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Ruman Balti House

Ruman Balti House

130 Blackstock Road Finsbury Park London, N4 2DX, United Kingdom

Beer • Indian • Seafood • American


"Me and my family went here to celebrate my sisters birthday. There was a party of 8 and 2 of them were children. We started our order of 8 popadoms and drinks. Then we ordered the mains, 6 main dishes with 4 sides, 4 nans and 4 rice. We decided to share as the little ones wouldn't eat a lot. To my surprise my husband informs me that the waiter is talking about us to his colleagues in his language. What he didn't know is that my husband is from the same country and could understand everything they were saying. He said how the stingy girl (my sister )who never ordered a main was taking everyone's food, complaining that she never ordered any food. Firstly as customers we have the right to order what we want. There is no rule of the amount we need to order. We then asked for some water. We first ask for a bottle of water but then realised a few people wanted water so we asked for a jug of water. The waiter then starts saying in his language look at these stingy people asking for bottled water then for tap water. After buying drinks we needed some water to wash it down. There was no point buying bottled water for everyone. We then asked for a container to take some leftovers home and the waiter said he will do it down stairs. My sister explains that she only wants to pick a few bits and he still didn't want to do this. Then he goes down stairs and starts cursing us. I could not believe the service we received. My husband then confronted them by greeting him in his language and their faces dropped begging for him not to tell my family what he has said. The service was utterly disgraceful and we will not be returning. And to top it all off the food was disgusting. It has no taste and tasted all the same."

Sirous Restaurant

Sirous Restaurant

268 West End Lane, NW6 1LG, London, United Kingdom

Steak • Drinks • Burgers • Steakhouse


"This is my go to place for a meal, situated on the trendy and vibrant West Hampstead High Street. The menu offers a mouthwatering selection of starters, Persian specialist mains, great steak options and various world cuisine alternatives. Chicken dishes like Chelo Jooje Kebab and Baghali Polo which is a Persian specialty rice served with broad bean and dill beside Sea Bass are really good. For me the Persian omelette is a special mention an amazing dish to start your day with, which you can dive into with piping hot ciabatta. It’s the place for you if you like traditional food with a big range of texture and flavor. The drinks menu is robust whether you want to enjoy your classic red to white wine, favourite coctails or if you want to just go with something hot. Camden Hells, Camden Pale Ale and Pravha are on tap. This is a family run restaurant; and it is a good match for family gatherings. The owner is warm and thoughtful, and he will check on the guests to ensure their experience is enjoyable. The staff is attentive and prompt. I see a lot of families enjoy a weekend meal together, with added ease for young children as they have high chairs that help. On many occasions there are social gatherings, pre game meals and drinks on big match days. It is also suited for casual dining or an intimate couple’s dinner. The restaurant has many regulars who visit almost on a daily basis. They welcome pets with dedicated pet friendly tables inside. Indoors is a mix of thematic handmade artwork, handwritten signs and prints. You can sigh off the day as you relax on comfy chester sofas with your favourite drink in hand, with cozy lighting throughout. Their tables in front of the restaurant on the street get an amazing amount of sun on bright days; so much so that I’ve seen people almost sunbathing while enjoying a refreshing pint on the side that is also when they realize the restaurant is very close to West End Green park, which offers bountiful, relaxing green views in an urban backdrop. It’s important to remember that no business and certainly no restaurant is flawless and every establishment has bad days; slight delays and hiccups on very busy days are normal. The restaurant is located in a busy and narrow street; so parking could be challenging. All of these do not change the fact that you will have a great time here, and I would definitely recommend it as a nice place to go with friends, family and partner. Do try their steaks !"