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!

BYOB ok (there's a store across the street). Excellent Pakistani food in a what feels like a hole…read morein the wall but it's 2 stories big. Opened since 1972. Very busy place so reservations recommended (can make via their website). Came her on an Indian food tour so didn't see the menu, the check nor can speak about the service. But this place had the best food of the by far of all places we tried within 15 minute walk radius of here. Garlic naan Paneer Pork chop Chicken kebab* Fish salad Located -on the NE corner of Commercial Rd & Umberston St (1 block west of Cannon St Rd) -about 20 minute walk NE of Tower of London -9 minute walk east of Algate East station.

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.

My wife and I had a serious food safety issue at The Khans. During our meal, the waiter served my…read morecurry with his thumb fully submerged directly inside the food. I raised it quietly with him at the time, but he did not acknowledge it. I subsequently became severely nauseous and suffered from sickness that lasted all night. I emailed restaurant management the next day to report this privately. Having received no response, I followed up again three weeks later. Management has completely ignored both messages. Because of the lack of response to a hygiene failure, I have reported this matter to the local Environmental Health department. I cannot recommend this establishment due to the poor hygiene and lack of customer service.

The service is good and are quite attentative, For starters…read morewe had king prawn puree, very tasty with a hint of spice and it's a portion size that you could share between 2. My friend had the chicken chilli masala (nepalese spices with green chilli) and i had lamb capsilla (cooked with sweet, sour and hot nepalese style sauce) The curries were flavorsome and not swimming in cooking oil like how other Indian restaurants usually make them, but is a tad more pricey none the less it's still worth a visit.

I have heard a few people describe this place as the best Indian restaurant in Brighton. Whilst I…read moredon't think I've eaten in enough to warrant corroborating that statement, I can say I ate here recently and it was pretty damn good! What I particularly like about Shahi Tandoori is that it is split into two quite separate spaces, one side is the restaurant and one is the takeaway. This is genius! There's nothing more annoying than people wandering through while you're eating to pick up their order, letting a draft in and spoiling the ambiance of the restaurant. Well Shahi has it covered. Food-wise, the side dishes are all great...I particularly like the Bombay Aloo, the Sag Paneer and the Onion Bhajis- delicious! I can also recommend the Vegetable Balti and Chicken Tikka Masala. Since this place is just around the corner, we often pop down to pick up a few side dishes to go with a home-cooked curry and they never look at us funny, despite our paltry order! I like them.

You can never have enough good quality Indian restaurants (so says I), without doubt Shahi Tandoori…read moredeserves to be added to that category. It's located in an odd place at the bottom of Ditchling Rise, because of the location you might never have come this way, I really would recommend it though. 'Shahi' is a little bit cheaper then the more central Indian restaurants (and take aways, they do both). The food is also of a very good quality; I had the rogan josh and passanda, both of which I could eat 7 days a week. The area isn't the nicest, the decor is a little dated, but it's a fantastic place filled with Indian charm (and food).

Pretty decent here. Come in and the whole place is bathed in a weird blue light. That's odd. And…read morethey have a whole range of curries just heating gently in their display cabinet. All of which smell INCREDIBLE. So, we were in there late at night, many drinks down, and we go in and I'm already full. Full up of ale. And even though I was skint and full, I still wanted to eat a lot in here. So, my friends who I was with, are Connoisseurs of this place. So they know that the best thing to get, is a kebab, but in a naan bread. CAN you imagine? All the salad and filling and sauce, but wrapped in a naan bread. Well, I was dribbling with envy. So they gave me a bite, without the meat mind, and it was brilliant. I don't know whether - in my ale-addled state - it was because they make very very nice food, or just whether a kebab in a naan is such a good idea, but if you're passing, drop in and have a kebab in a naan. I think

Khushbu is a lovely little Indian on the corner of brick lane and Whitechapel High St. It serves…read morequality food at very good prices. The seating is limited with busiest time being lunch times. Most people use it as a takeaway in the evening thus it's easier to get a seat then. The food is good, authentic Indian/Bengali. Mixed kebab is highly recommended or the chicken byrani is very good too. Ideal place if your looking for a quick bite to eat in Brick Lane.

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!

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!

I love it. It's a tiny restaurant with a rotational menu of Pakistani food. We had the choice of…read moretwo meat mains or two veg mains plus sides of roti, rice, dips or pickled veg. It's BYO or you can buy soft drinks from them. I had the bhuna gosht - beautifully cooked lamb with a hint of heat. The host was lovely too. I'll definitely be back.

I went here with a couple of friends. I had heard good stuff about this from some of my friends so…read moreI though I should get myself down there and yam on some Indian food. And wow, did it live up to expectations. The only reason that I didn't give it 5*s is that the service was a little slow - but it was worth the wait for some authentic, home cooked style food. I had the chicken which had amazing flavour. Coupled with rice and chapati I was in seventh heaven. I had a mango lassi which completed the meal. Just writing this review is making me hungry again. Damnit! Enjoy :)

I have been coming here to eat for decades. That pretty much tells you everything you need to…read moreknow. The food has always been excellent. The service has always been friendly and fast. I now live in San Diego, but every time I come to visit my mum a meal at "The Taj" is a must during my stay at mums house.

I have been eating here for many years and nothing has changed in that time, which isn't a bad…read morething! Its normally busy at weekends with all the locals eating here, but you can always get a table or just order a take- away. I always find that the food is tasty and that service is very helpful. Overall, it's nice to spend a relaxed evening here when you just want a curry!