Well what can I say. They lost our order and we sat there for two hours and all we got were a…read morecouple of drinks and some popodums. Charged £27 which they said included service charge.! Paid £20. Still very hungry. Ended up going to Macdonalds - never enjoyed a Big Mac so much!

Really curious, why does people do not review this place. Its just amazing!…read moreI've been to other Indian restaurants but this one is unique. It has nice decoration and friendly atmosphere. Staff are welcoming and polite, menu offers a wide selection of foods and drinks, especially some authentic Indian dishes. Portions are big and prices are small. Recommended!

Top notch food. Place is always busy which is great indication of its local reputation.read more

A great classic curry with good service. Always busy.read more

Went here last time I was home with my parents. I love Indian food and this restaurant on Plaistow…read moreLane in Sundridge Park is new so it's got really high standards still. The staff here are really great and they know how to impress you so it's worth a visit if you get a chance. Very contemporary!

Great place to hang out, to have a business meeting or to spend some quality time with the loves…read moreones. Been here already few times and I couldnt think of something bad to say about this place. The food is always nice, warm and fresh, the drinks are high quality as well as the service. The staff are polite, kind and welcoming. Last but not least, the prices are affordable, nothing really I cant handle.

Indian Essence is owned by Atul Kochhar and Jitindar Singh. The restaurant is a nice decent size…read moreand nice tableclothed tables not to near each other. They use quality local produced and seasonal ingredients and highest quality spices. There dishes are exquisite and presented really well. They even have take away service available which they deliver in special boxes ready to be collected or delivered to your door within 45 mins. The chefs can also tailor make any special dish that you crave with your preferred level if spice or your desired ingredients. They also can offer catering for your special events from canapés to a full meal. for an extra special occasion add a touch of luxury with one of the talented in house chefs create an authentic and unique meal right there in the comfort of your own home.

Always a great experience.. Good genuine Indian cuisine in UK…read more. Keep it up and good luck !!

Quite possibly the best indian food i've eaten, very friendly staff, quick and delicious food.read more

We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight…read morewasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things.

I just do not understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. It's hard to get a reservation and…read morethere's a long queue to get a table without one. I just don't get it. In my opinion, there are 2 main things to know about Dishoom: it's an Indian restaurant that is a chain, with 11 locations worldwide. The food is really good for a chain, bit it doesn't begin to come close to a restaurant that takes care of of its individual customers. Walking in, there's lots of energy. People are having a good time, there's no question. We were seated upstairs where there must have been around 40 tables. All of the staff are walking around in a hurry, cause everything here is in a hurry. The intention is to get you our in less than an hour. They want you in, through, and out. I saw this with multiple tables. Our server Yanko came to our table quite promptly and helped us make selections, both for food and drinks. For the first time in my experience eating in a restaurant, the appetizers arrived minutes before our cocktails. They came so fast that we didn't even think it was our order. And then moments after the drinks arrived, all of the main dishes and sides were placed on the table. With no way to keep anything warm. All of this with 10 minutes of placing the order. I appreciate prompt service, but this takes it to an absurd extreme. Our appetizers included the house Chaat and prawn koliwada. I enjoyed the prawns more but the flavors were facile, not close to what I expect and have enjoyed in excellent Indian restaurants. The main dishes were the Goan monkfish curry and Sali Goan. These were also just OK, absolutely nothing special. The cheese naan was soggy, though the flavor was good. This was an unacceptable texture for a naan. Dessert was Basmati Kheer, flavorful Basmati rice with fruit compote on top. In between and unneeded, was a thin layer of creme brulee. I did enjoy my tea: ginger, lemon and honey and my wife liked her mint tea. I do not know the restaurant scene in Edinburgh, we've been here for 4 days. But this is just not a place I'deven consider returning to. It's really a factory that feeds folks, not a restaurant that cares for its customers. The business model had been optimized to maximize income with lots of throughput. What's been almost completely lost in my opinion, is the heart and soul of the dining experience.

Food and service always great Varied meno. Ambiance excellent. Ample parking. Always feel welcome.read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant that you will find. I guarantee that you won't just come…read morehere once. I think 99% of the clientele are regulars. Mia the owner greets all of his customers and will remember all of you names. The food is delicious and menu quite extensive. We have often had little extra side dishes bought up to our table for us to try. They are always experimenting with new food and value your opinions. After your gorgeous culinary experience, you will be presented with little glasses of Tia Maria and cream. We are always invited then by Mia to have another drink on the house. This is a large restaurant but most nights it is packed out. On Friday nights he has Elvis along to sing. At the end of the evening most people are up dancing. On Sundays there is a buffet but you can still order off the main menu. I totally recommend this place, you will be given a big warm welcome and then be in for a true curry feast. The prices are reasonable too. They do takeaways and you will always be offered a drink when you come to collect, there is a discount on takeaways. You must try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

Recently went with the family and had a really nice time, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming,…read morewell decorated and the food was delicious, the service was a little slow hence knocking off one start but it was what i would assume a peak time so can't complain!

So let me contextualise this review a little for everyone. It started with Tim L. who created a…read morethread regarding what kind of restaurant would we open and one thing lead to another or should I say one Thalie A. led to a Josy A. who led to an Ela T. and here we are talking about buffets of all types good and bad. I'll be honest the more involve I got in to this conversation the more I had a craving for a Chinese buffet, so what did I do, I hid until the sun came down and out I went in search for my closet Chinese buffet fix. Yes just like that a simple conversation through yelp led me to a table with a fork in my hands within hours. Josy A. said I should be disappointed with the quality of the food I find which was sound advise to be honest as I was out to satisfy "the eternal hunger" that was a upon me. The second I've entered this place and the first time was not good it was bad but this time was different I had "the eternal hunger" which will last forever until my craving was satisfied for Chinese. I'd almost forgot this place is not Chinese it's a selection of pan Asia dishes ranging from Thai to Indian , which also had a barbecue station for grilled meet and veg as well as a man bread station that cooked the nan bread fresh in front if you. For £15 this is a good buffet purely because it was cheaper than the amount discussed in our thread but also the vast selection of food on offer. I feel my tip was accurate when I said indulge and overload, as I am now suffering from a pan Asia food coma onslaught all because I took Tim L's thread a little too far.

Great service always, very good midweek promotions and quite often a complementary can of beer with…read moreour takeaway. Highly recommended