I can't really fathom how long I've been jonesing to do Indian curry in London, proper. I have more…read morethan my share of conversations about food, and this is the general American sentiment concerning dining across the pond: "Look, I'm not a fan of London's food, for the most part. It's dull, I'm kinda done with fish and chips, forget about breakfast -- blood sausage, seriously? -- yeah, in general, I don't think it's anything special, with one really big exception. Oh my goodness, the curries... I can't even begin... incredible." So people have been telling me this for the better part of 20 years, and thankfully, my sister, who's not only an incredible eater, but also a stellar cook, treated us to Hazara. In short, what a revelation. The preparation took some time -- likely because it was home cooked from scratch -- and the entrees offered a depth and spice profile I've only experienced once before, from a first-generation Indian family, a meal I had in my teens and still remember well, today. Hazara was simply an elevated take on virtually any Indian approach I've encountered in The States, and I'm missing it already. Spicy junkie (me) note: These guys don't have a sauce, or mixture, available to add heat to your dish. Rather, should you ask, the kitchen will actually mince a hot green pepper for you, on the spot, which will appropriately kick your dish up to proper New Mexican standards.

Good, but not amazing Indian food in an upscale environment in Belsize Village proper…read more My wife and came here exploring restaurants in Belsize Village with high expectations both because of prior reviews and also the general quality of Indian food in London. The meal wasn't disappointing, but it also didn't quite live up to the expectations we had. I ate the Hazara chicken curry, we had the samosa chaat to start and my wife had a lamb curry. It was all good, but nothing really stood out. Probably gets a bump for being in a local neighborhood that doesn't have tons of extra options. It was nice to see two families saying hello to each other while we were eating.

One of my favourite takeaway places in West Hampstead (it helps that it's only a 5 min walk away),…read morewith food usually ready to pick up within 15min...and if you're feeling lazy they also deliver. The food is top notch, with lots of vegetarian, and vegetarian and gluten free options. Would definitely recommend. My favourite dish is the Goan Salmon Fish.

Tiffin Tin is a great takeaway delivery restaurant. Most of the meals ive had have been tasty and…read morewith decent sizes portions. Love the mixed biriani and murgh (chicken) tikka massala. Ive yet to go experimental with my order but i will one day. Price wise they're on the medium to expensive side, but their biriyanis are best value on the menu, as they obviously come as a mixed dish with rice.

Dayyyyyuuuummm where did this Indian food come from?! I was sitting at home and decided to order a…read moreDeliveroo. And that is how Guglee came into my life. The two dishes that I can very highly recommend are the Prawn Mapas and the Makhni Dal. The only time I've ever had black dal was from Dishoom and I assumed it could never be topped. WRONG. Ok, well I'm not sure if it's better but it's still absolutely delicious. Shoot, that Makhni Dal was really so spicy and creamy and silky and jam packed full of flavours. The Prawn Mapas also. Those spices are seriously special. The yellow tadka dal was still good, but it wasn't quite hitting those notes that the other two were. :) Either way, I was pleasantly surprised by Guglee. I had never heard of them before, and I'm now a big big fan!

This is a great little place!…read more For those who have said it is the BEST Indian food around, I think that might be debatable, but it is a casual, clean place, with a modern take on Indian food. My naan came out piping hot, and it was quite fresh. The lamb curry was also good, but I've had better. All of the staff members were very friendly! Additionally, they have free wi-fi, which is a perk for foreigners like myself! I really liked the artwork on the wall. The tuk tuks, pictures of the Taj, etc - reminded me of my trip to India. Anyhow, if you're looking for a relatively inexpensive, casual, Indian place, check out Guglee!

This was the best Indian food that I've ever had in London hands down! Very nice owner and food…read morewas very fresh! Just make sure to order rice as it's not included. No reason to go to Brick Lane at all!

This is clearly the best Indian restaurant I've found in the UK or US, with the widest variety of…read moreregional dishes. The popadoms, for example, are light and even have flavor, unlike so many other restaurants. The lamb dishes in particular were particularly flavorful, and I have yet to find a tastier lamb tikka than their Karahi Lamb Tikka. Samosas, too, are far better than I have found elsewhere - light and flavorful.

Went to London to watch 100 final at Lords. 5 of us ate at Shahbhag (spelling varies!). A lovely…read moremeal with great friendly service having booked a table on a busy Saturday night. Very traditional and family run. After the final on Sunday we walked back joined by a friend who loves his Indian food. He said his lamb dish was one of the best he had ever had......we're nearly 70! Our food was again superb. Totally recommend. Excellent!!

The best Indian Food in London BY FAR. Incredible service and atmosphere. The paneer tikka masala…read moreis out of this world and the peshwari naan is delicious. We come back whenever we are in Hampstead. 10000/10!!!

This is the best Indian restaurant in North London, serving what is the most exceptional chicken…read moretikka masala I have ever had. Their lamb curries are the stuff of legend as are many of their other dishes. The restaurant's quality is maintained at a consistently high level because the restaurant owner is always in attendance, constantly checking that customers are taken care of. Paradise is a favorite amongst Hampstead locals.. and has been for many years. KRD NY

Amazing food, service, and people. They gave us a free round of drinks. The Indian food was…read moreauthentic and high quality.

This food was absolute fire. Just straight up unbelievable Indian food at bang up prices. I ordered…read moreway too much to be fair but for curries I got the lamb bhuna and the chicken korma. I got some roti as well. Everything was packaged nicely and oh my god, the flavours were to die for. I think I audibly said "holy crap" the second I tried the lamb bhuna. It was unbelievable. Just truly the best Indian food I've ever had. The fact that it was less than £9 made it even nicer but wow I was blown away. Would absolutely order again and I'm already dreaming of it. So moreish.

Amazing Indian flavor and the service was so nice to us even when we were past closing time. The…read morepaintings around the restaurant are also really cool looking.

I just had to share my recent amazing dining experience. As someone who's pretty well-traveled when…read moreit comes to Indian food - I've explored delicious dishes from the North, South, and now, finally, some wonderful Western Indian cuisine - I can confidently say this place is a real standout! I went with the Chicken Tikka Masala, and oh my goodness, it was absolutely bursting with flavor. I usually like my food with a good kick, so I asked for it spicy. While my personal spice tolerance is quite high (so it might not have felt super fiery to me!), the richness and depth of the spices in the dish were truly phenomenal. It wasn't just heat; it was a symphony of incredible tastes! And beyond the fantastic food, the service really knocked it out of the park. After we finished up, we were waiting outside for our ride, and one of the staff members actually came out to check on us! They wanted to make sure we were okay and even offered to help us find a taxi if we needed one. How incredibly thoughtful is that? It's those little touches that really make an experience memorable. Seriously, it was such a delightful visit from start to finish. I'm already planning my next trip back! This place is definitely a gem and I can't recommend it enough.

Best Indian food I have ever had in my life. And I am being serious! Plus the service and kindness…read moreof the owner is amazing. I will be back every time I am in London.

I was renting a flat in Belsize Park and needed a late night dinner. Taherah was one of the few…read morerestaurants open so I went in. What a lovely twist of fate. I met the owner who was friendly and gave great advice on the menu. As it turns out, his advice was amazing. His food is outstanding. The sauces are thick and flavorful. The spices blend together so well that the overall taste is epic. The restaurant itself is very nice, with white table cloth setting. It's quiet and right in the middle of the Belsize neighborhood. It was a short, pleasant walk to the best Indian food we had in London. So good, we went back a second night. You have to try Taherah.

Very nice and adorable place. My partner and I are staying at the Dillons hotel around the corner…read moreand we compared this place and the other Indian restaurant up the street (hazara). And this place looked more affordable, although the other place seemed like it had more unique dishes I've not heard of before. My partner got the Prawn Patia, which was very delicious, and I got the Lamb Rogan Josh which was equally tasty. Perfect amount if (medium) spicy. The probs were a touch on the small side, compared to other curry houses but not by much. A small bottle if Cobra beer was 3 quid, which is reasonable. Plain rice and garlic naan was cheap as well, and it does not come with the entree. Poppadoms and starter does not come with the entree as well and must be ordered seperate. We were full though.. after 2 entrees, rice, and naan.

genuinely the best food i've ever had in my life!…read more i found this by searching up gobi manchurian on google which was the most random find because we were all the way in the city of westminster. it was totally worth the trek there! the ambience of the restaurant is beautiful! i was so excited to be sitting under a gorgeous floral arrangement. the customer service here went above and beyond! they're the sweetest people ever who know how to make the tastiest food in the world. we ordered gobi manchurian, aloo & gobi, chloe curry, and garlic naan. everything was so good that we ordered another round to take back to our hotel. we had it for breakfast and it was still the best food i've ever had. i will literally come back to london just to have bonoo again. it was life changing in the best way possible. i miss it everyday. overall, a must visit when in london! go out of your way to try it and you will be so impressed with the happiest tummy walking out of there.

1st...The food was fresh,and the taste amazing. Small, cozy and delightful interior. And the…read moreservice and staff are fantastic. Can't recommend them enough.