Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Quick service Indian sweet shop and vegetarian food eatery with vegan options. Offers a large display of sweets and fried snacks. Previously at St Helens Rd in Bolton, new address reported Jan 2018. Formerly RK Sweets, name change reported Jan 2020. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-20:00. Closed Mon.
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31 Reviews
First Review by Shezza1
MichelleOliver
Points +59
Delicious food, our first but not last visit - Edit
Huge portions, the food was delicious, piping hot. Staff were nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Will be back
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-31
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MartynShaw
Points +45
All veggy, excellent! - Edit
Very nice Indian subcontinent food. I can't go by without getting samosas or stopping for dosa or something else.
Read morePros: All vegetarian , Will advise on vegan or other Prefs / needs
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DennisOwen
Points +62
Sunday treat - Edit
Great food,great service
Read morePros: Super quick service, Knowledgeable and friendly staff
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SonjaBarton-Hanley
Points +32
Totally delicious Vegan/Vegetarian street food yumminess! - Edit
Staff were all super friendly and helpful. Choice was great. We had chose a vegan version and vegetarian version of the thali. Food was all delicious! Can’t wait to go back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-20
Pros: Fully vegetarian/vegan so lots of choice, Authentic and delicious food at great prices, Friendly staff
Cons: None! There simply aren’t any.
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Ampslave
Points +58
So glad we found this place!! - Edit
Fantastic. Was staying in Preston recently and really wanted a curry! Found RK Dining and paid a visit. Best thing we have ever done! Really friendly staff, really helpful with our choices of meal. Fantastic value!! Proof that vegan food doesn't have to be complicated or expensive to be delicious. Will definitely be back, many times!
Read morePros: Helpful staff, Choice, so much!, Value!
Cons: It's in Preston and not Lancaster!
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MarkHappy
Points +139
Indian street food - Edit
Great food choice in this veggie / vegan Indian street food cafe.
Read morePros: Authentic Indian food, Mostly vegan menu, clearly labelled, Reasonable price
Cons: Desserts mostly vegetarian
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ChristineMaestri
Points +78
Never disappoints - Edit
The vast majority of the staff are super helpful and knowledgeable. Food is always fresh and tasty. More traditional than your average Indian take out. Much more healthy too.
Read moreLots of choice to take away and to eat in. Dhosas are incredible. Sometimes takeaway orders can be a bit cold but they’ve always had great customer service with any issues. The no 1 place to try in Preston for vegans!
Updated from previous review on 2019-04-28
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danieljamesfisher
Points +198
Great food - Edit
I now go here every other week. The options are great and there is a lot to choose from.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Tasty food
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Amyyyyy
Points +2736
Vegan - Edit
So happy we found this place. Staff were very nice and the food was delicious. You get so much for the £7 meal deal , it's great! Would deffo recommend and we will get this again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great value for money
Cons: None
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JanetHayes
Points +25
Great food lots of choice - Edit
Been here many times now, never disappoints, tasty food with plenty of options for vegans and Gluten-free. Clear labelling on menu makes it easy to order for vegans and food intolerances.
Read moreNo firm favourite as we have liked everything we have tried so far.
Pros: Lots vegan options, Lots gluten-free options, Staff very helpful
Cons: Needs slightly bigger printed menu, hard to see.
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VeganMeganX
Points +74
Delicious Food - Edit
Found RK dining on happy cow. It’s a completely vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options too. The staff are all really friendly and the chef was telling us how he decided to make lots of the vegetarian options vegan to make them accessible to more customers. We had a King Dhosa to share, it was massive and absolutely delicious. Also great value for money. We had a Bhel Puri to start as well, which was one of the tastiest things I’ve ever eaten. We also ordered some sweets to take home. For 2 people with a starter, main meal, drinks and a box of sweets it only cost £21.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Eat in or take out
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IsabelBarronNelson
Points +18
wonderful homemade Indian food - Edit
Fabulous food, friendly atmosphere
Read morePros: the food id lovely
Cons: parking
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Vissott
Points +407
An absolute veggie gem! - Edit
I’d been meaning to try this place out for ages, but Covid had made it difficult. We called in on a Saturday teatime (5th June) and got a table straightaway. (Only about 6 tables in a cafe style setting). All the food is on display as it’s also a takeaway, so we had a look at all the options before sitting down and there are a lot! We shared a sample of all the vegan starters plus pani puri and gobi Manchurian (called gobby Mancunian forever more 😂). All the food was delicious, but my faves were the pani puri, the Punjabi samosas and of course, the gobby Mancunian! By the time we left, there was a queue, so be prepared to wait at busy times, but so worth it. Another one I will be returning to. £17 for two of us, so price point is also excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-07
Pros: Fab food & our server talked us thru the menu., Reasonable prices, lots of choice, All veggie!
Cons: None.
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MissGreenwood
Points +491
Excellent mostly vegan Indian - Edit
RK Dining Vegetarian Indian in Preston.
Read more💚Delicious food and reasonable price.
On Street parking nearby.
Very clean.
The staff were really lovely.
One said that he's worked there years and although he's not vegan himself has helped them veganise most of the menu so that everyone is happy. There's even a few sweet things.
💚The food disappeared before I thought to take a photo but you know what Indian food looks like!? The portions are very generous too.
💚Currently take away only with a queue outside and only 2 in at a time.
💚All the food is on display so you can choose what you want and staff will take the time help if needed.
💚Totally recommend and will go back.
Pros: Mostly vegan, Helpful staff, Clean
Cons: If your spice threshold is low let them know.
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VeronicaRusu
Points +44
Amazing! - Edit
I could not recommend RK enough. They have so many options and the food is absolutely delicious!
Read morePros: A lot of options, Sweet, savoury, mains, Helpful staff, good customer service
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SarahHus
Points +32
Bland, batch cooked food. Not a Vegan way. - Edit
I had high hopes for this place after reading reviews on HappyCow. The place is nice and it’s really good to have a place that serves no meat at all. I was shocked when I was informed by one of their waiters serving us that most of the curries are batch cooked and not fresh. Basically my curry ordered to eat in on a Thursday would have been cooked as early as a Monday! That is not a Vegan way of dishing out food. So disappointed. If I had known that’s what I was feeding my kids, we would have just had fries from a local takeaway near by. At least would be fresh. The taste was ok but really gutted by not so fresh food.
Read morePros: No meat on site, Vegan choices , Staff were honest
Cons: Batch cooked food , Not fresh , Ok quality
Guest
BeckyD
Points +16
Amazing vegan thali! So much choice! - Edit
We ordered delivery and were not disappointed, the chickpea curry was a standout but also the Bombay samosa, wada pav and Gobi Manchurian! Would 100% recommend and can't wait to go and visit the restaurant in person for a fresh dosa!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious food , Lovely staff
Cons: None
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VegLord
Points +51
Super! - Edit
Authentic and high quality Gujarati food. Vegan items clearly marked but actually the menu features a quite a few unmarked vegan dishes as so always worth asking. Food is served quickly and simple things like sauces and chutneys can be mind-blowing so if you're on a repeat visit always try something new even if it looks ordinary. After your meal visit the deli counter where all items have ingredients displayed and you can stock up the freezer. Future self will thank you!
Read morePros: Staff very knowledgable and courteous, Prices very reasonable, Parking at the rear.
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fangdoodle
Points +25
Amazing - Edit
Fantastic food vegan and veggie options. Unlike a regular Indian restaurant. Great value. The thalis are delicious.
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious , Friendly
Cons: You will overeat!
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rachiegreen
Points +33
Very good food - Edit
Food is very tasty and the menu is mostly vegan! I will definitely be going back:)
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff, Lots of vegan options
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Spadger89
Points +159
Great place - Edit
I was so overwhelmed here because there was so much to chose and it is all vegetarian but the staff saw I was anxious and guided me through options and recommended food to me. I had my first chana dosa. It was delicious and reasonably priced too! Highly recommended. So much fresh delicious food to choose from!
Read morePros: Delicious, Fresh , Friendly
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AlysiaMitchell
Points +19
Fantastic! - Edit
Clearly marked vegan items and very knowledgeable staff, great food with a wide variety of flavours on offer. Good prices too!
Read moreGuest
VeganRie
Points +18
Incredible Vegan - Edit
We visited RK dining this evening because of the glowing recommendations and comments found regarding peoples past experiences, and we were certainly not disappointed.
Read moreWe were greeted by Alec who was an absolute delight from the very moment we walked through the door. He has a wide and extensive understanding of the menu and the recommendations given were very valued and appreciated. Such an attentive team who are clearly passionate about exceptional customer service and of course great food.
For anyone who is looking for vegan/vegetarian options, I cannot reccomend RK Dining highly enough.
The food was incredibly tasty and hugely satisfying. Cannot wait to visit again.
Many thanks for a great experience. [censored]
Pros: Vegan Options, Incredible Customer Care, Welcoming
Cons: None
Guest
zoefearn
Points +128
Staff so helpful, by far the best experience I've had eating out as a vegan. - Edit
Big shout out for Alec who served me. He took the time to talk me through which dishes were vegan, and made some excellent recommendations. Also offered to veganise dishes that aren't listed as vegan on the menu. Felt completely valued as a vegan customer. I overheard him helping the next customer to make gluten free choices and they seemed to have a good selection of gluten free dishes.
Read moreSo many food choices. I had a thali to eat in and took away 6 Indian snacks, a dip and a box of 8 different sweets - for a total cost of £10.21. Such good value but also amazing food, definitely rivalled meals I've had in Goa and way better than any Indian food I've had in the UK. Clean spacious restaurant. I live 70 miles from Preston so visited as I was going to a gig, but will be making the journey regularly just to eat here.
Pros: Amazing food, Very reasonable prices, Free car park behind the shop
Cons: None
Guest
jones23emma
Points +171
Fantastic food - Edit
Great value for money and such tasty food!
Read moreGuest
rosemary.forrest
Points +16
Indian vegetarian/vegan food, great value. Eat in or takeaway. - Edit
R K Sweets has expanded over the years. The previous location was smaller with 2 tables. Now it can seat 40. No meat or eggs on the premises makes this an ideal place to dine. Let them know if you are vegan. Many items are marked on the counter or on the menu with a V, and the majority of the curries on display, to choose from for eating in, are vegan too. Several of the sweets are now vegan, which wasn't always the case. Not a lot of drinks to choose from if you are health conscious, but the Fresh Passion Fruit Juice is delicious, and a jug of water can be provides free. After dining here, it's tempting to join the takeaway queue and grab a few samosas or other delights to eat at home later. They also have premises in Bolton, about 20 miles away.
Read morePros: Excellent value for money., On a bus route, number 23.
Cons: No mirror in the women's toilet!
Guest
VickiWanSlattery
Points +1396
Vegetarian curry, savoury and sweet snacks - Edit
Stopped here for tea (dinner). There was free parking available around the back.
Read moreThe savoury options were delicious and the sweet options were ok.
The staff were friendly and happy to help out explaining all vegan options available. There was plenty of choice and the price was extremely reasonable. I got a thali (tray) of 2 curries, a curry sauce, a rice and rotis. I also got a dal wada plus took one of each of the vegan sweets. Altogether, including £1 for takeaway it cost £8.40.
In my tray I opted for the chickpea curry which was ok, a cauliflower curry which was spicy and delicious, the pilau rice which was yummy and the curry sauce which was also nice. The rotis were good too. The dal wada was tasty and spicy too!
There were a lot more vegetarian choices sweet-wise than vegan, but still there were 6 vegan choices of sweets. I tried them all:
1. Jalebi - tasty but greasy
2. Kaju roll - nice but had silver on the outside and green in the middle which made me feel there were more chemicals and colourings than necessary but apart from that they were ok.
3. Kaju katri, nice and texture of marzipan/icing taste slightly coconut-y, not too sweet.
4. Bundi ladu extremely greasy!
5. Fig and nut praline
6. Wasn’t labelled, he said it was ‘kesar’. Similar to kaju katri.
There were plenty of tables to sit in to the right.
Pros: Many vegan options , Reasonably priced , Free parking nearby
Cons: Not fully vegan
Guest
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