Delhi 6
Award-winning Indian street food restaurant on Ocean Road with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 600 reviews. Specialises in pani puri, bhel puri, vada pav, and dynamite prawns alongside a full curry menu. Open evenings only.
About Delhi 6
Delhi 6 is a multi-award-winning Indian street food restaurant on Ocean Road in South Shields, continuing the Shah family's long-standing presence in South Tyneside hospitality. The menu is street food-inspired and rich with bold, authentic flavours, blending traditional favourites with more modern specialities. The main restaurant offers relaxed dining, while the separate Sapphire Lounge provides a more intimate setting with plush seating, soft lighting, signature dishes and handcrafted cocktails. A takeaway service is also available. Its lively, contemporary approach has made it one of the more distinctive Indian dining options along South Shields' famous restaurant strip.
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