Palak Paneer Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer: A classic Indian dish featuring soft paneer cubes in a creamy, spiced spinach sauce.

Banyan On The Thames

Banyan On The Thames

34 Lombard Road Battersea London, SW11 3RF, United Kingdom

Thai • Asian • Steak • Chicken


"Banyan on the Thames is a nomenclatural inexactitude because the banyan tree is an inhabitant of the Indian subcontinent, rather than being passed off as a floating ficus on the Thames. Belonging as it does to the fig family, the original banyan drops spectacular aerial roots from its branches to the ground beneath its immense verdant canopy, producing a most unique treat for the eyes. The name of this tree has been appropriated by the Raphael on the Left Bank hotel in London for its restaurant. Maybe it aptly symbolises the roots of the restaurant being in the subcontinent. What strikes one about the place on first sight is someone's apparent obsession with the Medusa, signifying the Versace brand, which appears on every table top and virtually all over. The second striking feature is the artificial grass laid out both indoors and outside in the so called “garden” where there is a profusion of fake flowers, creepers and shrubs. It looks tacky and creepy and screams fake. The atmosphere in the so called garden, was not helped by the music played at decibels that are designed to hurt the ear drums. Food was fair to middling in quality, taste and presentation. The standard of service was reasonable. On the other hand, the location is magical. You can spend quite a while looking out through the large glass windows as the world goes by. The Thames flows quietly, more water under Battersea bridge, while you are people watching. And if you are feeling energetic, one has the opportunity of course to refresh oneself by striding along the Thames in the company of others who may be ambling, jogging and strolling. In conclusion, it’s really nothing to write home about"

East Z East

East Z East

Northgate, BB2 1AA, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom

Indian • Seafood • Pakistani • Vegetarian


"I usually don't say that, but wow!, literally for 2 adults and a baby with facebook messenger! Yes, you have read that right, wasn't sure if it was done, but it was. arrived with a smile greeted by the girl on the recipe, was shown on our table immediately as sitting our menus were given and were left to see it at our own time, the young English waiter asked if we had a high chair for small, the high chair was not the typical cheap one they usually get. we ordered a mixed starter for 2, when it arrived and my wife agreed that it was fresh a delicious! we ordered a lambkarahi and lambnihari both again hot with a lot taste and tasty, for dessert we told ghulab jamun with ice and a blue lagoon tail, the woman said the hot and cold mix of the ghulab jamun was amazing, the blue lagune mocktail was nice, with the glass not full of ice cubes had bombed it. the personal was absolutely amazing, the service and the carelessness that we received, we are so grateful that a worker brought some fresh gurke for our baby to crack, another got a ballon for him, there was always a worker close to who would ask us if we needed something else and if that was proper. I almost forgot that I was in a blackburn restaurant, price was reasonable, will definitely return to the near future, and thank you to all those who yesterday on the 14th february 2022 to our table, again thank you from me and my wife for one night to remember."