The restaurant is beautiful, we will give them that. However, between the table of 4 young women,…read moreseated in the middle of restaurant, walking around doing selfies, photos / videos, with exterior bright lights, showing no regard for the dining experience of the other patrons and the rodent that was running around the restaurant (we noticed after our food was eaten) which was also witnessed by two other men (who subsequently left the establishment without ordering), we would not recommend this restaurant. Important to note, we did privately reach out to the restaurant to give them the opportunity to respond and the Restaurant Manager gave a very nice, apologetic response and offered to credit our meal back. When we did not receive the credit, we politely followed up (over the last two months) and they have not responded further.

Great restaurant and great service. We had no reservations, but they were packed..yet they took us…read morein and opened up the upstairs seating. They had a server fully dedicated to us and I'm telling you he was awesome ..ask for Mehfil..best server. Food was super good. We were a party of 7 and must've ordered 20 items from the menu..which is reasonably priced by the way. The food was amazing and very authentic. Everything was made to order and was super hot. I have to let you know...the bread were great but the Lachcha Pronta was my favorite bread. The service was quick as well and we left fully satisfied. Drinks are also amazing ..the coconut drink is served straight in a baby coconut using the water from the coconut. Also had a Cobra Malabar Beer. kulfi dessert was excellent. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would.

This place really needs some more love on here, because my recent expirence was fantastic!…read more I got some rice, Tikka masala chicken, and garlic naan. The dishes were fantastic! The sauce was not too spicy but just enough to have a consistent kick that makes it enjoyable. Additionally the service was great and the food came out efficiently. Glad I was able to come by!

Service was friendly and staff gave great suggestions on meals. Food a delicious and we enjoyed…read moreevery selection. Great spot!!

True rating: 3.5/5…read more We had heard Indian food in London is amazing, but the food here was a little underwhelming. Rajdoot was just average, slightly on the blander side (unclear if it was just our experience). We got the malai chicken tikka masala based on the recommendation of our server (was creamy, made with almonds; it felt like something was missing not the normal tomatoey tang) and the saag paneer (we asked to turn the side into an entree). Both were nice but somehow missing something, not as good as we have had in the US (surprisingly we have a lot of amazing Indian and Nepali restaurants in our area back home). Rice was nice and flavorful. Note though you only get 1 plate of rice with your entree, even if you level up a side dish to entree size. Ambiance: a little small space (as this is London), they have a TV playing overhead Service: They were nice and gave a little warmed hand wipe and hazelnut chocolate when we left.

Check your bill carefully…read more While the food was very good (not as great as others Indian we had during our trip), you should check your bill carefully. Ours had a random £15.75 added on in the middle of our string of main dishes. We hadn't noticed until we had already gotten back to our hotel, but seems a little suspect. This is the second time this has happened, once in another restaurant. Is this becoming a "London" thing? Also note their prices for beer and sodas published on their web menu vs what is on their physical menu in the restaurant. It's twice the amount in the restaurant for Kingfisher draft and for sodas.

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!!!

Food: 5/5 Service: 3.5/5…read more I decided to visit the restaurant because it's not far from my hotel near the ExCel area and it was also on the Michelin recommended list. The food was fantastic. I ordered 2 small plates to start: the lamb samosas and the Gressingham Duck tikka, which was on their seasonal special menu. The samosas were light and the lamb filling was flavorful and spiced perfectly. You can taste the lamb and the Indian spices used in making the dish. The chutney / sauce that accompanied the dish provided a nice sweet and sour foil to the spiced lamb filling. It was divine. The Duck tikka was more heavily spiced but in a good way. The vermicelli like noodles on which the Duck rested were delicious, as well as the Duck. The savory notes worked in tandem with the little bit of garlic that was in the sauce of the vermicelli, which was awesome. The lamb main dish had such a deep flavor and it didn't disappoint as a main dish with the curry sauce. The apple samosa was the perfect ending to the meal. The apple filling was elevated by the nutmeg and the cardamom. The house made apricot toffee ice cream was creamy and smooth. It wasn't overly sweet and worked in perfect harmony with the apple samosa. The service could be improved (I waited by the host stand for about 3-5 minutes before someone saw me from the kitchen and grabbed the host. I was the only one in the restaurant at the time (18:10). I was presented with the choice between sparkling water and still water and picked sparkling, but was then told it only came in big bottles, and so I asked for regular water. However, he never came back with the water and took my water glass, in fact. Another server checked on me, which was nice. Also, the owners came out and checked on my food and talked to me for a little bit as well, which was nice. Other than the missteps in the beginning, I would say this was an overall good experience). The restaurant is lovely and is located by the water. I had a great view to the sunset as I enjoyed the dinner. If I'm back in this area, I will definitely return.

We had an excellent evening with friends at Cafe Spice Namaste. I am not a big fan of Indian food…read moreoutside of India, but this restaurant captures the taste and ambiance I enjoy fine dining in India. I enjoyed meeting the owner, Mr Todiwalla, as he came over to chat with one of my companions who he knew. This restaurant is on my revisit list next time I am in London

This was one of the best Indian food we've ever had. Whatever they brought to the table pre…read moreappetizer was so good. Everyone here was exceptionally nice. We will definitely be coming back

Never had Nepalese food before and it was a delight--also the staff were very attentive and helpful…read moreand answered more questions than we asked. Just the thing after a long visit to Kew Gardens!

Galawat Kabab - £9 for 3 pieces (4.5/5) - for those who eat South Asian food frequently, this kabob…read moreis very similar to Shami kabob. Main difference is this is made with lamb, it's crispy on the outside with a very soft, melt in your mouth middle (think behari kebab) but with shami kabob flavors & hints of saffron/Persian spices. The Chutney on the side had a nice kick. Fun appetizer, albeit a bit small. I'd recommend getting some naan with this. Gilafi Kulcha - £4 - aka Naan with a buttery, biscuit like layers that blend together with a crispy bottom. The bread was delicious but at 4 pounds/ piece for a small piece of Naan/bread is way too pricey. Murgh Korma - £14 - a chicken curry with a rich cashew base. What makes this curry different than a chicken curry is the smoothness of the curry. However, if you're used to eating Chicken curry/korma at home (or you make chicken salan using Shan Masala packets), I'd try something else. Overall, I feel conflicted on how to rate this place. - If you're looking to try a different variation of South Asian cuisine, Lucknow 49 seems like an authentic place to do it. - If you're craving standard south Asian cuisine (e.g., fluffy naan, large portions, CTM etc.) OR taking your South Asian parents out, I'd recommend elsewhere. I probably didn't have enough dishes to get a full feel for this restaurant. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Lucknow 49, but for a place that is trying to differentiate itself from other South Asian restaurants, it just didn't feel different enough.

Really enjoyed the food here. It's rare in the U.S. to find really amazing modern Indian food (we…read morehave the classics covered though). The cauliflower (Gobi Mussullam) and Chicken tikka were the stand out dishes for us. Absolutely fantastic... We also had some of their other curries which were also excellent and enjoyed by all even though we were accompanied by a bit of a picky eater. Great service and casual, cozy ambiance round out the good tidings. Highly recommended.

This is a decent Indian restaurant in London near Tower Hill. The service is nice and attentive…read more They also give you towlette at the end as well as some chocolate. I got the butter chicken, garlic naan, and rice. It was good but not the best I've had. You get a large portion though. Overall, I think this is a good stop if you're hungry and want some ok Indian food with very nice service.

Quality of food, very clean and modern decor Very good polite service…read more Keema nan done perfectly