B Medina Asian Takeaway

Tl;dr - Incredible & delicious curry, very good value for money, great portion sizes, quick turnaround times, fantastic meat:sauce ratios, warm and personable staff. You can literally see the attention they give to every meal, as they make it. Holmfirth, Newcastle, Gateshead, Leeds, Bradford, London. Out of all of these places I've lived and had curries in over the last 22~ years, B Medina in New Mill remains my benchmark for an incredible Indian takeaway. I've been going to B Medina for decades, since I wasn't tall enough to see over the counter, and over the last 20 years the quality of their food has remained exceptionally (and consistently) high. Over the course of several years, I've made my way through nearly the whole menu. Is there an element of nostalgia at play? Is it really 'that good'? Well, after it being too long since my last curry from B Medina, I swung by for a Chicken Tikka Naan whilst I was in the area. Deep red and perfectly spiced curry, wrapped in a plain naan, with a side order of mint yoghurt. No, and yes. It really is that good. Each dish is richly spiced and seasoned, fragrant, fresh, and delicious. Sometimes, there's some excess oil, dependent on the dish. That said, this is no more or less than anywhere else I have been to, and doesn't detract from the dish. The kitchen (which you can see as soon as you walk in) is spotless, and the staff take great pride in what they make. It's a welcome change from many other takeaways, where the kitchen is often hidden away, and the only interaction option you have whilst you wait is re-reading the menu you've just spent the last 10 minutes working through. Overall I would rate B Medina 6/5 if I could. It's my benchmark, my favourite takeaway, and a place with a deep connection to growing up. It will possibly become your regular place (if it isn't already), and if it is? I can only be envious.