Vegan
Indian
Take-out
Serves Indian street food, snacks and drinks. Jan 2019 reported to have inside seating as well as in the market alley. Open Tue-Fri 12:00-16:00, Sat 12:00-17:00. Closed Sun.
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42-43 Grainger Market Unit 32, Grainger St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, NE1 5QG
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Last update on 23 Sep 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by mds on 29 Sep 2018
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85 Reviews
First Review by crashingwaves
RobWishart
Points +247
Indoor market food area, 100% vegan. - Edit
Some bad reviews must have caught them at a bad time - I was there at a Saturday afternoon and ordered, waited, got food, found a seat, ate ✔️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-24
Pros: Totally vegan., Some tables and seats inside., ....other seats you can use if you're taking away.
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Drusus
Points +39
Simple tasty food - Edit
I had the curry of the day (courgette and lentils) with bread and it was very fresh and tasty and good value for money.
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SarahB82
Points +26
Consistently good food! - Edit
This is my favourite food place in the Grainger Market. I've never had a bad meal here, and pakora is tasty! Reasonably priced too.
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Jaywood000
Points +689
Lovely food but service needs improvement - Edit
Visited July 2025 for lunch. We sat down at an empty table and were told to move as we hadn't yet placed an order (even though we were just about to!). When we ordered, there were limited seats and we felt very much like an inconvenience. There was 1 server who seemed quite overwhelmed and flustered, and unfortunately we saw several instances of poor interactions with customers - maybe some further support would help. When food arrived, this was all really tasty and we felt good value too. Especially enjoyed the lassi which was delicious.
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MNotACookie
Points +525
Spicy curries - Edit
Nice little place in the market. Fully vegan. Curry was ok, but wish there was a mild option.
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Becca19010
Points +31
Good food - Edit
Loved the bhaji wrap. Good food and service. Friends are not vegetarian but enjoyed it too.
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mariamc27
Points +2212
Yummy - Edit
Been wanting to try for ages and finally got round to it. Curry of the day was delicious as was masala chai and prices are good! Just what I was after
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Sofie94
Points +71
Dissapointing - Edit
I really wanted to like this place but I was really disappointed. Staff wasn't friendly, although it was quite busy and that might be the reason. I had the curry of the day which had a kick to it, but was just really bland. The dhal had no flavour either and the the rice was slightly undercooked. I felt like I had to rush and leave as soon as I finished because there was not much seating.
Read morePros: Portion size, Price
Cons: Bland
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vic_riley
Points +321
Wish I had come sooner! - Edit
Walked past Snackwallah in the Grainger Market for years now. Wish I had come sooner! They offer dine-in and takeaway (unsure about the full menu but definitely for the wraps and baps). Very affordable - no regular curry or chaat is more than £8, and that is including rice! A good lunch-sized portion with something for everyone on the menu. I will be back to try their iced drinks too!
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Twinkletoes666
Points +39
Great place - Edit
Absolutely love this place but I wish they would do milder curries ect there drinks are amazing and highly recommend there lassies
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Photo mix-up here?
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siscoombs
Points +1509
Great Indian food - Edit
Good Indian food, took our non vegan family here and they loved it, the bhaji wrap was awesome!
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rxbinling99
Points +46
good at wylam! - Edit
snackwallah had a tent at the curry themed wylam food event this weekend, and we tried both their menu options. i can't remember the names but one was a sort of indian fried sandwich, which i wish i could describe better, but it was honestly great, i couldn't fault it! the second was a sort of curry with a dipping bread. this was also nice, but i didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as the sandwich, i couldve eaten that over and over again!!
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ChiaEatDay
Points +140
Lecker - Edit
Sehr leckeres Curry und sehr nettes Personal! Tolle Atmosphäre im Grainger Market.
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KieronSmith
Points +327
Amazing food! - Edit
Great food and really well priced!
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Vegan_Grower
Points +231
The right values 👌 - Edit
In addition to the awesome all-vegan food, a nice big anti-racism sign today. Love this place. Today we shared Curry Banquet and Curry of the Day plus turmeric ginger lassi plus a hibiscus drink - all tasty, fresh and good value.
Read morePros: Fresh vegan curries, Vegan lassi, Happy cheerful staff
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Leon-G
Points +143
Luscious lunch - Edit
Went for lunch on a shopping and art trip to Newcastle. We shared a pickled pakora wrap, Mumbai sandwich and samosa plate, sitting in at the tables. Great food, excellent service and good value. Will have to return.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly, helpful staff, Good value
Cons: Didn't see coffee on the menu (prob not authentic)
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CaitlinScrowther
Points +351
Amazing vegan food - Edit
We loved our visit to Snackwallah when visiting family in Newcastle. The food was incredible and there was so much choice! It's lovely to see vegan places like this so busy!
Read morePros: Incredible food
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horsesheadfred
Points +192
Heavenly Snack Food - Edit
Friendly Service and a lovely menu all freshly made. Nice corner to sit in and watch the eclectic world of Grainger Market go by. Had main meals but best for stopping in for a snack. 100% plant based and one of the nicest Masala Chai around.
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AmyLoscombe
Points +64
Delicious authentic food - Edit
Tasty vegan food, delicious curry of the day that changes frequently. I was undecided when it was my turn to order and the lovely lady let me sample it before buying. Definitely recommend
Read morePros: Great customer service , Tasty food, New experience
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MarcPastoor
Points +187
Fantastic food and good service - Edit
Fantastic and cheap food with good service
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ReneedeHaan
Points +1620
Delicious!!! - Edit
I had some food for take away. I had the bhaji wrap and a mumbai sandwich. It was amazing! And the staff was really kind too.
Read moreBeen here multiple times now, the food never disappoints!!
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-22
Pros: Delicious, Inexpensive, Kind staff
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hack_man
Points +27541
And I'll remember this occasion - Edit
Updated from my previous 2018 review to reflect a new location in the market and price increases.
Read moreSituated in a most pleasant section of Grainger Market, away from the sight and rancid stench of the butchers and fishmongers. The vibrant Snackwallah has found such an extremely popular home here. You will find delicious Indian street food at fantastic prices. We had a pakora plate with chutneys at £4, a curry of the day for £7 and a bowl of dhal with rice at £5. Two cups of spicy massala chai tea at £2 each made a most reasonable £20 Lunch for two. Plenty of seating is now available. Vegan Indian street food in Newcastle! Who said modern life was rubbish?
Updated from previous review on 2018-10-07
Pros: 100% vegan, expert staff, delicious food
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kaieden
Points +98
Good food, good value, good vibes. - Edit
Snackwallah has been on my to do list for a long time, but whenever I had the chance there was always a queue & very full seating area, which put me off because I'm impatient, but should probably be read as a popularity vote.
Read moreI had the pickled pakora wrap & pani puri, with a masala chai. Total price came to £11.50, but the portions sizes were good & could easily have been shared by 2 people - the wrap was cut in half already. In fact - I would definitely recommend if you’re going with a friend to share a variety of dishes than pick your own separate meals. (The photos I took were after I’d eaten more than half of it)
I’m a coffee guy, so was disappointed that they don’t do coffee at all - they recommended their market stall neighbour for coffee instead which I guess is a nice gesture, but I had hoped they might do something similar to the (not vegan) karak coffee that Chaiiwala & other west-end tea/coffee shops sell. I settled for a masala chai, which was served immediately so I could drink it whilst I waited, which in the end was not very long. The food was served quickly, the staff were lovely & friendly, and the menu on the blackboard was simple & clear, so someone like myself with poor eyesight (and chronically indecisive) had no trouble picking a dish.
Pani puri came with a side of green chutney which you might normally dip or pour into the puri - but I actually used this to dip my wrap too & it was excellent. I have no idea how they get their puri so perfectly round but they really are delightful. Until I reached the counter I actually hasn’t realised that everything was vegan - and I definitely wouldn’t have been able to tell from the masala chai or yoghurt.
The vibes are winning, the colourful frontage & décor really stand out amongst the other market stalls. They span 3 units, so there’s plenty of seating space, and it’s easy to find - it’ll be the first thing you see if you’re entering the market from Grainger street.
It’s a big thumbs up from me & I’ll definitely be back soon - even if I have to join a queue.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-17
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Good value & portions
Cons: Don't serve coffee :(
Lauraleec
This place looks amazing
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LesleyDargie-walker
Points +674
Nice food! - Edit
Sadly the curry of the day was sold out, but the waiter was helpful and friendly helping me pick something else.
Read moreFull of flavour! I'll definitely come back
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HelenSewell
Points +406
Amazing! - Edit
First time going here so I bought a bhaji wrap and it was pure heaven. Only £5 and it was so flavourful! Every aspect of it was a delight. Can’t wait to try the other options.
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Esuna
Points +70
Amazing food 😊 - Edit
Brilliant little place. Food was amazing, so tasty, I inhaled mine 😅 My husband had the platter and I had daal and rice with the samosas, nom. Lots to choose from. Good prices. Nice staff 😊
Read morePros: Food is really tasty, good portions, Good prices, Lots to choose from
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EllaSpray
Points +139
Great options - Edit
Interesting food great for a lunch spot.
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