We went for a birthday dinner, and it was solid…read more We were a big group, so a sub-group of us ordered a combination of different curries to share. I personally ordered a chicken tikka masala and an equivalent with prawn. I absolutely loved the latter -- the prawns were fresh, and the sauce was appropriately velvety. Everything else, ranging from the naans to the starters were great too. Service was good, though not phenomenal. I felt that the waiter could have been a bit more personable and that the dishes could have been served more promptly. Ambience was simple and practical. We were sat on the lower floor, and it was good to have relative quiet and opportunity to chat with one another.

Stopped in for a coffee on my way to an appointment. It was a little quieter than the other coffee…read moreshops and was able to quickly grab an oat latte to go. The staff weren't too friendly but not a problem. Plenty of pastry to sample and there's some seating toward the back of the shop. The coffee tasted a bit bitter than I like but did the trick.

Amazing curry again from my new favourite local! always go above and beyond to make our Sunday so…read moredelicious! many thanks again , milly e

Okay, so I have lived in the area for just shy of two years, you would think that I would have…read moretried this place. Sad but true, I went in for the first time last weekend - for shame! I don't even know where to begin... So it's Saturday night, and we've missed "dinner time", but we're both hungry. Didn't fancy ordering in so I suggested we taking a jaunt down to this curry house that I walk past everyday (yes, I know it's bad.) I had been told it was good so I thought what the hey, lets give it a go. Please note that my partner in crime is a huge curry fan, so this was a test of mega proportions. Our order ran as follows: Starter - Poppadoms and chutney / onion salad / dips. Main - Fairly spicy Lamb Madras & Lamb Jalfrezi Bread - Keema Naan Rice - Basmati rice Vegetable - Daal Saag Drinks - Wine and Cobra Never guess how much it came to? Go on one guess... forty quid! I KNOW!!! And not only was the price good, the food is fantastic and the portions substantial. As I'm writing this, I suddenly realised that you might actually want to go there now, hmmm. Just so you know, it's a teeny tiny restaurant, maybe seats only 20 people, but, don't panic the large percentage of their business is take-away (that's how they started), in fact when we arrived about 9pm on Saturday the owner told us that he had had already made about 80 deliveries! They open at 5pm - crickey! Here some inside info for you, the owner also told me that in the summer they will be opening a new roof terrace! Granted you are still in Brixton but there is nothing like eating al fresco. However if I don't get a table, I'm coming after you. ;o)

Our food was really really good here. I love the atmosphere and this place has it nailed.read more

Probably the best Nepalese food in South London!…read more Unlike many Indian restaurants, Saffron doesn't have an extensive menu with every possible variation on the theme of curry. The menu is brief and to the point, with a few dozen main dishes and a handful of starters and sides, so you know that time and care is taken over the preparation of each one. There's a few curry house favourites here for the unadventurous (Rogan Josh, Chicken Korma) but come here for the unusual Nepalese dishes like the fiery Chicken Everest or Kathmandu Lamb. The head chef is Hitkaji Gurung, formerly of the Bombay Bicycle Club, and he takes his food very seriously indeed. All the spices are ground on the premises and the kitchen is open to the counter so you can see what's going on. And they don't use any artificial colours or preservatives - no MSG or luridly-coloured sauces here! It's not the cheapest takeout in the world (main dishes start at about £7) but you pay for quality. There's 10% off for collection and every order comes with a free poppadom and tub of mango chutney.

This can't necessarily be considered a recommendation, but I think the place is worth noting…read morebecause these bars/restaurants are rare. This place is open until 530am, I've ended up here on a Sunday evening after scouring the High Street for a final beer. It attracts an interesting crowd, largely the local taxi drivers, finishing the late shift with a beer or weirdly champagne - maybe we caught them after a particularly successful evening.

Indian Flavours is a fantastic local restaurant. Its simply magic! A restaurant that turns into a…read morelate night Bar, its stay open till 5am. a very popular place.

Chandni's is GREAT. I would say it's the best Indian I've had in London. The staff are also as…read morelovely and helpful as you could possibly imagine. I WISH they had more service to their restaurant because it's so lovely going there and not just getting a take away for home. But, the benefit is its never that loud and you can have a really great chat and laugh with your friends, family and the staff! The food is fresh and you really feel like it's made to order which is verrrryyy lovely!

I decided to try this on the way home, but I've decided I'll have to order from here more often…read moresince it is the best local Indian to me. I'm a bit of a curry expert so I know a good curry when I taste one! Well done guys.

The food was delicious! I had a mango themed meal with mango lassi and mango chicken (which was…read moredelicious). My husband got London's traditional Chicken Tikka Masala and we weren't disappointed. Rice and naan were beautiful. Right near both St. Pancras and King's Cross station.

Reasonably priced Sunday buffet. 3 curries + three side dishes + rice and naan. Everything was…read moreok/not bad. Nothing exceptionally good, but nothing that bad either. Just an average Indian place. Maybe the a la carte menu is better? Not great that they charge you for tap water.

The subtle mood, character, quality, tone & relaxed atmosphere created by contemporary Indian art &…read moreexquisite interior decoration of the cuisine along with 'frontline' salesmen dedicated for service "excellence" justify the reason why Maharani (established 1958) is recommended by Time out magazine to be among the best 100 restaurants in the UK. One of the accolades for which this curry house feels pride in her glorious journey is "The Lifetime Achievement Award 2016" - a curry industry-benchmark based-special recognition bestowed by "The British Curry Awards" through an annual gala event & televised live by BBC in the UK. As a food critic what really astonished me ( and whet my appetite after taking taste of two signature main dishes named 'Rajeshwari' & 'Lamb Tarkatan') was uncompromising food quality standard retained by this cuisine for decades while consistently meeting the needs of "connoisseurs" of Indian curries. Affluent fine selection of wines available here will definitely make the "gastronomic" dining experience a memorable one for all.

My landlord recommended that I go here, and as an annual visitor to India, I trusted his advice,…read morebut sadly, although good, it didn't live up to the rave reviews, and I think there are better options in the area. It's a "traditional" english curry house - all linen table cloths, flock wallpaper, faded pictures, and the feeling that it never has, nor ever will change. I like this aspect of the place - it's a refreshing change from the super-trendy new era Indian restaurants with their obligatory plasma screen, shiny surfaces and fusion cuisine. However, in these establishments, the service is usually impeccably polite and attentive - in this place is was not, and rather veered on disinterested. The food was also a let-down. I had an uninspired and almost bland tikka masala, and my friend an equally boring bhuna. Perhaps, the new-style Indian houses have ruined my taste buds for more traditional UK curry house-fare, or perhaps this one simply doesn't make the cut. Either way, I will always favour others over this one - especially as the prices are unnecessarily high.

Great hidden gem with good cocktails and vibes for sitting outside…read more Food is also very tasty if you want a small bite or a full on dinner Right near the common They sometimes have a cocktail offer on like 2 for 1 so keep your eyes peeled for that too I recommend the misala wedges if you want a light bite

From the owner: We specialise in authentic Indian street food, curries and grills apart from a fully stocked bar…read moreand a diverse Cocktail list. The interiors are cosy and modern with an exclusive party venue with its own bar.

Really delicious. I had the lamb dalcha with coconut rice (£12.75), while my friends had roti and…read moreraita, papadums with chutneys, and a thali. It was all quite tasty and smelled amazing. From what I know of traditional South Indian cooking, it also was pretty authentic. From many Indian dining experiences in San Francisco and Los Angeles, where Indian is quite standard, I'd say this compares with what I'm used to in terms of deliciousness :) I liked the interior, which felt both trendy and laid-back at the same time. The location's nice, right near the Peckham Rye station. Service was friendly and I was given extra hot peppers to accompany my meal at no extra cost. The only drawback, for me, are the prices, which seem to be on the high side. Of course, since we aren't in Kerala, we can't get an entire, delicious, gigantic meal for under £5. We're in London, so prices are higher. But this place would be more of a gem if it's prices were a little more appealing.

I think the pori salad was what had me almost fall over because not only did it taste so good that…read moreI almost shovelled the entire thing in my mouth, but the textures were out of this woooooorld!!!!! It was crunchy and delicious and oh my goodness- yum! So try the pori salad. We tried all of the appetisers except the vegetarian street snacks and all of them were very good- the vegetable paneer roll and prawn peera were also winners. For entrees we all split the Cochin prawn curry Chemeen manga Both were excellent and also balanced one another well. A VERY yummy place to eat!