Services & amenities
3201
Service options
- Dine-in
- Yes
02
Offerings
- Coffee
- Yes
- Free water refills
- Yes
- Quick bite
- Yes
- Small plates
- Yes
- Vegan options
- Yes
- Vegetarian options
- Yes
03
Dining options
- Brunch
- Yes
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dinner
- Yes
- Catering
- Yes
- Dessert
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
04
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
05
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Dogs allowed inside
- Yes
- Dogs allowed outside
- Yes
06
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Yes
- Groups
- Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Yes
- Transgender safespace
- Yes
07
Children
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Kids’ menu
- Yes
08
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Yes
09
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Yes
- Restroom
- Yes
10
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Yes
11
Popular for
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dinner
- Yes
- Solo dining
- Yes
Gallery
10
Customer reviews
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Review topics
- choice 5
- price 5
- truffle 4
- chef 4
- tapas 3
- the menu 3
- tiffin 2
- lamb keema 2
- times now 2
- voucher 2
Available reviews: 15
Out friend recommended Akela to us and then bought me a voucher for my 40th birthday. We went today and it really didn't disappoint. Every single dish we ordered was delicious and it is such a lovely little restaurant. Feel lucky to have such a quality restaurant on our doorstep, can't recommend it enough!
- Wait time
- No wait
- Noise level
- Very quiet
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much. Hope to see you again soon 🫶🏼
Best described as “Dishoom at home” for those in the know! Akela was a really great bespoke Indian tapas / street-food experience. It’s decorated really well, with vibrant colours and cool decor. The disco toilet os far bigger than any public ought or needs to be, but is funky a…More reviews
Best described as “Dishoom at home” for those in the know! Akela was a really great bespoke Indian tapas / street-food experience.
It’s decorated really well, with vibrant colours and cool decor. The disco toilet os far bigger than any public ought or needs to be, but is funky and has complimentary hairspray, deodorant and sanitary pads which even as a male I thought was a thoughtful touch.
Food-wise, there’s some really cool takes on stuff (I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza) and I enjoy the tapas-style element of mix and matching several smaller items for a varied meal!
My only real gripe was the lack of a spicy tomato-based curry sauce to align slightly more with a traditional Indian restaurant, for people who want to tone down on the wacky food and opt along the more typical Indian food path, however this is something that Akela’s big city contemporaries like Mowgli and Dishoom shy away from too so perhaps that’s more a reflection of my personal tastes not fully committing to the street food ethos!
Honestly, I wish my hometown had an Akela. Independent and creative places like this make me excited to eat out - thankyou for the enjoyable meal!- Meal type
- Lunch
- Wait time
- No wait
- Group size
- 3-4 people
- Parking space
- Somewhat difficult to find parking
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Roll on in
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much guys 🇮🇳🧡
Went for the first time this weekend. Had the Chef’s choice and was not disappointed - every dish was excellent. The truffle bread as an extra was exceptional. Would recommend and will be visiting again😍🥰
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Seating type
- Indoor dining area
- Parking options
- Free street parking
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Vegetarian offerings
- Vegetarian menu or section
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks ray ☺️
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Dined here a few times now since it opened and have never been disappointed! Food always really tasty, and isn’t too heavy either which you can sometimes have when you dine at other Indian establishments. Will be back!
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much for coming out guys even though the weather was ughhhhh 😩 See you soon 🙂
Absolutely fantastic and welcoming place to call in for a cheeky cocktail and a lovely plate of food. The owner is wonderful, so polite and friendly. So much detail goes into every single thing you have been given, be that a plate of food or a drink. Will absolutely return.
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Reservation
- Reservations recommended
- Seating type
- Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Vegetarian offerings
- Vegetarian menu or section
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks so much Kathryn, means a lot that you’ve taken the time to do this review. It’s lovely thank you. 🇮🇳🧡
Absolutely amazing street food with layers of flavours and spices. The prices are good and definitely represent value for money. There are lots of veggie/vegan options. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Would fully recommend and we look forward to our next visit.
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much Kath. Lovely feedback. Appreciate it. 🧡🇮🇳
Second time visit and everything was great. Plenty for vegans too so we weren’t stuck for choice. I’d recommend the samosas and the truffle naan especially. Everything was very good value especially the vegan tiffin. Lots of amazing food for £18!
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £20–30
- Dietary restrictions
- Vegan choices
- Vegetarian offerings
- Large vegetarian selection
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much🫶🏼🐺
What an amazing restaurant,me & my partner nipped in for brunch but ended up ordering of the main menu the food was fabulous so colourful & packed full of flavour Sam the owner was brilliant she helped us with the menu & can I say she makes a great cocktail,we had a such a great time & we can't wait to go again ,loved it !!!! X
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much. ☺️pleasure to meet you guys! X
This was my first visit this evening and I can absolutely say it will not be my last. The food was absolutely amazing and the ladies who were on shift were so friendly and chatty. Great vibe, great atmosphere, and unbelievable food. I need that lamb keema recipe... PLEASE!!!
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Recommended dishes
- Poppadom
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so so much 🧡🇮🇳
Our first time and it won't be the last, gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and great service. Thanks so much. Can't wait to come back 😊
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks so much Hermione hope to see you back soon ☺️
Had a fantastic meal tonight @ Akela in Great Harwood. Recommend by my Daughter & Son in law (thanks for the voucher)! We absolutely loved the food & thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The black pudding pakoras & ginger chicken were delicious as was everything! Also recomme…More reviews
Had a fantastic meal tonight @ Akela in Great Harwood. Recommend by my Daughter & Son in law (thanks for the voucher)! We absolutely loved the food & thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The black pudding pakoras & ginger chicken were delicious as was everything! Also recommend the mushroom & truffle naan. Complements to the chef. A Lovely couple running the place were very friendly & welcoming. Many Thanks indeed, Andy & Jo 🥂😃👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Service
- Dine in
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much guys! Truffle naan is one of my personal faves (Sam) see you guys soon. 🐺🇮🇳
Had a wonderful lunch here today with a group from work. Food and service were on point, really enjoyed, best lunch out I've had in a while will certainly be returning.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much for your lovely words, kindness And patience whilst we served you all. Lovely bunch of lasses. Hope to see you soon 🫶🏼🐺
Fabulous food served with a smile. Lovely little place. Highly recommend.
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you Susan. Hope to see you again soon 🥰
Fabulous meal here last night. Indian tapas at its best! What a gem of a find. Everyone should try here! Great service and atmosphere
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much. This is why we do what we do. Love seeing everyone enjoying each others company and socialising 🫶🏼🐺
Very tasty food, great range of food choices and lovely atmosphere, service also superb 👌
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you so much Adam! Hope to see you again soon. 🧡🇮🇳
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:00–21:30
- Friday
- 12:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–21:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Find us
Blackburn
28 Queen St, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7QQ, United KingdomAkela Street FoodBlackburnGet directions
Questions & answers
101Hi can you dine in on a Friday night at 730ish ?
Hi yes we do recommend booking. This week we unfortunately had to close Friday due to a plumbing issue. But we are opens until 9.30pm usually. 🫶🏼🐺
Location details
- neighborhood
- Great Harwood
- street
- 28 Queen St
- postalCode
- BB6 7QQ
- plusCode
- QHPV+CF Blackburn, United Kingdom