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.

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.

I recently moved to the area from San Francisco. Prior to ordering curry from Zias, I did not eat…read morecurry. However that has changed now... Zias is delicious take out with fair prices, delicious naan and chicken dishes. I always order in, and they arrive exactly when they say they will. I order out of here once or twice a month, and highly recommend it.

Had the worst experience at Zia's last week. If I can discourage just one person from going here or…read moreordering from here I'll be happy. I went here last week with my boyfriend and parents fro a mid-week meal out. The starters were perfectly fine, although they did take quite a time to arrive. This should't be a problem for starter which are mainly just deep fried? However when they did arrive they were tasty enough. We started to notice a problem when after 1.5 hours our main courses still hadn't arrived. On a weekend night this might not have been a problem but at mid-week at 10pm and you still haven't eaten ( we went in at 8.30pm)...it's not great. The main courses eventually came and they were bland. Despite all 4 of us ordering completely different things, every dish looked and tasted identical. One of the dishes was completely in-edible, where a load of bones were offered up as 'chops'. After complaining about this and the waiter arguing that 'this is what chops are sir', he eventually agreed to take them off the bill. (Note to waiter: never try and argue a cut of meat with an irishman!!) After waiting ages for the bill, which they had the cheek to add a 12.5% service charge on to, we eventually left 2.5 hours after we went in and extremely disappointed. I'm not sure if this service charge is usually added, or if they used this as a way of claiming back the meal they'd taken off for us. By the way, we were the only ones in the restaurant! To make matters worse, I woke at 5am with tummy pains and nausea. I had to go to work that day, but spent most of it in the bathroom being sick!! When I got home I found out that my boyfriend and his mother had been exactly the same. Needless to say, we all had the chicken. I imagine the take-away is much the same - STAY AWAY!!!!! THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER NICE GOOD QUALITY INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA :(

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.

Genuinely the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. We just ordered a bunch of stuff, from…read moresamosas and butter chicken to kabab and broccoli salad. Absolutely nothing we didn't love! Service was also fantastic! I noticed they're super intentional about allergies and brought out an entire tablet for my friend to cross-reference with the menu.

Dishoom Covent Garden is a modern Indian restaurant inspired by the Irani cafés of Bombay,…read morecombining traditional Indian flavors with a vintage atmosphere and carefully designed interior. We walked into a space that felt different from a typical Indian dining experience because of the attention to detail in the décor, lighting, and overall atmosphere. The room had a classic yet lively feel, with a balance between old-world charm and a more upscale restaurant setting that made it feel like a place we could enjoy for both a casual meal or a special occasion. The food is the biggest reason to visit, with a menu that focuses on bold flavors and a mix of traditional dishes and modern interpretations. We ordered a few items and found the Chicken Ruby one of the standout dishes, with tender chicken and a rich, flavorful sauce that had a good balance of spices without becoming overwhelming. The Black Daal is another signature item and is worth trying because of its slow-cooked texture and deep flavor, with a comforting quality that paired well with the naan and other breads from the menu. Beyond the more well-known dishes, Dishoom has a variety of smaller plates that made it easy to try different flavors. The Gunpowder Potatoes and Okra Fries were great options if we wanted something to share, while dishes like lamb chops, biryani, and paneer provided more variety depending on our preferences. The menu had enough options for both people looking for familiar Indian dishes and those wanting to explore something different. The drinks are also an important part of the experience, especially the chai. The restaurant's chai has become one of its most recognizable items and fit well with the café-inspired concept. Having a warm drink alongside the food added to the overall atmosphere and made the meal feel more complete rather than just focused on the main dishes. One thing to keep in mind is that Dishoom can get very busy, especially during peak dinner hours. Reservations are helpful when available, but the restaurant also manages walk-ins with a queue system. If we did have to wait, the complimentary chai while waiting was a nice touch and made the process feel less inconvenient. The Covent Garden location was also in a convenient area for exploring nearby attractions before or after our meal. The team moved through the room with efficiency, and the pacing of the meal kept the experience smooth without feeling rushed. Overall, Dishoom Covent Garden is one of the most memorable Indian dining experiences in London. The combination of flavorful food, unique atmosphere, and thoughtful service makes it stand out from a standard Indian restaurant. Between the signature dishes, café-inspired design, and welcoming environment, it is a place we would recommend adding to a London itinerary, especially for anyone looking to experience Indian cuisine in a different way.