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    Ravi Shankar

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Vegetarian, Pakistani
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Spinach and paneer dosa (Om nom nom)
    Josy A.

    Ravi Shankar is one of the many cheap, yummy Indian restaurants on Drummond street. I used to come here back when I was a student...but I don't think I have returned for more than 10 years (Eep!) I don't have a particular reason for not coming back. I just didn't consider it until I found myself in this area, with a vegetarian friend. Although most of the reviews are about the bargainous lunch time buffet, in the evening they serve lovely thali as well as a whole range of dishes from around India, including dosa. I looove dosa, and there aren't that many places that offer it in the UK, so I ordered a spinach and paneer dosa for £7ish. Noms: - We ordered some onion bhaji and samosas which were both really good. - My dosa was really tasty, and huuuge! It was cut into three sections, but two were enough for me, so I had plenty left for lunch the next day. - The staff are friendly and speedy. The only bad things are: - The wine is expensive (£5.90 for a small glass) and not particularly nice. - The décor has not changed for 10 years, and it looked pretty run down back then! Ah well...You can eat in scruffy surroundings if you get such nice, cheap food!!

    Michael P.

    I wish I knew more Indian food than some.of the basic paneer and curries I'd be able to explain all the flavors, textures, and complexities of the meal we had. My cousin did most the ordering as she had been to India and it was simply amazing. Everything well plated, generously served and distinct style. I've had Indian at more than a few restaurants in the US and this blows them all away.

    The mysore dosas was full of spiced potato. The accompaniments are standard.. always good to share
    Ranjana P.

    Top Notch Indian Vegetarian! I am not a vegetarian having always wanted meat on my plate. However if the vegetarian food was as good.. ahem.. well maybe not the main "I" chose... I would be a vegetarian every day. Ravi Shakar was a famous traditional Indian musician so it is a bit sad that there is no music here but maybe that would make it too cheesy. The starters are just amazing and most have yoghurt and tamarind and have a sweet and sour taste with a mixture of crunchiness. They are not spicy at all and I think we could have eaten each one and been happy without a main. It reminded me of the street food that Rick Stein had on his visit to India. We ordered three, the Bhel poori, the Paani Pooris and the Potato Poori. For some reason the staff gave us four dishes and when asked admitted to making the mistake with a smile and gave the fourth for free :-) Wow, that's the first time I can remember being treated so generously in a restaurant. If you are going here try the Dosa's such as the Mysore Masala Dosa and the Spinach and Paneer Dosa. South Indian food to me is all about Dosa and not curry. The Dosas filled with spiced potatoes or with indian cheese (paneer) and spinach and are very generous. The Rava onion Dosa, which was my choice, I would not recommend as its full of what I thought was plain boiled Onions with no spices at all. Luckily for me my wife and our friend were willing to share :-). Sadly we could not indulge in the exotic Indian desserts as we were too full so will have to go there again soon. The price is just amazing as the total between us was £12 each and we walked away with some leftovers for breakfast. Of course this did not include drinks which we brought with us as they do not sell alcohol. The service in Ravi Shankar was excellent as they were quick, they were friendly and happy to crack a joke. Well worth another visit.

    Mohammed S.

    Great little spot for vegetarians if your in the area shopping for some Indian sweets at Ambala located directly opposite. Their variety of South Indian dosa are brilliant and good value for money, and very filling also. The thali dishes are great though two of the mixed vegetable dishes taste very similar. Should add some variety of pickles to complement the plate. Overall good value for money and a decent place even with the outdated decor.

    Jules H.

    The Ravi Shankar is just one of many Indian restaurants in that street, but I really recommend it as it has very nice food and a fast service. We went in after an evening in the Welcome Collection around the corner. The waiters were really fast ... maybe a bit too fast ... as the menu is extensive and had some unknown food on it. I needed time to study, but we had someone pop by our table on a regularly 2 min interval. It's not really a place to linger and have a slow meal with a long discussions about the existence or non-existence of the human conciseness in a Descartes universe. Not that I ever have these discussions in a restaurant ... that's only for posh wine bars. I also agree with the review before: The tables are tiny. Even without a computer we had problems placing all our food and drinks on it. On the other hand the food was fast, hot and very yummy! Really a place I would like to go back to.

    Leo U.

    + Indian vegetarian buffet restaurant near Euston + Great value for money Ravi Shankar is an Indian vegetarian restaurants on Drummond St. just off Euston. The restaurant is situated on a street with at least four other vegetarian Indian buffet restaurants. I have no idea if they are in any way related to one another. In any case, for under £7, its buffet is exceptionally good value for the money. The décor is basic but service is friendly and efficient. In addition to all the usual currys and naans, it offers a variety of warm dishes. It is delightful to see so many different ways to cook vegetables. Anyone who believes vegetarian food is just bland and tasteless would find a nice surprise at Ravi Shankar, and perhaps any one of its fellow establishments on Drummond St.

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    Incredible restaurant - Kamran is the best, amazing service and superb South Indian food, come here - it's the best on the street!

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    Despite being a result for a "vegan" search, they only have one dish that is dairy free.

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    My wife and I make it a point to go here when we're in London. Great food, and affordable. Within walking distance of the British Library.

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    7 years ago

    Price wise ok but staff and food quality not the greatest. Many buffet on this street ...so choose your pick.

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    Fantastic! Good service, good variety. You never know what you will stumble in to when taking a chance on a place--we loved this one.

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    Tibits - Outside is great on a warm day!

    Tibits

    4.2(169 reviews)
    1.1 miMayfair
    ££

    Stumbled into Tibits in London. Tibits is a pay-by-weight fast casual restaurant with many…read morevegetarian and vegan option. Staff are very friendly. The moment I step in, one of the staff explained the concept of Tibit to me. Items are clearly labelled. Because I was there around breakfast time, I did not get a chance to see the lunch and dinner options. With that said, I really enjoyed the vegan "sausage" roll (1.60 pound). It was flakey on the outside and filled with delicious UFO (unidentified filling option). I commend Tibits for their plant-based ingenuity.

    I went here for the first time about a month ago…read more LOCATION: This location is right off of Regent Street and fairly nearby Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus. 4/5 ATMOSPHERE: The atmosphere was pretty great. It was clean and roomy, and I liked the overall vibe. 4/5 SELECTION: It's all vegetarian (but they have labels for which are vegan, along with some other allergy notifications) and it's like a hot food bar, where you put whatever you want on a plate and then they weigh it, and you pay per 100g. There are 40 different dishes offered daily, including salads, hot dishes, and desserts. They also have drinks and cocktails. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: From what I remember/can see from my picture, I got white rice, mixed greens, bok choy, a grilled veggies mix, a green beans mix, a potatoes and peas mix and some of an artichoke dish. All of the stuff I got was vegan. It was all pretty good and tasted fresh and of good quality -- in fact, it was probably the best buffet/hot food type bar I've ever been to. None of it tasted like it'd been sitting out for a while, and none of it was undercooked or tasted too processed. The only complaint I have is that I wish they refrained from using oil, but it actually could've been much worse, so that's that. 3/5 SERVICE: The employees seemed friendly. I mean, we didn't really need to interact with them much, given the style of eatery, but they seemed nice lol. 4/5

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    Tibits - Fancy lamps - the lighting was quite dim but created a lovely relaxed atmosphere

    Fancy lamps - the lighting was quite dim but created a lovely relaxed atmosphere

    Tibits - My lovely vegetarian meal!!!

    My lovely vegetarian meal!!!

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    The Alchemist - Truffle, tater tots and prawn popsicles or maybe it was lollipops

    The Alchemist

    4.3(100 reviews)
    1.2 miCovent Garden, Strand
    ££

    food: dint grab food only drinks but the were yum and barely tasted like alcohol. also they were…read moreobviously presented super uniquely service: the staff was nice but kinda slow getting to us at a table and there was a lot of chaos like a bartender dropping glasses the whole time ambiance: really cool lighting and interior, gets very busy though

    Between a 3 and 4, but going with four because the food was above average pub grub and the drinks…read morewere good even if they were better looking than tasting. Came here for pre-theater anniversary dinner with my wife. The ambiance was somewhere between that of a trendy club and nice bar. There was a mad scientist vibe with the lights being industrial vibe and some metal decor. The music was thumpy and loud enough to remind you it was there. It made me feel a bit out-of-place as somebody well past my 20s, but also a bit cool or being there. You really come here for the drinks. We got the pipe dream, smokey old fashioned, honeypot picante, and one other I can't remember the name of, but which came in a flower pot. The pipe dream and smokey old fashioned were likely the best. Overall the drinks were more visually appealing than traditionally good and the visually appealing ones tended to have ingredients that weren't as top shelf and/or they were just too sweet. Not bad, but disappointing for what we'd hope. The food was the opposite. I had low expectations and the food wasn't amazing, but was better than average. We got the bao buns, crispy duck pancakes, panko halloumi, katsu curry, and hot honey pork tacos. They arranged for it all to come out in time for us to make our theater show, which was nice. The bao buns and pork tacos were probably the best. Neither blew me away, but both were solid. The katsu curry and halloumi were standard of what you might expect. The crispy duck pancakes was maybe as advertised, but it would have been nice to have some moistness or substance to the dug vs. it basically being crunchy salty bits of something. Overall, this wasn't a bad meal, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for either. We may be back, but we'll probably try other things first.

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    The Alchemist - Cookie dessert

    Cookie dessert

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    The Mayfair Chippy - My to go order was so tasty. Fries could have been crisper but the fish was on point!

    The Mayfair Chippy

    4.5(696 reviews)
    1.2 miMayfair
    ££

    Mayfair Chippy absolutely lived up to the hype. The fish was fresh, flaky, and wrapped in a…read moreperfectly crisp batter that stayed light instead of greasy. The chips were thick-cut, properly salted, and tasted like real chip shop fries instead of frozen fast food fries. The place was completely packed, so I ended up eating on the stairs about a block away, honestly felt like part of the experience. One of those spots that doesn't try to reinvent fish and chips. it just does the classic version better than most places. Would easily go back next time I am in London.

    When you've just arrived in London and need gluten free fish and chips, look no further than…read moreMayfair chippy! Food/drinks: Maybe the best fish and chips I've ever had! (I heard the non GF version was also excellent.) Platter came with flavorful mushy peas, tartar sauce, and a spicy mayo (or currry for the non GF platter). Chips were large and delicious. Portion was huge, and easily shareable. Delicious!! Service: It was ok. We waited in line for a really long time (more than an hour) but we were checked on from time to time. Once we were seated and ordered, no one really checked in, but we asked if we needed something. Ambiance: Cute outdoor seating. In door seating was okay. Reservations get to go into a back room which seemed nicer. Lovely side street in a crazy busy popular area. It's a solid 4.5 stars for what it is because the food was so good. I'd return. Tip: Make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance, or be prepared to wait...a long time...Or, skip the line to order takeaway and go enjoy your food!

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    Inside

    The Mayfair Chippy - Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

    Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

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    Dishoom - Paneer Tikka

    Dishoom

    4.5(867 reviews)
    1.0 miSoho
    ££

    We were so full after touring Burrough market, that we almost cancelled our reservation here, and…read morethat would have been tragic. Dishoom was one of our favorite spots in London. Since we were full, we ordered small and it was the perfect amount for us: Vegetable Samosa - get it Garlic naan - get it, goes great with this entree Roti - not ideal for this entree, but maybe with something else, delicious, but too thin, not enough structure, thin tortilla like Basmati rice - get it for this entree Ruby chicken - get it bc it's so good! Our server also surprised us with chocolate lava cake and lightly spicy ice cream to wish us good luck on the marathon and it was so good!!! The perfect ending to an amazing meal. Do not miss out on Dishoom!

    Worth the hype! I've…read moreheard a lot about Dishoom and was curious if the food would live up to the hype...and the answer is YES, YES IT DOES. The food is so good and so flavorful! I wish I had more people with me so that we could've ordered more dishes. My party of 3 ordered: 1 chicken ruby, 1 house daal, 1 garlic naan, 2 bowls of rice, samosas, fried okra, and some tea. Everything was DELICIOUS! The daal was fantastic. But man oh man was the Chicken Ruby addicting! The Chicken Ruby is their take on butter chicken and it was the perfect balance of acidity and spice and sweetness. We wanted to order another Chicken Ruby but we couldn't eat anymore. Would recommend this place to anyone! So good

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    Wrestler's Naan Roll

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    Early Bird @Dishoom Carnaby

    Woodlands - Dahi Puri

    Woodlands

    3.9(88 reviews)
    0.9 miMarylebone
    ££

    Great owner! The restaurant is open to making accommodations. I am on a strange TCM (traditional…read moreChinese medicine) diet that requires I stay far far away from onions and garlics. The chef was kind enough to accommodate. My Paper Masala Dosa was great - Crunchy and flavourful. The coconut chutney was delicious. Slightly oily. Overall, I am a fan.

    I am really into indian food and i am a vegetarian, so i was really happy when my colleagues told…read moreme that we are going to have dinner at the Woodlands. We started with a mixed plattern of little bits and bites like Cashew Nut Pakora and Masala Poppadums ( Savoury crips garnished with chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and green chilli and coriander) All was really good. But my personal highlight of the night was the Masala Dosa! It was acutally the best Dosa i had, since i have left India three years ago. I would come back only for the Dosa!!! For the main course we had some different dishes coming up with riche or Butter Naan. All were very tasteful and the way they were served seemed really authentic to me. The service was good, always making sure that we had enough to drink and are enjoying our food. As deserts we had Gulab Jammum ( Golden condensed milk dumplings in a rose and saffran syrup) Amazing! You really gotta try this. If there would be one thing i would be picky about, it would be the interieur of the dining room in the back of the restaurant. It is not really the most relaxing place to sit in. At least the plastic flowers hanging down from the ceiling could be changed into real ones, but in a way this also fits to India.. ;-)

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    Woodlands - The tables at the front room facing the street.

    The tables at the front room facing the street.

    Woodlands - Back section of the restaurant

    Back section of the restaurant

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