We came here before we went to a concert at the Brixton Academy, and the food was delicious. I had…read morethe saag paneer and my husband tried a different veggie dish. We both loved it. We also had the vegetable samosas. While I preferred the ones from our local place (way back in Colorado, USA), they were still very good. The two downsides were the service and our table. Our table was squeezed in against a wall and my chair stuck out into the walkway, so I got elbowed in the head once. I know it's a tight fit but it obviously wasn't fun. The service was slow. We waited a long time for our meal and then a very long time for the check, even after requesting it. Delicious food, but don't go if you've got a time window to be out.

Excellent food and cozy vibe. It was right by our airbnb so we gave it a try and it was fantastic…read more There was no one else dining so it was quite nice like that although unfortunate. Service was great and nice guy.

Stepping into Masala Zone is like entering the taste buds of India. The cuisine here is proper…read moreIndian, not that trendy stuff that Westerners usually buy into. I came to this place with two of my friends from Delhi and they were explaining the origin of the food before me: what region it came from, the cultural reasons behind the use of those particular ingredients. It was like an Indian food seminar. The waiters and waitresses were just as knowledgeable as my Indian dining companions. The whole experience was a festival of learning. Their food is delicious. They serve platters with all kinds of yoghurts, nans and house specialties. I got the smallest platter thinking that I could devour it whole in a matter of milliseconds, but surprisingly it was very filling. My other friends who got the larger platter couldn't finish their meal. The place is cheap as well (I spent £11 for my platter and a cold beer), so I would definitely suggest going if you have severe Indian food hankerings.

Masala Zone is one of my guilty pleasures and one of very few companies I ever use for Friday night…read moretakeaways ... they offer particularly good value when really hungry. However, my most recent visit to an actual branch proved that Masala Zone is not a good option if you just fancy a light meal. The streetfood starters seem like a good choice but I've actually tried most of them before and they tend to be on the greasy side. Having been lucky to get an outdoors table on the patio out front (overlooking traffic, but still ...) we decided to leave without ordering. Sushi across the road was the answer on this occasion. The upmarket chains (Wagamama, Dishoom, Busaba Ethai et al) all seem to employ the same interior designers, this branch of Masala Zone was dimly lit with dark tables - very pleasant but formulaic.

We were able to get seated pretty quickly! The ambience was good and the presentation was…read morephenomenal! The food was average! Being Indian myself, I have had Indian food in so many restaurants across the world. It wasn't the same as what I am used to getting. We got the Thali plate with Prawn Malai curry. It was a little too sweet for my taste. Madras chicken 65 was 5/5. Totally liked this appetizer. We also got curry fries and that was 3/5.

I came here on a recommendation and I won't be back. I got the vegetarian tali. The rice and the…read morechapati were excellent. The rest of it was the most bland Indian food I have ever had in my life. Absolutely no flavor. What also amazed me were two things: 1.) at the end of the meal, a waiter brought over an iPad so I could give a review. He stood there while I gave the review. I found that very strange. He's watching what I'm inputting. Obviously I'm going to give a good review while he's watching me. 2.) outside it says they add 12% to the bill as what is basically a tip. That's fine, but it says you can choose to reduce that by 50%? They simply brought the bill? I won't be back for very overpriced bland food. I gave three stars for the rice and the chapati.

Smart, modern vegetarian Indian restaurant, handy for Finchley Central tube station…read more I had the mixed vegetable Bhaji (which was superb) , followed by the Aubergine and Potato special curry with pillau rice and a plain nan. One of the nicer dedicated vegetarian restaurants in London.

Good food with a wide choice .... but I am over seventy and I love Indian food, so I have visited…read moremany, many Indian Restaurants. This is the most unfriendly one I have ever visited! The waitress never smiled once. Someone complained that their dish was cold. It was brought back hot by someone in the kitchen who more or less scowled and slammed it back down

Very nice restaurant in the midst of London, just behind Covent Garden. Not surprisingly, it is…read moretherefore quite touristy. In any case, the staff was lovely and the food was delicious and immediately brought back vivid memories of our recent trip to India. This time the choices were Paneer Makhanwalla, Konkan Green Veg Biryani, and Chicken Mangalore with wonderful naan, and followed by Gajjar Halwa as dessert. PREVIOUS REVIEW: Multi-ethnicity has always been a hallmark of London. The choices are abundant. The place was very charming, appeared to be crowded, and even though apparently a reservation would have been advantageous, the receptionist found a table for lunch. There were delicious appearing plates on neighboring tables, and the the appetizers (Dahi Puri, various Naans), the Dhaaba Lamb Rogan Josh Thali, and the Chicken Mangalore (Curry) despite 2 chili signs were very enjoyable, tasty, and round in flavor.

Not one single complaint. We like MZ much better than its overhyped counterpart starting with a D…read more The chicken 65 is dynamite. The lamb? Tender! The true star is the blooming onion like pakora. So good. It's our favorite Indian in London and as an Indian myself, I know what I'm talking about! The service was excellent. The place is cute. Ask for the yellow window table if it's the two of you.

The food is actually 3 stars but the service made it a 4. They were soooo nice and welcoming! It…read morewas late and I ordered take away after a long day. I had a glass of wine while I waited for the food. All the service staff spoke with me. Genuinely pleasant and nice. I ordered the chicken tikka biryani. I didn't pay attention to the tikka in the name but that is what I didn't like. Tomatoes. There was a very tomato flavor throughout the rice which made it a little sweet and tangy. That is not my biryani jam! I like savory and filled with spices and chilies. There was no spice at all. Is that a British nuance? Do I have to ask for it to be spicy? The presentation--even for takeaway was wonderful! I wanted to like it so much. I will say there was a lot of chicken. Big juicy pieces, but it was clearly cooked in the tomato sauce. Not for me. I also ordered paratha---amazing! Flaky, fall apart layers. So delicious. They also put an order of dal in the bag too. Does that just come with the bread or the biryani? Was it a mistake? I loved it either way. Not spicy though...why? I am a self respecting half Indian and I need some heat to tie all the flavors together. Why was it not there? Presentation and service were awesome! I would give them another chance but I will be very specific about what I want next time.

Great lunch buffet, would defos recommend. About fourteen pounds for a range of fresh salads…read morechutneys and curries

A very popular spot outside of Chinatown where you can enjoy good food and even better company…read more Seating is available outside and inside, but you'll have to be patient because - when busy - it can be harder to get staff's attention. I did get to sit with another female traveler and we enjoyed the best masala chai I've ever had. My dining partner, Deeprek (so?) said the chai reminded her of her childhood which is stellar praise, I think. This vegetarian restaurant makes a pretty good butter naan and my soya mixed vegetable was a hearty meal. The restrooms are located downstairs - very popular in the UK I found. I left the restaurant sated and would recommend it to couples and families alike.

It is now called Arya Bhavan .. good food . I liked this new place better. Saravana Bhavan brand…read morein Paris was terrible. We had a thali - top class All dosas were vv good Bisi bele bhath - excellent . Coffee - decent

The best Indian restaurant that I ever been to! The place…read moreitself is very nice with good vibe. The waiters was excellent: knowledgeable, attentive and very professional. The food was amazing! Few examples: The Onion Flower Bhajia was beautiful and tasty. The Delhi Samosa Chaat was unbelievable yummi. I had never eat such a good Samosa! Last but not least, the Mango Srikhand Fruit Cup was divine!!! So simple and soooo good. Highly recommended!

The decor is absolutely beautiful. We ordered yummy cocktails before dinner…read more To start, mini lamb sliders & crabcakes were delicious. My friend ordered the butter chicken and said it was amazing. I ordered the lamb Briyani but was disappointed as the lamb was very fatty. Service was excellent.