Harden's survey result
Summary
“Some of the best and most authentic Indian food you can get” in these parts awaits at this “really good addition to the varied Quayside scene”, founded in 2020; while superficially there’s a “similar menu and ambience to Dishoom”, the point of pride here is the Josper grill, which lends its smoky magic to the menu of retro regional classics.
Summary
This 2020 newcomer in a Victorian building just off the Quayside creates “unusual twists on Indian cuisine” by using a modern Josper grill to recreate the ‘primal’ smoky flavours of the subcontinent’s traditional regional cuisines. Top Tip – “wonderful cocktails”.
Summary
“A brilliant newcomer to Newcastle Quayside's dining scene” launched in the unfortunate times of late 2020, and offering retro Indian comfort food; its 'smoke play' dishes – cooked traditionally over red-hot coals and burning wood in a special Josper oven – are “really high quality” by early reports, with “lots of unfamiliar dishes” and a “great-value set menu”.
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29 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG
Khai Khai Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A truly unique Indian meal It’s all about the smoke and fire and if your experience of Indian food is limited to take aways there may not be much on the menu that you recognise. If it’s your first visit I recommend the Chef’s Feast to truly grasp the range and quality of the cuisine"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £39.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £16.00 | |
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| Dinner | £18.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.50 | £16.90 | £4.50 | £6.95 |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.95 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
29 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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