Great little spot in Stratford! Himalaya is cozy and totally worth a visit. The food was delicious…read moreand came out fresh and flavorful. What really made the experience stand out was the friendly and attentive service! They were so welcoming. Dalia was especially awesome and took great care of us. Comfortable atmosphere, great food, and wonderful staff. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Excellent Indian food hidden in Stratford in this restaurant that has been around for decades!…read more Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Classics like butter chicken, tandoori chicken (on the bone) and naan were some of the best I've ever had. And the prices are good too (for London.) My only advice is to order extra rice unless you're on a low carb diet. The servings of rice are a little smaller than I'm used to in the US. Seek out this place if you love Indian food.

Not just "hyped", dishoom deserves the recognition!…read more SERVICE Amazing service, easy to make reservations online, and easy to check in and get seated once your entire party has arrived. INSIDE Spacious, clean, and plenty of seating both upstairs and down. MENU For larger parties, they recommend their prefix menu which includes a various sampling of lots of delicious items. FOOD 10/10 I haven't eaten Indian food much, but was thoroughly impressed. From my mango lassi which was perfectly sweetened and tart to buttered buns, fried okra, black Dahl, garlic naan, and lamb skewers, everything was delicious. I esp loved the lamb skewers! We ordered a side of garlic naan with cheese which is basically a quesadilla and it was super cheesy and delicious as well. OVERALL Would def recommend Dishoom when visiting London. It'll definitely be a hit in your books!

There isn't much I can add about Dishoom that hasn't already been said. As a huge fan of Indian…read morefood, I can honestly say I haven't had better. The food was exceptional -- aroma, flavors, spice levels, portions; everything was perfect. While visiting London, a local friend invited me to Dishoom, knowing how much I love Indian cuisine. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM, and the place was already packed. They don't take reservations for dinner unless you're a large group, but trust me, the wait is worth it. They have a fantastic bar where you can grab drinks while you wait for a table (they give you buzzers). I tried the Negroni and another tequila-based cocktail (sadly I can't remember the name), and both were phenomenal. Shared plates are definitely the way to go at Dishoom. We ordered the gunpowder potatoes (incredible), an appetizer with potatoes and pineapple (not my favorite; the pineapple threw me off), monkfish curry (amazing), and chicken curry. It was a lot of food for just two of us, but I couldn't stop eating. I seriously wanted to bottle up that sauce! The service was surprisingly impeccable, especially considering how busy they were. We ended up spending about £110 for an incredible dinner, and we nearly couldn't finish everything. Lastly, the ambiance! Inspired by Iranian cafes in India, the atmosphere at Dishoom is eclectic. I loved the dim lighting, unique decor, and the lively pace of the restaurant. Just go!

Just down the street from my favourite, the Hemalaya, the Indian Gate has one unique quality that…read moresets it apart from other Indian restauarants in the area Large and pleasantly decorated inside, what really stands out about the place is the vast array of unusual dishes on the menu - lots of which I've never seen in an Indian restaurant before, so perhaps the India Gate would be a good choice for an adventurous night out where you want to try out something new. Portion sizes aren't what they might be however, with the last chicken dish I sampled having more sauce and less meat than I'm used to but thats not true of all the dishes. Stratford's second best Indian in my view ;)

This is just beside Wetherspoons and I had walked past it many a time before actually trying it…read more Since then, it's become a regular as the menu is expansive, the food well cooked and the staff are friendly and efficient. Pretty reasonable - and they have Kingfisher on tap.

The FLAVORS of this gem of a restaurant was absolutely AMAZING!! We were visiting from the states…read moreand was craving good Indian food, they did not disappoint. The lemon rice and Vindaloo was are favorite. The garlic NAAN was one of the best I've ever had. Service was amazing, they were all extremely nice and attentive. Such a great experience while visiting.

We ordered take out we got the shahi Sabzi, lemon rice; coconut naan, garlic chili paneer and it…read morewas hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. Very well spiced even the rice was incredibly flavorful full of thin slices of lemon with the peel on. I could eat this forever and never get tired of it!

We have been here so many times as it's our favorite restaurant in London, but this was our first…read moreIndia Club dinner and wow. So happy we got to try it!! Come hungry because it's an insane amount of food!!! And for £29 per person?? Absolute steal!! Everything was absolutely delicious but after 3rd course we were already full...we tasted every course and every single one was seriously good, we just didn't have room halfway through!! Lots of leftovers taken home and we were all super happy. Thank you Gunpowder for another memorable dinner

We came to Gunpowder for an early dinner before heading to Guys & Dolls at the nearby Bridge…read moreTheatre. Because the food came out fast we were able to order more as we went along, which I love. (Who knows exactly what they'll want/be able to eat right at the start?) The Rasam ke Bomb, a modern take on masala dosa, delighted my dining companion and me. The Spicy Venison & Vermicelli Doughnut was unlike anything I've tried. And the Mustard Malai Broccoli and Tandoori Chicken Chop were flavorful and unique. I'd order them all again! I left Gunpowder impressed by this very fun food (I appreciated getting a bit of flair before we even got to our show!) that was also delicious and well-spiced.

Absolutely loved Tayyabs!…read more The one thing I knew I needed when visiting London was Indian food and I'm so happy I found this restaurant. Found this restaurant on Yelp after seeing such great reviews and I wasn't disappointed! At first, I was nervous my friend and I wouldn't get a table due to how busy the restaurant was but since we were only two people, we had no issue getting a table. Seating is tight! You are almost arm to arm with the individuals sitting around you which I actually found to be a great experience. My friend and I ended up striking conversation with the people next to us which led to a fun dining experience. Service was quick! We ordered food and it came out quickly and all waiters were super attentive. In terms of food, everything was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were huge! First we ordered the lamb chops and the samosas which were absolutely amazing. We then ordered the chicken and lamb dishes with the naan which completely filled us. I can't wait to come back and I will absolutely be dreaming about this restaurant until I come back!

Absolutely delicious. One of the best meals I've had on my trip. I ordered the tandoori chicken,…read moretandoori lamb chops, tikka masala, garlic naan and rice. The tandoori items come out sizzling on a hot plate marinated to perfection. They also bring you some complimentary pappadum and salad. There are three sauces on each table (yogurt, a sweet hot sauce, and a tamarind? Sauce. A pitcher of water is also there for your convenience which I love. All the items are very reasonably priced. On my way out I noticed some people bringing in beer so maybe BYOB? I would definitely come back here. Seems like it gets busy so plan accordingly.

Wow, I'd walked pst the Roman Tandoori many times and not fancied it much - definitely scruffy on…read morethe outside! But, decided to try it for a takeaway after seeing the reviews and now I wonder why I tried anywhere else! First of all the delivery guy was really friendly which set us up well, the food was GREAT, really tasty and well prepared. We had tandoori chops and meat (lamb) Jalfrezi with pilau rice and popadums - simple but so well done - the peppers and onions were just done to perfection the meat in the Jalfrezi well cooked and it was meat not gristle or fat! The chops were really very good = chewy, flavoursome and a generous proportion. The rice was well done and tastier than any I've recently had, popadums good. The was salad with the chops was small but nice - the raw chilli in it was a (welcome) surprise. Spicing was great for me. Overall, great value for money, a simple menu very well done. I'll be returning frequently!

Food is always good. The chicken wings are huge and the curries have a good balance of flavor…read more Delivery is fast and food is fresh. Place is deceiving from the outside, but food is good.

No frills quality curry. Eat in, take away and delivery…read more Having moved to London from Manchester where I lived within waddling distance of the curry mile I've always been sniffy about curry in London. Luckily for me I moved to East London and found Lavang Spice (or Victoria Park Tandoori as it was then called) where I've been eating now for about 8 years. In that time I've not once had a bad meal. The curry here is seriously tasty, cheap and the service is friendly but often a bit slow. I strongly recommend the house specialities menu although everything here is good. A lot of places tend to rely on making your dish so hot you can't taste how bad it is or dish up soggy bland curry. The food here is spicy, well cooked and comes in generous portions. Despite being recently renovated the decor is still pretty basic but the food and friendly staff make up for that. Not somewhere to impress a date but a great place for a big meal or a long relaxed evening. Once you're seated the table is yours all night as they wouldn't dream of hurrying you away.

Reasonable prices, and tasty food! My entrée was a tasty garlic chicken tikka, but I particularly…read moreliked their version of saag paneer, which had some extra ingredient I couldn't place. To top it off, they provided moist towelettes to clean your fingers :)

Food was excellent, service fast, ambiance very pleasant. Shah was an excellent server.read more

We had a long day walking around London, took the Uber boat up the Thames, and got off at Tower of…read moreLondon. Walking more, we happened upon another great Indian restaurant, The India Monument 3 at 2 St. Mary at Hill. Downstairs, a beautifully designed, softly lit decor with Indian infusion. Much larger than expected, we were surprised to learn each person needed to order a main course, as opposed to our typical small plate ensemble, but it worked out well. My partner chose the salmon tikki (£14.95). The salmon was perfectly cooked, moist and tender, not spicy, but healthy and delicious. I chose the chicken jalfrezy (£13.95). Tender strips of breast chicken meat in a sauce of peppers, onions, tomato, and spices, including curry. It was a spicier dish, totally enjoyable, I'd get it again in a NY minute. The cheese and garlic naan (£3.95) was delicious and large, but included only a single naan, a high price in my opinion. Our server, Rajal, was attentive, helpful, and made the meal presentation smooth.

Good food. Good / fast service…read more Great ambiance and atmosphere. I think it passed my value/price ratio. Not cheap but worth it.

Food was so good! Amazing modern versions of popular Indian Anglo dishes…read more It's a tiny place and service is very attentive. Highly recommend getting reservations ahead of time.