Garam Massala, Indian Restaurant, Cheadle Hulme

Went for a family meal on Mother’s Day. Will not be returning, the atmosphere was horrible, staff around the table constantly trying to get more drink orders, just hanging around not friendly looking at all. When taking the plates away at the end of the meal they hit a plate of food off my head in a rush to get us out. They don’t accept card, so my husband had to walk to a cash machine (what restaurant in this day and age only accepts cash?) Then when they give us the bill they overcharged and tried to convince my husband he’d had a beer, when he hadn’t. Actually arguing over it when he said he didn’t have a beer. The food wasn’t great, but the service was terrible.

Cold in the restsurant and food overpriced

Not really sure how this place is still operating. It’s never busy, the food is distinctly average and the service is poor. It’s also not particularly clean - we asked for a highchair and it was FILTHY

Brilliant food and the portions on the early bird special were great value for money would recommend

Had such an amazing experience eating at Garam Massala. I haven't had an opportunity to eat Indian dishes in a while, but was able to enjoy a good catch up with my friend at Garam Massala. The staff made us very welcome and since we were early bird customers we had a wide choice of seating. The menus are clear and varied giving us a great option of meals, we went with the early bird menu and let me tell you that the food here is delicious. We had papadum with a selection of sauce dips, chutney, chilli, sour etc. The starters arrived promptly, I had the onion bhaji while my friend had a chicken tikka (it arrived sizzling hot), so good. The onion bhaji were big and had a side of lettuce and cucumber. I tried it for the first time and am in love with them. So crunchy outside, soft inside, a perfect starter, especially since I added some chutney to it. For the main meal, my friend ordered chicken masala while I have chosen the chicken karhai, which arrived sizzling hot in a little pot on a wooden board, with pilau rice. I don't know how they do it but it was smooth as butter, practically melting in my mouth and the combination with rice was just perfect. For the ending we ordered two simple coffees, we received some brown sugar and cream for it in addition to a little mint chocolate. The portions are good sized and we were half full just from the starters. At the end the staff brought complementary warm wet wipes. We cleaned our hands and went home with tummies full of gorgeous food. Garam Massala is definitely having another visit from us in the future. Vegetarian options: Onion Bhaji, Garlic Mushroom, Paneer Tikka, Veg Samosa, Aloo Tikka, Aloo/Chana/Mushroom Chat Puri

Great food and atmosphere. recomend the vindaloo if you are ready for spice. also free oranges and grat naan.

very bad experiance . the staff is so uncooperative , food was not good TBH , not reccemnding at All