Dal Makhani is a rich, creamy dish made with black lentils and kidney beans, slow-cooked with spices and butter.
Meat • Indian • Chicken • Full Available
"We went for a dinner with friends, we ordered salt pepper corn, chilli paneer, masala Mogo, veg samosa’s which were all edible but nothing that was outstanding, but all edible and we all ate. For mains we ordered butter chicken, shahi paneer, dal makhani and naan and nothing was really outsindong, they added juts lots of chilli powder on the dal makhani but forgot to add any butter or cream! The paneer was again the same nothing shahi about it. They did offer to make it again but we didn’t want to wait around for them to make it all again. Be aware when ordering a jug of coke or drink! It’s £12 for 3 large glasses of coke whereas the the jug is £12 and only offer you 1.5 glasses of coke! So felt a bit ripped off there! But we didn’t say anything to them about it but def not worth getting the jug! Lesson learnt not sure if rush back to eat there again as nothing really stood out"
Bars • Asian • Indian • Pakistani
"The food was good, the service also but I had a problem with the bill; the bill was made 3 times and every time was something wrong with it… even the last time was not correct and we been charged more than what we supposed to… I didn’t want to argue so I paid and I left, but because of this the night mood was messed up."
Pubs • Indian • Barbecue • Vegetarian
"Just enjoyed a superb meal. We had Pani Puri Sheek Kabab starters followed by Paneer Lababdor and chicken makhani. All dishes were really good, but the chicken was the best “butter chicken” I have ever eaten. Really pleased they have continued to fill the dishes with plenty of meat and paneer. Price is still fair. Umami may not match Dishoom for decor, but the food is just as good."
Sushi • Indian • Asiatic • European
"Lovely restaurant and decor to compliment the service given. A little pricy. Food was lovely and service was pretty efficient by our waitress(did not get her name). What I wasn't extremely happy with was the fact that our waitress offered popadoms and water said it was complementary, I decided to specifically ask if they both were and then the waitress told me only the water was complimentary; absolutely fine if popadoms aren't complimentary but don't make out as though it is. I decided to take off the service charge as I love to individually tip my waiter/waitress but staff decided to tell manager and he decided to make a big deal."
Indian • Biriyani Dishes • Beer, Cider & Wines • Starters (inc Grills)
Tea
"Some customers had a great experience, but we ended up paying full price for our visit. The atmosphere felt a bit worn out."
Pub • Indian • Drinks • Biryani
"This is a slightly weird place. It 's essentially an Indian restaurant, but housed in a seen better days pub. When you walk in you 're confronted by a somewhat scruffy pub bar to your right and a big dining area to your left. It all has a rather shabby air to it. Not only is it rather strange, but it 's also very cold! The heating comes from aircon style blowers above the room, which means that the lower levels don 't get warm. My feet were cold the whole time I was there. As the theme is Indian food, I decided to try a chicken tikka dish with spinach, which was marked as a new dish on the menu. Oh dear, that was a bad choice. The chicken pieces had tikka colour, but virtually no tikka flavour. The creamy spinach sauce was very bland and uninspiring. The poppadum chutneys were good, though. Prices are reasonable and portion sizes are good, but that counts for nothing if the food particularly Indian food is bland and lacklustre."
Meat • Indian • Drinks • Chicken
"Another return to this lovely restaurant. we were made to feel very welcome despite a busy New Year's Day and less staff than normal. The food is always fresh and delicious. Nice touch having complementary drinks at the end of the night"
Asian • Balti • Indian • European
"The COVID compliance was shocking. We did not see staff sanitising tables in between customers. Although staff were wearing masks. We ordered 2 Long Island ice teas. There were certainly lacking the alcohol and were very sweet. When raised this with the waiter we were told he had put 50ml of the spirits and next time it will be better. It was obvious that these were not made correctly! We ordered the mixed grill- the sheek kebabs were awful! They were cold and hard, so we raised this with the manager and he apologised and replaced them. The new plate came and this time the kebabs were warm however still hard and chewy. They were not freshly made! We sent these back and the manager spoke to the chef and confirmed it was an error On their part. The wings, tikka and chops were very nice. We decided not to order mains. Staff were great, the manager gave a discount due to the issues raised however would have preferred decent cocktails and food I would not recommend this place as cocktails are watered down and the food is mediocre."
Wine • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian
"It 's such a shame the word Indian leads some people to have false expectations. Yes Hawkyns may look pricey, but only when compared to your standard Indian. This place is a million miles from standard , and the prices are sensible by fair comparison. Every single dish we have tried from the refreshingly small menu is truly exceptional in terms of skill, flavour, texture and presentation. Don 't expect anything vaguely conventional here. Expect adventurous but beautifully balanced, flavoursome dishes, at prices that compare very favourably with comparable up-market Indian restaurants in London. So why only 2 AA rosettes (and only a 4 star review here)? Well the decor is pretty basic, the service is friendly but informal and a little slapdash, the toilets are utilitarian, and the atmosphere is somewhat lacking. However if you just come for the food it really is seriously good. Highly recommended."
Tea • Pizza • Indian • Cocktail
"I had a great time at Masala Gallery. The Long Island Spiced Tea Cocktail was impressive and the food was excellent. The butter naan was some of the best I've ever had - light and fluffy. The service was good and the staff was friendly. The large TV channels added to the atmosphere. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely visit again. The only downside was limited parking spaces."
Indian • Drinks • Dessert
"I dined in with three others on February 3, 2022, and had a wonderful experience. The venue was clean, and the ambiance and decor were impressive. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious from the starters all the way through to dessert. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to dine there again. Well done!"
Asian • Vegan • Pakistani • Vegetarian
"Zayna was a very pleasant surprise. It was very well recommended by a friend and definetely exceeded expectations. the ambience is lovely, the decorations really pretty and the staff was very attentive. we ordered samosas and chaat to share, outstanding tamarind sauce. the as mains grilled chicken with tandoori spices and a spinach and lamb stew with some pilau rice and delicious peshwari naan. Had to order more naan to finish off the dips! very pleasant experience; will definetely go back and recommend around! Hidden gem!"
Fish • Indian • Coffee • Chicken
"A group of friends and I visited Glasgow and stumbled upon this charming restaurant. I was impressed by the beautiful paintings on the walls that brought back childhood memories. However, the food was a letdown. We ordered fish pakora and chili chicken, but the presentation of the chili chicken was unconventional and not to our liking. The taste was also disappointing. The Gol Goppa was a standout dish. The chicken Chettinadu and prawn korma were okay, but lacked authenticity. The biryani was overly buttery, overshadowing the spices and fragrance. The naan was the highlight of the meal. The staff was polite and the service was efficient. Overall, this restaurant may not be suitable for those seeking authentic Indian cuisine."
Tea • Tapas • Dessert • Chicken
"Shocking of a restaurant All I can say the food is overrated and its not worth the money I went with my wife, after reading the reviews. I had the chicken shawarma and my wife had Shish taouk. First of all the shawarma did not test like a tradional Lebanese dish, it had a weird texture look to it and it was a weird looking dish. All though my wife enjoyed her Shish taouk, both mains were not worth the price. Each costing with a half nan and abit of salad on the side. What a rip off, you get a small portion for that price They also charge for service charge, which to be honest should be waived off as the restaurant is already expensive as it is In all honesty we didn't get what we paid for. Been to so many restaurants and had better food and worth the price than this overrated restaurant. I hope they will change their price as well as their small and stingy portions They had a mix grill for all you get is wings, Shish taouk and lamb chop, I was like what a rip off To be honest the only thing I liked about this place is the deco and good customer service, other than that I will never come back here again."
Cafés • Pizza • Indian • Full Available
"Terrible. I never really write reviews. I go for a Curry every Friday and have been to many places in London. This place is the worst I i have ever been too. The samosas were dreadful and clearly out a freezer. The lamb vindaloo tasted like someone had got some chillies, scrapped some tomatoo puree of a homemade pizza and shoved some chicken in. The rest of the dishes were equally as bad and i could go on. The prices were a complete rip off . The waiters were extremely unfriendly and their attitude clearly mirrors the standard of the food. There are hundreds of far better places in London where you can get a cheaper meal. Truly Indian is an ananthema to the cuisine of the subcontinent!!"
Meat • Full • Curry • Drinks
"We were a large group, who had booked weeks in advance. The food was good, but the service was incredibly slow. It took an hour to receive our starters after ordering, and another hour and a half after ordering mains (why weren't both orders taken at the same time? to receive our mains. It was a Saturday early evening. Our party arrived at 1730 and left at 2115. Way too long to wait as we had somewhere else to go to afterwards. We felt that the staff were just trying to encourage us to buy more drinks whilst we waited. Nothing wrong with attentive staff, but nearly 4 hours to finish our meal was unacceptable. The restaurant was not very busy, and to see other tables eat and leave before us was frustrating. The food was good, staff polite and friendly, but the experience let down by the slow service. First time Id been there and I will not return or recommend."
Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic • European
"We had a lovely experience with afternoon tea at this restaurant. The savoury dishes were delicious and a nice change from the usual sandwiches and finger rolls. The staff were polite and helpful. We were only one of four people dining in the restaurant for most of our meal, so it was very quiet. The only issue we had was with OpenTable, not the restaurant itself. We originally booked for 2pm, but the restaurant closes at that time, so the booking should not have been available on OpenTable. The restaurant called us and we rebooked for 1pm, which wasn't quite 'afternoon tea' time, but we still enjoyed a lovely meal."
Beer • Wine • Coffee • Vegetarian
"Outstanding food and service we were hugely impressed by the staff, and the food is delicious. It is also exceptionally good value no more highly priced than most local Indian restaurants, but the food is much better, and much more interesting and carefully prepared. Can't wait to go back"
Sushi • Seafood • Mexican • Asiatic
"Terrible really. It was busy. Shown to table and after mins had to grab a waiter to order a drink and popadoms. Drinks arrived. Food order given. Now half an hour gone. Couple on another table left, no service. Starter arrived, nice. Main course arrived after a further min wait ... chaos. Never seen such bad service in this restaurant. Took hours end to end, will not rush back. Spoke to Manager, not really interested..,."