Best Indian Restaurants in Gosforth

Gosforth's Indian restaurant scene has genuine depth — a 40-year institution, an innovative street food newcomer with a 4.9 Tripadvisor rating, and a Bangladeshi restaurant that survived an arson attack and came back stronger. Each offers something distinctly different, and all three are worth knowing about.

Days of the Raj

Days of the Raj at 49 Great North Road has been serving Gosforth since 1984 — over four decades of authentic Indian cooking. The menu is extensive, covering traditional favourites alongside regional specialities, and the quality is consistently good. The kitchen uses traditional spices and cooking techniques that produce curries with real character, and the takeaway service is equally reliable.

This is the kind of restaurant where regulars have been ordering the same dish for 20 years — and there's a reason for that. Booking recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. Call 0191 284 9555.

Best for: Traditional Indian, consistency, a Gosforth institution, reliable takeaway.

Chowrasta

Chowrasta at 235 High Street is one of the most exciting recent additions to Gosforth's dining scene — an upstairs eatery specialising in authentic Indian street food served with a twist. The menu goes well beyond standard curry house fare: keema nachos, kadhai lamb naga, Goan fish curry, butter paneer masala, Hyderabad chicken biryani, and dhal tadka alongside more familiar favourites.

The cooking is vibrant, bold, and packed with flavour. A 4.9 rating on Tripadvisor reflects genuine quality — this is one of the highest-rated restaurants in Gosforth across any cuisine. Local parking is available and free after 6pm.

Best for: Indian street food, innovative dishes, the highest-rated newcomer.

New New Bengal

New New Bengal at 232 High Street is the refurbished reincarnation of the original New Bengal, which had been a High Street fixture for over 40 years before a devastating arson attack in 2014. It reopened in late 2016 and the kitchen has picked up where it left off — Bangladeshi and Indian dishes with real depth of flavour.

The restaurant offers both eat-in and takeaway, with an extensive cocktail and wine list if you're dining in. The menu covers a broad range from biryanis and tandoori to Bengali fish dishes and chef's specials. A resilient business with deep roots in the community.

Best for: Bangladeshi and Indian, a High Street survivor, eat-in with cocktails.

*The quick comparison:*

Days of the Raj — the established classic (since 1984), Great North Road Chowrasta — the innovative newcomer (4.9 rated), street food with a twist New New Bengal — the community survivor (40+ year legacy), Bangladeshi focus

For takeaway options across all cuisines, see our Best Takeaways in Gosforth guide.

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