Crawcrook Tandoori

Crawcrook Tandoori has been a fixture in Ryton for decades, earning a Google rating of 4.8 from hundreds of verified reviews — one of the highest-rated Indian takeaways across the whole of west Gateshead and the Tyne Valley. The tandoori specialities are the headline draw: meat marinated in yoghurt and house spices and slow-cooked in a traditional clay oven to a finish that keeps customers coming back. Biryani dishes prepared with basmati rice, nuts and sultanas, and a considered range of vegan options, also collect consistent praise. Many TripAdvisor reviewers describe themselves as loyal returning customers who recommend it above all other local alternatives.