Samarkand - Heckmondwike

Absolutely gorgeous food.. I’m very picky sometimes with my food.. I only really eat chicken korma.. yes I know it’s a bit boring. But I’ve tried kormas from a lot of restaurants/ takeaways.. and sammys is the best food ever.. put it this way... it must be good for me to trail all the way from holmfirth for a takeaway

The food made me speech less. the servic was amazing i have to admit sammys is the best restaurant ive ever been to.

If you only try one Indian Restaurant in the Spen Valley, make sure it's Samarkand (affectionately known as Sammy's) in Heckmondwike. This restaurant was established over years ago by Sammy Laher and is known by everyone in the area. The food is delicious authentic Asian cuisine with recipes produced by Sammy's wife, Julie. The atmosphere is very friendly, with the recently refurbished ground floor providing a modern airy space where everyone is welcomed by the owners and staff. First floor can be used for large parties. The restaurant is family run with son Rahil now taking on much of the responsibility for front of house while Julie still oversees the kitchen. Oh, and don't forget to bring your own wine/beer as although Sammy's has no alcohol licence they are more than happy to provide glasses etc. for customers to enjoy their own. We try to visit once a week and have taken many friends and family who have all been as impressed as us. The chicken tikka has been voted the best ever by our expert Jacqui's brother, Andrew who has tried the dish in numerous restaurants, whilst we strongly recommend the Kahari dishes and even the Chilli Chicken if you're prepared to be adventurous. Colin Jacqui

My husband and I have been going to Sammys for over years, the food has always been consistantly good. Julie Sammy are very good hoste who welcome input from customers, any dish is adaptable so dont be scared to ask. The restaurant has just had a major face lift with outstanding results. We holiday in India and have done for years and have not found another restaurant that makes currys as authentic as Sammys.

Absolutely delicious food. I'm sometimes very picky with my food. I eat chicken corma. I know it's a bit boring. but I have tried from many restaurants / takeaways and sammys is the best eating of all time. I did it that way. it must be good for me to follow all the way from holmfirth for a takeaway