Zeera - South Tyneside

As a curry lover and frequent visitor to Ocean Road, I was looking forward to sampling Zeeras vegan menu. I have now visited twice and my second visit was much better then the first, where the food was bland and the service poor. On our first visit the onion bhajis were very enjoyable but awful on the second visit, whilst the singara (samosas) just needed a bit more spice, as did the dhal puri on our second visit. The Kadai Sabzi and Achari Baigan mains also lacked depth in flavour and spice though and were bland. However, it was the complete opposite on our second visit where both the adraki gobi and pach dhal were very flavoursome and perfectly spiced. Hmmm... explain that one. Worth visiting for vegan menu and dining experience but there are many nearby restaurants who cater for vegans if you ask for no ghee.

I frequently order takeout from this restaurant as it is located nearby and offers a fantastic vegan menu with a wide variety of starters and vegan wines. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and provide great service. My go-to dish is the 'karahi bhindi' as I love okra and it is always fresh and flavorful. I was pleased to learn from the staff that the vegan curries are made from scratch upon order. I also enjoy the popadoms, chips, and boiled rice. Unfortunately, some of the rice dishes contain ghee and are not vegan (e.g. garlic pilau). The portion sizes of the takeout curries may be smaller compared to other Indian takeouts, but this could be due to the separate preparation of vegan dishes. Overall, this restaurant is a wonderful option for vegans, with a charming atmosphere. I highly recommend it to fellow vegan curry enthusiasts!

There is a completely separate vegan section with everything clearly marked. I used to, but this time I had a vegan selection. Good amount of food for any dish and reasonable price.

The Ocean Road is a beautiful restaurant located on the famous "curry mile". The interior and decor are stunning. Upon being seated, a separate vegan menu is presented within the main menu book, showcasing a variety of unique dishes. I was excited to try the Dhal Puri starter, although it lacked the expected Lentil masala blend. We also ordered the okra court (Karahi Bhindi) and lentil court (Pach Dhal), which were good but not exceptional. Overall, I enjoyed the opportunity to try the vegan menu at Zeera and found it to be a pleasant dining experience.

This restaurant offers a separate vegan menu with a variety of options including five starters and six mains. The food was delicious, with the standout starter being the Veg Frankie roll which had a nice spicy kick. The Pach Dhal main dish was particularly impressive. The waiters were knowledgeable about vegan options, so there were no debates about ingredients like Ghee. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant.