Zamorins. It is a pleasure to read how much you enjoyed your evening with us. I will pass your comments to all our team too and they will surely be overjoyed to hear your kind words.
Once again we thank you for your feedback and sincerely hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back soon to Zamorins .
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 5 February 2020
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CumbriaCocker
104 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Managed to get in last minute at 9pm on Valentine's night, and we are so glad we did.
Family of 7, 9pm, busy night for them, but the whole experience was fantastic.
Food: 10/10. A particular nice touch was the complimentary prawn dish that the chef prepared for us. All meals were tasty, freshly cooked and plentiful. The only thing I would say is that the children's chicken tikka from the children's menu wasn't quite to our taste, but that is just a personal thing. If you are going with children, and ordering this, perhaps be prepared it might not be what you may be used to.
Staff were attentive, without being overbearing. An asset to the restaurant.
Location: 10 minute walk from the sea front to build up your appetite...you'll need to, as the food was plentiful.
Will return and will recommend.
Written 16 February 2020
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Zamorinswhitleybay
Dear Cumbria Rusty , Thank you for your lovely feedback following your recent visit to Zamorins .we are very glad you enjoyed the food and was happy with our service here. Sorry to know that the kids chicken tikka masala was not quite your taste. We Will look forward to seeing you soon . Warm regards Team Zamorins
Written 23 February 2020
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Peter Thewlis
29 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
After a long and bitty day, Dad and I decided we needed a meal out, dad had raved about their Lamb Rogan, so we decided to come down and get a takeaway, as we looked at the outside menu I thought "no, this is appealing, we'll sit in and enjoy it!" And enjoy it we did!
Having been here before, Dad was greeted like an old friend and we were shown to our table, as we were escorted I noticed a couple of families who were speaking in indian dialects and thought it an excellent sign of things to come... I was not disappointed.
As a starter we ordered the chicken tikka poppadums which made for a fabulously light and tasty entreé with a nice crunch from both the poppadum and the sev topping, being sprinkled liberally with sev, coriander and the chicken, the flavours truly complemented each other.
For our mains Dad went for his favourite Lamb Rogan with steamed rice whilst I opted for the chefs recommended pepper chicken with chicken tikka pulao rice accompanied by a couple of chuppattis, judging by the silence from the far side of our table and the subsequent clean plate, the lamb had hit the spot, as for mine, it is a dish I'd never tried before so I sat and savoured it, the medium heat of the pepper (capsicum!) sauce was perfect for the weather and the flavour rich and sweet with a nutty edge from the rice, the chuppattis were delicious and I'd have asked for more but I don't know if I'd have been able to finish my beautifully presented dinner!
Will I come here again? ABSOLUTELY!
Will I recommend going here? YOU BET!
If you're in the northeast, specifically near Newcastle upon Tyne and you fancy an Indian meal, don't go anywhere else, you may pay a little more here than other restaurants but it is worth the extra for excellent service, excellent food and a great experience.
Written 20 July 2021
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Zamorins
Dear Peter,
Wow !!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us with a detailed and stunning review ❤
It was a pleasure seeing you with your dad for dinner at Zamorins last night. We are happy to hear the Tikka Poppadum ,Rogan josh and all the meal you had here was outstanding . These words means so much when you share your experience with us and recommending.
I'm so glad we hit the mark for you 😊🙌 and we're looking forward to your next visit.
Hurry Back..
Best Regards,
Nebu
Written 20 July 2021
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laraNorthumberland
Blyth51 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
Deliberately went very early, 5.30pm, to avoid crowds. Staff were lovely, attentive but not intrusive.
Two of us had starters and mains including prawn and mango salad, squid, chicken jalfrezi and lamb biriyani plus a glass of wine and a pint of Kingfisher.
The food was excellent, really tasty and obvously good quality ingredients.
My prawn and mango salad was sublime and came with fresh herbs and a nice dressing. They did not be stingy with the king prawns either.
The squid was cooked well and in a tasty curry with little pools of different vegetable/pickle coulis on the plate.
The lamb biriyani was one of the best I have ever had, huge chunks of tender lamb in fragrant rice with a great variety of added flavours and textures. It came with a veg curry sauce that was gorgeous.
My friend enjoyed his chicken dish which he had with plain basmati rice - cooked perfectly.
Portions were very generous and I took home enough for lunch the next day.
Looking forward to visiting again.
Written 12 September 2020
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925augustinen
Dear Lara,
We are so grateful for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Lovely to hear you were so impressed with all the Flavorsome delights at Zamorins. It was lovely to have you both here. We hope you will join us for dinner again soon.
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 13 September 2020
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cupofcharlie
8 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
I've been to Zamorins 3 times in 4 weeks. That never happens! Food and service were good and there was something for everyone on the menu. I don't like my dosa cooked in butter, so our ever helpful waiter said they would make it in oil - so thoughtful. Will definitely be visiting again.
Written 9 September 2020
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925augustinen
Thank you so much for this great 5 Star review Charlie. We really appreciate helping to share the word about us and we are here for you anytime. Thank you once again for visiting us again and we look forward to welcome you again soon.
Kindest Regards,
Nebu
Written 10 September 2020
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kirstielizabeth
Kingston-upon-Hull10 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. We would highly recommend this restaurant.
The staff where attentive but not overbearing.
My partner and I had the pickle and chutney tray as a pre starter, onion bahji for starters and the chicken jalfrezi and nandan beef for mains with a side of chips, chicken tikka pilau rice and a garlic and coriander Nan bread to share.
All the food was very flavoursome and delicious. I also had a mock tail and my partner had two pints of coke.
The price for the full meal and drinks for the two of us was £55 which was very good in my opinion.
Our only grumble is that the visit to Whitley bay for was a flying visit for one night and we more than likely will not be returning but if we where to return we would most certainly visit Zamorins again.
Written 6 June 2021
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Zamorins
Hi Kirstie,
We're happy you had a fantastic time with us at Zamorins. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
We're looking forward to your next visit.
Hurry Back !!!
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 8 June 2021
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Julie Baxter
33 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Fantastic food and staff. Staff extremely courteous, food was delicious and served in good time. All the staff are working extremely hard following covid 19 guidelines to ensure you have a worry free meal. Well done to all at zamorins ... we will be back.
Written 4 August 2020
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925augustinen
Thank you Julie for visiting Zamorins and leaving this amazing review . We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful dining experience here.Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 4 August 2020
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Joe
Sheffield1 contribution
Sept 2020 • friends
Absolutely loved this place. We shared the two lamb currys - both were delicious and meat was really tender. Onion and spinach bhajis also very good. Overall the best Indian meal I've had in a long time and much better than other nearby restaurants in Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Can't wait to go back!
Written 3 September 2020
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925augustinen
Best Indian Meal in Whitley Bay and Tynemouth !!! What an amazing review to start our day Joe...... 🙏
Thank you so much for visiting Zamorins and share this outstanding review . Our Chefs will be thrilled to hear the lamb curries and Onion Bhajis were so good. Please visit us soon to enjoy more flavors .
Kind Regards,
Nebu
Written 5 September 2020
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KatherineWildman
Newcastle14 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
A haven of South Indian fare in the heart of Whitley Bay. On the advice of a regular customer, we chose the fish and prawn dishes and it was just beautiful. Thank you for a very warm, very safe welcome – and for a stunning meal.
Written 22 September 2020
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925augustinen
Wow Katherine ! It sounds like you had a lovely time with us at Zamorins.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feed back with us. It means so much when our guests share their wonderful experiences. We are so delighted to hear you had a stunning meal and you felt very safe dining with us at Zamorins.
We're happy that you're happy, and We're looking forward to your next visit.
''Hurry back''
Kindest Regards,
Nebu
Written 23 September 2020
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