Just arriving in London today we were craving Indian food and Malabar Junction did not disappoint…read more The waitress recommended the Masala Dosa (pancake with potato inside) as a starter and it was amazing. We also ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Malabar, basmati rice and naan bread. Everything was super flavorful and delicious! The service was fantastic and the glass ceiling in the dining room made you feel like you were outside. I would definitely recommend it.

Couldn't leave London without trying their national dish, chicken tikka masala! Legend has it that…read morethis dish even originated in the UK and not India when some Brit demanded the missing sauce be added to his tandoori chicken. Lucky enough, Malabar was across the street from our hotel. I phoned my order and it took about 20 minutes until it was ready for takeout. Malabar Junction is traditionally South Indian so ordered dal and basmati rice to go with the chicken tikka masala, they added a poppadom for free for a grand total of £20 quid. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CMDXqKSTVQEAM1bEkNntaw?select=y55O5Zz9Ic4UGhBH8y97gQ#y55O5Zz9Ic4UGhBH8y97gQ) *CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - £11 The sauce is spicier, thicker, almost paste like with more depth and heat. Not oily and overly creamy as the American version. The tandoor'd chicken breast wasn't as tender and smoky as I've had but good enough. *TADKA DAL (just can't get into dosas) - £6.5 This version had garlic, coconut, mustard seeds, and chilies. I love meat but I could become a vegeterian on Indian food. I could tell their basmati rice was cooked in a rice cooker because it stuck together instead of fluffing individually. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CMDXqKSTVQEAM1bEkNntaw?select=hrnDfnYafARMvzEux1CLYQ#hrnDfnYafARMvzEux1CLYQ) I think I want all my chicken tikka masala to be spicy now.(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/CMDXqKSTVQEAM1bEkNntaw?select=zn5Zjqjem7a1YsQbq80kww#zn5Zjqjem7a1YsQbq80kww)

Great service and such flavorful food, beautiful presentation of biryani. Prices are very…read morereasonable for a Michelin recommended restaurant.

Enjoyed having a nice lunch here at empire Empire. We enjoyed the set lunch menu that was 26£ per…read moreperson and we left feeling absolutely full and satisfied. The flavors were wonderful. The lobster biryani was super delicious. The lamb was also really delicious. I would definitely come back and I hope to try the other dishes. Also, I loved that the service was really kind. Our water was always full. The women working we're really respectful, even though we didn't have a reservation. I would gladly come back to this restaurant and bring friends here to try.

There are so many options when you search for Indian food, especially around Oxford Street. We were…read moreshopping nearby, around Oxford St, and I googled "Indian food," and found this place. It's not a big restaurant--more on the small side--but it was full of customers. We got a two-seater table near the bar. I wouldn't say I was thrilled about the spot, but hey, at least we got a table! The place has a typical South Indian restaurant vibe and décor. We ordered: * Koli Melagu Varuval (Chicken Pepper) * Aadu Biryani (Mutton Biryani) The food was really good. Or maybe we were just super hungry? Just kidding--every dish was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The staff were organized and polite. The manager, in particular, was very warm and friendly, making everyone feel genuinely welcome.

Tonight we had the most incredible southern Indian food of my lifetime. It was so perfectly spiced…read moreand portioned. The flavors all deep and mysterious. The service was impeccable. I live in Los Angeles and I thought I've had great Indian food there. But I have been mistaken. This was the best.

The food was nice and came out pretty quickly. My favourite bit of the evening is peshwari naan,…read morejust delicious!! So was my fish curry. Keep in mind that two peppers on the menu is still pretty spicy. The restaurant itself is very spacious, good for group bookings. They have quite a few vegan dishes too.

Delicious! The food takes a long time to come out, but it's worth it! We had two lamb dishes and a…read morevegetarian. We ordered veggie and lamb samosas to start. Samosas were average, the main dishes were excellent! Highly recommend the lamb rice!

We arrived at this unassuming din spot in the early evening. It was jammin' already. We got seated…read moreupstairs, in eyesight of the two lil' elevators responsible for transporting food to the guests upstairs. Nice. I ordered a glass of Merlot, and was pleasantly surprised. I opted for the vegetarian feast tasting menu. Ay. Ay. Ay. Course #1: buncha' amazing chutneys served with crispy chips (mmmmmm ya, they were solid) Course #2 potato, plantain, aubergine fritters served with a chutney for each (least fav was the plantain, the aubergine with tomato chutney was great) Course #3 lil' bowls of greatness: mixed veggie curry, daal saag, mango yogurt (ah-may-zingggg) served with roti (paratha was a win), spiced potatoes Course #4 rice pudding (had a taste, but didn't eat the rest. Not their best work) Service was a little slow, as they were slammed and basically only had one waiter upstairs. Everyone was super nice tho. There was a bit of a lag between courses, but other than that, it was a great dining experience! I'd go back, no doubt.

Rasa is a very very good restaurant. They serve South Indian cuisine which was new to me. We came…read moreright when the place opened so things were pretty quiet. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and was happy to help us with any questions. Our friends recommended this place and told us we had to try the Beet Cheera Pachadi and Parantha. We also ordered the Konju Manga Curry and Seafood Starter. It's definitely different from any Indian place I've tried but I'm still coming out of my American shell and making sure to order things other than the Chicken Tikka Masala ;) Both curry dishes (I think they were both curry) had incredible flavours. Sweet and subtle but nice hints of savoury from the shrimp. Both were also very different. The Beet option was the most unique and I really enjoyed it. I could have done without the starter but it was interesting to try the multiple items. The prantha though... holy crap that was amazing! It's like a flatter more sweet naan. We both gobbled it down. (I did just say gobbled.) We had to order two.

This place really needs some more love on here, because my recent expirence was fantastic!…read more I got some rice, Tikka masala chicken, and garlic naan. The dishes were fantastic! The sauce was not too spicy but just enough to have a consistent kick that makes it enjoyable. Additionally the service was great and the food came out efficiently. Glad I was able to come by!

Service was friendly and staff gave great suggestions on meals. Food a delicious and we enjoyed…read moreevery selection. Great spot!!

I came to Palms of Goa for lunch based on a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint! It's…read morea no frills space that had a few other parties dining when we were there but it wasn't super packed. What we had: - Paneer Pakora - Non-Vegetarian Thali (Tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, keema masala, chicken korma, chicken curry, salad, dal, pilau rice, and naan) - Mango Lassi Final Thoughts: Everything was very yummy! I don't have Indian food often so I enjoyed having a combo that gave us a variety to sample. One of the sides in the combo has nuts which I'm allergic to so I just asked the staff if anything else had nuts to verify. I planned to just avoid that one dish, but upon hearing about my allergy the staff ensured me they would remove nuts from everything for us so I could eat it as well which was very kind of them. Great service, good food :)

I had the vegetarian thali and it was served quickly at just the right temperature. Great variety…read moreof dishes offered. Friendly and responsive service. Definitely recommend

Late night in the city and we were looking for a good place to grab dinner and this popped up on…read moreour walkabout. Great food, service and ambiance. We stuck to the classics. Naan, chicken vindaloo and madras curry . Both very tasty and hit the late night munchies spot. They had people coming in late night still in groups. Must be a well known for a late night curry ! In a great city location too . Ready for sleep after that meal !

Food is delicious. I ordered Biryani rice, goat curry, butter chicken, naan bread. The restaurant,…read morerestroom is clean. Service is great.