Enjoyed eating karahi. Came here with my family and we were very pleased with the service and…read moreatmosphere.

There's a new curry ...excuse me.. karahi in Kentish Town. Lahore Masala House occupies the former…read moreCeylan and more recently Golden Kebab house. They have done an impressive job on the remodel updating it with a bright and clean interior tastefully decorated and well equipped. Two large screen TV's play Bollywood music videos and sporting events. When you enter there is a small kebab shop and takeaway, and you enter through the second set of doors to the dining room. The food is amazing! A dazzling array of choices and some special items. We ordered Karahi Fish, Karahi Methi Gosht, Tarka Daal and a whole tandoori chicken. This was more than enough food for four and we were all very happy to try so many tasty items. First the fish was perfectly prepared and delicately spiced. It had a great texture and wasn't "swimming" in sauce. The lamb curry was ordered spicy and the chef actually came to ask us how spicy we actually wanted it, so we explained EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA hot.. he laughed and asked if we were sure and we said we were. He delivered! It was a spicy inferno without being overpowering. The daal was very nice but the highlight was the Tandoori chicken.. it was the most flavorful one we had tried in a long time and came out perfectly moist and juicy and oozing with flavour, and at 7 quid it was quite a deal as well. We also noted on the menu the chefs special.. a WHOLE LEG OF LAMB! We vowed a night of hedonism and drinking accompanied by a lamb feast. We followed through the following week and we were rewarded for our determination with a stunning piece of culinary magic. The leg of lamb was so tender and flavourful that we decided to make it a monthly ritual.. but be forewarned you have to order it 24 hours in advance.. so think ahead! The Lahore Masala House is a welcome addition to the Kentish Town landscape.. they have great lunch deals and they also stay up late for those leaving the locals or the Forum.

Have you ever had a hard-boiled egg coated with minced lamb, served in a delicious tomatoey sauce?…read more- No, well then it's about time to vist the Indian Ocean on Holloway Road... In fact, I am much obliged to Patrick R. , who has written the first Yelp review about the Indian Ocean and who - with his wonderfully enticing writing - had made me want to come check out this place asap. And finally, last night I managed to come here with a bunch of friends to put his whooping recommendation to the test: yes, yes, and yes! It is as good as he says! These are the dishes that I would heartily recommend you to try: the chicken dish with dried apricots and cashew nuts; the above-mentioned hard-boiled egg coated in minced lamb; as well as a very simple, but well-spiced dal side dish (the slight hint of cinnamon went very well with the autumny weather). I am so glad I found this place, as I no longer have to venture all the way to Whitechapel's Tayyabs for a really good Indian meal!!!

The Indian Ocean stands out as diamond in the rough that is Holloway Road. Now the following…read morestatement may spark some controversy, but there is a contingent of us that believe this to be the best Indian in London. That's right, you can forget Brick Lane, and head straight to The Ocean. Situated in between Camden Road and Parkhurst Road, it's pleasant exterior columns give it a bit of class juxtaposed against its surroundings. The atmosphere inside is pleasant, and refined, and the staff are always at hand with a smile. They've recently remodelled, which you will notice from the clean and simple interior decoration. They have a full bar, and serve favourite beers like Cobra and King Fisher. Personally I'd go for a mango lassi, which doesn't have any alcohol, but is so good you'll hardly miss it. Now for the food, which is spectacular. All the sauces are made from scratch by the resident chef. (He's actually taken a friend back into the kitchen and showed him the ins and outs of his cooking, and with great pride the fact that all his sauces are made on location.) Whatever you fancy, it is going to be good. My favourite is the Murgi Tika Masala, but I've tried a host of different things, and have never been had a bad experience. Not sure what to order? Ask the staff, as they can steer you in the right direction. Whatever you chose to get, I'm sure it will be good. After the meal is over you may be lucky enough to be greeted by the chef, who prides himself on checking on his guests. As they are all his recipes, this is certainly a treat. After a few visits you may even begin to feel like a regular, as they are quick to recognize return customers. All in all, you can't go wrong at the Indian Ocean.

I have given 4 stars and this is partly because of the service. They were polite, accommodating and…read moreeager to please, which was great. The bread and popadoms were very nice (I love popadoms) the rice was as expected, but the lamb had more spice than taste. I was disappointed to find that the chips (for the children) were a mixture of fresh fried and re-fried. I do want to point out that we allowed to swap a fizzy drink for rice, changing up a set menu item. The restaurant is very pretty and the furniture is clean and stylish, but a maybe a room divider could be used to separate the dining room from the kitchen door and toilets. The price was very agreeable especially since we had to get some of it to go!

For delivery this place is spot-on. The nan and seekh kebabs are proper. Equally good is the lamb…read moretikka. Ensure you get sufficient cilantro-mint-yogurt sauce with your tandoori dishes. Try to only consume these items, perhaps with a sag panir and any lassi, from this place. Other dishes are all right. However, the above mentioned treats are so cheap and so delicious, one would have to be in Lahore to find better (..at this price, that is).

Came here on a weekday evening pretty late close to 8:30PM. When I first arrived, there was a piece…read moreof paper on the door saying be back in 15 minutes. I didn't have to wait the full time and I spent the time looking at the menu. I got a paneer jalfrezi which isn't in the menu but there's paneer and jalfrezi so I asked if I could have it. I got a naan as well. Food came out quite quickly and it was hot, naan was really small compared to normal naans. Portions were a bit small in general, but the food was flavorful and the cheese was soft, quite enjoyed the meal. Portion sizes are reflected in the price I guess as my meal was just under £10.

Good food and good service. The price is affordable. We got 2 mains, 1 side of rice, 1 naan and 2…read moredrinks for 37

One of the best Indian places I've tried. The food is so fresh and delicious. It's also…read moreridiculously affordable. They people are quite friendly, and the take-away service is speedy. I recommend the biryani dishes with their homemade curry sauce. Just writing this review makes me hungry for some New Didar Tandoori food!!!

Perfectly good food here at reasonable prices. The main business seems to be takeaway meals and the…read moredining tables were mostly empty but delivery drivers were coming and going frequently. Not peaceful fine dining but good for an informal Indian meal.

Great food and service. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food had wonderful flavor and the…read moredesert is really fun and yummy.

Excellent Indian restaurant with a mainly local clientele hidden away on Cross St in Islington…read morebetween the A1 & A104. Food was great & service (late on a Friday evening) was attentive, The ambiance was modern (less ornate than many similar restaurants). They have recently expanded from 45 to 95 seats - presumably an indication of their success. Meal for 3, with wine, came to £99.

Good food! This small family run restaurant is a great…read moreoption for dinner in Islington! The food is delicious and has a lovely home-made quality about it. Come early or make a booking!!

Affordable and tasty - a great place for a lunch break…read more It may look like a takeaway place but you can actually sit down and eat. As you walk in, you only see one communal table, but there is more tables upstairs. The menu is very straightforward. Four veggie options and four meat/ fish ones. You get a side of rice with your main. That's all. We had a aubergine dish, a daal and a fish stew. Aubergine was a bit bland, but everything else was good.

My wife and I visit London frequently, and every single trip includes at least one (usually two)…read morestops at King's Cross Tandoori. It's become a tradition for us. The food is consistently excellent -- rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a long day exploring the city or catching a match. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Every dish we've had has been on point. What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It feels less like visiting a restaurant and more like coming back to a place that remembers you. If you're anywhere near King's Cross and craving Indian food, this place is an absolute must. We'll definitely keep coming back every time we're in London.

There are 3 Indian restaurants in a row- this one is in the middle of-- it's WONDERFUL- choose this…read moreone!! We were lucky to choose this one-we chatted with folks at a table next to us. They love this place as a best choice for Indian food and we agree! Great service, great food, friendly atmosphere!

Oh my goodness. Over a month later and I still miss this lunch! Best place ever. Most affordable…read moremeal we had in the U.K. next to Prete. Each dish was better than the next. Bring cash. Fortunately, it's so reasonable we just had enough to cover.

This is a somewhat shabby looking place, you surely don't want to go there if you're out on a date,…read morebut from the very moment when you look inside the shop window and see the guy cooking tempting skewers on the live embers you foretaste what's to come. I was brought there by a friend whose indian acquaintances recommended the place. We were three, and ordered a huge amount of food without realizing what we were doing: ended up eating mountains of delicious meat (especially the chicken and the lamb), served with pretty spicy sauces and delicious naan bread. Too bad that, being a muslim place, no alcohol is served (or allowed, probably): happily, their sweet lassi is absolutely FANTASTIC, and leaves nothing to regret. Ended up paying £15pp, but we ate an awful lot: one can surely be satisfied by spending 10/12 pounds. 3.5 for the unsightly look.

Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully…read morepacked. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good.

Was recommended to come here by a lot of people!…read more Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too!