Samarkand
📍 17-19 High St, Heckmondwike WF16 0JA, UK
About Samarkand
Samarkand is a highly-rated Indian restaurant situated on High Street in Heckmondwike, celebrated for its delicious cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. With an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 330 reviews, it stands out as a popular choice for both casual dining and special celebrations.
Guests frequently commend the exceptional quality of the food, with dishes like the tender chicken and flavourful spinach balti receiving particular praise. The menu offers a carefully selected range of options, ensuring variety without being overly extensive. Visitors often enjoy complimentary papadums and dips to start, alongside five-star service from the friendly and attentive staff. Many appreciate the great atmosphere and excellent value, making it a beloved spot for groups and families.
Visiting Information
Samarkand operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with evening opening hours that extend later on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is fully accessible, providing wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. For payment, guests can conveniently use credit cards, debit cards, or NFC options.
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📍 17-19 High St, Heckmondwike WF16 0JA, UK
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Showing 5 of 337 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 9 February 2026.
We had a family get together last night and Sammys was roughly central for us all although my wife’s family come here regularly our table for 8 was ready and waiting one by the window we were served with free papad and dips whilst we perused the menu which wasn’t too large just about right we chose chicken pakora chicken tikka and a mixed kebab consisting of onion bhaji shami kebab and seekh kabab our mains karhi chicken and karhi mix chicken lamb and prawn in a rich spicy sauce yum vegetable rice and chapati Great attentive service
We went for a meal tonight for my sisters birthday there was 7 adults an 2 children we absolutely loved the food the chicken just fell apart when you put your fork into it was so nice every single person loved everything they got great atmosphere an staff were lovely too very welcoming will deffo be back again ! Also great price too.
A party of 12 of us visited last night, with the food and service being 5 star. The food is very reasonably priced and the spinach balti I had was delicious. All 12 who attended were they happy with their dishes, thsnk you.
By far the worst place I’ve eaten from everything taste like it’s sweetened even the curry was horrible I’m so disappointed as my partner was so excited for the biryani and it was so bland and flavourless. I rarely ever leave a review this awful but this speaks volumes!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention I spent like fifty off quid!!!
Yet another perfect meal at Sammy's! Could not fault the food at all, fresh, hot, full of flavour, well presented and great portion sizes! Excellent value for the price and in a lovely, clean, welcoming restaurant. The staff are always friendly and helpful and even when it's busy, there's rarely a long wait. Would 100% recommend!