A little about this place
About Shalimar St Johns
Shalimar Restaurant is the exact Google Maps place at 272 Duckworth Street with the same phone and restaurant Facebook identity as HFP. Current first-party posts support Butter Chicken Platter, Spicy Chicken Biryani, Beef Curry, Vegetable Samosa Plate and the Shalimar Platter. Reviewers praise authentic flavour, biryani, made-to-order food and a calm atmosphere. Lower-rated reviewers describe overcooked or bland food, long waits, order errors, small portions and rude service. Many of the lowest reviews are several years old, while some food and service complaints are recent. Google lists a washroom, paid street parking and no wheelchair-accessible entrance. HFP has not inspected the premises.
Signature dishes
- Butter Chicken Platter
- Spicy Chicken Biryani
- Beef Curry
- Vegetable Samosa Plate
- Shalimar Platter
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
3.9 / 5176 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
86 86 - 4 stars
37 37 - 3 stars
19 19 - 2 stars
11 11 - 1 star
23 23
What people enjoy
- Reviewers praise authentic South Asian flavours, especially chicken biryani and curries.
- Positive reviewers describe food as fresh or made to order and the atmosphere as peaceful.
- Several reviewers praise the owner’s care and the restaurant’s straightforward, traditional cooking.
Things to keep in mind
- Lower-rated reviewers describe overcooked chicken, bland biryani or greasy and weakly flavoured curries.
- Several reviewers report long waits, missing items or poor service interactions.
- Some Reviewers describe portions as small or overpriced; many of these complaints are old and should be interpreted cautiously.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Shalimar St Johns known for?
Shalimar St Johns's listed signature dishes include Butter Chicken Platter, Spicy Chicken Biryani, Beef Curry, Vegetable Samosa Plate.
Where is Shalimar St Johns located?
Shalimar St Johns is at 272 Duckworth Street, St. John's. The listed neighbourhood is Duckworth Street. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
How should I read the review summary for Shalimar St Johns?
The summary separates what diners enjoy from things to keep in mind. Both are paraphrased reviewer opinions from a dated snapshot, not independent findings or guarantees.
