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.

We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry with tender chicken in a buttery makhani sauce. The house black daal is a Dishoom signature, and it was lovely, cooked for over 24 hours. The biryani was fluffy and nice, studded with jackfruit, barberries, and sultanas. The broccoli salad was a fresh hit of green, enhanced with pistachio, mint, red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and lime. The lamb chops made for a hearty entrée with a lot of flavor, the lamb marinated, grilled, and finished with Kashmiri chilli sauce. The thin, griddled roomali roti and the fresh-baked naan were both great accompaniments, as was the minty, cucumbery raita. For dessert, we had a choice of kulfi, creamy ice pops available in mango, pistachio, or malai, the original flavor touched with caramel. All three were superb, so cold and milk, easy to throw down the hatch. This was, it turned out, an enormous feast, but everything was so delicious and well balanced that I didn't notice how much I was eating until I got up. I was still full several hours later, when we went to dinner. If you want to eat Indian food in London, you should definitely find your nearest Dishoom. It's a wonderful restaurant, with top-notch food and no hassle. I certainly intend to go again.

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

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.

I wish I could give this place a zero star. This place is a total scam. We were traveling from…read moreCalifornia and wanted to try the Indian food. I ordered 4 of chicken tikka massala . The guy taking the order told me that I give you 4 Naan and two special fries. I thought he wanted to give it for free as I had not asked for it, but still I told him that we had some snack earlier and I don't want that much extra food. When it came to paying for the food he took my credit card and blocked the card reader such that I could not see the price. Then he asked me to sign and that's when I realized he charged me for things that I did not order. I told him I don't want those items and he came with excuses that we can't change the order. I asked other people to talk to a manager and they told me he is the manager. After so much back and forth he refused to give me a refund for things that I did not order but offered me to replace those items for something else. Food quality was very bad, probably one of the worst Indian food I have eaten by far. My daughter couldn't eat more than couple of spoon of rice and we left most of the food and didn't eat the. We have been many Indian food in different countries and this is one really bad in terms of quality and taste. Strongly recommend to eat somewhere else and if you want to try that make sure to not fall for "I'll give you naan, and extra fries/chips, etc" and "Make sure to ask for the price before paying that amount.

Love the masala chai! Always get it whenever in Westfield. Chaats are also good for a change. Chai…read moreis epic!

Tale of india has a number of permanant customer due to food and service, staff is also caring and…read morelovely

The atmosphere was casual, but very relaxed. The food was excellent. Although it took a while to…read morebe served, it was well worth the wait. Finally, it was a great value.

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.

Delicious Punjabi food. We ordered takeout and the portions were generous. Beware spiciness if you…read moreare sensitive.

Upon sitting we were asked if we wanted popadoms and we said sure why not. Complimentary salad was…read morein one hand and the popadoms were in another. Beware: you will get charged for this!!! We got the dry meat and it was a good portion, nothing exceptional per se. The naan had pools of ghee on it which I don't think was necessary. The menus are sticky and the bathrooms are pretty dirty. We got a salty lassi which we asked to be a bit thicker which they accommodated and appreciated!

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 :)

Shah was great! Amazing service by the restaurant. Food was great! We didn't have a reservation and…read morethey let us right in. We had the tikka masala

Wanted to make sure we did Indian while in London. Made reservations at The India. A little…read moreconfusion with the listed locations and Open Table but we managed to get to the 2 St Mary's location. The waiter seemed to have a little attitude - especially when I did not want his suggestion of pappadum. But when all was said and done, we had a lovely meal. We ordered samosas, chicken biryani, aloo gobi, one naan and one rice. We also received a daal which I think came as the main entree with the aloo gobi. It came quickly and very hot. Service was attentive.