I wish I had photos but believe me!!! So darn good. Best I've ever had. Excellent pashewari naan, excellent chicken keema, very tasty and special tiki masala. Fast service, happening spot, friendly. I was very impressed. Really recommended. I walked from the Andaz Liverpool- maybe took 30 mins tops. read more

First time visiting London and heard so much about Tayyabs. I took the tube to Whitechapel and had a good time checking out the area before coming into the restaurant. It was around 5:30pm on a Sunday so the place was rather busy, but I was alone so the wait was only 5-10 minutes! I ordered the chicken marsala since that was the chefs specialty, and of course, an order of naan bread. Everything came out within minutes and was completely incredible. The chicken was soft, tender, and complete with flavor. The naan bread was buttery, and hot as it came out onto my table. My only regret is not having more people to try even more dishes with, but definitely would recommend this place to others! The ambiance and the service were both phenomenal :) read more

Tayyabs - Chicken masala, naan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

It's true what people say about the crowds, but orchestrating the apparent chaos at the door was the watchful eye of the manager. The lamb chops, as others have reported, were sublime, and our various other dishes were superb. Definitely check this place out when in Shoreditch! read more

Two things to know if you're coming to this place. It's BYOB and get the grilled lamb chop! Keema nan is better than their garlic nan, it has some minced lamb meat in it. Mango lassi is also pretty decent if you want a non-alcoholic drink. Everything else I tried was just ok... Chicken tikka, masala fish, tandoori chicken, karahi chicken all came out really dry. Karahi lamb is better. The portion's quite big so try not to order too much or bring more friends to share. read more

Tayyabs - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent Indian food with so much flavor!!! We ordered a variety of their dishes and enjoyed most of them. Started our meal with the Lamb Chops and they were truly magnificent! I never tasted lamb chops with so much Indian flavor, and I just couldn't have enough of them. We also had Samosas and Spicy Popadoms for appetizers and both were pretty good. For entrée I had the Karahi Chicken Tikka Masala. Although it was very good, I'm more used to the chicken tikka masala being cooked with a lot of yogurt sauce, so it wasn't what I expected. It tasted more like a chicken korma to me. We also ordered a side of Keema Nan, but didn't care for it much. We also ordered a jug of their Mango Lassi, and as sweet as it was, we ended up finishing the whole jug. Overall, I liked our meal because it had so much flavor. If I lived in the area, I would definitely go back and try another dish. The décor was nice, and the service was ok. read more

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Almost all restaurants are closed for Christmas in London. We found out that Tayaab was opened. It did the job. However, London has better places to enjoy delicious Indian cuisine. read more

We went here purely on a friend's recommendation. The place was packed with a wait of 45 minutes (we didn't have a reservation). We were seated on the basement level right next to the kitchen. You can imagine how busy the restaurant is. The food was good but found a lot of items on the menu to be overpriced. It's more of a check off the bucket list kind of place. read more

Tayyabs - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Fantastic food. I have been here a few times and it never disappoints. The dishes are full of flavour and come sizzling. The naan bread is mouth-watering. Not so impressed with the rice, only one variety (pilau) and it comes with what seem to be frozen carrots and peas. They bring mint chocolates with the bill which is a nice way to wash the palate. read more

Tayyabs - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Every time I'm in London, I try and visit Tayyabs. It's usually packed with people which is always a good sign. Their food is authentic and explodes with flavor. This time we ordered the lamp chops, chicken Karahi and their Tayyabs special dry lamb dish. Their mango lassi was amazing and their dessert was good. Overall, I would recommend trying this place out. read more

Tayyabs - Lamb chops - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

It seems the world loves this place. Fair enough. Here was my experience. I do eat Indian/Pakistani food often. We ordered the 'famed' lamb chops, some chicken, some vegetable, some bread, rice. For the next 48 hours I was incredibly sick. I vomited, had uncontrollable diarrhea (yes, I mean uncontrollable!) and an elevated temperature. This tells me that not only was the food not good, but there is a serious food hygiene issue at this restaurant. Please avoid the temptation to join the herd, and do visit one of London's quality Indian restaurants. read more

I take people visiting London to Tayyabs for multiple reasons: - It's a bit off the beaten path, so not many tourists would think to go here. - They have delicious Indian food, with a ton of meat and vegetarian options. - The prices are SO GOOD. - It's BYOB, so you can bring whatever drinks you want! - It's incredibly popular, which could be a negative for some as there's usually a line, but it's fast and efficient, and always loud and fun. - They take reservations, so you actually can't complain about the line! - Meat eaters are always ordering the ribs, and they look fun because they come out on this crazy sizzling platter! So, you should probs try them if you're into that. I love this place, and I will continue to come here with friends. They're mixed veggie curries, Dahl curries, garlic naan, and samosas do not disappoint. read more

Tayyabs is my favorite hidden gem in London. Every time I am in town I come here. The lamb chops are a must! Nothing helps wash it down more than a mango lasse. It's BYOB so come prepared. read more

Very busy, very buzzy. Excellent food, neat and tidy, and while not super cheap, it's not bad value. Staff are kindly and efficient. Could do with a more ready supply of poppadoms and maybe some slightly more interesting condiments. Breads are great, as are the salt lassis. Vegetable dishes ( methi aloo gajar is great) are not to be dismissed, although bitter gourd is not for everyone, and the real stars are the grills and my personal favourite, Karahi Gosht. read more

Service and food was great , very busy place . First time we tried and will for sure come back whenever in London.

We ate three Indian/Pakistan meals on this trip and this one was best. I usually would tell people to give Lahore Kebab House a try but Tayyabs is now my favorite. It's quite popular and if you haven't booked a table you may find yourself waiting or strolling over to Brick Lane. We had a large enough group that we ordered a big variety of dishes. Everything was good. Peshawar Naan is worth a try. Buy beer or wine from the shop next door. read more

If you want to feel like you're in India, come here. It was madness upon entering with people piled up and spilling out the door. After hunting down the man with the list to check in for our booking (tip: be very aggressive), we were seated fairly quickly. Served papadom and chutney when seated, we placed our order. As it is BYOB all you need to find is a bottle opener and glasses. Food service was reasonable quick in no particular order. We tried a bit of everything and loved it all. Lamb chops, chicken tikka, curry okra, curry chicken, pilaf rice, pakora and garlic naan. Naturally on the spicy side, you need to ask for a mild dish if you can't take the heat. Top it off with a mango lassi and the night is complete. Total price per person was £18. Amazing deal for a killer meal. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere and prepare for a tasty time! read more

A must when in London. Some good ass meats happening here. get the lamb chops !! Go crazy read more

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During my short stay in London, I heavily relied on Yelp to hit up all the best spots. We came here on my last night in London and I was extremely disappointed. Maybe because it was a Sunday late night and the quality plummeted but I couldn't shake off the bad experience. After reading that it was best to make a reservation, my friend booked the night before. We arrived approximately 45minutes before our reservation time and the lobby was PACKED. It was hectic and chaotic. I know this place gets busy so we already leveled our expectations prior to coming here. However, there was no clear line in the lobby - we couldn't figure out which queue was for walk-ins or which area was for reservations. We tried to ask a host multiple times where and how we check in if we already made a reservation. He pointed us to stand in line with everyone else. I understand this is a busy restaurant but customer service was extremely lacking. The lines were not efficient. All this waiting gave me time to people-watch... Cleanliness was a huge thumbs-down. The tables weren't properly wiped down - there were still food crumbs on the tables before the waiters would hide it under the paper place mats. I saw a waiter use the same hand he was cleaning the table to deliver a stack of naans - placing his thumb on top of the naans to hold them down during transfer. That was gross!! Now the food: Complimentary salad and appetizers were appreciated. The food was good but not outstanding. We had a chicken and dried meat dish with rice, roti, and naan to share between two people and it was plenty! Their meat dishes were on the slightly salty side but that's just for me. My friend thoroughly enjoyed the flavors. I dream about their garlic naan to this day. They charge for the bottled water FYI. Overall, this place was not for me because of the terrible customer service. Maybe if I had went when it wasn't so busy, the experience would've been different. But for now, I don't think I'd recommend this spot. read more

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Was here with a friend not too long ago and had a wonderful meal. Book ahead if you can and avoid during peak hours. Prices are excellent.

A little gem. Fantastic Indian food. Very authentic and affordable. Highly recommend the lamb chops.

What a nice twist on Indian. The lamb chops were so freaking juicy. I could have had a plate of those to myself. Great veggie sides to split, tasty naan, the dry meat was anything but dry, and that chicken tikka was freaking lovely. read more

Thank the LORD they were open on Christmas Day. My brilliant husband found this place, as we were visiting London, and weren't really interested in paying the 125+ pounds for Christmas meals at hotels around town as they are rarely ever worth that price. Everything we ate had such depth of flavor, and we just felt so blessed being there. You know that warm and fuzzy feeling, like someone fed you a hug? We ordered the garlic naan, lamb appetizer, chicken curry, sag aloo, and they gave us free starters that I have no name for, but set the bar high since they were yummilicious. Merry Christmas to us. 'Twas a really great night. read more

Tayyabs is a legend among London curry houses, partly for its food (lamb chops being their signature dish) and partly for their queues because of their no reservation policy As I don't frequent east London that often, I had never been to Tayyabs but when my Yelp Elite friend visited from LA, she had Tayyabs on her frighteningly comprehensive 2.5 day timetable, it was the ideal reason to make the trek. A bonus was when I discovered that they had started taking reservations So, it was great to swan past the queue of people waiting to be shown to our table. Fellow London Elite Tirthankar D also joined us and he was able to help to navigate the menu Their signature masala lamb chops were of course obligatory and we added some tandoori chicken from the grill. The curry section wasn't their strong point and we had a selection The lamb chops were very good - moist, juicy and succulent given some good charring from the grill and heavy with spice. However, the curries were meh with no strong defining flavours to tell them apart It was a nice evening with fellow Yelpers.The lamb chops are great but there are better curry houses in London town read more

Two words: lamb chops. One acronym: BYOB (so be sure to buy your beer, wine or whiskey before you turn up.) Know this: If you choose to dine at New Tayyabs near closing, the staff will have no issue with swiftly removing your water, food and anything else on the table to hasten your departure. Make sure your remaining lamb chops are packed up to go well before this fate befalls you! read more

This place is my go to whenever I am in London. It's unmatched! Everything is incredible. Try everything if you can. I'm not kidding, it's great. read more

This has to be, by far, the best indian I have had in London up to now. It was recently voted within the top 10 restaurants in London and you can totally see why. We were lucky enough to have a table reserved for a large group, if we hadn't we would have been queuing for hours as with the other 100 or so people waiting. The waiters are attentive and very quick with their service, even if slightly rude at times but it is understandable when you're dealing with a bunch of large rowdy groups! Now to the food! We ordered their special - dry meat with sides of saag paneer, dahl and peshwari nan. The meat was lamb and it was truly fantastic. Cooked to be perfectly tender and juicy, it went down a treat and I couldn't get enough. The sides too were delicious, the only downside however was that there wasn't enough paneer in the saag which was a slight let down but in honesty I just cannot fault this place for the taste, quality and authenticity of the indian food. I will most definitely be back to try some more dishes :) read more

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Tayybs is an experience on its own. You maybe just coming for the food (well, definitely you are coming for the food!) but it is the whole vibe in the place that makes you enjoy yourself there. The booking system is somewhat confusing. They do accept both reservations as well as walk-in guests. There is a separate line for the two waiting lists. Yep, even if you have made a reservation there is a good chance you'll still wait 0,5h for the table. So come early! That said, there is an important hint if you are planning to dine there. But probably you already know it. The place doesn't sell alcohol, but it does not mean you cannot drink booze there. Simply arrive prepared with your selection of drinks for the night. You don't need to pay for opening the bottle. And it makes waiting for the table so much better :) And now to the meat. It is delicious. Even if you're not a big fan of far east cuisine (then what are you doing here?!) you'll find the right meal for you. The selection is quite decent. Everything seems to be prepared fresh, in front of your eyes, as the main dining room is right next to an open kitchen. Also for vegetarians there are plenty of good options there. I need meat to survive, so I wasn't paying any particular attention, but it seems you should be fine as well. They can also stuff you for the next few days as you can order any of the meals for takeaway. read more

When I was first planning my trip to London, I remember people making comments about food in London. How it wasn't too good, or how they were not impressed. However, one of the most overwhelming things that I received advice about was to definitely get Indian food in London. Lucky for me, my tour guide Yee Gan O. knew all about this and created a mini little Yelp meet at Tayyabs! This is in a location that's a little bit further than I expected in London, and was a little hard to get to via the Tube, but nevertheless I am super happy that I got to try this place because everything was AMAZINGLY delicious! Definitely have not had Indian food like this in the U.S. I loved their Naans especially because they had so many different varieties. I also loved the lamb, definitely a must and their curry was just mindblowingly good! I definitely feel like there's a lack of flavor now when I eat Indian food here in the US because it is not the same! read more

Tayyabs is delicious but rather intense. I brought my mother and aunt here because they love Indian food and many people recommended Tayyabs as the best in the city. I dutifully made a reservation for 8 PM on a Tuesday night and we showed up to a complete madhouse. There was a huge line (INSIDE the restaurant) of people trying to get tables, including those who made reservations. Waiters were dodging around all the people with plates of sizzling lamb chops and steaming curry and I witnessed multiple near collisions that could have been disastrous. It was incredibly loud, hot, and rowdy- a bit overwhelming for my family who had just flown in from the States that morning. We were finally able to sit in a very noisy room, where we had to yell to hear each other. We ordered the lamb chops, chicken keema, dahl with eggplant, and garlic naan, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the dishes (especially the lamb chops!) and it is nice that they allow you to bring your own alcohol. The food is great and the price is right, but in the future I will consider the decibel requirements of the guests I am bringing here. read more

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Went for a lunch with my team from work. Had heard a lot about the place so all of us had a lot of expectation. The place is a short walk from Aldgate East station, and you can see the Neon signboards and unmistaken Tayyan's facade from far even during the day. We got in as the lunch service was started and we were seated immediately. However, it was an horrendous 25mins wait before our orders were taken. We ordered the classic Sheek and chicken tikka (gave the chops a miss) , paneer tikka for starters. And a Kadai Chicken, Dal Tadka and a veg dish with Garlic Naan for main. The food arrives reasonably quickly after that. The verdict - location was Ok, the decor nice, staff okeyish but isn't it all about the food? To be absolutely honest, I found the food quite ordinary with no dish meeting my heightened expectations. Sheek was nice but as my starter was the Chicken I had to eat that even though the meat was extremely dry/hard. Didn't enjoy it at all. The Paneer Tikka was soft and perfectly cooked. I hoped that he mains might change the experience but it didn't. The Dal was pretty ordinary and the Kadai Chicken was only so-so. The best main dish was the Vegetarian one, a Potato and Carrot curry with fenugreek leaves. The Nan breads met the standard then it is an South Asian restaurant. The desert in form of the classic Ras Malai would have been tastier only if it were served chilled. The bill came to around £55 quid so it was a value for money but it missed hitting my mark big time. You wouldn't be greatly disappointed here, probably stick to the Lamp chops because many people swear by it but don't go in with a huge expectation else you might be pretty disappointed, just like me. read more

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East Bay Yelper representin' in London! In true foodie fashion, I didn't give a crap about tourist spots or monuments when I went to Europe for my first time. I wanted to eat! NOMNOMNOM. I went here during Spring Break to experience the awesomeness that is New Tayyabs. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Check out the photos I added. Self-explanatory food-gasm. New Tayyabs has set a standard for me in Indian cuisine. ANYTHING HERE IS GOOD. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG. Lamb. Anything lamb related. GET IT! They have sizzling lamb chop plates that are to-die-for. Since I wanted to try everything, we just told the waiter to give us a little of everything. Yessssssss. Everything here is made to a precision in the flavor department. It's not too spicy, earthy, peppery, etc. It's justttt right! The mango lassi had the most amazing ratio of yogurt and mango. Too good for words. We had okra, chicken, and lamb curry. Out of the three, I'd actually rank the okra one the best tasting because of the complex mish-mash of flavors. The lamb was lamb-tastic. Pure lamb flavor within the curry sauce. The chicken curry was probably the least impressive, but beats out any other chicken curry I've eaten by far. Like I said, I have a new appreciation/standard for Indian cuisine because of this place. The only thing that sucks is that Indian food at home is going suck... read more

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It's amazing how many people this restaurant can accommodate. Right when you walk in, you're corralled into I guess what some people would call a queue. Yup, it's packed and every seat in the restaurant is filled. If you don't like crowds, you may be uncomfortable... Get ready to rub elbows with the strangers next to you. Luckily, the two times I've been, I haven't had to wait more than five minutes for a table. I've tried a few things and all were actually quite tasty. Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Karahi Chicken, Lamb Chops, and Garlic Naan. You really can't go wrong with anything you get and if you're starving when you get seated, you are in luck. The food comes within minutes of ordering, it's amazing! Be careful because everything is piping hot and sizzling when it gets to the table. Dipping the naan in the curry is my fave and I always leave stuffed to the brim. It's a fast-paced restaurant, there are plenty of servers but they're typically running around and in a hurry so don't expect all-star service. I like this restaurant... it might be a bad thing that I live walking distance to this place. read more

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Whenever someone asks me where to eat in London, this is the one place I always recommend. I have been here over a dozen times over 4 or 5 years. Two dozen? Quite likely. Three dozen? Certainly possible. And this place has been around for decades. You do not want to go to Brick Lane. You want to come here. And BYOB. You can read the other reviews that talk about the ambiance and whatnot. I'll cut straight to the point. Here is what you want to order: 1. Chili lamb chops. They come out in a massive cloud of smoke spice. Eat all the grilled onions that accompany them. 2. Dry meat. It is not dry at all. It is delicious. Where were you all my life, dry meat? 3. Chana 4. Urid dal 5. Something else from the veggie list -- okra, baby pumpkin, change it up to spice up your life. Gluten free notes: I eat here all the time with no problems, though I have not attempted to verify what is or is not gluten free. Papadums are fine (rice & lentil). No naan for you! read more

I wanted to have really good Indian food while I was in England recently so trusty Yelp (and my Time Out guidebook) led me to New Tayyabs! This place did not disappoint. I ordered the Karahi Chicken, Naan and a Mango Lassi. I also had a bite of my niece's dish - Rice with Lamb bits and everything was delicious! But the stand out for me was the Mango Lassi. It comes in a metal glass and was so flavorful and refreshing. I'm still thinking about it. The service here is also good. The waitstaff were polite, answered all my questions and were efficient. I will definitely come back to New Tayyabs when I visit England again. read more

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*You can bring your own liquor, no charge! London is supposed to have the best Indian food, next to India. Being Indian, I was ready to test out this theory, so on our last night in London Town, I was on a search for a good place. After Yelping, we decided on Tayyabs. It's in a sketchy part of town, but believe me, it's well worth it! Hold on to your bag, honey, and scurry yourself over to this place. Walking in, you'll be overwhelmed by the amount of people. When I say that, believe me, there are A LOT of people waiting for a table! They have guys standing around wearing "Tayyabs Crowd Control" vests - not kidding! Really GOOD food without the hole in the wall atmosphere. The restaurant was actually really cute. They move people through surprisingly quick. The place is super loud, you can barely hear the person sitting across from you. Please do not forget to order a jug, yes a jug, of their Mango Lassi. It will shoot you straight up the heaven and back, it's that good! Everything we ordered was scrumptious. The Keema Naan was the best - so buttery and flavorful; I'm on the brink of drooling just thinking about it. Their Chutneys, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Kabobs, Lamb Chops, Raita - all GOOD! The only thing that I don't recommend is the Samosas, they were definitely not authentic. read more

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Tips. Come in old clothes. They will smell of the lamb chops for days. Go at irregular times. The queues are too long at lunch and dinner. Order the lamb chops and the urid dal. Garlic madness. And the naan. Take Cobra with you. Forget Brick lane. Don't expect comfort or charming service. Do expect tons of tasty food and a tiny bill. That's alllllll you need to know. Enjoy read more

To many Tayyabs is the best curry in the East, and it turns out these many are pretty much on point. A lingering Sunday hangover and need for some comforting full stomachs sent us in search of a curry and what a choice we made. First thing to note is this place is known for being busy, and I mean lines out the door for several feet busy! Friday and Saturday night be sure to wait for a while but Sunday evening was perfect, table of 5 was snapped right up for us, joy. Secondly, and even better, is that this curry house of fully BYOB with no charge for corkage. Such a good idea and with a little Tesco 2 minutes walk up the road you can supplement any feast with a cheeky tipple or two. So on to the food. The menu is vast but it's vast with good options, incredible platters and starters with a good array of sides and little delights to grace the table top. Like any good curry things were kicked off with some poppadoms and personally I judge a curry house on the mango chutney. Tayyabs was on point (again), slightly chunky but a good flavour and a decent portion that 5 people could easily tuck into. After some discussion (sometime heated, due to the hangover) we decided to let our server do the hard work and decide for us. The service is fantastic and they really treat you well once in the door, so we had no issue with the waiter bring us his best picks. A few round of poppadoms later and here it was, a feast of epic standards and proportions. The curries and accompanying naan bread were all amazing, the smells took all of us to food heaven and conversation ceased as the next 20 minutes or so were spent eating ourselves into a solid food coma. Some top picks were easily the pork chops. I've heard this place was known for them and I would more than recommend getting them on the table. Huge chunks of tender pork in a beautiful spice mixed. Pork tends to dry in other locations but no sign of this. Other picks were 100& the garlic naan (no explanation needed) and the chick pea side. The BEST chick peas i've had, each one was as soft as the other and they almost melted in the mouth. The sauce was like a Bhoona but a little less spicy, and the after taste almost creamy Korma like. A little tip that we found, the curry and sides are so good that we didn't even touch the rice, just went straight for the hard stuff. Yes, this could be the hangover again but I'd seriously think about letting the dishes doing the talking and drop the rice. Get full on meat not carbs (little life lesson for you there). In all we left happy, well fed and well served. This place is a must and I write this in the cab on the way there. I'll see you in the line. Job Done. read more

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A Punjabi restaurant still running since it opened in 1972. The decor was modern and comfortable with it's leather chairs. Tables were of solid oak filled with a jug of water. Make sure you make a reservation. Even with two floors the place was quickly filled and a long queue formed. Noise levels got a bit high but service didn't let us down. There are so many waiting staff employed in a restaurant but they needed it here to keep things organised and in control. Salad Service was quick. As we sat down, a free salad was delivered to us. It was simple. Not much umami from the tomatoes but at least it was all freshly cut. Poppadoms Another lady was very cheeky and placed a plate of plain and spicy poppadom in front of us and asked if we wanted it. We assumed it was free as well so took it until we found out in the bill that we were in fact charged 80p for one. Both were thin, crispy and light enough to enjoy before the meal. The spicy one definitely had a nice edge to it but not exactly 'spicy'. It came with three different dips to enjoy them which we didn't really use so can't comment. Vegetable samosa The pastry itself was a bit more crunchy than I'm used to but it worked really well against the soft juicy filling. More flavours and spices seeping through each bite and becoming more and more apparent in its hear. There was some complex spicy savoury flavours and textures from the range of vegetables in there. Lamb chops Not the most tender and some quite tough but I think it's all about appreciating the flavours here. It's obvious that these had been marinating for quite a while, releasing a rich in depth spicy kick as you gnaw on them with nice undertones of sweetness from the lamb itself. Great stuff for those who are willing to use their hands and teeth. Seekh kebab Another item I saw on everyone's plate. These were incredible, packed full of spices and herbs. You can imagine the exploding sensation of all those different spices on your tongue as you slowly chew on it. It was incredibly juicy and tender and grilled perfectly Peshwari naan Delicious stretchy light buttery bread filled with a delicious mix of minced up nuts, desiccated coconut and sugar. It was a great side dish to counteract the spiciness of the food with its nice mix of sweetness and nuttiness which is accentuated further by the roasted sesame seeds on top Kahari chicken. Lovely caramelised onions offsetting a nice sweetness against the rich spicy umami tomato sauce. It felt like it had been simmering for ages from the complex savouries and spices I was getting. The chicken although a bit dry, took on a lot of the flavour in the process and there was enough sauce to aid it with moisture. Didn't waste a single bit of sauce and enjoyed it greatly with rice. Methi Aloo Gajar. Described as fenugreek, potatoes and carrots we were only given one piece of carrot. Nevertheless it was amazing stuff. Delicious chargrilled aromas throughout the whole dish being cooked in the karahi (small wok). The potatoes were incredibly fluffy, taking in the lovely array of spices and the fenugreek flavour which gave it a lovely rounded sweetness with a slight bitterness undertone. Saag meat. Sadly the lamb fails to remain juicy and bouncy inside. It became dry and rough on the tongue but it was still soft and tooth tender. It was more about the simmering process of all the spices, lamb and spinach coming together. The lovely creaminess created as a result of the overly wilted spinach, wrapping round each piece of meat, aiding it in moisture. They achieve something that usually requires cream but this was obviously lighter. Not overly spicy but enough herbs in there to keep your tongue buzzing in its complexity Pilau rice This was lovely and cooked al dente. Subtle aromas of spices and not too buttery either. Rasgula A rolled up ball of an Indian soft cottage cheese, almost like a sponge soaking a vast about of sweet syrup inside, releasing it as you bite into it. It was incredibly sweet, texture slightly crumbly. Rasmalai Again like a sponge but this time saturated with the milk its bathed in. Made of a soft cheese it was incredibly light and crumbly and gave it the ability to soak and release the sweet spice milk once devoured. The milk itself was delicious, beautiful aromas of cardamom, rose water and a sweet nuttiness from the pistachios. Great meal although things could have been better. Firstly they were quite sly in selling us the poppadoms by just placing it on our table. It's also a very loud place to make conservation. To keep things cheap they don't use the highest quality of meats which means some can be tough or dry. However there was nothing that couldn't be chewed through, just requires a bit of bite and patience. The quality of this restaurant lies in the rich marinates and flavours produced. It is all very budget friendly for the portion given. Might be a long wait to be seated but once in service is quick. read more

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For those in the know about the London food scene, it's not all about fish & chips and bangers & mash. Nay, it was actually chicken tikka masala that was declared Britain's national dish. Indian cuisine is oft enjoyed in London town and the Whitehall area is the place to go. After reaching out to a few local foodies and review sites, Tayyabs was highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The BYOB was bopping with the young crowd, dimly lit, bustling, yet somehow intimate. I appreciated that they brought out their branded water gratis. Perhaps they knew we'd need it for the curries to come. Chutneys A troika of chutneys were brought out including a spicy red chile with lasting heat, a white cucumber with slight chili heat on the finish, and a sweet, cooling mango chutney to save the day. Papadum Some papadum and a puffy rice cracker were on offer, featuring crisp, light textures. Salad A salad of yellow and red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lemon was also brought out. Vegetable Samosa [0.80 Pounds = $1.31] We had to try a samosa, which was filled with savory potatoes and chickpeas, housed in a crisp shell. Lamb Chops [6.50 Pounds = $10.64] The lamb chops were definitely a showstopper and well-recommended. It's served smoky to your table thanks to the cast iron grill. In addition to the nicely developed char, the lamb was tender, moist, and delicious. Not at all gamey. The grilled onions added some sweet savoriness to each bite. Naan [1 Pound = $1.64] In preparation for the curry, we ordered some naan, which was the perfect vessel to sop up all the impending goodness. Chana Meat Curry [7.25 Pounds = $11.87] The chana meat curry was wonderfully fragrant and had great depth, with coriander and garlic permeating the roast lamb. The chana dal and the whole chickpeas made each bite even heartier and somewhat (only slightly) tempered the heat of this beast of a dish. Karahi Chicken Tikka Masala Special [7.25 Pounds = $11.87] Marinated chicken tikka, karahi masala, coriander, chopped tomato, sliced onions, chili The chicken tikka was moist and contained huge pieces of boneless chicken. The onions and potatoes mixed within were plentiful and the base of tomatoes helped to create a sweeter depth than that of the fiery chana meat curry. And as an attempt to soothe the lingering heat, our meal ended with some creamy milk chocolates. So, if you're ever in London, do pop on over to Whitehall and enjoy a proper curry. Tayyabs has got you covered on all fronts. It's also one of the better bargains you'll find. read more

What a random find! We were walking by and had to come in because the food smelled so intensely good! We were not wrong! We got an order of lamb chops, chicken tikka, and a shish kabab along with rice pilaf and traditional naan. It was delicious! The meat came on a sizzling pan, the naan was freshly made and so warm when it came out. The very best thing was actually was the mango lassi! We got a whole pitcher for £5 and it was sooo good! Go check it out! read more

Tayyabs - Indian Near Me - London, XGL