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!

The best meal I've ever had in my entire life. Michelin level dining with exceptional service. The…read morefood was incredibly soulful, spiced, and speaks to not only the history of Indian cuisine, but what the future looks like. Everything from the cocktails, to the staff, to the meal itself were flawless.

Good food. Good / fast service…read more Great ambiance and atmosphere. I think it passed my value/price ratio. Not cheap but worth it.

amazing indian food in London! my partner and i shared so many dishes and we cleaned all of the…read moreplates. we ordered the lamb tikka, king prawns tikka, garlic naan, butter chicken curry, and some rice. all of it was a 10/10

Visiting London from Chicago and of COURSE we had to try some of the town's famous East…read moreIndian-Pakistani cuisine, but friends' recommendations were all for high-end and/or chain places. So we did some research. Somewhere along the line we found Meraz written up as one of the 12 best Indian restaurants in England. Okay, so we trek over to the East End (pretty wild neighborhood that we enjoyed) for dinner at Meraz. My husband was disappointed not to find a particular dish on the menu, but the waiter didn't hesitate to offer to have the kitchen whip it up special for him. My husband also went a little wild ordering all sorts of appetizers and side dishes. Now I don't like to deal in hyperbole. A five star rating should be sufficient praise. But I'm going to go overboard just this once: BEST INDIAN FOOD I'VE EVER EATEN IN A RESTAURANT. EVER. I've eaten in Indian restaurants at home in Chicago, in L.A., New York, St.Louis, Atlanta, San Francisco, etc., etc. etc. Many have been good, but none approached this. We ate every scrap of all the food we ordered, and only because we had a tight timeline and a busy itinerary for our brief visit to London did we not go back for at least a second meal.

Clean. Very friendly staff. Cool neighborhood with lots of restaurants. Tiny room with tinier…read morebathroom, and no laundry service.

Shoreditch Plus is an amazing takeaway curry service being run out of an off licence/newsagents on…read moreGreat Eastern St. £3 gets you rice and a choice of 3 vegetable curries, £3.50 gets you meat curries. They also do some tasty lamb samosas for 50p and something which I didn't try but which looked amazing - giant deep fried green chili stuffed with potato. The mint raiti dip tastes as lurid as it looks, but in a good way (in my opinion). The portions are pretty substantial and definitely good value especially considering most other places in the area start at £5. I tried paneer, daal and aloo gobi and found them all to be not just a decent standard but actually pretty damn tasty. Staff are super nice and as it's essentially a production line you don't have to wait too long for your food. In short: the ideal lunchtime curry.

Amazing! They introduced us to Indian food beyond Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken…read more Services was excellent. Prompt and attentive without being intrusive. I can't wait to come back! I had beef cheek vindaloo. A good amount of spice without going over the top and the server recommended some sides to balance the pallet. 1000/10

Was directed to CK by a local co worker. I'll be u honest she really talked it up but although the…read moremeal was really good I didn't walk out thinking I'd had anything too special. I had heard so much about Indian food in London so maybe my expectations were just way too high. We had the lamb and chicken entrées a couple of the sides and it's the mixed bread. As I said all were great so I don't want to come off as thinking that the food wasn't delicious it just wasn't an out of body experience. Sorry I wasn't in a position to take pictures as I was out with a work colleague. The service was like a good Ref and didn't play a part in the dinner. In the what I come here again category I'll rack it up to I'll go somewhere else try other Indian foods first but I wouldn't tell anybody not to go there.

This is my favourite restaurant in London. I sometimes visit twice a week it's that good. I go for…read morefood and drinks every Friday and look forward to it all week!. Yesterday I had the lamb chops for the first time in ages and they were cooked to perfection. Finished off with the coconut kulfi, very refreshing after all the spices. Special thanks to sid, Fatima, Matthew on the bar and all the rest of the team for their friendly welcoming service every visit! See you again next Friday!!

Wow, just wow. Should be 7 stars. The restaurant was…read morerecommended by someone who lives in London. Wonderful decor, you can spend a good amount of time just looking around and your eye will never be bored. Amazing food. Everything we tried was superb. Vegetable samosas, bbq chicken wings, beef biryani, goat shoulder, chicken skins - one dish was tastier than another. We tried not to order lamb chops, but after being almost shamed by our waiter, we got it - and it was probably the very best lamb chops I ever had - anywhere, it is. Just wow. Coconut Kulfi was spectacular. And Bombay Chai was - once again- an absolute wow. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Most highly recommended.

The reviews here truly underestimate how phenomenal this spot is. Tayyabs was truly, truly…read moreincredible. We got a variety of dishes, but not a single one didn't absolutely hit. The lamb was unreal, the paneer was incredible, even the papadams were awesome. Recommended without any hesitation - I hope to be back soon!

This food was really good. The place had been recommended to me and did not disappoint it was busy…read moreand they don't serve alcohol but were ok if you brought your own in I guess. Clean restaurant with quick service. The naan was very buttery and decent garlic. And the chicken was spicy but not overpowering.

Tifinbox is a popular lunchtime destination for the local office crowd, offering a menu of Indian…read morecurries and snacks in a casual format. The thali platters were a great way to try a bunch of dishes and came with many different components all served on a round metal platter. The Veg Thali came with Butter Paneer, Dal Makhani, and Chana Masala, along with a samosa, basmati rice, papad, a flaky paratha flatbread, mango chutney, and gulab jamun. The Non-Veg Thali came with Butter Chicken, Lamb Bhuna, and a Lamb Seekh Kebab with mint chutney, along with all the other sides and accompaniments. The spices in the dishes were definitely toned down and the flavors accommodated local tastes. Nevertheless, the food here still made for a good value meal, and I particularly liked the Lamb Bhuna and Paratha flatbread.

Solid and convenient Indian place to hit a craving…read more They have various small appetizers. They have platters or naan wraps with your choice of filling, as well as chai. I got the Tifinbox which was a platter with two curries and a paratha. The portion was very large for a filling lunch, with rice and salad as well. The tikka had a very strong tomato flavor, and the butter chicken had an overwhelming taste of ghee butter. Generous portions of paneer and chicken in each curry side. Paratha was a little too buttery but a solid portion. The tikka was slightly spicy and they have sweet sauce on the side. Prices are very affordable for the portions.

Booking Process: Made the booking on the phone only a few hours earlier and requested a nice table…read moreand when we arrived we were not disappointed. Location: The restaurant is a little out of the main road and it is just down after the Hakkasan which is next door so easy to find once you get on the right road. Decor & Lighting: Modern design with low light levels and separate bar area as well as a separate private dining room so great for events and private parties. Open Kitchen so you can see all the work. If you want to take photos in the evening you will need to take a light and/or flash. With large glass windows however i think light levels will be fine during the day. Ambience & Acoustics: No need to shout here and music is background and not overpowering. I am sure they can turn up the volume as desired should you want more of a party given i have seen they do live music events in the bar area. But during a normal dinner the level of background music was perfect so you can actually talk without needing to shout. Drinks: Many options here but as i do not drink i focus on the mocktails and they had a good selection and again the staff were able to adjust and amend any based on your taste. You also can get masala chai by the way for all the fans out there. We had the following: Passion Infusion - Asked for one to be more citrus and loved it. Very fresh and sweet but i really enjoyed it. Darbaar Smoothie - A nice red berry drink, thick but full of flavour, i got a hint of cinnamon but i like cinnamon so no complaints there. Food: There is a good selection of food but not too much that you cannot make you mind up. It does seem at first that there is a limited vegetarian selection but this is not the case as they are able to accommodate and make dishes off the menu. One of the party was vegetarian and did not go hungry. Portion size is perfect as any more and we would have wasted it. Worth sharing dishes so you can taste a wider selection. Food all arrived promptly and hot. We had the following: Papad and Chutneys - Great selection and mini papad making it a lot easier to share. Came with three chutneys, all were great and different to the usual. Corn Fritters - Veg option and small portion size but it was nice but not spicy Grill platter (to share) - We asked for the salmon to be substituted which was no issue and you get a selection of Panner, Lamb Sheekh, Murgh Malai Kebab as well as Tandoori Salmon which we had subbed out. The selection and food was fresh and clean. All tasty but mild with the exception of the Lamb Sheekh which had a little kick to it. Chutney served with the dish was just right. Nothing was left.... Nizami / Baby Aubergine - Again everyone liked the dish and something i have not tasted before, came in a sauce which i tried as i don't really like Aubergine (just the consistency i think) but i did enjoy the dish and great vegetarian option for a main course which is not on the menu. I noticed another review said it was caked in oil but i did not find this was the case when we visited. Cumin Roasted Potatoes - Cooked perfectly and a nice side dish. Kasturi Butter Chicken - Cooked well and tasted nice but i am not sure how you can really make a butter chicken taste much different as you get a similar taste in many good Indian restaurants but not too sweet and classic taste so you know what to expect. Rice / Garlic Nan and Roti all served cut and initially looks like a small portion but really fresh and not thick but plenty for us. Garlic nan was really nice and not overpowering. The rice was also really perfectly cooked and very aromatic. Could have eaten the rice just by itself. Desert - Not a large selection but plenty to choose from and they do specials of the day. I was lucky as the special was one of my favourites a Dark Chocolate Fondant with Cinnamon ice cream. Really lovely chocolate sauce inside and it was really good, even though i was full i could not resist and had to eat all of it. Single portion size but enough for a dessert. Highly recommend this dessert if you are a fan of chocolate. Staff / Service: Everyone was super friendly and attentive. There was only some confusion over a second drinks order but this was rectified with no fuss and it is important to know that any issues are dealt with. Head Waiter was always attentive and kept passing by and was always able to help and advice on dishes and happy to make amendments to a dish and even suggested and made off the menu items. We were also introduced to Abdul Yaseen who is the owner and chef. Which was a nice touch. Bill / Cost: We had three in our party and we shared dishes with only mocktails and no alcoholic drinks and the bill came to £50 per head (£150 total for three of us) which i think is reasonable for fine dining. But i would add another £20-40 for those drinking depending on how much is consumed. Conclusion: I would highly recommend a visit and its nice to be in a different area

Visit earlier this year with family, pleasantly surprised! Friendly staff, sumptuous kebabs and the…read morenaan is no joke... would recommend (and I definitely have)!

Fish egg was good Boyal fish & beans seed was good…read more Vorta is not good as we expected Curry beef wasn't salty need more salt Service was good We got free Pan supari ( Bangladeshi desert ) Entertainment was not good Over All Recommended

Along with many parts of East London, Brick Lane has been transformed into a hip and arty district…read more- where the old ethnic Bangladeshi restaurants have been crowded out by either more fancy and upmarket Indian (Pakistani - Balti) eateries. Among them Gram Bangla remains a little gem of unpretentious, no frills, home style Bangladeshi Food. But it is not for everyone - but only those looking for "real stuff".