Kebana - Rochdale

I have been eating at this restaurant on and off for nearly 20 years. The staff's English is not very fluent, but they provide a warm welcome. Saj and Riaz are always smiling. The food is simple, sometimes made with curry pastes, and the chicken Madras can be disappointing at times. I have only been here with my brother and friends on rare occasions; it's not a place you would take your wife or girlfriend. The prices are reasonable, with a Chicken Madras, pilau rice, and one chapati costing £8.30. There is a variety of options, including lamb and chicken dishes but no beef. The restaurant is located on Rochdale's own curry mile, similar to Rusholme. They offer both dine-in and takeaway options. Pakistani restaurants were popular here in the late 1970s, but the high-end options have since closed. It's a place for quick meals with friends or for those looking for a simple dining experience.

I have visited this restaurant several times and have also ordered takeout. They excel in preparing Asian-style curries, including a daily special staff curry that is bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is that of a cozy café with simple seating, and the staff is friendly and provides great service.

I was looking for a different place but couldn 't find it so I opted to pop in to the Kebana. It looks like a workers cafe from the view through the window, with some basic tables and chairs and at the far end there was a counter. The menu in the window advertised all sorts of food, including kebabs, pizzas and Asian dishes. I was intrigued at the Staff Curry which is something I have never heard of before. I took the plunge and went in and ordered what I normally have, starting with two poppadoms and pickles-which arrived as a pot of mango chutney and a pot of chopped onions in a red sauce. I ordered a Lamb Tikka madras with a fried rice and plain paratha and from where I was sitting you could see the meal being cooked in the back of the kitchen. The food arrived, piping hot and the rice arrived on a plate, as did the paratha and the curry was in a bowl. Unfortunately, the curry was not of the consistency that I like-it was a dry curry whereas I prefer one with a little more sauce. Putting that to one side, the curry tasted great with the taste of chilli coming through but not too overpowering. I asked for Lamb Tikka but don 't think the meat had been through the Tandoor but it was OK. I didn 't finish the meal as I got full up half way through. In general the meal was OK and although I didn 't find the place I was looking for, I would put this place on the reserve list if I ever go to Rochdale again. The title of this review does not reflect Kebana as such, but the whole area. Everywhere was quiet-something that I mentioned to the taxi driver on the way back to the hotel. He suggested that perhaps everybody was saving up for Easter! As for value, I didn 't have any drinks at Kebana and my bill came to £10.00. I thought this was a great price for what I had.

The chicken was overcooked and when I asked for it to be redone, I was ignored. Additionally, the staff refused to give me a refund. This behavior was disgraceful. I was charged £8 for this subpar meal and I plan to escalate this issue with trading standards.

Open to late, but actually if there is something you want, tell people and they will try to get for you. there is a reason that very many locals go here and while there is a small place pizzas as well as the curries and kebabs are recommended for both western and eastern tastes. does not look much, but note that there is a reason that this continues to win custom under a line of franchise positions. do not let them sit down by the '80s style decoration in front of the house in a time warp, they can also want to say that the food is in that the product is not fantasies what is offered.