Jewel In The Crown - Aberdeen City

Sad day! What was once Aberdeen’s flagship Indian restaurant, it has sadly lost its crown. We had a meal from what used to be the creme del a creme of Indian’s in the city going back many a year, but the food was watered down and no longer authentic, it is definitely not what it used to be. Aberdeen has far better offerings in this category now.

I asked the team at Jewel in the crown if they could bring back a dish from their old menu as takeaway (Moghlai leg of lamb) as it is arguably the best dish of any Indian restaurant in Aberdeen. What can I say, they delivered that and more! Excellent as always!

In short, this Indian restaurant is excellent and definitely worth a visit, but be sure to make a reservation. My family and I were able to secure a table, but had to finish our meal within 2 hours. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the ambiance was authentic. The only drawback, and I mean the only one, is that the meat dishes, specifically the fish, were quite pricey. I am torn between giving it 4 or 5 stars, but the cost factor is a consideration. Despite this, I would happily return and highly recommend this restaurant. I especially suggest trying the expensive king prawn dishes, as they are truly amazing.

Been going for the best part of three decades and it never disappoints. The ultimate in how a family business should be run and maintained. Great food, amazing service and always on point. A must when you are in Aberdeen.

My wife and I had lunch here on 10 August which fell within Aberdeen Restaurant Week. The Jewel offered two courses for £10. The menu choice, quality of food and portion size were faultless and offered excellent value for money. The Jewel in the crown is a lovely restaurant with attentive and pleasant staff, is spotlessly clean with proper linen tablecloths.