Upon sitting we were asked if we wanted popadoms and we said sure why not. Complimentary salad was…read morein one hand and the popadoms were in another. Beware: you will get charged for this!!! We got the dry meat and it was a good portion, nothing exceptional per se. The naan had pools of ghee on it which I don't think was necessary. The menus are sticky and the bathrooms are pretty dirty. We got a salty lassi which we asked to be a bit thicker which they accommodated and appreciated!

Absolutely loved Tayyabs!…read more The one thing I knew I needed when visiting London was Indian food and I'm so happy I found this restaurant. Found this restaurant on Yelp after seeing such great reviews and I wasn't disappointed! At first, I was nervous my friend and I wouldn't get a table due to how busy the restaurant was but since we were only two people, we had no issue getting a table. Seating is tight! You are almost arm to arm with the individuals sitting around you which I actually found to be a great experience. My friend and I ended up striking conversation with the people next to us which led to a fun dining experience. Service was quick! We ordered food and it came out quickly and all waiters were super attentive. In terms of food, everything was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were huge! First we ordered the lamb chops and the samosas which were absolutely amazing. We then ordered the chicken and lamb dishes with the naan which completely filled us. I can't wait to come back and I will absolutely be dreaming about this restaurant until I come back!

Been hearing about his place for what seems like forever. Dining solo, I ordered the Lamb Chop…read moreCurry ( only available Fridays) and a plain Naan Bread. On seating a small plate of salad arrives with some yogurt dressing. Service was efficient and friendly.

I have pretty mixed feelings if I'm being honest, but overall I had a nice time. We were able to be…read moreseated immediately. The restaurant is pretty cramped and noisy. We could barely hear each other talk over the chatter around us. With that said, it did feel like everyone in there was almost a family. It did not have any stodginess nor formality to it. Wish it were a bit quieter, but overall I liked the vibe. The ordering system... chaos. Our server came over and we started asking for dishes. At one point he randomly walked off and we were like "uhhh what". Then he came back and continued taking our order. What arrived at our table was a combination of things we ordered and things we definitely did not order, with some things we ordered missing altogether. The food: good. I loved the saag paneer and the daal. The lamb chops and chicken tikka masala weren't as good as Tayyabs, the chicken being notably worse. Price point was about the same. Our total was only £20 pp though, so definitely felt like the food was a good value. Between 3 and 4 stars at this point, so the deciding factor for me is the fact that neither stall in the women's toilets locked. Overall, Tayyabs and Lahore are, on paper, very similar restaurants, and Tayyabs (in my opinion) is the clear winner.

Tale of india has a number of permanant customer due to food and service, staff is also caring and…read morelovely

The FLAVORS of this gem of a restaurant was absolutely AMAZING!! We were visiting from the states…read moreand was craving good Indian food, they did not disappoint. The lemon rice and Vindaloo was are favorite. The garlic NAAN was one of the best I've ever had. Service was amazing, they were all extremely nice and attentive. Such a great experience while visiting.

To me the measure of a good food spot is it's ability to prepare good food and to consistently make…read moreand serve said food on the regular. We recently went back to Merchants after not having gone for a few months and the food was on point. In fact each and every time we have gone the food has been bangin! Nuff said.

It's a lovely restaurant! Highly recommend it, The service is amazing they are friendly people and…read morewill try and make the food as good as possible for you. Personally I dont think you can compare it to over Indian restaurants as this is the only one I would go off my regular of a Lamb Madras and try something different. Sometimes on the menu the chillis don't match the heat, but still the food is always filled with flavour!

Wow great Indian food. I just got a take away and it was excellent!!! Only £10.50 for 3 poppadoms,…read morechutney, peshwari nan and chicken patia! Excellent deal!!

Came here after many recommendations from friends and my Instagram feed--and it absolutely lived up…read moreto the hype. The vibe is warm and lively, the service was great, and the food was delicious . The Paneer, House Black Daal, roti and parathas, crispy okra, chai and lassi were all delicious. Definitely worth the wait, and I'd happily come back when in London!!

I'm probably going to get some hate for this but I only thought our meal was ok…read more Which bummed me out because I've been dying to try this place for years! We started with some yummy cocktails and the okra fries which were delicious - if only okra always tasted this good. For mains, we shared the chicken tikka, black daal, paneer and garlic naan. Pretty standard Indian order. The chicken tikka was just too spicy and we weren't used to that so it went mainly eaten. My favorite was the black daal but again, it wasn't so amazing that I would go and have it again. Honestly the best dish we had was dessert - the basmati kheer is a perfect rice pudding with crème brûlée like topping. So good. Service was spotty, I constantly found myself trying to find our server or make eye contact with him. They were slammed on a Tuesday night (which I'm sure is the case every night) so that's probably just the way things are but it could've been better. Disappointed but willing to try again, also made me want to try some other Indian spots in London next.

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

Everyone I know who visits London comes home raving about this place, so even though I'd never had…read moreIndian food before, I had to see what the hype was about. The restaurant is much bigger than it looks, with a front patio, a bar, and multiple dining rooms. It was completely packed. After 6 p.m. it's walk-in only, and the hostess gives you a buzzer while you wait. I started with the house chai, which was warm and perfectly spiced. For dinner I ordered the Chicken Ruby, basmati rice, garlic naan, and crispy okra fries. Now I get the hype. The Chicken Ruby was rich, spicy, and packed with flavor, the naan was perfect for soaking up every bit of sauce, and the okra fries were so crunchy I couldn't stop eating them. This place absolutely lived up to its reputation. They also serve breakfast, and there's so much on the menu that I already plan to come back a few more times before I leave London.

Amazing! What a treat. Totally unassuming from the outside, and infact, inside too. What really…read moresets this place apart from the curry house pack is the food. They have a proper ethos - "We cannot afford to be expensive, but we can afford to be the best!" and it seems that all the food done here (with no addititives or pre-prepared sauces) is expertly cooked and spiced. Lahore One attracts a rolling clientele of hungry suited city workers and the local Indian population alike, which is great to see. Everyone's seated at simple wooden tables and benches. The manager (Jim I think) is absolutely charming and I was told by two diners that the kebab rolls are "the best in the East End". We had a really fine selection of curries, I tried only the vegetarian options, and they were as good as I've ever had. Found it really beautiful approach to food and serving. Basically if you're a fan of curry, this is probably one of the best places in London. Say no more. If you're not a fan of curry, come here to see what all the fuss is about. It's open throughout the week between 12 am and 12 pm and I think it's a good idea to book or get there early if you're going in the evening. Can't sell this place highly enough...

I would love to add another 5 star review to the raving ones that came before, just because the…read moreowners are just so lovely and friendly. However, I just wasn't that impressed with the food. Everything just seemed rather overcooked, too greasy and tasted much the same. The portions were massive though - you definitely get value for money here. I love the fact that Lahore One is one of the few places left in London that still operates a BYO policy. Apart from the obvious cost benefit, this also means that they serve the most delicious salti lassi - in jugs, I'd happily drink one all by myself!

I went to Khaana, a new curry house in Catford's Rushey Green and was knocked out by the beautiful…read moredecor- and the food was first class- not swimming in oil, but was healthy, fresh and authentic home style cooking. I haven't tasted anything like it since I was travelling around Pakistan, Kashmir and India the other year. I am going to go again to this jewel in the crown of Catford- just to experience the amazing mirrored mosaic everywhere and fresh, clean, contemporary style! The service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant child-friendly- Our child was offered a chalkboard to draw on and kids books to read. You can also go there just to chill with a coffee or glass of wine or beer and read their newspapers. At long last- Catford is on the up!