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Zeera Indian Cuisine

Award-winning Indian restaurant presenting authentic cooking in an elegant dining room. Good Food Award winner in 2025 with strong vegetarian options.

206-210 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JQ Visit website @zeeracuisine @zeeracuisine Facebook

About Zeera Indian Cuisine

Zeera Indian Cuisine is a family-run Indian restaurant on Ocean Road in South Shields, on the town's famous curry mile, owned and run by the Choudhury brothers. Set in a stylish dining room, it is known for gourmet tasting menus and a wide range of North Indian and Bangladeshi-inspired dishes, including tandoori grills, signature curries and a dedicated selection of vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant has earned notable recognition, being named a 2025/26 Good Food Award winner and previously taking an Indian Restaurant of the Year title at the Luxury Travel Awards. Zeera offers a la carte, thali, tiffin and takeaway menus alongside a Sunday lunch service.

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