Here's the top-rated places in the city for a sit-in curry, with a rating of 4.5 or over on Google ratings.
5. House of Punjab, High Street East
House of Punjab is a fairly recent addition to the East End - and it's already proving popular with a rating of 4.7 overall. One reviewer praised it for being family friendly, saying: "The food is excellent. Really like their menu how they have different cuisines available so perfect for kids too, defo will be going back. P.s. huge range of desserts available." Photo: Stu Norton
6. Alishaan By The Sea, Fulwell.
Alishaan by the Sea in Fulwell regularly gets voted as one of the city's most-popular curry houses and it has a high rating of 4.7. A happy customer said: "A truly excellent place! The food was gorgeous - just made fresh bread and curries with definite quality ingredients. I don't think I could praise the food any more. Thank you to the lovely staff for such great service. The whole evening was just *chef's kiss*!" Photo: Stu Norton
7. Motiraj, Church Lane
One of the longest-running restaurants in the city centre and a Sunderland institution, Motiraj has been dishing up classic curries for decades, with a rating of 4.6 from more than 450 reviews. One reviewer said: "We went to the restaurant after a matinee at the Empire and it was delicious. We arrived shortly after opening and were able to go straight to a table. Service was swift and polite and the food was delicious (as befits the reputation). Really enjoyed it." Photo: national world
8. Spice Empire, Church Lane
Housed beneath Motiraj, Spice Empire is another curry house that's ideal for pre-theatre dining, with a rating of 4.6. One impressed diner said: "Brilliant Indian, we were the only people in there and the staff were very nice. Spicy chips were unreal. Highly recommend the Tikka Masala and the Jaflong. Naan was delicious too. Definitely worth a visit! Five stars." Photo: national world