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    Punjab Restaurant

    4.2 (668 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Karyn H.

    Located in the Covent Garden area. We took recommendation from our taxi driver and so glad we did. Charming restaurant which has extensive following and two other locations. We were greeted and sat quickly. Understand reservations are suggested however we were on the early side. So many choices. Ordered Chicken tikka masala, side of rice. Bullet Naan. Chicken Tikki house special flambé brandy. All came hit, fresh. Great presentation on the flambé at table. The tastes were so good. The flavors stayed and yearned for more. Had green tea and coke zero. They do have wine and beers. Service was good. Would definitely come back.

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    Kristina T.

    I was not a fan of Indian food, but I heard that the UK has really good Indian food, so I decided to get out of my comfort zone and give Indian food another try. With recommendations from a friend, I decided on Punjab, which is the oldest North Indian Punjabi restaurant in the UK and is still ran by the same family. I figured a place that has been around for so long has to be good. My boyfriend and I made it to Punjab before the dinner rush and did not have to wait for a table. The restaurant has a lot of pictures and history on the wall. The service was fast, and the staff was polite. We ordered the butter chicken, tandoori mixed grill (tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, and acharri tikka), and mango lassi. Everything tasted so good, and our plates were cleaned at the end of our meal. The meats were all soft, juicy, and flavorful, but the butter chicken was the best. The sauce was rich and flavorful without being too salty or overbearing, and I almost wanted to drink it like water. The mango lassi was sweet and refreshing, and it was a good balance to the meats. I thought I was not a fan of Indian food, but it turns out that I had not had good Indian food before. I want to go back to the UK just so I can eat delicious Indian food again - especially the butter chicken at Punjab!

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    Anamika K.

    Absolutely love the historic vibes this restaurant gives. The pictures on the wall and story in the menu of when the restaurant opened and how it has continued serving Londoners was so nice to see. I ordered the butter chicken with naan, a platter of tandoori chicken and poppadoms. The food was really good! The butter chicken was so creamy and the tandoori chicken was cooked so well. Ended the night with a mango lassi which was perfect. The service was quick and the waiters were helpful.

    Gulag jamun it melts
    V R.

    Another excellent experience at this authentic punjabi restaurant, that's a true icon in London. Visit this spot every year while visiting London. 3 min walk from Covent Garden underground station. The staff, owners and the menu has remained so authentic, friendly, homely and warm. Enough said, sharing some pics from this trip.

    Garlic Naan
    Justin S.

    This place is very good, had such a great meal here and would absolutely return. Their garlic naan specifically is to die for, and the lamb madras was flat out addicting. The mango lassi was also incredibly refreshing. The staff are very kind and the inside is small, intimate and historic with a bunch of cool old pictures on the wall. It's the oldest Indian restaurant in London but I wouldn't be surprised if it's also the best. I'm still craving it months later honestly.

    Jeffrey F.

    Upon recommendation of a good friend we went to Punjab which is very close to the British museum. You ordered the tandoori grilled platter which was more than enough for two people. It contained chicken, lamb chops, sausage, one other type of white chicken that tasted marinated. We also ordered a side of China masala which is called aloo here. Service was on point and extremely attentive with multiple people constantly checking on us. We also ordered an onion naan which was quite flavorful. There is some history with this restaurant and it has been in this location since 1928. There is a lot of photographic timeline pictures walls. The ambience is nice and we were seated right next to a window which led to a very nice view of the street. By the time we finished we were stuffed and could not even try dessert. If you're in this area I want to try some good Indian this is definitely a good place to go.

    Ry T.

    3,5 stars. Overall good food and pleasant service. We started off with 2 orders of plain papadum. The pieces were large but sold as one piece per order. They were good but I should have ordered the spicy. It came with chutneys, chopped onions and carrots. Our meal was plain basmati rice, lamb curry with garlic naan. The garlic naan was delicious. The lamb was tasty with the sauce. I really like the mango lassi. Too bad we didn't order biryani rice. Interior with white table cloth was nice.

    Tamara R.

    Whenever I get to London - this is a NECESSARY stop. The first time I entered this restaurant was 8 years ago and the feeling is just the same today. The food is beyond... I often try new dishes at the suggestion of the waiter. I've yet to be disappointed. Even my very picky eating son has found food happiness here The restaurant is a welcome beacon on the London food scene and it will forever be a stop when I'm across the pond.

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    Noelani M.

    Came here to try the oldest punjab restaurant in London and it was delicious! We arrived just before closing and they were kind enough to serve us since we knew right away what we wanted to order. Everything was super tasty and the portions were perfect. We shared three dishes, 3 rices and 1 naan between 3 people and it was plenty. The butter chicken was my favorite

    Garlic naan, matar paneer, cucumber yogurt sauce, chicken tikka masala

    The wait staff were all very knowledgeable regarding the menu and were able to help us pick out some favorite dishes to try. Each dish we got was excellent. The other customers were also very friendly and told us about dishes they loved and how they have been coming here for more than 30 years! Would highly recommend to anyone in London!

    Chicken tikka masala
    Melissa L.

    Amazing food and friendly service. You have to come to Punjab if you're in the Covent Gardens - London area because it's fantastic. I've been wanting to try this restaurant for years after hearing rave reviews about it and I'm so happy to have finally made it. They live up to the 5 star hype. The restaurant itself is small but welcoming. It looks like this place can have a wait on certain days but when we called ahead we were told usually if you come early enough for dinner you can walk up and be seated within 15 minutes. We lucked out as when we arrived on a Tuesday night we were seated right away by a lovely hostess. The decor is inviting and traditional yet comfortable. Warm ambiance and cool to see the celebrities that have dined there lined on the walls. The service was also phenomenal. Everyone was very friendly and kind. Our orders were taken quickly but we never felt rushed. Our tables were cleared of empty plates and cups fast and the food was well paced. If your hungry it's nice as they get the food out quick. Great people work here and they deserve your business! The food 5/5 stars. Just traditional and tasty food all around. There wasn't a bite we didn't like. They had an impressively large drink and food menu so you'll easily find something for everyone. The highlights were the chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and garlic naan. The chicken tikka was perfectly creamy and nice chunks of white meat. Also the garlic naan was light and had the perfect amount of garlic, it wasn't overwhelming. The food here is fanatic paired with friendly staff it's a must when on this side of town.

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    Aric B.

    I went to this place a little over a decade ago and it was one of my must come back to places. It was just as I remember it and the food is even better than I remember. Everyone was super nice and we got our food quick even though we had a bit of a wait on a busy Saturday night. I love the history and the pictures along the wall and in the menu. Every dish I have ever had here has been amazing so please try different things.

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    2 months ago

    Food was amazing, service was great, staff were friendly. It's cool to eat at a restaurant with so much history!

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    Good food good customer service nice place inside. My chicken tiki marsala was full of flavor. I would take friends to eat here

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    Good food and service but a bit pricey. Large menu. Good location and easy to get to.

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    Dined here recently. Was superb in every way. Definitely a go to restaurant if visiting London.

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    Food was superb. we ordered 4 different entrees. Service was friendly and prompt. Ambiance was inviting and classy.

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    Food service and ambiance are excellent. I would return to this place. Family owned and run.

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    Great food and excellent service! We are visiting London and definitely come back if we are in the city again.

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    A must whenever we are in London. Food is amazing and the staff is attentive and welcoming.

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    Dishoom - Lamb chop

    Dishoom

    4.6(625 reviews)
    1.5 mi•King's Cross
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    What a cool spot! The neighborhood is awesome, and this restaurant is incredible. It's got so many…read morecool levels with bars on the main level and also downstairs. Service is super professional and on point. The food comes out fast (almost too fast), and is perfectly cooked. Everything smells so wonderful and spicy. We went for breakfast before a show at the nearby Lightroom, but I'd love to go back for lunch or dinner!

    This is my second time at Dishoom but my first at this location…read more I really like how the interior design of this space is made to feel like a train station which is fitting as it's in King's Cross. I enjoyed the food we ordered this time more than the first. The house dahl is a standout and something I'd recommend people to order for sure. We also ordered the chicken ruby which was good too. The chicken biryani was fine but for the price point I definitely have had better experiences and don't think I'll try it again. The naans surprised me, they were also really good even on their own which really makes the difference in enjoying the whole meal. I also ordered the pina colada mocktail which was very refreshing and a good compliment to the meal. The service was friendly but as it was busy it did take time to flag the waiter down at certain points of the meal. Overall, I would go to Dishoom again and I'd like to try their street food offerings/appetizers next time.

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    Delhi Grill - Black lentils

    Delhi Grill

    4.3(48 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Islington, Angel
    •££

    This place was underwhelming at best. Though I didn't expect top tier Indian, I fully expected it…read moreto rival other Indian places I've been to. For starters, we had the prawns and veggie samosas. Prawns were good and my family enjoyed the veggie samosas. Please not there are only 2 to an order. Entrees included black lentils w/garlic naan and chicken biryani. One can't handle spice and is lactose intolerant, and she was sniffling through the whole meal lol. The black lentils were good but the full flavor wasn't there and it wasn't as creamy as I've had in the past. The best ones I've had were in Thailand, but this didn't even come close. For both the lentils and the biryani, we had to add salt to try to enhance the flavor. We decides to give dessert a try and it was just okay. Initially we planned on order the gulag jamun, but it came with Cornish (vanilla) ice cream and I wanted pistachio. They were very inflexible and would not swipe out the ice cream even though they physically have to put the vanilla scoops on top. Overall, we wouldn't be back here. The quality of food is mediocre at best and hospitality could use a facelift.

    Our first night in London and hubby wants Indian food. We've all heard that you can find some of…read morethe best Indian food here. A last minute rezzie at Dishoom was a long shot, so we were pleasantly surprised to find Delhi Grill a few blocks away from our hotel. Please note that they are open on Sundays - even though the Yelp page says they are not. Hopefully, that info will be corrected soon. Upon entering, your eye is immediately drawn to the myriad movie posters on the walls and to the lively Indian music videos playing on TV. I especially liked the many murals that dot the restaurant. For our party of 6, we ordered a variety of dishes to share along with 3 cocktails and a beer for the adults. All Of the cocktails were refreshing, tasty and were made with fresh fruit and/or herbs. Of the 3 cocktails we sampled, we liked the Ginger Refresh the best. The Elderflower & Strawberry Refresh and Mango Mojito were just as delicious. The Mojito uses fresh mango purée so be sure to stir well to incorporate the fruity yumminess! Let's talk about what we ate! Although the portion sizes are small to medium size, we felt that the 9 dishes we chose were satisfying for our party of 6. Everything we tried was delicious. Some of the stand out dishes were: tandoori paneer, chana, lamb biryani, spicy butter chicken and kurkuri bhindi.

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    Dishoom - Pathia Prawns

    Dishoom

    4.5(831 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Shoreditch
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    We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry with tender chicken in a buttery makhani sauce. The house black daal is a Dishoom signature, and it was lovely, cooked for over 24 hours. The biryani was fluffy and nice, studded with jackfruit, barberries, and sultanas. The broccoli salad was a fresh hit of green, enhanced with pistachio, mint, red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and lime. The lamb chops made for a hearty entrée with a lot of flavor, the lamb marinated, grilled, and finished with Kashmiri chilli sauce. The thin, griddled roomali roti and the fresh-baked naan were both great accompaniments, as was the minty, cucumbery raita. For dessert, we had a choice of kulfi, creamy ice pops available in mango, pistachio, or malai, the original flavor touched with caramel. All three were superb, so cold and milk, easy to throw down the hatch. This was, it turned out, an enormous feast, but everything was so delicious and well balanced that I didn't notice how much I was eating until I got up. I was still full several hours later, when we went to dinner. If you want to eat Indian food in London, you should definitely find your nearest Dishoom. It's a wonderful restaurant, with top-notch food and no hassle. I certainly intend to go again.

    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!

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    4.6(74 reviews)
    1.5 mi•The City

    Wow, just wow. Should be 7 stars. The restaurant was…read morerecommended by someone who lives in London. Wonderful decor, you can spend a good amount of time just looking around and your eye will never be bored. Amazing food. Everything we tried was superb. Vegetable samosas, bbq chicken wings, beef biryani, goat shoulder, chicken skins - one dish was tastier than another. We tried not to order lamb chops, but after being almost shamed by our waiter, we got it - and it was probably the very best lamb chops I ever had - anywhere, it is. Just wow. Coconut Kulfi was spectacular. And Bombay Chai was - once again- an absolute wow. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Most highly recommended.

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